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Schecter Damien Platinum-9 guitar in Satin Black vs Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S Guitar Satin Black B-Stock 0126
The Damien Platinum-9 is a 9-string extended-range instrument built for modern metal and progressive tuning flexibility, while the Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S is a 6-string shred-focused guitar with a Floyd Rose tremolo and Sustainiac infinite sustain effects. Choose the Damien for drop-tuned heaviness and extra low-end bandwidth; choose the Sun Valley for speed-focused lead work and experimental sustain effects.
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Schecter Damien Platinum-9 guitar in Satin Black
Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S Guitar Satin Black B-Stock 0126
Specs side by side
| Schecter Damien Platinum-9 guitar in Satin Black | Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S Guitar Satin Black B-Stock 0126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099.00 | $839.20 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Damien | Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Double Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 30" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 9 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Maple |
| Neck | Mahogany | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck | — |
| Pickup Configuration | Active HH | — |
| Bridge | Hipshot | Tremolo |
| Year | Unknown | 2025 |
| Condition | New | Refurbished |
Why choose Schecter Damien Platinum-9 guitar in Satin Black
- ✓ 9-string extended range captures deeper tunings and modern metal textures
- ✓ Thicker, more resonant tone from mahogany body and 30-inch scale
- ✓ Set-neck construction with carbon-fiber bracing for stability across all nine strings
- ✓ Hardtail bridge maximizes direct sustain without tremolo complexity
Why choose Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S Guitar Satin Black B-Stock 0126
- ✓ Floyd Rose Special tremolo enables dramatic pitch bends and dive-bomb effects
- ✓ Sustainiac pickup delivers infinite sustain and harmonic overtone manipulation
- ✓ Faster 25.5-inch scale and tighter 14-inch radius optimized for aggressive lead techniques
- ✓ B-stock pricing offers savings on an otherwise premium shred platform
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for drop tunings and heavy styles?
The Damien Platinum-9 excels here—its nine strings and 30-inch scale are engineered specifically for extended-range metal and progressive styles that demand lower, tighter tunings. The Sun Valley Super Shredder is a 6-string guitar better suited to standard and drop-D tuning ranges.
Which one handles lead shredding and fast solos better?
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S is purpose-built for speed, featuring a thin 'C' neck, 14-inch fretboard radius, and 25.5-inch scale optimized for rapid position changes and extended techniques. The Damien prioritizes lower-register clarity over pure shredding speed.
What is the Sustainiac feature on the Sun Valley, and is it useful?
The Sustainiac is a special pickup with mode switching (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) that creates infinite sustain and harmonic overtones, popular for atmospheric lead work and experimental effects. The Damien Platinum-9 has no equivalent feature—it uses standard EMG 909 pickups focused on clarity and gain response.
Why does the Damien have a hardtail bridge while the Sun Valley has a Floyd Rose tremolo?
The Damien's hardtail and string-through-body design maximizes direct resonance across nine strings for warm, sustained tone ideal for heavy metal. The Sun Valley's Floyd Rose Special allows dynamic pitch modulation and tuning flexibility for shred and experimental lead playing, at the cost of slightly more tuning maintenance.