Schecter PT Special Guitar Purple Burst Pearl
Description
Schecter PT Special Guitar Purple Burst Pearl
The Schecter PT Special sits in the hands with natural comfort, thanks to its maple neck and 'C' shaped profile that feels right from the first chord. The swamp ash body breathes with the instrument's contoured design, while the 22 X-Jumbo frets and 12" fretboard radius let your fingers navigate clean rhythmic passages and bending lead work without compromise. The Purple Burst Pearl finish is a working guitarist's statement—striking enough to own the stage, refined enough for any venue or collection.
Playability & Build Quality
A bolt-on maple neck paired with rosewood fretboard delivers the stability and warmth that holds up through gigs and studio time alike. The Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq nut (1.653" width) locks in your tuning and brightens sustain where it counts most. At 25.5" scale with mother of pearl dot inlays and neck thickness ranging from .826" at the first fret to .905" at the twelfth, this guitar responds to your playing with precision and sustains through extended sets without fatigue.
Tone & Electronics
The dual Schecter Diamond pickup configuration—VT-1 bridge and V-90 neck—covers the ground from articulate cleans to saturated distortion, making it equally at home in multiple genres and playing styles. The Series-Parallel push-pull tone control flips between humbucker and single-coil voicings on the fly, giving you real tonal range without reaching for another guitar. The 3-way switch opens three distinct voice options, all backed by Grover Vintage tuners and a Vintage Ashtray bridge with staggered brass saddles that keep your tuning rock-solid through a full set.
Key Features
- Body: Swamp Ash with flat top and cream 1-ply binding
- Neck: Maple with 'C' profile shape
- Fretboard: Rosewood with mother of pearl dot inlays
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
- Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 12" (305mm)
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq, 1.653" width
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond VT-1
- Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond V-90
- Controls: Volume/Tone (Series-Parallel Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
- Tuners: Grover Vintage
- Bridge: Vintage Ashtray with staggered brass saddles; nickel hardware
The Schecter PT Special is built for gigging musicians and players serious about tonal variety—a guitar that earns its place in your hands and on your stage through solid construction, reliable electronics, and the kind of visual presence that makes an impression.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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At a Glance
The Schecter PT Special is a versatile mid-scale workhorse built for gigging rock and blues players who demand both comfort and tonal range. Its swamp ash body, maple neck with a natural 'C' profile, and dual Schecter Diamond pickups with Series-Parallel switching deliver everything from articulate cleans to full, saturated distortion without losing definition. Grover tuners and a brass-saddled bridge keep you locked in all night, while the striking Purple Burst Pearl finish ensures you stand out on stage.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
The PT Special excels in rock, blues, and hard rock—its tonal versatility and balanced pickup configuration make it ideal for players who need crisp cleans and full distortion without sacrificing articulation. It is not engineered for metal or djent styles.
How does the Series-Parallel push-pull tone control work?
The push-pull switch on the tone control toggles the dual Schecter Diamond pickups between standard humbucker mode and single-coil mode, expanding your sonic palette within the same guitar. Combined with the 3-way switch, you get three distinct voice options across both modes.
What is the neck profile, and will it feel comfortable for extended playing?
The 'C' shaped maple neck is designed for comfort during long playing sessions, with a thickness that ranges from 0.826" at the first fret to 0.905" at the twelfth. The 25.5" scale length and 12" fretboard radius accommodate both rhythmic work and expressive lead lines with ease.
How does the bridge maintain tuning stability?
A Vintage Ashtray bridge with staggered brass saddles, paired with Grover Vintage tuners and a Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq nut, delivers rock-solid tuning stability across extended sets and recording sessions.
What pickups does this guitar use?
The PT Special features a Schecter Diamond VT-1 in the bridge position for bright, dynamic output and a Schecter Diamond V-90 in the neck position for warmth and sustain. Together they deliver versatile tones from crisp cleans to full distortion with balanced articulation.
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