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Schecter Reaper-6 FR-S Elite Lefty Guitar Blood Burst vs Schecter Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale Lefty Guitar Blood Burst
The Reaper-6 FR-S Elite features a Floyd Rose tremolo system and Sustainiac sustain circuitry for expressive pitch manipulation, while the Reaper-7 Elite offers a 7th string with multiscale fixed bridge for extended low-end clarity and modern djent tones. Choose the 6-string if you want whammy-bar expression and harmonic feedback effects; choose the 7-string if you prioritize tight, articulate extended-range tunings without tremolo.
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Schecter Reaper-6 FR-S Elite Lefty Guitar Blood Burst
Schecter Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale Lefty Guitar Blood Burst
Specs side by side
| Schecter Reaper-6 FR-S Elite Lefty Guitar Blood Burst | Schecter Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale Lefty Guitar Blood Burst | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,749.00 | $1,749.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Reaper | Schecter Reaper |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | Multi Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 7 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Unknown / Other | Unknown / Other |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Fixed |
| Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Reaper-6 FR-S Elite Lefty Guitar Blood Burst
- ✓ Floyd Rose tremolo system enables dive bombs, pitch bends, and expressive effects
- ✓ Sustainiac neck pickup adds harmonic feedback and infinite sustain options
- ✓ Refined dual-mode control layout (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) for tonal exploration
- ✓ Familiar 6-string format suits players transitioning from standard configurations
Why choose Schecter Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale Lefty Guitar Blood Burst
- ✓ 7-string configuration extends lower register for progressive metal and djent
- ✓ Multiscale fixed bridge (25.5" to 27") optimizes tension and tightens low frequencies
- ✓ Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut ensures articulate string clarity across extended range
- ✓ Hipshot multiscale geometry preserves upper-fret clarity while anchoring low end
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for djent and modern metal?
The Reaper-7 Elite is purpose-built for djent with its 7-string multiscale bridge, which tightens and articulates the lower tunings essential to the genre. The Reaper-6 FR-S works for metal but lacks the extended range and optimized bridge geometry djent players rely on.
Do both guitars have the same neck and fretboard?
Both share an ultra-thin C-shaped wenge neck with carbon fiber reinforcement, 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets, and ebony fretboards. The key difference is the Reaper-7's fretboard is 1.889" wide to accommodate seven strings, while the Reaper-6's is sized for six.
What is the Sustainiac on the Reaper-6, and does the 7-string have it?
The Sustainiac is a neck pickup with an onboard circuit that sustains notes indefinitely and produces harmonic feedback effects—exclusive to the Reaper-6 FR-S Elite. The Reaper-7 uses standard dual San Andreas 7 pickups without this feature.
How do the bridge systems differ?
The Reaper-6 FR-S has a Floyd Rose 1500 Series floating tremolo bridge for pitch manipulation. The Reaper-7 has a fixed Hipshot multiscale bridge designed to optimize tuning stability and string tension across seven strings without a whammy bar.