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Schecter C-7 FR SLS Elite Guitar Blood Burst vs Schecter Reaper-6 FR-S Elite Guitar Blood Burst
The C-7 FR is a 7-string extended-range instrument built for drop tunings and progressive metal, while the Reaper-6 FR-S is a traditional 6-string with a Sustainiac neck pickup designed for studio versatility and harmonic effects. Choose the C-7 if you need the extra low string; choose the Reaper-6 if you want a Sustainiac and prefer standard 6-string tuning.
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Schecter C-7 FR SLS Elite Guitar Blood Burst
Schecter Reaper-6 FR-S Elite Guitar Blood Burst
Specs side by side
| Schecter C-7 FR SLS Elite Guitar Blood Burst | Schecter Reaper-6 FR-S Elite Guitar Blood Burst | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,699.00 | $1,699.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter C-7 | Schecter Reaper |
| Body | Double Cutaway | — |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 26.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 7 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Unknown / Other | Unknown / Other |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Tremolo |
| Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter C-7 FR SLS Elite Guitar Blood Burst
- ✓ Seven strings enable authentic drop tunings and extended-range metal/progressive work
- ✓ 26.5-inch scale optimized for lower tunings without loss of responsiveness
- ✓ Dual Fishman Fluence Modern pickups (ceramic bridge, alnico neck) provide cleaner articulation and separation
Why choose Schecter Reaper-6 FR-S Elite Guitar Blood Burst
- ✓ Sustainiac neck pickup adds harmonic sustain and feedback control for creative studio effects
- ✓ Neck-through construction maximizes sustain and tonal clarity
- ✓ Carbon fiber reinforcement rods combat seasonal neck changes under heavy play
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for standard tuning?
The Reaper-6 FR-S is designed for standard 6-string tuning and studio use. The C-7 FR excels at drop tunings and extended-range playing, though it can be played in standard tuning if you only use six strings.
What is the Sustainiac, and should I care?
The Reaper-6's Sustainiac neck pickup enables infinite sustain and harmonic feedback effects—useful for studio recording, ambient textures, and harmonic layering. The C-7 FR does not have this feature and focuses on punch and clarity instead.
How do the pickups differ?
The C-7 FR uses Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers (ceramic/alnico split) for aggressive midrange and controlled highs. The Reaper-6 pairs a Schecter USA San Andreas humbucker (bridge) with the Sustainiac (neck) for aggressive lows and harmonic sustain effects.
Which has a faster neck?
Both feature an ultra-thin 'C' profile at 0.748 inches at the 1st fret and 0.787 inches at the 12th fret. The Reaper-6's carbon fiber reinforcement offers additional stability, while the C-7's 26.5-inch scale is longer to accommodate lower tunings.