Schecter Hellraiser C-1 LH guitar in Black Cherry
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- SKU
- SCHECTER1795
- Color
- Red
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and set-neck construction with a quilted maple top give this Hellraiser a thick, sustaining midrange with added top-end clarity, while the active EMG 81TW bridge and 89R neck pickups deliver high output with a tight, aggressive attack that stays articulate under heavy gain. Both pickups offer coil-split voicing, so you can pull back to thinner, cleaner single-coil tones for arpeggios and clean passages without changing guitars. The 25.5" scale keeps low strings taut and defined for drop tunings and palm-muted riffing, and the thin 'C' mahogany neck with 24 X-jumbo frets and a 14" radius suits fast metal, hard rock, and lead playing high up the fretboard.
Schecter Hellraiser C-1 LH Black Cherry
The Hellraiser C-1 LH is a left-handed seven-string built for downtuned aggression and technical precision, with a thin 'C' profile neck and ultra-access cutaway that gets you to the highest frets without breaking position. The arched quilted maple top and abalone binding deliver visual punch on stage while staying road-ready—equally at home in metal, modern rock, or progressive tunings. This South Korean-built instrument delivers professional construction that holds up night after night.
Playability & Build
The set-neck mahogany construction with ultra-access cutaway combines the stability gigging players need with easy access to the upper register for lead work. A three-piece mahogany neck in a thin 'C' profile measures 0.787" at the first fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret, sitting comfortably in your hand through full sets and complex passages. The Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut at 1.653" width keeps intonation locked across all seven strings, while the 14" fretboard radius and 24 X-Jumbo frets on rosewood let you dial in low action without fret noise.
Tone & Electronics
The EMG 81TW bridge pickup and EMG 89R neck pickup combination serves up high-output articulation that cuts through a full band mix on stage. Dual push-pull volume controls, a master tone control, and 3-way switch give you real-time shaping without menu diving, while the TonePros T3BT TOM bridge with string-through-body design locks in sustain and tonal definition. The guitar runs on a 9-volt battery for consistent performance throughout your gigs.
Key Features
- Left-handed configuration with seven-string scale
- Body: Mahogany with quilted maple top and arched contour
- Abalone binding with black/white/black multi-ply
- Set-neck construction with ultra-access cutaway
- Neck: Three-piece mahogany in thin 'C' profile
- 25.5" scale length with 24 X-Jumbo frets on rosewood
- Abalone gothic cross inlays
- Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (1.653" width)
- EMG 81TW and EMG 89R active pickups
- TonePros T3BT TOM bridge with string-through-body
- Schecter locking tuners with black chrome hardware
- Two-way adjustable truss rod
This Hellraiser C-1 LH delivers the aggressive tone and reliable left-handed ergonomics serious seven-string players need to command the stage night after night.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Progressive, Djent, Hard Rock, Drop Tunings |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | High-output, articulate, aggressive, tight low-end, extended range clarity |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The Hellraiser C-1 LH is built for intermediate to advanced and professional players who are comfortable with seven-string instruments and aggressive playing techniques. The thin C-profile neck and high-fret access support technical passages, but the guitar's playability and action are forgiving enough for dedicated intermediate players to grow into it.
What genres and tunings work best with this guitar?
This seven-string excels in metal, progressive, djent, and hard rock styles, especially with drop tunings. The EMG 81TW and 89R pickups and tight TonePros bridge are engineered for aggressive playing and extended-range clarity; it is not ideal for jazz, blues, or folk music.
Can I lower the action without fret buzz?
Yes. The 14-inch fretboard radius combined with 24 X-Jumbo frets on rosewood and a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut support low action without buzzing. The two-way adjustable truss rod allows fine-tuning for your playing style and preferred action height.
What pickups does it have and do they require a battery?
The guitar features EMG 81TW bridge and EMG 89R neck active pickups, which deliver high-output, articulate tones. Active EMGs require a 9-volt battery to operate; the battery powers the onboard electronics consistently during play and recording.
How does the left-handed configuration work?
This is a full left-handed instrument with all hardware, controls, pickups, and tuners positioned for left-handed playing. The ultra-access cutaway, thin C-profile neck, and upper-fret accessibility apply equally to left-handed players, making this a purpose-built choice rather than a reversed right-handed model.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $84 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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