Schecter C-1 FR S Apocalypse guitar in Red Reign
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- SKU
- SCHECTER3057
- Color
- Red
. Description
Sound & Tone
Swamp ash and an ebony fretboard give this C-1 a bright, articulate attack with firm low end, while the Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI bridge pickup and 25.5" scale keep high-gain riffing tight and cutting. The Sustainiac neck system adds infinite sustain with Fundamental, Mix, and Harmonic modes, letting you hold notes indefinitely or push them into controlled feedback and overtones without an amp cranked in front of you. Paired with the Floyd Rose 1500 tremolo and X-Jumbo stainless frets, it suits modern metal, hard rock, and lead playing built around dive bombs, fast runs, and sustained, singing melodies.
Schecter C-1 FR-S Apocalypse Electric Guitar in Red Reign
The C-1 FR-S Apocalypse sits in the hand with a thin, fast neck profile that keeps your fingers flying across 24 frets without fatigue. The set-neck construction locks in sustain while the Swamp Ash body with arched top and the Maple/Padauk multi-ply neck reinforced with carbon fiber deliver a responsive, stable platform built to handle extended touring and intense playing sessions. Engineered for high-gain rigs and harmonic experimentation, this machine pairs the Sustainiac neck pickup system with a dedicated Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI bridge pickup, giving you both traditional pickup switching and harmonic sustainment control in a single instrument.
Playability & Construction
The thin "C" neck contour and 25.5" scale length make the upper frets feel effortless to reach thanks to the Ultra Access set-neck design. Ebony fretboard with glow-in-the-dark side dot markers and 12"–16" compound radius let you move seamlessly between single-note runs and full chord grabs, while 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets refuse to wear down even under aggressive playing, holding your action consistent night after night on stage.
Electronics & Hardware
The Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge and nut lock in your tuning and deliver reliable tremolo range through every dive and flutter, backed up by Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners for pinpoint pitch control when you need it. The electronics feature independent Volume, Tone, and Intensity controls alongside three-way pickup switching and dedicated Sustainiac activation with three harmonic modes—Fundamental, Mix, and Harmonic—all routed through a 9-volt battery compartment that keeps everything running strong during your set.
Key Features
- Swamp Ash body with arched top and black 1-ply binding
- Set-Neck construction w/ Ultra Access for upper-fret reach
- Maple/Padauk multi-ply neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
- Ebony fretboard with glow-in-the-dark side dot markers
- 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets on 25.5" scale
- Thin "C" neck contour with 12"–16" compound radius
- Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge and nut (1.625" width)
- Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI bridge pickup and Sustainiac neck pickup
- 3-Way Sustainiac Mode Switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) with on-off control
- Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners with satin black hardware
- Master Volume, Tone, and Intensity controls plus 3-way pickup switch
- 9-volt battery compartment for Sustainiac system
This Red Reign finish machine stands ready for rock, metal, and experimental contexts where harmonic control and locking tremolo precision define your sound.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Experimental
Not the best pick for
- – Blues
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sustainiac system and how do I use it?
The Sustainiac neck pickup system offers three switchable modes—Fundamental, Mix, and Harmonic—controlled by a dedicated 3-way switch with on/off capability. This lets you sustain notes indefinitely or layer harmonic textures over your playing, adding dimension to experimental and high-gain tones. The system runs on a 9-volt battery housed in a compartment on the guitar body.
Is this guitar good for genres outside metal and hard rock?
The C-1 FR-S Apocalypse is purpose-built for metal, hard rock, progressive, djent, and experimental styles where harmonic control and sustained tones are essential. Blues, jazz, and folk players will find the high-gain responsiveness, locking tremolo, and harmonic sustain system less suited to their needs.
How does the set-neck Ultra Access construction affect upper-fret playability?
The set-neck design with Ultra Access cutaway brings the body closer to the neck joint, allowing seamless access to all 24 frets without hand repositioning. Combined with the thin "C" contour and compound 12"–16" radius, this makes single-note runs and chords above the 15th fret smooth and fatigue-free during long sessions.
What hardware keeps this guitar in tune during aggressive tremolo use?
The Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge paired with a locking nut (1.625" width) and Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners ensures pitch stability even with extended and dramatic tremolo dives. The carbon-fiber-reinforced Maple/Padauk neck resists warping under aggressive playing, maintaining consistent tuning and action.
What is the fretboard radius and what does that mean for my playing?
The Ebony fretboard features a compound 12"–16" radius, which means the neck is more curved toward the lower frets (for comfortable chording) and flatter toward the higher frets (for easier lead bending and string-to-string movement). This hybrid radius suits both rhythm and lead playing across the full range.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $112 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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