Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S Electric Guitar Riviera Blue
Description
Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S Electric Guitar in Riviera Blue
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S is built for players who demand speed and comfort during marathon gigs and studio sessions. The thin 'C' maple neck and ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets let your fingers fly through technical passages with precision, while the lightweight, ergonomically contoured body keeps fatigue out of the equation even during a full night of playing. The Floyd Rose Special tremolo system stays locked in tune through the most aggressive dive-bombs and vibrato abuse, giving you both expressive pitch control and the reliability that counts on stage. Plugged in, this instrument roars—high-output tones that sit perfectly in a mix without getting lost.
Playability & Hardware
The 25.5" scale with a 14" fretboard radius and 24 X-Jumbo frets makes fast alternate picking and sweep techniques feel natural—no string noise getting in the way of your playing. The Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' Locking Tremolo (a Schecter exclusive) locks your tuning solid through everything you throw at it while delivering the dynamic pitch manipulation that fixed bridges simply can't match.
Tone & Electronics
The EMG Retro Active Hot 70 bridge pickup and Sustainiac neck pickup deliver punchy, articulate tones across the entire frequency spectrum—perfect for everything from grinding riffs to searing leads. Dual 9-volt battery compartments power the active electronics, and the dedicated Sustainiac mode switching (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) unlocks harmonic textures and extended sustain that add texture and dimension to your playing.
Key Features
- Mahogany body with flat top contour
- Bolt-on construction for solid resonance and easy neck access
- Maple neck with thin 'C' profile (0.787" at 1st fret, 0.866" at 12th fret)
- Ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets and offset/reverse dot inlays
- 25.5" scale length with 14" radius and 1.625" nut width
- Schecter tuners for reliable tuning stability
- Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' Locking Tremolo with Schecter-exclusive refinements
- EMG Retro Active Hot 70 bridge pickup and Sustainiac neck pickup
- Dual 9-volt battery compartments with clip-in design
- Sustainiac mode switching (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) plus volume and pickup selector controls
- Stainless steel hardware appointments
- Riviera Blue finish
This Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S is a gigging workhorse: technical precision, aggressive tone, and rock-solid reliability all in one instrument built to handle nights on stage and the demands of serious players.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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At a Glance
The Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S is a high-performance metal and progressive rock machine built for speed and sustain, featuring a fast thin-C maple neck, 24 X-Jumbo frets, and a Floyd Rose Special tremolo that handles aggressive pitch manipulation without losing tuning stability. The EMG active pickup system and Sustainiac neck pickup deliver articulate, high-output tones that cut through dense band mixes with commanding presence. This is the guitar for intermediate to advanced players chasing extended sustain, harmonic textures, and fatigue-free technical work during long gigs and studio sessions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Shredding
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The fast thin-C neck profile, 24 X-Jumbo frets, and Floyd Rose tremolo system reward technical facility and favor players comfortable with locking tremolos and active electronics.
What styles of music does this guitar excel in?
This guitar is engineered for metal, hard rock, progressive, and shredding. It is not optimized for jazz, folk, or worship styles due to its aggressive high-output tone and tremolo-centric design.
How does the Sustainiac neck pickup work, and what does it add to the tone?
The Sustainiac neck pickup features three switchable modes—Fundamental, Mix, and Harmonic—that unlock extended sustain and harmonic textures unavailable on standard pickups. Mode switching is controlled via dedicated onboard controls, allowing you to dial in harmonic effects and sustain characteristics in real time.
Is the Floyd Rose tremolo reliable for gigging and recording?
Yes. The Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' locking tremolo is a Schecter-exclusive refinement designed to maintain stable tuning through aggressive tremolo use while delivering expressive pitch control. Locking tuners and the locking tremolo system keep the guitar in tune even during extended performance.
What are the electronics specifications and power requirements?
The guitar features EMG active pickups powered by dual 9-volt battery compartments with a clip-in design for easy access and replacement. Controls include Sustainiac mode switching, volume, and a pickup selector to blend bridge and neck pickups.
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