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NAMM 2019: Burl-topped Reaper models lead Schecter’s 2019 guitar line-up

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By Michael Astley-Brown ( Total Guitar, Guitarist ) published 31 October 2018

16 new electrics boast Sustainer, Fishman Fluence and multi-scale options

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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…

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C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin

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

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C-1 SLS Evil Twin

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

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C-7 SLS Evil Twin

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

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Chris Howorth V-7

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

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DCV-7 FR Halloween

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

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Nick Johnston Traditional

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

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Randy Weitzel V-7 FR

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

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V-1 Apocalypse

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™

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Reaper-6

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

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Reaper-6 FR

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

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Reaper-6 FR S

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

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Reaper-7 Multiscale

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

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Reaper-6 LH

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

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Reaper-6 FR LH

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

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Reaper-6 FR S LH

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

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Reaper-7 Multiscale LH

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

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