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Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS LH guitar in Atomic Green vs Schecter Synyster Standard guitar in Gloss Black with Silver Pinstripes
The Nick Johnston Traditional HSS is a versatile workhorse for rock, blues, and indie players who want single-coil and humbucker flexibility in a left-handed option, while the Synyster Standard is a metal and progressive rock specialist with a Floyd Rose tremolo built for aggressive lead work and extended playing comfort. Choose the Johnston for stylistic range; choose the Synyster for heavy genres and extreme playability demands.
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Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS LH guitar in Atomic Green
Schecter Synyster Standard guitar in Gloss Black with Silver Pinstripes
Specs side by side
| Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS LH guitar in Atomic Green | Schecter Synyster Standard guitar in Gloss Black with Silver Pinstripes | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $949.00 | $949.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Nick Johnston | Schecter Synyster Gates |
| Body | — | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | Bolt-On |
| Pickup Configuration | HSS | HH |
| Bridge | Vintage Tremolo | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Year | 2020 | 2017 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS LH guitar in Atomic Green
- ✓ Left-handed configuration (rare option availability)
- ✓ HSS pickup layout covers clean single-coil tones plus humbucker punch with coil-split versatility
- ✓ Roasted maple neck feels fast and stable for extended sessions
- ✓ Suits rock, blues, and indie equally well without genre limitation
Why choose Schecter Synyster Standard guitar in Gloss Black with Silver Pinstripes
- ✓ Floyd Rose Special tremolo for dive bombs and extreme pitch effects
- ✓ Dual high-output humbuckers optimized for metal and hard rock aggression
- ✓ Carbon fiber-reinforced mahogany neck offers maximum structural stability
- ✓ 24 X-Jumbo frets and 16-inch radius support aggressive bending and precision alike
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for metal?
The Synyster Standard is purpose-built for metal with dual high-output humbuckers, Floyd Rose tremolo, and a faster neck profile (.748 at first fret). The Nick Johnston Traditional can handle heavier tones via its bridge humbucker and coil-split, but is more versatile across genres rather than metal-focused.
Can either guitar do clean tones well?
The Nick Johnston Traditional excels at clean tones thanks to its articulate neck and middle single-coils; the Synyster Standard uses only humbuckers, which can deliver clean tones but with a thicker, darker character more suited to rock and metal rather than bright, chiming cleans.
What is the key playability difference?
The Nick Johnston has a slightly thicker neck (.787 at first fret) with a 14-inch fretboard radius and 22 frets, while the Synyster is slimmer (.748 at first fret), has a 16-inch radius and 24 frets, and includes carbon fiber reinforcement for maximum stability during aggressive technique.
Why does one mention a Floyd Rose and the other doesn't?
The Synyster Standard includes a Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' Locking Tremolo for pitch-bending effects common in metal and progressive rock. The Nick Johnston Traditional uses a standard vibrato or fixed bridge system, prioritizing stability for blues and indie styles where extreme tremolo effects are less essential.