SCHECTER3337.B 0397 vs SCHECTER3338.B0313 — Compare
Schecter C-1 Exotic Ebony Guitar Natural Satin B-Stock 0397 vs Schecter C-1 Exotic Spalted Maple Guitar Natural B-Stock 0313
The C-1 Exotic Ebony emphasizes warm, woody sustain with vintage-style playability ideal for blues-inflected rock and fusion, while the C-1 Exotic Spalted Maple prioritizes articulate mids and controlled highs with carbon-fiber neck reinforcement for maximum stability in aggressive metal and hard rock. Choose the Ebony for tone-focused players who value classic character; choose the Spalted Maple for players who demand rock-solid tuning under dive bombs and need articulate, cutting tones.
No sales tax on orders shipped outside California — total cost beats national retailers that charge sales tax in nearly every state.
Schecter C-1 Exotic Ebony Guitar Natural Satin B-Stock 0397
Schecter C-1 Exotic Spalted Maple Guitar Natural B-Stock 0313
Specs side by side
| Schecter C-1 Exotic Ebony Guitar Natural Satin B-Stock 0397 | Schecter C-1 Exotic Spalted Maple Guitar Natural B-Stock 0313 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $659.00 | $679.20 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter C-1 | Schecter C-1 |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Mahogany | Maple |
| Pickup Configuration | — | HH |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Tremolo |
| Year | 2020 | 2022 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose Schecter C-1 Exotic Ebony Guitar Natural Satin B-Stock 0397
- ✓ Warm, woody tone with excellent natural harmonics—superior for blues and fusion
- ✓ Roasted maple/purpleheart neck plays like butter with satisfying vintage feel
- ✓ Two Diamond '78 humbuckers with coil-split deliver thick power chords and articulate single-coil textures
Why choose Schecter C-1 Exotic Spalted Maple Guitar Natural B-Stock 0313
- ✓ Carbon fiber reinforcement rods resist humidity shifts—rock-solid tuning stability for aggressive play
- ✓ Articulate mids and controlled high-end optimized for metal and hard rock cutting through dense mixes
- ✓ Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq nut supports precise intonation and smooth bends; Wilkinson WVS50IIK tremolo handles dive bombs
Frequently asked questions
What's the main tonal difference between these two?
The Ebony delivers a warm, woody core with excellent natural harmonics suited to blues and fusion, while the Spalted Maple offers articulate mids and controlled highs designed for cutting through rock and metal mixes. Both use similar Diamond '78 pickups, but body wood—mahogany with ebony/maple top versus mahogany with spalted maple top—shapes the fundamental character.
Which is more stable for heavy tremolo use?
The Spalted Maple includes carbon fiber reinforcement rods in the neck and the Wilkinson WVS50IIK tremolo system specifically built for dive-bomb work, making it the more aggressive stability choice. The Ebony uses a standard Wilkinson Tremolo, sufficient for typical playing but less engineered for extreme pitch effects.
Are there any playability differences?
Both feature thin C-neck profiles, 25.5 scale, 24 X-Jumbo frets, and 14-inch fretboard radius. The Spalted Maple specifies neck dimensions (.787 at 1st fret, .866 at 12th) with carbon-fiber reinforcement for humidity resistance; the Ebony emphasizes its roasted maple feel. Functionally equivalent for most players, but the Spalted Maple's carbon rods provide added durability.
What's the B-stock condition difference?
The Ebony is standard B-stock with unspecified minor cosmetic wear. The Spalted Maple specifically notes a minor headstock crack that does not affect playability or structural integrity, so confirm this is acceptable to you if appearance matters.