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Schecter PT Fastback Electric Guitar Gold Top vs Schecter PT Special Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin
The PT Fastback emphasizes comfort and tonal warmth through its lightweight mahogany body and thin neck profile, ideal for rock and blues players seeking extended playability. The PT Special offers a versatile offset body and vintage-voiced pickups with series-parallel switching, better suited to players who want punch and flexibility across rock, punk, and indie styles.
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Schecter PT Fastback Electric Guitar Gold Top
Schecter PT Special Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin
Specs side by side
| Schecter PT Fastback Electric Guitar Gold Top | Schecter PT Special Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.00 | $799.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter PT | Schecter PT |
| Body | — | Mustang |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Maple |
| Neck | Mahogany | Maple |
| Bridge | Fixed | Fixed |
| Year | Unknown | 2023 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter PT Fastback Electric Guitar Gold Top
- ✓ Lightweight mahogany body reduces fatigue during long sessions
- ✓ Thinner neck profile (0.787" at 1st fret) encourages faster, more fluid playing
- ✓ Warm, articulate gold top finish with smooth high-end response
- ✓ X-Jumbo frets on 14" radius for precise articulation
Why choose Schecter PT Special Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin
- ✓ Offset body design balances equally well sitting or standing
- ✓ Series-parallel push-pull switching provides broader tonal range
- ✓ Vintage Ashtray bridge with staggered brass saddles adds punch and character
- ✓ Satin finish reduces hand fatigue with smoother tactile feel
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for extended playing sessions?
The PT Fastback's lightweight mahogany body and thinner "C" neck profile (0.787" at 1st fret) are engineered specifically to reduce fatigue. The PT Special's satin finish also reduces hand fatigue, but the Fastback's overall construction prioritizes comfort for long sessions.
What's the main tonal difference between these two?
The PT Fastback delivers balanced, warm articulation with punchy midrange clarity and smooth highs through mahogany construction and X-Jumbo frets. The PT Special emphasizes vintage character with warm sustain and responsive midrange, enhanced by its swamp ash body and vintage-voiced pickups with series-parallel switching.
Which one is more versatile across different playing styles?
The PT Special is more versatile due to its series-parallel push-pull switching, which broadens tonal options across rock, punk, blues, and indie. The PT Fastback is optimized for rock and blues but less suited to metal or djent styles.
Are the fretboards different?
Yes. The PT Fastback features an ebony fretboard with X-Jumbo frets on a 14" radius for maximum precision. The PT Special uses a Hard Maple fretboard with standard Jumbo frets on a 12" radius, which is more traditional and slightly more forgiving.