Schecter Patrick Kennison E-1 FR Apocrypha guitar in Red Reign
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Schecter Patrick Kennison E-1 FR Apocrypha Guitar
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- SKU
- SCHECTER478
- Color
- Red
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and set maple/carbon neck give this E-1 a thick, sustaining foundation, while the ebony fretboard and 25.5" scale tighten up the low end and add snap to the attack. The lone Schecter USA NS-1 bridge humbucker running straight to a single volume control keeps the signal path direct, yielding a punchy, articulate voice with clear harmonics under high gain and a strong pick response for palm-muted riffing. With stainless X-Jumbo frets, a 14" radius and a Fu-Tone locking tremolo, it leans toward modern hard rock and metal lead work, dive-bomb vibrato and fast, precise phrasing rather than subtle clean-channel shading.
Schecter Patrick Kennison E-1 FR Apocrypha Guitar
The Schecter Patrick Kennison E-1 FR Apocrypha is engineered for players who demand a responsive instrument capable of handling fast, articulate passages without fatigue. The maple/carbon three-piece neck paired with an ebony fretboard and 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets delivers precision and control under aggressive technique, making this guitar equally at home executing sweep-picked runs or holding sustain through a wall of effects. Built to perform night after night on stage, this design balances modern hardware refinement with traditional tonal character.
Playability & Feel
The thin "C" shaped maple neck measures 0.787" at the first fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret—a profile that sits comfortably in the hand during extended sets. The 14" radius ebony fretboard combined with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets and 25.5" scale length enables fast, precise fingerwork while maintaining comfortable fretting pressure across all positions. This neck geometry supports both rapid lead work and clean, articulate chord work without requiring adjustment to your technique.
Tone & Electronics
The single Schecter USA NS-1 humbucker at the bridge produces articulate, punchy tone with natural sustain and harmonic clarity—ideal for cutting through a mix on a crowded stage. The minimalist single-volume control configuration keeps your signal path direct and uncolored, allowing the pickup's full character to translate faithfully through your amplifier chain with zero circuit noise.
Key Features
- Mahogany body with maple/carbon set-neck and Ultra Access construction
- Flat top contour with black 1-ply binding
- Maple 3-piece neck; thin "C" shape (20mm at 1st fret, 22mm at 12th fret)
- Ebony fretboard with 14" radius and 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Pearloid Apocrypha inlays with Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dot markers
- 25.5" scale length, right-handed configuration
- Grover tuners with Fu-Tone FU2 locking nut (41.3mm width)
- Fu-Tone FU2 locking tremolo system for precise vibrato control
- Single Schecter USA NS-1 bridge humbucker pickup
- Single volume control
- Red Reign satin finish
- Black hardware throughout
The Patrick Kennison E-1 FR Apocrypha combines refined construction, premium hardware, and purposeful electronics into an instrument built for both technical precision and expressive range—a reliable workhorse for professional players and serious collectors.
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 | Tremolo |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does this guitar have, and is it comfortable for extended playing?
The Patrick Kennison E-1 FR features a thin C-shaped maple/carbon three-piece neck measuring 0.787" at the first fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret, paired with a 14" radius ebony fretboard. This profile is optimized for speed and precision during extended sessions while maintaining controlled fretting pressure across all positions.
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
This guitar is engineered for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its precision hardware, locking tremolo, and direct signal path are built to support technical execution and expressive range at higher skill levels.
Why is this guitar designed with just one pickup and a single volume control?
The minimalist single-volume configuration keeps the signal path direct, allowing the Schecter USA NS-1 bridge humbucker's full character to translate faithfully through your amplifier chain without loss of articulation or tone clarity.
What genres and playing styles is this guitar best suited for?
The Patrick Kennison E-1 FR Apocrypha excels in metal, progressive, hard rock, and djent. Its articulate tone, precision fretwork, and locking tremolo are optimized for these genres and are not recommended for jazz, folk, or blues applications.
What tremolo system does this guitar use?
The guitar features a Fu-Tone FU2 locking tremolo system paired with a Fu-Tone FU2 locking nut for precise vibrato control and tuning stability during aggressive playing.
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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