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Schecter California Custom Elite Koa Top USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar vs Schecter CET Koa Natural Gloss USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar
The California Custom Elite focuses on warm, natural sustain with a traditional tremolo for blues and classic rock, while the CET offers greater tonal versatility through an H/S/S pickup configuration and Floyd Rose Pro bridge for expressive vibrato and modern playability. Choose the California Custom Elite for classic warmth and simplicity; choose the CET if you need flexibility across rock, blues, and funk with advanced vibrato control.
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Schecter California Custom Elite Koa Top USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar
Schecter CET Koa Natural Gloss USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar
Specs side by side
| Schecter California Custom Elite Koa Top USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar | Schecter CET Koa Natural Gloss USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,999.00 | $2,999.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Body | Stratocaster | Stratocaster |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Tremolo |
| Year | 2014 | 2014 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter California Custom Elite Koa Top USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar
- ✓ Schecter Fulcrum Trem bridge maintains intonation without complexity
- ✓ Warm woody resonance ideal for blues and classic rock
- ✓ Intuitive C Shape neck balances comfort and precision
Why choose Schecter CET Koa Natural Gloss USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar
- ✓ H/S/S pickup configuration delivers humbucker aggression plus single-coil clarity
- ✓ Floyd Rose Pro Custom bridge offers extensive vibrato range for expressive playing
- ✓ Quartersawn hard rock maple neck and Macassar ebony fingerboard add stability and visual refinement
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for blues playing?
Both excel at blues, but the California Custom Elite's warm, woody resonance with natural sustain is specifically voiced for that genre, while the CET offers more tonal flexibility if you also play rock and funk.
What's the main hardware difference?
The California Custom Elite uses a Schecter Fulcrum Trem for reliable vibrato with intonation stability, while the CET features a Floyd Rose Pro Custom bridge that offers greater vibrato range and more precise intonation control for expressive techniques.
How do the pickups differ?
Both use the Schecter Super Rock Monstertone set, but the CET's H/S/S configuration includes single-coil pickups alongside the humbucker, providing articulate clarity in addition to aggressive tones; the California Custom Elite's configuration is not specified but focuses on warm, defined tone across the spectrum.
Which neck profile should I choose?
The California Custom Elite measures 0.770" at the 1st fret and 0.825" at the 12th fret, while the CET is slightly thicker at 0.80" and 0.83"; the CET's slightly fuller profile may feel more substantial, while the California Custom Elite's thinner profile may suit faster lead work.