Schecter USA Sunset Custom-II HSS Guitar Ocean Blue Burst
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Schecter USA Sunset Custom-II HSS Guitar Ocean Blue Burst
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- SKU
- SCHECTER7157
- Color
- Blue
. Description
Sound & Tone
The alder body with burl maple top and 25.5" bolt-on roasted maple neck give this Sunset Custom-II a snappy, articulate attack with clear note separation, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard and stainless frets add a tight, focused top end. The Pasadena Plus bridge humbucker supplies thick, sustaining tones for rock and metal rhythm and lead work, and the Darkside single coils in the middle and neck positions cover glassy cleans and bluesy in-between quack through the 5-way switch. Pulling the push-pull tone control splits the humbucker for a leaner single-coil voice, making the guitar workable for blues and jazz phrasing as well as higher-gain playing.
Schecter USA Sunset Custom-II HSS Guitar Ocean Blue Burst
The Sunset Custom-II is a versatile workhorse for recording and production. Its roasted maple Custom 'C' neck and Macassar ebony fingerboard offer excellent ergonomics during long tracking sessions, whether laying down intricate lead passes or stacked rhythm guitars. The lightweight alder body paired with a burl maple top delivers focused articulation and sustain that translates clearly through audio interfaces and mixing chains, while the Ocean Blue Burst Satin finish looks striking in documentation photos. This USA-made instrument balances premium construction with flexible HSS electronics designed for studio professionals seeking tonal range across rock, blues, jazz, and metal productions.
Playability & Build Quality
The roasted maple neck with Custom 'C' shape and Macassar ebony fretboard provides a smooth, responsive playing surface across 22 Jescar Premium German Stainless Steel Frets. A 14" fretboard radius ensures consistent action and precision during recording takes, while the 2-way adjustable truss rod allows for quick setup adjustments between sessions. The Graph Tech Black Tusq nut (1.67" width) enhances sustain and tuning stability—critical for maintaining pitch integrity across multiple takes and overdubs—and Schecter Hipshot staggered locking tuners deliver fast, reliable string changes with excellent retention between recording blocks.
Tone & Electronics for Recording
The HSS pickup configuration pairs a Schecter USA Pasadena Plus bridge humbucker with Schecter USA Darkside single coils in the middle and neck positions, delivering everything from thick, controlled high-gain tones for rhythm guitar work to articulate cleans that sit well in dense mixes. A master tone control with push-pull coil split unlocks additional single-coil character without reaching for another instrument, while the 5-way blade switch provides seamless access across all pickup combinations—enabling rapid tone shaping during overdub sessions and maximizing your recording palette across multiple genres.
Key Features
- Body: Alder with burl maple top, Ocean Blue Burst Satin finish
- Neck: Roasted maple, Custom 'C' shape, 25.5" scale
- Neck thickness: 0.825" (1st fret) to 0.865" (12th fret)
- Fretboard: Macassar ebony with 14" radius
- Frets: 22 Jescar Premium German Stainless Steel
- Nut: Graph Tech Black Tusq, 1.67" width
- Bridge: Gotoh 510 with chrome hardware
- Tuners: Schecter Hipshot staggered locking
- Pickups: Pasadena Plus (bridge), Darkside (middle/neck)
- Controls: Master volume, master tone with push-pull coil split, 5-way blade switch
- Construction: Bolt-on
- Includes: Custom hard case and Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings
The Schecter USA Sunset Custom-II combines premium USA craftsmanship, versatile HSS electronics, and exceptional playability—a professional-grade instrument ready for tracking, mixing reference work, or any studio session.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Pickups | HSS |
| Bridge | Tremolo |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Made In | United States |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Rock, Blues, Jazz, Metal |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Thick high-gain bridge, articulate cleans, versatile midrange, sustained presence, responsive dynamics |
| Less specialized for | Folk, Country (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What pickup configuration does this guitar have, and can I switch between humbucker and single-coil tones?
The HSS configuration pairs a Schecter USA Pasadena Plus bridge humbucker with Schecter USA Darkside single coils in the middle and neck positions. The master tone control features a push-pull coil split that lets you access single-coil character from the bridge pickup, and the 5-way blade switch gives you seamless access to all pickup combinations.
Is this guitar suitable for metal, and what's the neck like for extended playing?
Yes, the thick, high-gain bridge humbucker is voiced for metal alongside rock, blues, and jazz. The roasted maple Custom 'C' neck is smooth and responsive, tapering from 0.825" at the 1st fret to 0.865" at the 12th fret, and the 25.5" scale length with 22 Jescar stainless steel frets supports precision across long sessions without hand fatigue.
What tuning stability and build quality features should I expect?
The Graph Tech Black Tusq nut (1.67" width) enhances sustain and tuning stability, and Schecter Hipshot staggered locking tuners deliver fast, reliable string changes with excellent retention. The guitar is bolt-on construction built in the USA with a 2-way adjustable truss rod for quick setup adjustments and a 14" fretboard radius that ensures consistent action and precision.
How does the Schecter USA Sunset Custom-II compare to other professional HSS guitars in this category?
This Schecter competes with Fender American Professional Stratocasters and Ibanez RG series models by offering USA-made construction, premium hardware (Gotoh 510 bridge, Hipshot tuners), and a voiced pickup set that balances articulate cleans with thick high-gain tones—positioning it as a versatile choice for professionals who need rock, blues, jazz, and metal capability in one instrument.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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