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Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green B-Stock vs Schecter PT Fastback guitar in Gold Top
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR is built for extreme high-gain metal and djent with a Floyd Rose tremolo, active EMG pickups, and 24 frets, while the PT Fastback suits rock and blues players seeking warm, balanced tone with a hardtail bridge and passive Schecter Diamond UltraTron pickups. Choose the Shredder for drop tunings and aggressive techniques; choose the Fastback for traditional rock tones and tuning stability without a whammy bar.
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Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green B-Stock
Specs side by side
| Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green B-Stock | Schecter PT Fastback guitar in Gold Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $639.20 | $799.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder | Schecter PT |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Maple | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | Bolt-On |
| Pickup Configuration | Active HH | — |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Hardtail |
| Year | 2018 | Unknown |
| Condition | Refurbished | New |
Why choose Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green B-Stock
- ✓ Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo enables aggressive dive bombs and whammy effects
- ✓ EMG Retro Active Hot 70 pickups deliver high-output aggression for metal and djent
- ✓ 24 X-Jumbo frets support extended range and fast shredding techniques
- ✓ Volume/Volume/3-Way gives independent pickup blending for dynamic voicing
Why choose Schecter PT Fastback guitar in Gold Top
- ✓ Hardtail bridge provides superior tuning stability without whammy complications
- ✓ Warm, balanced tone with punchy midrange clarity suited to rock and blues
- ✓ Passive Schecter Diamond UltraTron pickups offer responsive clarity across frequencies
- ✓ Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq nut and Grover tuners ensure reliable intonation
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for metal and drop tunings?
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR is engineered specifically for metal and djent. Its high-output EMG active pickups, Floyd Rose locking tremolo, and 24 X-Jumbo frets support aggressive playing and extreme tuning stability during aggressive use.
Which guitar stays in tune better during normal playing?
The PT Fastback has a hardtail bridge that locks strings directly to the body, eliminating whammy bar complications and providing direct energy transfer for absolute tuning reliability. The Shredder's Floyd Rose is excellent for stability but requires proper setup and maintenance.
How do the pickups and tone character differ?
The Shredder uses active EMG Retro Active Hot 70 pickups for aggressive, articulate high-gain output; the Fastback uses passive Schecter Diamond UltraTron pickups for warm, balanced clarity with punchy midrange. Active pickups suit metal; passive pickups suit blues and rock.
Is the B-stock Shredder a significant discount for the finish crack?
The Shredder is B-stock due to a finish crack in the neck pocket but is otherwise fully functional and new. If appearance doesn't matter and you want aggressive high-gain tone, the discount may offer solid value; the crack does not affect playability or sound.