Schecter C-1 SLS Elite guitar in Blood Burst
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- SKU
- SCHECTER1370
- Color
- Red
. Description
Sound & Tone
Sound & Tone: The swamp ash body with neck-thru construction and a string-thru Hipshot hardtail bridge gives this C-1 a resonant, sustaining foundation, while the ebony fretboard and 25.5" scale keep the attack tight and the low end defined. Fishman Fluence Modern pickups sharpen that further, with the ceramic bridge delivering cutting, articulate high-gain crunch and the alnico neck offering warmer, clearer lead and clean voices, and the push-pull volume and tone controls let you shift between voicings mid-set. That combination of clarity under saturation, X-Jumbo stainless frets and a compound 12"–16" radius points squarely at modern metal, progressive, and hard rock playing, though the cleaner alnico settings hold up for lighter passages as well.
Schecter C-1 SLS Elite Blood Burst
The C-1 SLS Elite delivers an ultra-thin neck profile that rewards both precision and speed, with its Ultra Thin "C" shape and lightning-fast fretboard access making extended playing sessions comfortable and inspiring. The Blood Burst finish is visually striking, but the real character emerges from the hardware and electronics—a machine built for modern players who demand articulate lows, searing highs, and effortless playability across any playing style.
Playability & Feel
The neck construction uses a Maple/Walnut/Padauk multi-ply with carbon fiber rods, delivering stability and resonance while the 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets on a 12"–16" compound radius fretboard enable both precise fretting and aggressive bending. The Schecter locking tuners and Ernie Ball compensated nut (1.653" width) ensure intonation holds solid across extended sessions, while the 2-way adjustable truss rod with heel access makes setup adjustments straightforward. On stage or in the studio, the neck profile sits naturally in the hand, and those X-Jumbo frets give you room to dig in without fighting the instrument.
Tone & Electronics
The Fishman Fluence Modern pickups—ceramic in the bridge position and alnico in the neck—provide tight, articulate response with clarity across the frequency spectrum, whether dialing in crystalline cleans or thick, saturated crunch. The Hipshot Hardtail bridge with string-thru body design maximizes sustain and resonance, while the push-pull volume and tone controls expand tonal flexibility on the fly. Live reliability and responsive dynamics are built in—this guitar cuts through a mix and holds its tuning under demanding conditions.
Key Features
- Body: Swamp ash with flamed maple veneer top; Neck-thru construction with Ultra Access
- Arched top with ivory 1-ply binding
- Ultra Thin "C" neck profile; 1st fret .748" / 12th fret .787" thickness
- Maple/Walnut/Padauk multi-ply neck with carbon fiber rods for stability
- 25.5" scale length (648mm)
- Ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets
- 12"–16" compound radius fretboard
- Fishman Fluence Modern pickups (ceramic bridge, alnico neck) with push-pull controls
- Hipshot Hardtail bridge (.125) with string-thru body
- Schecter locking tuners with Ernie Ball compensated nut (1.653" width)
- 2-way adjustable truss rod with heel access spoke wheel
- Black hardware; right-handed; made in South Korea
- Abalone offset/reverse dot inlays with abalone side dot markers
This instrument combines modern construction techniques with premium hardware and pickups, delivering an exceptionally playable platform that performs equally well in high-gain and clean applications.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | Hipshot |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile and fretboard radius does this guitar have?
The C-1 SLS Elite features an ultra-thin C neck profile measuring 0.748 inches at the 1st fret and 0.787 inches at the 12th fret, paired with a 12-inch to 16-inch compound-radius ebony fretboard. This combination enables both precision fretting and aggressive string bending, and is paired with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets.
What pickups are in this guitar and can they handle both clean and high-gain tones?
The C-1 SLS Elite uses Fishman Fluence Modern pickups with a ceramic pickup in the bridge position and alnico in the neck, designed to deliver tight articulate response with clarity across the frequency spectrum. These pickups are engineered to perform equally well in high-gain and clean applications, and feature push-pull controls for on-the-fly tonal flexibility.
Is the neck construction stable enough for long studio sessions and live gigging?
Yes—the neck-thru construction paired with a Maple/Walnut/Padauk multi-ply neck reinforced with carbon fiber rods provides stability and resonance without sacrifice. Combined with Schecter locking tuners and an Ernie Ball compensated nut at 1.653 inches wide, intonation remains solid through extended sessions.
What genres and playing styles is this guitar best suited for?
The C-1 SLS Elite is optimized for metal, progressive, hard rock, and studio sessions—it is not designed for traditional jazz, folk, or worship music. It is best suited to intermediate, advanced, and professional players pursuing speed, precision, and articulation across extended-range material.
What hardware and bridge design does this guitar use?
The guitar features a Hipshot Hardtail bridge with string-thru body design to maximize sustain and resonance, paired with Schecter locking tuners and a 2-way adjustable truss rod accessible at the heel. All hardware is black and the guitar is right-handed, made in South Korea.
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 $105 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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