Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S guitar in Satin Black
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- SCHECTER1285
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- Black
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Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body with a bolt-on maple neck gives this one a punchy, tight low end and clear attack, while the EMG Retro Active Hot 70 in the bridge delivers a hot, focused output with enough clarity for fast riffing and tapping. The Sustainiac in the neck position opens the door to endless sustain and controlled feedback for soaring leads and ambient held notes. With a 25.5" scale, 14" radius, thin 'C' neck, 24 X-Jumbo frets and a Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo, it's built for hard rock and metal players who lean on dive bombs, wide vibrato and high-speed lead work.
Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S – Satin Black
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S is purpose-built for lead work and extended-range techniques on stage and in the studio. Its thin 'C' neck profile, 24 X-Jumbo frets, and Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' Locking Tremolo let you nail rapid position shifts and expressive tremolo dives without tuning drift between locked positions. Aggressive pickup voicing combined with innovative Sustainiac technology means you get both the precision hardware and dynamic tonal range needed for demanding live gigs and studio sessions.
Playability & Hardware
The 25.5" scale maple neck with a 14" radius fretboard and 24 X-Jumbo frets feels fast in your hands and sits comfortably for extended solos. The neck's forgiving radius keeps bends and string articulation smooth, while the Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' Locking Tremolo (Schecter exclusive) locks strings at the nut and bridge, letting you execute dramatic dive-bombs and pull-ups while maintaining rock-solid tuning stability between locked positions—essential reliability for a touring or gigging musician.
Tone & Electronics
The EMG Retro Active Hot 70 bridge pickup cuts through a mix with aggressive, focused high-end articulation, while the Sustainiac neck pickup with dedicated on-off and mode switching (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) generates sustained notes and harmonic feedback on demand. Dual volume controls and a 3-way pickup selector, paired with the double 9-volt battery compartment, give you full command over gain, sustain character, and output dynamics—critical tools for shaping your live tone and studio palette.
Key Features
- Body: Mahogany with Satin Black finish and flat top contour
- Neck: Maple with Thin 'C' profile; .787" at 1st fret, .866" at 12th fret
- Fretboard: Maple, 14" radius, 24 X-Jumbo frets with offset/reverse dot inlays
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
- Bridge: Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' Locking Tremolo (Schecter Exclusive)
- Nut: Floyd Rose Special, 1.625" width
- Pickups: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (bridge) / Sustainiac (neck)
- Electronics: Volume/Volume/3-Way Pickup Switch; 2-Way On-Off Sustainiac Switch; 3-Way Sustainiac Mode Switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic)
- Hardware: Black; Schecter tuners
- Construction: Bolt-on body; Right-handed orientation
- Country of Origin: South Korea
- Strings: Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky #2222 (.009–.046)
This Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S combines a responsive, low-mass tremolo system with versatile pickup electronics—a road-ready machine built for players who demand precision, expressiveness, and dependability in live and studio performance.
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 | Maple |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Extended Range, Lead Work |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Aggressive high-end articulation, sustained harmonics on demand, focused lead definition, dynamic output, expressive tremolo character |
| Less specialized for | Blues, Jazz, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its thin 'C' neck profile, 24 X-Jumbo frets, and Floyd Rose Special tremolo require familiarity with fast position work and locking-tremolo technique; it is not recommended for blues, jazz, or folk players.
What pickups are in this guitar and what do they do?
The EMG Retro Active Hot 70 bridge pickup delivers aggressive, focused high-end articulation for lead definition. The Sustainiac neck pickup includes dedicated on-off and mode switching (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) to generate sustained notes and harmonic feedback on demand, powered by a dual 9-volt battery compartment.
How does the Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' tremolo work and does it stay in tune?
The Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' (a Schecter exclusive) locks strings at both the nut and bridge, enabling dramatic dive-bombs and pull-ups while maintaining rock-solid tuning stability between locked positions. No tuning drift during aggressive tremolo manipulation.
What is the neck profile and fret size?
The maple neck has a thin 'C' profile measuring 0.787 inches at the 1st fret and 0.866 inches at the 12th fret. It features 24 X-Jumbo frets on a 14-inch radius fretboard with a 25.5-inch scale length, providing a comfortable feel for fast position access and bends.
What genres and playing styles is this guitar best suited for?
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S excels in metal, hard rock, progressive, and extended-range lead work. It is not recommended for blues, jazz, or folk applications.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $73 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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