NAMM 2019: Burl-topped Reaper models lead Schecter’s 2019 guitar line-up
NAMM 2019: We’re accustomed to Schecter revealing its new models ahead of NAMM, but the company has really got its ducks in a row early this year, having already lifted the lid on 16 new guitars.
Eight of the new models are dedicated to the new Reaper line, which is bang on trend with recent releases from Kiesel and Ibanez, boasting exposed swamp ash curves complemented by a vibrantly finished burl top.
New signature models are also on offer for Nick Johnston, as well as In This Moment’s Chris Howarth and Randy Weitzel, who have landed themselves a V each.
Have a click through each of the new models, and visit Schecter Guitars for more info. We’ll have more from the show floor in a mere three months’ time…
C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin
Guitar Colors: Satin Black (SBK)
Hardware Color: Black
Top Contour: Arched Top
Dexterity: Right Handed
Construction: Neck-Thru w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Binding: Ivory 1-ply
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple/WalNut: /Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays: Roman Numerals
Side Dot Markers: Glow In The Dark
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .748” (19mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .787” (20mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3mm)
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ Heel Access Spoke Wheel
Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way (Pickup) Switch/2-Way On-Off Sustainiac Switch/3-Way Sustainiac Mode Switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic)
Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Ceramic Magnet) Humbucker
Neck Pickup: Sustainiac®
Battery Compartment: Double 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
C-1 SLS Evil Twin
Guitar Colors: Satin Black (SBK)
Hardware Color: Black
Top Contour: Arched Top
Dexterity: Right Handed
Construction: Neck-Thru w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Binding: Ivory 1-ply
Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple/WalNut: /Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays: Roman Numerals
Side Dot Markers: Glow In The Dark
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .748” (19mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .787” (20mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ Heel Access Spoke Wheel
Controls: Volume (Push-Pull)/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Ceramic Magnet) Humbucker
Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Alnico Magnet) Humbucker
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
C-7 SLS Evil Twin
Guitar Colors: Satin Black (SBK)
Hardware Color: Black
Top Contour: Arched Top
Dexterity: Right Handed
Construction: Neck-Thru w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Binding: Ivory 1-ply
Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple/WalNut: /Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays: Roman Numerals
Side Dot Markers: Glow In The Dark
Scale: 26.5” (673mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .748” (19mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .787” (20mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Nut Width: 1.889” (48mm)
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ Heel Access Spoke Wheel
Controls: Volume (Push-Pull)/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Ceramic Magnet) Humbucker
Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Alnico Magnet) Humbucker
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Chris Howorth V-7
Guitar Colors: Satin Black (SBK)
Hardware Color: Black
Top Contour: Flat Top
Dexterity: Right Handed
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: TonePros 7-String TOM w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Snake Cross at 12th Fret
Scale: 26.5” (673mm)
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .787” (20mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .866” (22mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 16” (406mm)
Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Nut Width: 1.889” (48mm)
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32” (4mm) Allen Nut
Controls: Volume
Bridge Pickup: EMG 707
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
DCV-7 FR Halloween
Guitar Colors: Gloss Black (BLK)
Hardware Color: Black
Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
Dexterity: Right Handed
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays: Black Cat at 12th Fret
Side Dot Markers: Glow In The Dark
Scale: 26.5” (673mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .748” (19mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .787” (20mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 16” (406mm)
Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Nut Width: 1.874” (47.6mm)
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32” (4mm) Allen Nut
Volume (Push-Pull)/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic
Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Nick Johnston Traditional
Guitar Colors: Atomic Green
Hardware Color: Chrome
Top Contour: Flat Top
Dexterity: Right Handed
Construction: Bolt-on
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Diamond Vintage Tremolo
Tuners: Schecter Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Inlays: Brass Circles
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .787” (20mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .866” (22mm)
Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ Heel Access Spoke Wheel
Controls: Volume/Tone/5-Way Switch
Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston Single Coil
Middle Pickup: Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston Single Coil
Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston Single Coil
Randy Weitzel V-7 FR
Guitar Colors: Satin White (SWHT)
Hardware Color: Distressed Chrome
Top Contour: Flat Top
Dexterity: Right Handed
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Snake Cross at 12th Fret
Scale: 26.5” (673mm)
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .787” (20mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .866” (22mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 16” (406mm)
Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Nut Width: 1.889” (48mm)
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32” (4mm) Allen Nut
Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch
Bridge Pickup: EMG 707
Neck Pickup: EMG 85-7
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
V-1 Apocalypse
Guitar Colors: Rusty Grey (RG)
Hardware Colors: atin Black
Top Contour: Flat Top
Dexterity: Right Handed
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Binding: Black 1-ply
Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple/Padauk Multi-ply w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays: Triangle at 12th and 24th Fret
Side Dot Markers: Glow In The Dark
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .787” (20mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .866” (22mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32” (4mm) Allen Nut
Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone(Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI™
Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI™
Reaper-6
Guitar Colors: Satin Charcoal Burst (SCB)
Hardware Color: Black & Chrome
Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
Dexterity: Right Handed
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Top Material: Burl
Bridge: Schecter Custom Hardtail w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple/Walnut Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays: Pearloid Offset/Reverse Dots
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .748” (19mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .787” (20mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32” (4mm) Allen Nut
Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator
Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator
Reaper-6 FR
Guitar Colors: Satin Inferno Burst (SIB)
Hardware Color: Black & Chrome
Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
Dexterity: Right Handed
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Top Material: Burl
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Tuners: Schecter
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple/Walnut Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays: Pearloid Offset/Reverse Dots
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .748” (19mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .787” (20mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3mm)
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32” (4mm) Allen Nut
Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator
Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator
Reaper-6 FR S
Guitar Colors: Satin Sky Burst (SSKYB)
Hardware Color: Black & Chrome
Top Contour: Flat Top
Dexterity: Right Handed
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Top Material: Burl
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Tuners: Schecter
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple/Wenge 5-pc w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays: Pearloid Offset/Reverse Dots
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .748” (19mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .787” (20mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3mm)
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32” (4mm) Allen Nut
Controls: Volume/Tone/3-Way (Pickup) Switch/2-Way On-Off Sustainiac Switch/3-Way Sustainiac Mode Switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic)
Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator
Neck Pickup: Sustainiac®
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Reaper-7 Multiscale
Guitar Colors: Satin Inferno Burst (SIB)
Hardware Color: Black & Chrome
Top Contour: Flat Top
Dexterity: Right Handed
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Top Material: Burl
Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple/Wenge 5-pc w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays: Pearloid Offset/Reverse Dots
Scale: 25.5”- 27" (648mm-685.8mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .748” (19mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .787” (20mm)
Frets: 24 Narrow X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 20” (508mm)
Nut: Graphite
Nut Width: 1.889” (48mm)
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32” (4mm) Allen Nut
Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/5-Way Switch
Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator
Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator
Reaper-6 LH
Guitar Colors: Satin Charcoal Burst (SCB)
Hardware Color: Black & Chrome
Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
Dexterity: Left Handed
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Top Material: Burl
Bridge: Schecter Custom Hardtail w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple/Walnut Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays: Pearloid Offset/Reverse Dots
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .748” (19mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .787” (20mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32” (4mm) Allen Nut
Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator
Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator
Reaper-6 FR LH
Guitar Colors: Satin Charcoal Burst (SCB)
Hardware Color: Black & Chrome
Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
Dexterity: Left Handed
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Top Material: Burl
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Tuners: Schecter
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple/Walnut Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays: Pearloid Offset/Reverse Dots
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .748” (19mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .787” (20mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3mm)
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32” (4mm) Allen Nut
Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator
Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator
Reaper-6 FR S LH
Guitar Colors: Satin Charcoal Burst (SCB)
Hardware Color: Black & Chrome
Top Contour: Flat Top
Dexterity: Left Handed
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Top Material: Burl
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Tuners: Schecter
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple/Wenge 5-pc w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays: Pearloid Offset/Reverse Dots
Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .748” (19mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .787” (20mm)
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3mm)
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32” (4mm) Allen Nut
Volume/Tone/3-Way (Pickup) Switch/2-Way On-Off Sustainiac Switch/3-Way Sustainiac Mode Switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic)
Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator
Neck Pickup: Sustainiac®
Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Reaper-7 Multiscale LH
Guitar Colors: Satin Charcoal Burst (SCB)
Hardware Color: Black & Chrome
Top Contour: Flat Top
Dexterity: Left Handed
Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Top Material: Burl
Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
Tuners: Schecter
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple/Wenge 5-pc w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays: Pearloid Offset/Reverse Dots
Scale: 25.5”- 27" (648mm-685.8mm)
Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .748” (19mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .787” (20mm)
Frets: 24 Narrow X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 20” (508mm)
Nut: Graphite
Nut Width: 1.889” (48mm)
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32” (4mm) Allen Nut
Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/5-Way Switch
Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator
Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator
Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.
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