Schecter USA Sunset Custom-II HSS Guitar Ocean Blue Burst
Schecter USA Sunset Custom-II HSS Guitar Ocean Blue Burst
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- SKU
- SCHECTER7157
- Color
- Blue
Description
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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At a Glance
The Schecter USA Sunset Custom-II's HSS pickup configuration and master tone with push-pull coil split give you tonal flexibility to capture thick, driven rhythm tracks and articulate, cutting lead lines within a single take—ideal for rock, blues, metal, and jazz sessions. The lightweight alder body with burl maple top delivers excellent resonance and clarity that sits well in a mix, while the roasted maple neck and Macassar ebony fretboard provide a comfortable, precise platform for tracking multiple takes without hand fatigue. Premium construction including Jescar stainless steel frets, Graph Tech Tusq nut, and Gotoh bridge ensures tuning stability and repeatable tone across your recording sessions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Jazz
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What pickup configuration does this guitar have, and can I switch between humbucker and single-coil sounds?
The HSS setup combines 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 humbucker, and the 5-way blade switch gives seamless access to all pickup combinations—perfect for moving between thick, high-gain tones and articulate cleans.
Is this guitar suitable for both rock and jazz, or is it better for one style over the other?
This guitar excels across rock, blues, metal, and jazz applications thanks to its versatile HSS pickup configuration and tonal range. The thick high-gain tones from the bridge humbucker handle aggressive styles, while the single-coil positions and coil-split option deliver the articulate, nuanced response jazz and blues players need.
What is the neck feel like, and how comfortable is it for extended playing sessions?
The roasted maple neck features a Custom 'C' shape that provides comfort for extended sessions, with a 14-inch fretboard radius for consistent action and precision. Neck thickness ranges from 0.825 inches at the first fret to 0.865 inches at the 12th fret, creating a responsive playing surface across 22 Jescar Premium German Stainless Steel Frets.
What hardware and components ensure tuning stability and fast string changes?
The guitar includes a Graph Tech Black Tusq nut that enhances sustain and tuning stability, paired with Schecter Hipshot staggered locking tuners for fast, reliable string changes and excellent retention. The Gotoh 510 bridge with chrome hardware further supports stable tuning across the range of playing styles this instrument is designed for.
What is included with the guitar, and what are the key dimensions?
The Sunset Custom-II comes with a custom hard case and Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings. The guitar features a 25.5-inch scale length, a 1.67-inch nut width, and bolt-on construction with an alder body topped with burl maple for excellent resonance.
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