Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder Exotic FR Black Limba guitar in Nat
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- SKU
- SCHECTER1265
- Color
- Natural
. Description
Sound & Tone
The black limba body paired with a wenge neck and ebony fretboard yields a bright, articulate voice with strong sustain and clear note separation, so fast passages stay defined rather than blurring together. The Schecter USA Sunset Strip bridge and Pasadena neck pickups push thick, responsive output, and the 5-way switch moves from cutting lead tones to warmer, more saturated rhythm sounds. With a 25.5" scale, stainless X-Jumbo frets and a Floyd Rose 1500 bridge, it sits naturally in aggressive metal and hard rock where precise tracking, wide bends and dive-bomb work are part of the vocabulary.
Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Guitar Exotic Black Limba
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR is built for speed and precision on stage. Its thin "C" neck cuts fatigue during marathon sets of rapid technical passages and extended soloing, while the exotic black limba body produces a bright, articulate tone with excellent sustain and natural resonance. The Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge locks in your tuning through aggressive whammy work and dive bombs, making this instrument reliable under gigging conditions and responsive enough to articulate every nuance across metal and hard rock styles.
Playability & Feel
The thin "C" neck profile measures 0.787" at the 1st fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret, carving out a fast, comfortable grip that reduces hand strain during extended lead work. A 25.5" scale length with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets on an ebony fretboard with 12"–16" compound radius handles both fluid legato passages and smooth, wide bends across the entire fingerboard. Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners and a Floyd Rose 1500 Series nut hold tuning rock-solid, while luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dot markers keep you oriented on stage in any lighting.
Tone & Electronics
The Schecter USA Sunset Strip™ bridge pickup and Schecter USA Pasadena™ neck pickup deliver thick, responsive output with clear articulation and natural dynamics that cut through a live mix. A 5-way pickup switch with independent volume and tone controls lets you dial in anything from bright, aggressive lead tones to warm, saturated rhythm sounds without reaching for an amp knob. The Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge maintains tuning stability through aggressive whammy effects and deep dive bombs, keeping you performance-ready night after night.
Key Features
- Body: Black Limba with flat top contour
- Neck: Wenge with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
- Fretboard: Ebony with offset/reverse circle inlays
- Neck profile: Thin "C" with measurements of 0.787" (1st fret) and 0.866" (12th fret)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel on 12"–16" compound radius
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Hardware: Black with chrome screws; Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge and nut
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
- Pickups: Schecter USA Sunset Strip™ (bridge) and Schecter USA Pasadena™ (neck)
- Controls: Volume, tone, and 5-way pickup switch with vintage knobs
- Side dots: Luminlay glow-in-the-dark markers
This instrument combines ergonomic design with tonal clarity and tuning stability, making it a capable choice for players pursuing technical performance and reliable hardware.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Double Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Wenge |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does this guitar have, and is it comfortable for fast playing?
The thin 'C' profile measures 0.787" at the 1st fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret, designed specifically for rapid technical passages and extended lead work. Combined with the 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets and 12"–16" compound radius fretboard, it enables smooth bending across the entire fingerboard while reducing finger fatigue during long sessions.
How does the Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge handle aggressive whammy effects?
The Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge and matching nut maintain stable tuning through demanding performance demands and aggressive whammy effects. Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners provide additional tuning retention and fine-tuning precision.
What pickups does this guitar use, and what kind of tones can I get?
The Schecter USA Sunset Strip bridge pickup and Schecter USA Pasadena neck pickup deliver thick, responsive output with clear articulation and natural dynamics. A 5-way pickup switch with independent volume and tone controls provides tonal flexibility from bright lead tones to warm, saturated rhythm sounds.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and djent playing?
Yes. The bright, articulate tone profile with excellent sustain, 25.5" scale length, thin fast neck, and stainless steel X-Jumbo frets make this guitar ideal for metal, hard rock, progressive, and djent applications.
What materials are used in the neck and body construction?
The body is black limba wood with a flat top contour, delivering bright articulation and natural resonance. The neck is wenge with carbon fiber reinforcement rods for stability and durability, and the fretboard is ebony with offset reverse circle inlays and luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dot markers.
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 $98 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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