Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S Electric Guitar Birch Green
Description
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
- Right-handed orientation, 7.3–7.8 lbs weight
- 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 |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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At a Glance
The Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S is a high-performance metal machine built for speed and sustain, featuring a slim Thin 'C' neck, Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo, and dual active electronics—an EMG bridge pickup for aggressive bite and a Sustainiac neck pickup that delivers infinite harmonic feedback. The lightweight mahogany body, ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets, and precision hardware make this guitar road-ready for gigging metal and progressive players who demand tuning stability and expressive pitch control on stage. Choose this if you need a shred-focused instrument that handles drop tunings, aggressive playing styles, and the kind of sustain and feedback control that defines modern metal tone.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Country
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sustainiac neck pickup and what does it do?
The Sustainiac neck pickup is an active harmonic feedback system with three switchable modes—Fundamental (natural sustain), Mix (blend of both), and Harmonic (infinite feedback). A dedicated 2-way on-off switch lets you toggle the effect instantly during play, and dual 9-volt batteries power both the bridge and neck systems.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and drop tunings?
Yes. The Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' locking tremolo provides tuning stability for aggressive bending and palm-muting, while the EMG Retro Active Hot 70 bridge pickup delivers high output and thick mids ideal for metal and djent. The 25.5" scale and mahogany body support lower tunings.
What neck profile does it have and how does it feel?
The Thin 'C' profile measures 0.787" at the first fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret, engineered for speed and reduced hand fatigue. The 14" radius fretboard and 24 X-Jumbo frets promote fast legato play and are popular with shredders and progressive players.
What pickups and controls are included?
Bridge pickup is an EMG Retro Active Hot 70 for aggressive output; neck pickup is a Sustainiac OEM SYN with 3-way mode switching. You get independent volume controls for each pickup, a 3-way toggle for pickup selection, and a 2-way switch to turn the Sustainiac on or off.
What genres is this guitar not well-suited for?
The high-output active electronics, thick midrange tone, and Sustainiac feedback system are optimized for metal, hard rock, and progressive styles. It is not designed for jazz, country, or folk contexts where a more balanced, vintage-voiced tone is typical.
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