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Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Left-Handed Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green vs Schecter PT Fastback Electric Guitar Olympic White
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR is a left-handed high-gain specialist with a Floyd Rose tremolo and active EMG pickups, built for metal and extreme shredding. The PT Fastback is a right-handed, hardtail rock workhorse with passive pickups and broader genre appeal, better for players who want tuning stability and simplicity.
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Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Left-Handed Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green
Schecter PT Fastback Electric Guitar Olympic White
Specs side by side
| Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Left-Handed Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green | Schecter PT Fastback Electric Guitar Olympic White | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.00 | $799.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder | Schecter PT |
| Body | Double Cutaway | — |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | — | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Maple | Maple |
| Neck | — | Maple |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | — |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Fixed |
| Year | 2018 | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Left-Handed Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green
- ✓ Left-handed configuration with full ergonomic setup
- ✓ Floyd Rose Special tremolo for aggressive vibrato techniques
- ✓ Active EMG Retro Active Hot 70 pickups deliver high-output clarity
- ✓ 24 X-Jumbo frets maximize shredding range
Why choose Schecter PT Fastback Electric Guitar Olympic White
- ✓ Hardtail bridge eliminates tuning complications during performance
- ✓ Passive Diamond UltraTron pickups with versatile 2V/2T push-pull controls
- ✓ Alder body and direct signal path yield focused, punchy rock tones
- ✓ Accessible to beginners through advanced players with straightforward setup
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for metal and shredding?
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR is purpose-built for metal with its active high-output EMGs, Floyd Rose tremolo, and 24 X-Jumbo frets. The PT Fastback works for hard rock but lacks the extreme gain and tremolo system designed for aggressive metal techniques.
Are these guitars available for both left and right-handed players?
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR is explicitly left-handed. The PT Fastback is right-handed only.
Which has better tuning stability?
The PT Fastback's hardtail bridge provides rock-solid tuning stability with zero maintenance. The Sun Valley's Floyd Rose tremolo is more flexible but requires more setup and tuning attention during aggressive play.
What's the main tonal difference?
The Sun Valley delivers aggressive, articulate high-gain output via active electronics, optimized for cutting through dense mixes. The PT Fastback offers focused, punchy rock clarity with a direct signal path and more versatile tone-shaping via push-pull controls.