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Schecter Tempest Blackjack Electric Guitar - Black Gloss

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Black Gloss
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Massive Metal Tone in a Sleek, Stylish 6-string

Simple, stylish, and ripe for full-on sonic destruction, the Schecter Tempest Blackjack Electric Guitar is an unapologetic powerhouse of an instrument. For starters, its mahogany body and neck give off the characteristic warmth and fullness demanded by high-octane music genres. When combined with a pair of Lundgren M6 humbuckers, the Tempest Blackjack is ready to sing and scream, pumping out molten-hot gain with ease. Factor in a fast-playing Thin "C" neck, rock-solid locking tuners, and a high-performing Tone Pros bridge, and you've got a monstrous metal machine with enough face-melting heat to conjure up a sonic storm.

Lundgren humbuckers for uncompromising tone

Lundgren's M6 humbuckers are known far and wide among Sweetwater players for their uncompromising force and searing output, imbuing the Tempest Blackjack with the power necessary to unleash cab-pummeling distortion with impressive clarity. Thanks to its unique winding combined with a ceramic magnet, you get plenty of low end and harmonic texture without the muddiness and mush that can accompany overwhelming amounts of gain. Too good to be true? Take the Tempest Blackjack for a spin, chug to your heart's content, and experience firsthand the commanding authority of Lundgren M6 humbuckers.

Ultra-thin neck turbocharges your technique

Pick up the Tempest Blackjack, and you'll experience extreme playing comfort, thanks to Schecter's Thin "C" neck carve. This super-slim neck profile provides you with a major speed boost, making this axe an ideal choice for any aggressive playing style. And with the guitar's double-cut body design, you'll have no trouble reaching those high frets. Notwithstanding its slender profile, this neck gives you the dependable stability you demand, thanks to its robust set-neck construction. Top it with a fast-playing compound-radius ebony fingerboard (with killer line inlays), and you're in frettin' heaven.

Schecter Tempest Blackjack Electric Guitar Features:

  • Mahogany body exudes warmth and fullness
  • Set-through mahogany neck enhances sustain and note definition
  • 2 Lundgren M6 humbuckers dish out plenty of gain for modern metal applications
  • