Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Guitar Exotic Ziricote
Description
Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Guitar Exotic Ziricote
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR delivers the speed and precision modern shredders demand. Its responsive Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo system pairs with a fast thin 'C' neck profile that excels in aggressive technical passages and controlled, expressive playing alike. The exotic ziricote top over black limba produces punchy articulation and natural brightness with excellent sustain—cutting cleanly through high-gain applications while maintaining warmth across the dynamic range. The double-cutaway design grants unrestricted upper-fret access, making this guitar purpose-built for modern metal, progressive rock, and demanding shredding work on stage and in the studio.
Playability & Feel
The wenge neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods and 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets on a 12"-16" compound radius ebony fretboard deliver a fast, forgiving platform that handles speed runs and chord work with equal authority. Neck thickness measures .787" at the 1st fret and .866" at the 12th fret, supporting the thin 'C' profile that keeps hand fatigue minimal during marathon sessions. The Floyd Rose 1500 Series nut, Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners, and 2-way adjustable truss rod with heel access ensure stable tuning and straightforward setup tweaks—essential for gigging reliability.
Tone & Electronics
The Schecter USA Sunset Strip bridge pickup and Schecter USA Pasadena neck pickup pairing delivers aggressive lead tones and warmer, textured rhythm voices across the 5-way switch. A single volume and tone control keep the signal path clean and direct, letting the pickups' character and the ziricote body's natural resonance shine without unnecessary complexity—ideal for players who want their playing, not circuit routing, to shape the tone.
Key Features
- Body: Black Limba with Ziricote top; bolt-on construction
- Weight: 9.5 pounds
- Neck: Wenge with carbon fiber reinforcement rods; thin 'C' profile
- Scale: 25.5" (648mm)
- Fretboard: Ebony; 12"-16" compound radius
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel
- Hardware: Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge and nut; black and chrome finish
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
- Pickups: Schecter USA Sunset Strip (bridge) and Pasadena (neck)
- Controls: Volume, tone, 5-way switch
- Nut width: 1.625" (41.3mm)
- Inlays: Aluminum offset/reverse circles with Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dots
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR merges premium materials, refined hardware, and articulate electronics into an instrument built to handle unforgiving technique while delivering the clarity and sustain modern high-gain playing demands.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR pairs a fast thin-'C' wenge neck with a Floyd Rose 1500 tremolo and exotic ziricote body to deliver punchy articulation and excellent sustain that cuts through high-gain tones without losing warmth. Built for intermediate to professional players tackling metal, progressive rock, and shredding, the double-cutaway design and 24 X-Jumbo frets on an ebony compound-radius board make extended technical passages and controlled lead work equally at home. The Sunset Strip and Pasadena pickup pairing provides aggressive lead bite and textured rhythm voices—straightforward to dial in and road-reliable for gigging musicians.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Shredding
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Acoustic Folk
- – Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The fast thin-'C' neck and compound-radius ebony fretboard reward both speed runs and controlled playing, while the Floyd Rose 1500 system requires familiarity with tremolo maintenance and setup.
What genres and playing styles is this guitar best for?
This guitar excels in metal, progressive rock, hard rock, and shredding applications. It is not optimized for jazz, acoustic folk, or blues playing, where its high-gain clarity and articulate character may not align with those styles' tonal priorities.
What are the key playability features?
The 25.5-inch scale wenge neck has carbon fiber reinforcement rods and measures 0.787 inches at the 1st fret and 0.866 inches at the 12th fret, supporting the thin 'C' profile for minimal hand fatigue. The 12-to-16-inch compound radius on the ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets creates a forgiving playing surface for both speed and chord work.
How do the pickups and electronics handle different playing dynamics?
The Schecter USA Sunset Strip bridge pickup delivers aggressive lead tones, while the Pasadena neck pickup provides warmer, textured rhythm voices. The 5-way switch lets you move between each pickup and both together, with single volume and tone controls keeping the signal path transparent and direct.
What hardware and hardware specs should I know about?
The guitar features a Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge and nut, Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners, and a 2-way adjustable truss rod with heel access for stable tuning and easy setup. The 1.625-inch nut width accommodates standard string spacing, and aluminum reverse-circle inlays with Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dots aid fretboard visibility.
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