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Schecter Banshee GT FR Guitar Satin Trans Purple B-Stock 1014 vs Schecter Banshee GT FR Electric Guitar Satin Trans Red B-Stock 2545
Both are Schecter Banshee GT FR models with identical playability specs and EMG 81/60 electronics, differing only in finish color and cosmetic condition. The Purple B-Stock is in better condition, while the Red B-Stock has minor fretboard binding cracks but costs less.
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Schecter Banshee GT FR Guitar Satin Trans Purple B-Stock 1014
Schecter Banshee GT FR Electric Guitar Satin Trans Red B-Stock 2545
Specs side by side
| Schecter Banshee GT FR Guitar Satin Trans Purple B-Stock 1014 | Schecter Banshee GT FR Electric Guitar Satin Trans Red B-Stock 2545 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $879.20 | $879.20 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Banshee | Schecter Banshee |
| Body | Double Cutaway | — |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | — |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Tremolo |
| Year | 2020 | 2020 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose Schecter Banshee GT FR Guitar Satin Trans Purple B-Stock 1014
- ✓ No cosmetic damage—pristine B-stock condition
- ✓ Satin trans purple finish for distinctive appearance
- ✓ Better resale value due to flawless condition
Why choose Schecter Banshee GT FR Electric Guitar Satin Trans Red B-Stock 2545
- ✓ Significant price discount due to fretboard binding cracks
- ✓ Cracks are cosmetic only and do not affect playability
- ✓ Identical tone, neck, and tremolo performance as Purple model
Frequently asked questions
Do the fretboard cracks on the Red model affect playability?
No. The description explicitly states the cracks in the fretboard binding at the 7th and 11th fret are cosmetic wear that do not affect playability or structural integrity.
Are the electronics and pickups the same on both?
Yes. Both feature EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 60 (neck) active humbucker pairs with identical tonal characteristics and low-noise performance.
Are the neck profiles and playability identical?
Yes. Both have the ultra-thin 'U' neck at .748 inches at the first fret, 25.5-inch scale, 24 X-Jumbo frets, ebony fretboard with 14-inch radius, and Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo.
Which should I choose if appearance matters to me?
Choose the Purple model for pristine cosmetics. The Red model has visible fretboard binding cracks that, while cosmetic, are permanent and visible up close.