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Schecter Custom-S Left-Handed Electric Guitar Satin Gold Burst vs Schecter C-7 FR-S Apocalypse Electric Guitar in Red Reign
The Custom-S is a 6-string instrument optimized for metal and hard rock with a shorter 25.5" scale and signature Synyster Gates pickups, while the C-7 FR-S is a 7-string extended-range guitar built for djent and progressive music with a longer 26.5" scale. Choose the Custom-S for traditional metal riffing and lead work; choose the C-7 for lower tunings and modern progressive metal.
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Schecter Custom-S Left-Handed Electric Guitar Satin Gold Burst
Schecter C-7 FR-S Apocalypse Electric Guitar in Red Reign
Specs side by side
| Schecter Custom-S Left-Handed Electric Guitar Satin Gold Burst | Schecter C-7 FR-S Apocalypse Electric Guitar in Red Reign | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,649.00 | $1,649.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | — | Schecter Apocalypse |
| Body | Single Cutaway | — |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Strings | 6 | 7 |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | — |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Tremolo |
| Year | 2018 | 2019 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Custom-S Left-Handed Electric Guitar Satin Gold Burst
- ✓ 6-string format familiar to most players; faster learning curve for metal fundamentals
- ✓ Shorter 25.5" scale provides tighter string tension for bending and vibrato
- ✓ Synyster Gates signature pickups engineered specifically for aggressive metal midrange
- ✓ Lighter and more portable than 7-string alternative
Why choose Schecter C-7 FR-S Apocalypse Electric Guitar in Red Reign
- ✓ Seven strings enable lower tunings with extended low-end clarity and articulation
- ✓ Longer 26.5" scale maintains string tension and clarity across extended range
- ✓ Compound 12"-16" radius fretboard suits both rhythm and lead across all strings
- ✓ Apocalypse-VII pickup designed for modern djent and sustained harmonic textures
Frequently asked questions
What is the main playability difference between these two guitars?
The Custom-S uses a 25.5" scale with an Ultra Thin 'C' profile (.748"-..787"), while the C-7 uses a longer 26.5" scale with a slightly thicker profile (.787"-..866"). The Custom-S feels faster and more compact; the C-7 spreads the strings wider and maintains lower-tuning clarity across seven strings.
Which guitar is better for drop tunings and djent?
The C-7 FR-S is purpose-built for extended-range and drop tuning work, with its 7 strings, 26.5" scale, and Apocalypse-VII pickup designed for modern harmonic textures. The Custom-S, while capable of aggressive tones, is optimized for standard 6-string metal.
Are the pickups interchangeable between these models?
No. The Custom-S uses Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature humbuckers (bridge and Sustainiac neck), while the C-7 uses a Schecter USA Apocalypse-VII bridge pickup with a Sustainiac neck pickup. Each is optimized for its respective guitar's tonal character and string count.
Which is better for someone learning metal?
The Custom-S is more approachable for metal learners because the 6-string format and shorter scale are standard across most metal education resources. The C-7 has a steeper learning curve due to the additional string and wider spacing, better suited for intermediate-to-advanced players already comfortable with extended range.