Schecter Sullivan King Banshee-7 FR-S Guitar Obsidian Blood Finish
Description
Schecter Sullivan King Banshee-7 FR-S Guitar Obsidian Blood Finish
The Banshee-7 FR-S is built for speed and precision, with its ultra-thin "C" neck profile and 26.5-inch scale delivering immediate access across all seven strings. The neck-through construction and carbon fiber reinforcement rods provide exceptional stability and sustain, while the Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge offers the tuning lock and tonal control extended-range players demand. This is a purpose-built instrument for modern metal, djent, and lower-tuning experimentation.
Playability & Feel
The ultra-thin "C" neck shape at 0.748" (19mm) at the first fret feels remarkably fast and comfortable for both standard and extended-range playing. A 12 to 16-inch compound radius ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets ensures smooth bends and clean articulation across the entire fingerboard, while the Luminlay side dot markers with black circle accents keep you oriented even in low-light performance conditions.
Tone & Electronics
The bridge position houses a Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI pickup for aggressive, articulate attack, paired with a Sustainiac neck pickup for harmonic sustain and textural flexibility. Master volume control and a 3-way selector with two Sustainiac mini switches give you direct access to coil-tapping and sustain activation, enabling everything from tight rhythmic punch to ambient feedback manipulation.
Key Features
- Swamp ash body with neck-through construction
- 3-piece maple neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
- Ultra Thin "C" neck shape; 0.748" (19mm) at 1st fret, 0.787" (20mm) at 12th fret
- 26.5-inch scale length for extended-range tuning stability
- Ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets
- 12 to 16-inch compound radius for optimal playability
- Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge with 1500 nut (47.6mm width)
- Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI bridge pickup and Sustainiac neck pickup
- Schecter Nouveau locking tuners
- 2-way adjustable truss rod with heel access spoke wheel
- "RAGE" inlay on frets 1-4 and skull with crown inlay at 12th fret
- 1.5mm Red 1-ply binding; black hardware; Obsidian Blood finish
This Banshee-7 FR-S combines professional-grade construction with hardware and electronics designed specifically for modern metal and experimental tuning applications, delivering the tonal aggression and technical precision serious extended-range players expect.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The Schecter Sullivan King Banshee-7 FR-S is a purpose-built seven-string instrument engineered for metal, djent, and drop-tuning exploration, featuring a neck-through swamp ash body, ultra-thin "C" neck profile, and 26.5-inch scale that locks into extended tunings with absolute stability. On stage, the Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge delivers the tuning lock modern metal demands, while the Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI bridge pickup and Sustainiac neck pickup generate aggressive articulate attack paired with textural sustain and feedback manipulation—critical tools for tight rhythmic punch and ambient soundscaping. Choose this guitar if you're a gigging or session metal player who demands speed, precision, and the tonal versatility to move seamlessly from crushing riffs to experimental sustain textures.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile and scale length does this guitar have?
The Banshee-7 FR-S features an ultra-thin "C" neck shape measuring 0.748" (19mm) at the first fret and 0.787" (20mm) at the 12th fret, paired with a 26.5-inch scale length designed to deliver extended-range tuning stability and fast playability across all seven strings.
What pickups and controls are included?
The guitar is equipped with a Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI bridge pickup for aggressive articulate attack and a Sustainiac neck pickup for harmonic sustain and textural flexibility. Controls include master volume, a 3-way selector, and two Sustainiac mini switches for coil-tapping and sustain activation.
What bridge does this guitar use, and can it handle drop tunings?
The Banshee-7 FR-S features a Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge with a 1500 nut (47.6mm width) that provides tuning lock and tonal control essential for extended-range and drop-tuning applications. The neck-through construction with carbon fiber reinforcement rods ensures exceptional stability in lower tunings.
Is this guitar suitable for jazz, blues, or country music?
No. The Banshee-7 FR-S is purpose-built for metal, djent, progressive, and experimental drop-tuning styles. Its pickup voicing, bridge design, and overall construction are optimized for aggressive, articulate tones and extended-range applications rather than traditional jazz, blues, or country playing.
What fretboard material and fret type are used?
The guitar features an ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets and a 12 to 16-inch compound radius, ensuring smooth bends and clean articulation across the entire fingerboard. Luminlay side dot markers with black circle accents provide orientation in low-light performance conditions.
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