Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S guitar in Birch Green
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- SKU
- SCHECTER1289
- Color
- Green
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and bolt-on maple neck with ebony fretboard give this Sun Valley a firm low end with a bright, articulate attack, and the EMG Retro Active Hot 70 in the bridge pushes that into thick, high-output territory with plenty of compression for tight rhythm riffing and cutting lead tones. The 25.5" scale keeps string tension taut and note definition clear under high gain, while the Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' tremolo opens the door to dive bombs, flutters and controlled pitch bends. With the Sustainiac neck pickup and its Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic modes on tap for endless sustain and singing feedback, it lands squarely in hard rock, metal and shred territory, particularly for players who lean on soaring sustained leads.
Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S Electric Guitar — Birch Green
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S is built for players who demand speed and stability under pressure. Its Thin 'C' neck profile sits naturally in your hand, while 24 X-Jumbo frets across a 14" radius fretboard make wide intervals and aggressive techniques feel effortless. The Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' locking tremolo — a Schecter exclusive — locks in your tuning through the most violent dive bombs and stays tight night after night on the road. Built with a mahogany body, ebony fretboard, and professional-grade hardware, this instrument holds up as a reliable gigging workhorse while delivering tonal versatility.
Playability & Stage Feel
The neck geometry is dialed in for shredding: measuring .787" at the 1st fret and .866" at the 12th fret, the Thin 'C' profile reduces hand fatigue through long sets and studio marathons. The 25.5" scale and 1.625" nut width feel familiar to most electric players, while offset/reverse dot inlays keep you oriented in dimly lit venues. A 2-way adjustable truss rod with heel access lets you dial in your preferred neck relief without tools or downtime.
Tone & Electronics
Dual independent control circuits drive an EMG Retro Active Hot 70 bridge pickup and a Sustainiac neck pickup, each with dedicated volume controls for instant tonal tweaking mid-set. The 3-way Sustainiac mode switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) unlocks infinite sustain and harmonic feedback — weapons for soloists who need to cut through a mix or create textural soundscapes. The 2-way on-off switch gives you kill control when you need it, while a double 9-volt clip-in battery compartment keeps both pickup systems powered reliably through your longest gigs.
Key Features
- Body: Mahogany with flat top contour, bolt-on construction
- Neck: Maple in Thin 'C' profile (.787" @ 1st fret, .866" @ 12th fret)
- Fretboard: Ebony with 24 X-Jumbo frets, 14" radius, offset/reverse dot inlays
- Scale: 25.5" with 1.625" nut width
- Bridge Pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70
- Neck Pickup: Sustainiac OEM SYN with 3-way mode switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic)
- Controls: Volume/Volume/3-Way Pickup Switch/2-Way On-Off Sustainiac Switch/3-Way Sustainiac Mode Switch
- Tremolo: Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' locking tremolo (Schecter exclusive)
- Hardware: Floyd Rose Special nut, Schecter tuners, black finish
- Electronics: Double 9-volt clip-in battery compartment
- Manufactured in Indonesia
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S pairs high-performance hardware, active pickup technology, and expressive Sustainiac circuitry in a lightweight, ergonomic design that rewards serious players with reliability, feel, and creative sonic possibilities.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the neck feel like, and who is this guitar built for?
The Thin 'C' profile measures 0.787" at the 1st fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret, designed to reduce hand fatigue and maximize speed for shredding and technical play. The 24 X-Jumbo frets and 14" radius fretboard accommodate aggressive bending and fast passages, making it ideal for intermediate to advanced players in metal, hard rock, progressive, and djent genres.
How does the Sustainiac pickup work, and what can it do?
The Sustainiac OEM SYN neck pickup uses a 3-way mode switch to toggle between Fundamental (pure sustain), Mix (sustain blended with string resonance), and Harmonic (infinite harmonic feedback). A separate 2-way on-off switch lets you engage or disengage it instantly during play, and it runs on a dual 9-volt clip-in battery system shared with the EMG bridge pickup.
What tremolo does it use, and how stable is it?
The Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' locking tremolo is a Schecter exclusive that provides stable tuning and expressive pitch control for aggressive playing styles. The locking nut and locking bridge mechanism hold pitch even under heavy whammy bar abuse typical of metal and shred techniques.
What pickups are in the bridge and neck?
The bridge features an EMG Retro Active Hot 70 for high output and aggressive sustain with tight attack, while the neck houses a Sustainiac OEM SYN pickup dedicated to harmonic feedback and infinite sustain control. Each has its own volume control, letting you dial in independent levels and switch between them with the 3-way pickup selector.
What's included in the build, and what are the specs?
The guitar features a mahogany body with bolt-on construction, maple Thin 'C' neck, ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets and offset/reverse dot inlays, 25.5" scale, 1.625" nut width, and professional-grade hardware including Floyd Rose Special nut and Schecter tuners. A 2-way adjustable truss rod with heel access allows straightforward neck relief adjustments.
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