SCHECTER1540-B0931 vs SCHECTER289.B 2912 — Compare
Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Guitar Atomic Green B-Stock 0931 vs Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional Guitar Atomic Green B-Stock 2912
The HSS model (Product A) offers a middle single-coil plus bridge humbucker for maximum tonal versatility, while the SSS model (Product B) delivers pure articulate single-coil character across all three positions. Choose the HSS if you want warm, driven tones alongside crisp single-coil work; choose the SSS if you prioritize vintage single-coil response and a simpler control layout.
No sales tax on orders shipped outside California — total cost beats national retailers that charge sales tax in nearly every state.
Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Guitar Atomic Green B-Stock 0931
Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional Guitar Atomic Green B-Stock 2912
Specs side by side
| Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Guitar Atomic Green B-Stock 0931 | Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional Guitar Atomic Green B-Stock 2912 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $719.20 | $719.20 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Nick Johnston | Schecter Nick Johnston |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | — |
| Pickup Configuration | HSS | — |
| Bridge | Vintage Tremolo | Tremolo |
| Year | 2020 | 2021 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Guitar Atomic Green B-Stock 0931
- ✓ HSS pickup configuration adds warm humbucker bridge tone for blues and driven rock
- ✓ Push-pull volume/tone control enables additional tonal shaping options
- ✓ Greater versatility across warm and bright tonal ranges
Why choose Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional Guitar Atomic Green B-Stock 2912
- ✓ Pure single-coil tone set delivers articulate, responsive note definition
- ✓ Simpler master volume and tone controls for straightforward operation
- ✓ Unplayed condition with only minor headstock ding versus fretboard crack on Product A
Frequently asked questions
What's the main tonal difference between HSS and SSS pickup configurations?
The HSS model pairs a bridge humbucker with two single-coils, yielding warm and driven tones alongside crisp articulation. The SSS model uses three single-coils throughout, delivering articulate and responsive tones with consistent vintage character. HSS offers more tonal range; SSS prioritizes single-coil purity.
How does the B-stock condition differ between these two guitars?
Product A has a fretboard crack (visible in photos) but is otherwise complete. Product B is unplayed condition with only a minor cosmetic ding to the back of the headstock. Product B is cosmetically superior but both are fully playable and function properly.
Which is better for indie and studio work?
Both are recommended for indie and studio sessions. The SSS (Product B) excels if you want consistent, vintage single-coil articulation. The HSS (Product A) suits studios requiring tonal flexibility between humbucker warmth and single-coil clarity in a single instrument.
Are the neck profiles and hardware identical?
Both feature the same thin 'C' neck profile, 25.5 scale, 22 X-Jumbo frets on 14-inch radius ebony fretboard, Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut, and Schecter locking tuners. The primary difference is the pickup set and control layout.