Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition Electric Guitar in Trans Purple Burs
Description
Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition Electric Guitar in Trans Purple Burst
The E-1 FR S Special Edition puts a refined, modern workhorse in your hands. Its thin 'C' neck profile and set-neck construction cut through fatigue on long sets, delivering fast, comfortable playability across extended range passages. The mahogany body with quilted maple top sings with warm, resonant tones and excellent sustain that projects on stage. Paired with the Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge and active Sustainiac pickup system, this guitar handles progressive and heavy styles with authority and flexibility.
Playability & Feel
The three-piece mahogany neck features carbon fiber reinforcement rods for rock-solid stability and a thin 'C' profile that measures 0.787" at the 1st fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret—fast enough for rapid position shifts and complex fingering work without fighting the instrument. A 25.5" scale length and 12"-16" compound radius ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets feel planted under your fingers, supporting aggressive bending and clean chord work with zero dead spots or fret buzz even under hard attack.
Tone & Electronics
The bridge position houses a Schecter USA Apocalypse VI humbucker paired with a Sustainiac neck pickup, controlled via dedicated on/off and mode-selection mini switches alongside master volume and tone controls. The bridge position delivers high-output aggression that cuts through a mix on stage, while the Sustainiac opens creative doors—throw feedback and sustain effects ranging from ambient to chaotic depending on mode selection and your playing technique.
Key Features
- Model: Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition (Item #3071)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access, mahogany body with quilted maple top
- Neck: 3-piece mahogany with carbon fiber reinforcement rods, thin 'C' profile
- Scale: 25.5" (648mm)
- Fretboard: Ebony with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets, 12"-16" compound radius
- Fretboard inlays: Mother of Pearl blocks with glow-in-the-dark side dot markers
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse VI Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Sustainiac with on/off and mode switching
- Hardware: Black finish throughout
- Finish: Trans Purple Burst
- Origin: South Korea
Premium tonewoods, reinforced neck construction, professional-grade hardware, and dual-mode active electronics make this E-1 FR S a gigging machine ready for both studio tracking and live performance across demanding musical territory.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition is a set-neck progressive metal machine built for speed and aggression, featuring a thin 'C' neck profile, carbon-reinforced mahogany construction, and a Floyd Rose 1500 bridge that lock in tuning through the heaviest riffing and dive-bomb abuse. The dual-pickup setup—a high-output Apocalypse VI bridge humbucker paired with a Sustainiac neck system—delivers warm, sustained tones with feedback-capable sustain effects, making this guitar equally at home in the studio and on stage for metal, hard rock, and progressive styles. Intermediate to professional players will appreciate the 24 X-Jumbo frets, ebony fretboard, and ultra-access cutaway design that make complex passages and extended-range work feel effortless.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Traditional Country
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The E-1 FR S is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The thin 'C' neck profile, 24 X-Jumbo frets, and carbon-reinforced construction support fast position shifts and complex fingering work, but the active electronics and Floyd Rose bridge demand familiarity with professional-grade hardware and maintenance.
What genres does this guitar work best for?
This guitar excels in progressive rock, metal, hard rock, and studio sessions demanding aggressive tones and sustain effects. It is not ideally suited for jazz, traditional country, or folk styles.
What does the Sustainiac neck pickup do?
The Sustainiac is an active pickup system with dedicated on/off and mode-selection switches that enables feedback and infinite sustain effects. Depending on mode selection and playing technique, it ranges from ambient sustained tones to chaotic feedback, making it a creative tool for leads and atmospheric passages.
How stable is the Floyd Rose bridge in tuning?
The Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge is a professional floating tremolo system designed for tuning stability during aggressive playing and heavy bending. Combined with the carbon-reinforced neck construction and 25.5-inch scale, it maintains intonation and tuning integrity across demanding live and studio use.
What is included with this guitar?
The E-1 FR S comes ready to play with all hardware, pickups, and electronics installed. It features a mahogany body with quilted maple top, ebony fretboard, Grover tuners, and black hardware throughout.
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