Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder Exotic HT Black Limba guitar in Nat
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- SKU
- SCHECTER1269
- Color
- Natural
. Description
Sound & Tone
The black limba body and wenge neck with ebony fretboard give this hardtail a resonant, articulate voice with strong sustain and a tight low end, while the fixed Hipshot bridge transfers string energy directly for note-to-note clarity under high gain. The Schecter USA Sunset Strip bridge pickup brings punchy highs and cutting mids for lead lines and rhythm chugs, and the Pasadena neck pickup handles smoother solo work, with the 5-way switch opening up thinner in-between voices for cleaner passages. At a 25.5" scale with 24 stainless frets and a compound radius, it's aimed squarely at metal, progressive, and hard rock players who need fast, precise lead playing and technical rhythm work.
Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder Hardtail Guitar Exotic Black Limba
The Sun Valley Super Shredder Hardtail grips the stage with a fast, comfortable neck and a resonant black limba body that cuts through with explosive dynamics and articulate clarity. The hardtail bridge locks in tuning stability while transmitting every note with precision—essential for metal, progressive, and hard rock work where reliability and response matter. Built with high-end components throughout, this instrument performs under aggressive lead work and demanding technical passages night after night.
Playability & Feel
The thin 'C' neck profile measures 0.787" at the first fret and 0.866" at the 12th, delivering a fast playing surface without sacrificing comfort during extended sets. Twenty-four X-Jumbo stainless steel frets paired with a 12"-16" compound radius fretboard and luminlay side dot markers keep your lead work smooth and position navigation confident across the entire neck.
Tone & Electronics
The Schecter USA Sunset Strip bridge pickup and Schecter USA Pasadena neck pickup generate punchy highs and articulate mids with natural sustain inherent to the black limba body. A standard three-way volume/tone control and five-way pickup selector keep tonal shaping straightforward and responsive—no unnecessary complexity between you and your sound.
Key Features
- Body: Black Limba with flat top contour
- Neck: Wenge with carbon fiber reinforcement rods, thin 'C' profile
- Scale: 25.5" (648mm)
- Fretboard: Ebony with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Fretboard radius: 12"-16" compound radius
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq, 1.653" (42mm) width
- Bridge: Hipshot Ibby HM hardtail with black and chrome hardware
- Tuners: Schecter locking tuners
- Pickups: Schecter USA Sunset Strip (bridge) and Schecter USA Pasadena (neck)
- Controls: Volume, tone, and 5-way pickup selector
- Inlays: Aluminum offset/reverse circles with luminlay side dots
- Truss rod: 2-way adjustable with heel access spoke wheel
This Model 1269 stands as a fully-spec'd shredder platform with professional-grade construction and electronics built for touring musicians and collectors who demand tuning stability, fast playability, and articulate tone in a hardtail configuration.
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 | Hipshot |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
This is an intermediate to advanced and professional-level instrument. The thin neck and 24 X-Jumbo frets reward demanding technique, making it ideal for players with developed speed and precision looking for a professional-grade platform.
What genres does this guitar work best for?
It's engineered for metal, progressive, hard rock, and djent. The punchy highs, articulate mids, and explosive dynamics from the black limba body and Schecter USA pickups suit aggressive lead work and technical passages in these styles.
How does the hardtail bridge affect tuning and sustain?
The Hipshot Ibby HM hardtail bridge locks in tuning stability without a tremolo system and transmits every note with precision. This direct connection to the body enhances sustain and note articulation, especially valuable during aggressive playing.
What is the neck profile, and why does it matter?
The thin 'C' profile measures 0.787" at the first fret and 0.866" at the 12th, creating a fast playing surface for lead work without sacrificing comfort. It's paired with a 12"-16" compound radius ebony fretboard and 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets for smooth playability across the entire neck.
What pickups does it have, and what tone do they produce?
The Schecter USA Sunset Strip (bridge) and Schecter USA Pasadena (neck) pickups deliver punchy highs and articulate mids with natural sustain. A 5-way pickup selector with volume and tone controls lets you shape your tone across a range of high-gain and lead settings.
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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