Schecter Ultra-III Electric Guitar in Vintage Blue Finish
Description
Schecter Ultra-III Electric Guitar in Vintage Blue Finish
The Ultra-III sits perfectly in your hands with its slim, fast neck profile—a thin 'C' shape on a 25.5" scale that rewards precise fingering and extended soloing without hand fatigue. The mahogany body's sculptured edges and raised center contour deliver excellent balance for long gigs, while the set-neck construction locks in rock-solid intonation and durability night after night. This Vintage Blue finish model marries vintage-inspired aesthetics with modern playability that cuts through on stage.
Playability & Feel
The 3-piece mahogany neck with Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut and rosewood fretboard features 22 X-Jumbo frets on a 14" radius, accommodating both open chords and aggressive bends with confidence. The thin 'C' profile measures .787" at the 1st fret and .866" at the 12th, creating an ergonomic platform that keeps your hands comfortable through entire sets and extended playing sessions.
Tone & Electronics
Three Duncan Designed pickups—bridge, middle, and neck configurations—deliver versatile voice shaping across the frequency spectrum, ready for anything from blues to hard rock. The 3 On-Off-Coil Split slider switches paired with independent volume and tone controls unlock an expanded tonal palette for live performance flexibility, while the Bigsby Flat Top B50 bridge with roller TOM and Grover tuners maintain tuning stability and support the sustain you need on stage.
Key Features
- Model: Ultra-III (Item #3155), Right Handed
- Body: Mahogany with Flat Top/Raised Center & Sculptured Edges, Set-Neck Construction
- Neck: Mahogany 3-piece with Thin 'C' Shape
- Fretboard: Rosewood with Pearl Block Inlays, 25.5" Scale, 22 X-Jumbo Frets, 14" Radius
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq, 1.653" Width
- Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable with 5/32" Allen Nut
- Pickups: Duncan Designed FG-101B (Bridge), FG-1010M (Middle), FG-101N (Neck)
- Controls: Volume/Tone with 3 On-Off-Coil Split Slider Switches
- Hardware: Chrome Grover Tuners, Bigsby Flat Top B50 Bridge with Roller TOM
- Binding: Ivory 1-ply
- Finish: Vintage Blue (VBLU)
- Country of Origin: South Korea
The Ultra-III brings set-neck stability, refined playability, and flexible electronics in a vintage-finished instrument built to handle the demands of serious players and demanding gig schedules.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The Schecter Ultra-III is a set-neck semi-hollow electric with a slim, fast 'C'-profile neck and mahogany body engineered for extended soloing and smooth bends without hand fatigue. Built for intermediate to professional players who need versatile tone across rock, blues, and jazz—three Duncan Designed pickups with coil-split switches and independent controls let you shape everything from articulate cleans to warm, sustained leads. The Bigsby B50 bridge and Graph Tech nut keep tuning rock-solid night after night, making this a reliable stage and studio workhorse with vintage aesthetics and modern playability.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Jazz
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does the Ultra-III have?
The Ultra-III features a slim 'C'-shaped mahogany neck measuring 0.787 inches at the first fret and 0.866 inches at the 12th fret, with a 14-inch radius. This thin profile reduces hand fatigue during extended playing and is designed to reward precise fingering and smooth bends.
What pickup configuration and controls does it have?
Three Duncan Designed pickups (bridge, middle, neck) are paired with independent volume and tone controls and three on-off coil-split slider switches for expanded tonal options. This setup lets you dial in articulate cleans, warm sustain, and everything in between.
Is this guitar suitable for metal or djent?
No—the Ultra-III is voiced specifically for rock, blues, and jazz with a warm midrange and sustain-focused character. Metal and djent players should look elsewhere for a guitar optimized for those genres.
How does the Bigsby B50 bridge affect tuning stability?
The Bigsby Flat Top B50 bridge with roller TOM and Grover tuners work together to maintain tuning stability and support sustain during performance. The set-neck construction further ensures rock-solid intonation.
What frets does the Ultra-III use?
The guitar features 22 X-Jumbo frets on a rosewood fretboard with a 25.5-inch scale, paired with a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut. This combination accommodates open chords and aggressive bends comfortably.
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