Schecter Sullivan King Banshee-7 FR-S guitar in Obsidian Blood
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- SKU
- SCHECTER2485
- Color
- Red
Description
Sound & Tone
With a swamp ash body, neck-through maple construction, and a 26.5-inch scale, the Banshee-7 FR-S keeps its low B string tight and focused for modern metal, djent, and down-tuned riffing. The Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI bridge pickup delivers an aggressive, articulate attack for percussive rhythm work, while the Sustainiac neck pickup and its mini switches add coil-tapping options and sustained, feedback-style textures for leads and ambient passages. The Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge lets you add dive-bomb and vibrato expression without losing tuning stability.
Schecter Sullivan King Banshee-7 FR-S Guitar Obsidian Blood Finish
The Banshee-7 FR-S is built for speed and precision, with its ultra-thin "C" neck profile and 26.5-inch scale delivering immediate access across all seven strings. The neck-through construction and carbon fiber reinforcement rods provide exceptional stability and sustain, while the Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge offers the tuning lock and tonal control extended-range players demand. This is a purpose-built instrument for modern metal, djent, and lower-tuning experimentation.
Playability & Feel
The ultra-thin "C" neck shape at 0.748" (19mm) at the first fret feels remarkably fast and comfortable for both standard and extended-range playing. A 12 to 16-inch compound radius ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets ensures smooth bends and clean articulation across the entire fingerboard, while the Luminlay side dot markers with black circle accents keep you oriented even in low-light performance conditions.
Tone & Electronics
The bridge position houses a Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI pickup for aggressive, articulate attack, paired with a Sustainiac neck pickup for harmonic sustain and textural flexibility. Master volume control and a 3-way selector with two Sustainiac mini switches give you direct access to coil-tapping and sustain activation, enabling everything from tight rhythmic punch to ambient feedback manipulation.
Key Features
- Swamp ash body with neck-through construction
- 3-piece maple neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
- Ultra Thin "C" neck shape; 0.748" (19mm) at 1st fret, 0.787" (20mm) at 12th fret
- 26.5-inch scale length for extended-range tuning stability
- Ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets
- 12 to 16-inch compound radius for optimal playability
- Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge with 1500 nut (47.6mm width)
- Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI bridge pickup and Sustainiac neck pickup
- Schecter Nouveau locking tuners
- 2-way adjustable truss rod with heel access spoke wheel
- "RAGE" inlay on frets 1-4 and skull with crown inlay at 12th fret
- 1.5mm Red 1-ply binding; black hardware; Obsidian Blood finish
This Banshee-7 FR-S combines professional-grade construction with hardware and electronics designed specifically for modern metal and experimental tuning applications, delivering the tonal aggression and technical precision serious extended-range players expect.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Double Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 26.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 7 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile and scale length does this guitar have?
The Banshee-7 FR-S features an ultra-thin "C" neck shape measuring 0.748" (19mm) at the first fret and 0.787" (20mm) at the 12th fret, paired with a 26.5-inch scale length designed to deliver extended-range tuning stability and fast playability across all seven strings.
What pickups and controls are included?
The guitar is equipped with a Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI bridge pickup for aggressive articulate attack and a Sustainiac neck pickup for harmonic sustain and textural flexibility. Controls include master volume, a 3-way selector, and two Sustainiac mini switches for coil-tapping and sustain activation.
What bridge does this guitar use, and can it handle drop tunings?
The Banshee-7 FR-S features a Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge with a 1500 nut (47.6mm width) that provides tuning lock and tonal control essential for extended-range and drop-tuning applications. The neck-through construction with carbon fiber reinforcement rods ensures exceptional stability in lower tunings.
Is this guitar suitable for jazz, blues, or country music?
No. The Banshee-7 FR-S is purpose-built for metal, djent, progressive, and experimental drop-tuning styles. Its pickup voicing, bridge design, and overall construction are optimized for aggressive, articulate tones and extended-range applications rather than traditional jazz, blues, or country playing.
What fretboard material and fret type are used?
The guitar features an ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets and a 12 to 16-inch compound radius, ensuring smooth bends and clean articulation across the entire fingerboard. Luminlay side dot markers with black circle accents provide orientation in low-light performance conditions.
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 $136 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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