NAMM 2016: Schecter celebrates 40th anniversary with 2016 guitar line-up

Introduction

NAMM 2016: Back in 1976, David Schecter founded a repair shop that has gone on to become one of the biggest guitar companies in the world, and Schecter's 2016 guitar line-up celebrates 40 years in the business.

Among the 30 guitars unveiled, you'll find new twists on old favourites, fresh signature models for the Avenged Sevenfold boys and beyond (including a rare pair of acoustics), not to mention a wacky shape or two (thank you, Mr Jeff Loomis).

Prices are yet to be confirmed, but as soon as we have 'em, we'll let you know.

Schecter Avenger 40th Anniversary

Finish: Snow Leopard Pearl (SLP)
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Quilted Maple
Top Contour: Arched Top
Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Nut: Ernie Ball Compensated Nut
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus
Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena
Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Hardware Colour: Black
Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter Locking

Schecter Avenger Custom

Finish: Tobacco Sunburst (TSB)
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Flamed Maple
Top Contour: Arched Top
Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Nut: Ernie Ball Compensated Nut
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus
Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena
Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Hardware Colour: Chrome
Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter Locking

Schecter C-1 40th Anniversary

Finish: Natural Pearl (NATP)
Construction: Neck-Thru w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Top Material: Flamed Maple
Top Contour: Arched Top
Neck Material: Maple/Wenge 5-pc w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Nut: Ernie Ball Compensated Nut
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus
Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena
Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Hardware Colour: Black
Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter Locking

Schecter C-1 Custom

Finish: Trans Midnight Blue (TMB)
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Quilted Maple
Top Contour: Arched Top
Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Nut: Ernie Ball Compensated Nut
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus
Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena
Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Hardware Colour: Chrome
Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter Locking

Schecter C-6 Plus

Also available left-handed
Finish: Ocean Blue Burst (OBB)
Construction: Bolt-on
Body Material: Basswood
Top Material: Quilted Maple Image
Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
Neck Material: Maple
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Nut: Graphite
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus
Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus
Controls: Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch
Hardware Colour: Chrome
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter

Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra

Finish: Satin Black (SBK)
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Contour: Flat Top w/Raised Center
Neck Material: Maple 3-pc
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Brimstone-Six
Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Brimstone-Six
Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Hardware Colour: Satin Gold
Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece
Tuners: Schecter Locking

Schecter Demon S-II

Finish: Satin Black (SBK)
Construction: Bolt-on
Body Material: Basswood
Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
Neck Material: Maple
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Bridge Pickup: Duncan Designed HB-105B
Neck Pickup: Duncan Designed HB-105N
Controls: Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Hardware Colour: Black Chrome
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter

Schecter Hellraiser C-1 Passive

Finish: Dragon Burst (DGB)
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Quilted Maple
Top Contour: Arched Top
Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Brimstone-Six
Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Brimstone-Six
Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone(Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Hardware Colour: Black
Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter Locking

Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 FR

Finish: Ultra Violet (UV)
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Contour: Arched Top
Neck Material: Maple 3-pc
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3mm)
Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Bridge Pickup: EMG 57 Brushed Black Chrome Cover
Neck Pickup: EMG 66 Brushed Black Chrome Cover
Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Hardware Colour: Black Chrome
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Tuners: Grover

Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid PT

Finish: Trans Black Burst (TBB)
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Quilted Maple
Top Contour: Arched Top
Binding: Carbon Fiber Multi-ply
Neck Material: Maple 3-pc
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Bridge Pickup: EMG 57 Brushed Black Chrome Cover
Neck Pickup: EMG 66 Brushed Black Chrome Cover
Controls: Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Hardware Colour: Black Chrome
Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter Locking

Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid PT-7

Finish: Trans Black Burst (TBB)
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Quilted Maple
Top Contour: Arched Top
Neck Material: Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Scale: 26.5” (673mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Nut Width: 1.889” (48mm)
Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Bridge Pickup: EMG 57-7H Brushed Black Chrome Cover
Neck Pickup: EMG 66-7H Brushed Black Chrome Cover
Controls: Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Hardware Colour: Black Chrome
Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter Locking

Schecter Jeff Loomis 'Cygnus' JLX-1 FR

Also available left-handed
Finish: See-Thru Cherry (STC)
Construction: Neck-Thru w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Top Material: Quilted Maple
Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
Neck Material: Maple 3-pc
Fretboard Material: Maple
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 16” (406mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3mm)
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan 'Jeff Loomis' Signature Active
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan 'Jeff Loomis' Signature Active
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Controls: Volume/3-Way Switch
Hardware Colour: Black
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Tuners: Grover

