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Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary LH guitar in Atomic Saffron vs Schecter PT-7 MS Black Ops guitar in Satin Black Open Pore
The Nick Johnston Traditional is a left-handed, 6-string HSS guitar optimized for versatile tonal range and traditional playing comfort, while the PT-7 MS is a 7-string multiscale designed for extended-range progressive metal and drop tunings. Choose the Johnston for accessible versatility across genres; choose the PT-7 for modern extended-range aggression and lower tunings.
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Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary LH guitar in Atomic Saffron
Schecter PT-7 MS Black Ops guitar in Satin Black Open Pore
Specs side by side
| Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary LH guitar in Atomic Saffron | Schecter PT-7 MS Black Ops guitar in Satin Black Open Pore | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,349.00 | $1,349.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Nick Johnston | Schecter PT |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | — | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 7 |
| Frets | 22 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Wenge | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | Set-Neck |
| Pickup Configuration | HSS | H |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Hipshot |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary LH guitar in Atomic Saffron
- ✓ Left-handed configuration — rare spec for a mid-tier guitar
- ✓ HSS pickup configuration delivers articulate cleans plus thick driven tones
- ✓ 5-way selector and push-pull tone switching provide intuitive control
- ✓ 25.5" scale and accessible 'C' profile neck balance precision with playability
Why choose Schecter PT-7 MS Black Ops guitar in Satin Black Open Pore
- ✓ 7-string multiscale for extended range and drop tunings without fret-crowding
- ✓ Dual-voice Fishman Fluence pickup (active and passive modes) from one unit
- ✓ Set-neck mahogany construction with carbon-fiber rods resists neck dive
- ✓ 24 X-Jumbo frets and 16" radius enable fast technical passages
Frequently asked questions
Can I play metal on the Nick Johnston?
Yes. The HSS configuration with coil-split humbucker and the stable tremolo system support metal playing, though the guitar is marketed as more genre-versatile. The PT-7 is purpose-built for progressive and extended-range metal.
What's the main difference between the pickups?
The Johnston uses passive USA Subatomic single-coils plus a passive humbucker with coil-split, giving you three tones per position via the 5-way selector. The PT-7 uses a single active Fishman Fluence Modern-7 with two voices (modern active and organic passive), offering simpler control but proven tonal versatility in one unit.
Why would someone choose 7 strings over 6?
The PT-7 multiscale allows extreme drop tunings (down to B or lower) while maintaining clear intonation across the extended scale. A 6-string like the Johnston is limited to standard or light drop tunings before intonation suffers on lower frets.
Is the PT-7's set-neck better than the Johnston's bolt-on?
Set necks resist neck dive and offer tonal sustain; the Johnston's specs do not confirm its neck joint type. For a 7-string multiscale, set-neck construction is common. Either can work for professional play; set-neck favors heavier, sustained tones.