Schecter Juan of the Dead V-1 guitar in Black Reign
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- SKU
- SCHECTER914
- Color
- Black
Description
Sound & Tone
The EMG 81 bridge pickup drives a tight, high-output attack with sharp treble bite, while the 89 in the neck position adds a fuller, more vocal voice for leads and cleaner passages. A mahogany body paired with an ebony fretboard and a Tune-o-matic bridge keeps the low end firm and the note definition clear, so palm-muted riffing stays articulate even under heavy gain, and the 25.5" scale adds tension and snap to low tunings. Best suited to metal, hard rock, and modern shred, where the 24 stainless frets, compound radius, and thin neck support fast runs and upper-register lead work.
Schecter Juan of the Dead V-1 Guitar – Satin Black Reign
The Juan of the Dead V-1 sits perfectly in hand with a thin, fast neck profile and deep insert joint construction that opens up the upper frets on this aggressive V-body platform. At just , it delivers weight and sustain without fatigue during long sets. The satin black finish and hardware-forward design signal serious capability—a guitar built for high-output playing and unflinching, cutting tone that holds its own on stage.
Playability & Feel
A maple 3-piece neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods stays rock-solid through environmental shifts and road wear, while the thin "C" profile (measuring .787" at the first fret and .866" at the twelfth) enables rapid finger movement across the fretboard. The 12"–16" compound radius ebony fretboard and 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets respond with clean articulation and no dead spots, paired with Schecter locking tuners and a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut for tuning stability that survives the gig and crisp note definition from open strings to the highest register.
Tone & Electronics
EMG 81 pickups (81 bridge and 89 neck configuration) deliver aggressive, high-output active tone that cuts through dense band mixes with clarity and punch—no muddiness, no compromise. The Tonepros T3BP Tune-o-matic bridge with black nickel hardware anchors the mahogany body for sustain and tonal definition, while volume/tone controls and a 3-way selector shape everything from thick, focused lows to screaming highs on demand.
Key Features
- Mahogany body with flat top contour and hairline 1-ply binding
- Deep Insert Joint with Ultra Access for extended upper-fret playability
- Maple 3-piece neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
- Thin "C" neck shape: .787" (1st fret), .866" (12th fret)
- 25.5" scale length (648 MM)
- Ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets
- 12"–16" compound radius for balanced playability
- Grey pearloid Roman numeral inlays with Luminlay side dots
- EMG 81/81 active pickup configuration (81 bridge, 89 neck)
- Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (1.643" width)
- Schecter locking tuners with Tonepros T3BP Tune-o-matic bridge
- Black nickel hardware; satin black reign finish; right-handed configuration
The Juan of the Dead V-1 combines high-output electronics, access-focused construction, and professional-grade hardware into a platform built for aggressive modern playing and stage reliability.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What pickup configuration does this guitar have?
The Juan of the Dead V-1 features EMG 81/89 active pickups, with the high-output 81 in the bridge position and the slightly mellower 89 in the neck position. This pairing delivers aggressive treble and punch for leads while maintaining clarity in rhythm playing.
Is the neck comfortable for fast playing?
Yes. The thin "C" profile measures 0.787" at the first fret and 0.866" at the twelfth fret, combined with a 12"–16" compound radius ebony fretboard and X-Jumbo stainless steel frets. This setup facilitates rapid finger movement and clean articulation across the entire neck, with the deep insert joint providing exceptional upper-fret access.
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
The Juan of the Dead V-1 is engineered for metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive music. Its high-output pickups, aggressive tone profile, and reinforced construction are optimized for heavy, modern playing styles and are not recommended for jazz, folk, or worship applications.
How stable is the neck in different environments?
The 3-piece maple neck features carbon fiber reinforcement rods that provide rock-solid stability and resistance to environmental shifts, ensuring consistent tuning and playability across temperature and humidity changes.
What hardware is included?
The guitar ships with a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (1.643" width), Schecter locking tuners, and a Tonepros T3BP Tune-o-matic bridge with black nickel hardware that anchors the mahogany body for sustain and tonal definition.
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