Schecter Jeff Loomis JL-6 FR

Also available left-handed
Finish: Gloss Black (BLK)
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Top Contour: Arched Top
Neck Material: Maple
Fretboard Material: Maple
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 16” (406mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3mm)
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan 'Jeff Loomis' Signature Active
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan 'Jeff Loomis' Signature Active
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Controls: Volume/3-Way Switch
Hardware Colour: Black
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Tuners: Grover

Schecter Jeff Loomis JL-7 FR

Also available left-handed
Finish: Vampyre Red Satin (VRS)
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Top Contour: Arched Top
Neck Material: Maple
Fretboard Material: Maple
Binding: Black 1-ply
Scale: 26.5” (673mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 16” (406mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Nut Width: 1.874” (47.6mm)
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan 'Jeff Loomis' Signature Active
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan 'Jeff Loomis' Signature Active
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Controls: Volume/3-Way Switch
Hardware Colour: Black
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Tuners: Grover

Schecter Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-II

Also available left-handed
Finish: Natural Pearl (NATP)
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Top Material: Flamed Maple
Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
Neck Material: Maple/Wenge 5-pc w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Nut: Ernie Ball Compensated Nut
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient
Controls: Volume (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Hardware Colour: Black
Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter Locking

Schecter Keith Merrow KM-7 FR S

Finish: Lambo Green (LGRN)
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Top Contour: Arched Top
Neck Material: Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Scale: 26.5” (673mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Nut Width: 1.874” (47.6mm)
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul
Neck Pickup: Sustainiac
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Controls: Volume/3-Way (Pickup) Switch/2-Way On-Off Sustainiac Switch/3-Way Sustainiac Mode Switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic)
Hardware Colour: Black
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Tuners: Grover

Schecter Keith Merrow KM-7 MK-II

Also available left-handed
Finish: Natural Pearl (NATP)
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Top Material: Flamed Maple
Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
Neck Material: Maple/Wenge 5-pc w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Scale: 26.5” (673mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Nut: Ernie Ball Compensated Nut
Nut Width: 1.889” (48mm)
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient
Controls: Volume (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Hardware Colour: Black
Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter Locking

Schecter Nikki Stringfield A-6 FR S

Finish: Bright Red Burst (BRB)
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Top Material: Quilted Maple
Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
Neck Material: Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 10” (254mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3mm)
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Invader SH-8
Neck Pickup: Sustainiac
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Controls: Volume/Tone/3-Way (Pickup) Switch/2-Way On-Off Sustainiac Switch/3-Way Sustainiac Mode Switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic)
Hardware Colour: Chrome
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Tuners: Grover

Schecter S-II Omen

Finish: Vintage White (VWHT)
Construction: Bolt-on
Body Material: Basswood
Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
Neck Material: Maple
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus
Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus
Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Hardware Colour: Black Chrome
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter

Schecter S-II Omen Extreme

Finish: Black Cherry (BCH)
Construction: Bolt-on
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Flamed Maple
Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
Neck Material: Maple
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus
Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus
Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Hardware Colour: Black Chrome
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter

Schecter Shaun Morgan

Finish: Satin Black (SBK)
Construction: Bolt-on
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Contour: Flat Top w/Sculptured Edges
Neck Material: Maple
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Binding: Black 1-ply
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Bridge Pickup: Duncan Designed HB-102B
Controls: Volume (Push-Pull Coil-Split)/Kill Switch
Hardware Colour: Chrome
Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece
Tuners: Grover

Schecter Solo-II Custom

Finish: Gloss Natural (GNAT)
Construction: Set-Neck
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Flamed Maple
Top Contour: Arched Top
Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Nut: Ernie Ball Compensated Nut
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus
Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena
Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone(Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Hardware Colour: Chrome
Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece
Tuners: Schecter Locking

Schecter Solo-II Special

Finish: Vintage White Pearl (VWHTP)
Construction: Set-Neck
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Contour: Flat Top
Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Nut: Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA V-90
Neck Pickup: Schecter USA V-90
Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch
Hardware Colour: Nickel
Bridge: TonePros Wraparound AVT-II
Tuners: Grover

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S

Finish: Satin Gold Burst (SGB)
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Contour: Flat Top
Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 16” (406mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3mm)
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Invader Syn TB-8 Gold
Neck Pickup: Sustainiac OEM SYN
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Controls: Volume/Tone/3-Way (Pickup) Switch/2-Way On-Off Sustainiac Switch/3-Way Sustainiac Mode Switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic)
Hardware Colour: Gold
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Tuners: Grover