Schecter USA Custom Shop Traditional Wembley HSS Guitar Charcoal Aged
Description
Schecter USA Custom Shop Traditional Wembley HSS Guitar – Charcoal Aged Nitro
The Schecter USA Custom Shop Traditional Wembley HSS delivers a slim, fast Custom 'C' neck profile built from roasted maple for rock-solid stability and clear articulation through every register. The aged nitrocellulose finish in Charcoal wears in like a road-tested veteran, while the bolt-on alder body generates the bright, punchy character and sustain that cuts through a live mix with authority. This is a workhorse instrument built for players who refuse to compromise on classic feel and modern responsiveness.
Playability & Neck Feel
The neck measures .825" at the first fret and .865" at the 12th fret—a slim, supportive profile that locks into your hand for speed and effortless comfort across long sets. Premium Jescar German Stainless Steel frets stay level and smooth under the demands of aggressive playing, while the 12" fretboard radius on rosewood gives you the sweet spot for bending strings and nailing intonation night after night. Gotoh Vintage Locking tuners and a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut lock in your tuning from first note to final bow, ensuring rock-solid stability on stage.
Tone & Live Performance
The HSS pickup configuration stacks a hard-hitting Schecter USA Pasadena Plus™ in the bridge with two Schecter USA Darkside pickups in the middle and neck, giving you everything from crushing rhythm drive to warm, singing leads in a single instrument. The master volume with pull-to-expand and master tone with pull-to-split controls, paired with a 5-way blade switch, put endless tonal range at your fingertips, while the Gotoh 510T-FE1 bridge keeps your intonation locked tight through every song.
Key Features
- Body Material: Alder with bolt-on construction
- Neck Material: Roasted Maple with Custom 'C' profile
- Fretboard: Rosewood with 12" radius and .25" vintage dot inlays
- Scale: 25.5" with 22 Jescar Premium German Stainless Steel Frets
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq, 1.67" width
- Pickups: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus™ (bridge), Schecter USA Darkside (middle and neck)
- Controls: Master Volume (Pull to Expand), Master Tone (Pull to Split), 5-Way Blade Switch
- Hardware: Gotoh Vintage Locking Tuners, Gotoh 510T-FE1 Bridge, Aged Chrome finish
- Finish: Charcoal aged nitrocellulose
- Includes: Vintage Tweed Wooden Case and Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings
- Right-handed orientation with 2-Way Heel Adjust Spoke Wheel truss rod
- 2mm side dot markers for low-light visibility
This USA Custom Shop instrument represents the pinnacle of Schecter's craftsmanship, delivering professional-grade construction, premium components, and versatile electronics in a package that balances vintage character with contemporary performance standards.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Schecter USA Custom Shop Traditional Wembley HSS is a slim-neck, roasted-maple workhorse built for gigging musicians and studio players who need bright, snappy rhythm tones and warm, articulate leads in a single instrument. The Custom 'C' neck profile, premium German stainless steel frets, and HSS pickup versatility (high-output Pasadena Plus bridge paired with two Darkside pickups) make it equally at home on stage or in a session. Choose it for rock, blues, and hard-rock players who value classic styling with rock-solid tuning stability and tonal clarity—backed by Schecter USA Custom Shop build quality.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
- – Extended Range
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does this guitar have, and is it fast enough for complex playing?
The Custom 'C' profile measures .825" at the first fret and .865" at the 12th fret—a slim, supportive design optimized for speed and comfort. Premium Jescar German stainless steel frets and a 12" rosewood fretboard radius support precise intonation and smooth bending.
Is this guitar suitable for heavy metal or extended-range playing?
No; this guitar is purpose-built for rock, blues, hard rock, and studio sessions and is not voiced or designed for metal, djent, or extended-range applications.
What does the HSS pickup configuration offer tonally?
The high-output Schecter USA Pasadena Plus in the bridge delivers powerful rhythm tones, while the two Schecter USA Darkside pickups in the middle and neck provide warm, articulate lead voices. The pull-to-expand volume, pull-to-split tone control, and 5-way blade switch provide extensive tonal shaping options.
What tuning stability features are included?
Gotoh Vintage Locking tuners and a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut ensure tuning stability and clarity across all registers, making this guitar dependable for live performance and long studio sessions.
What is included with this guitar?
The guitar ships with a vintage tweed wooden case and a set of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings.
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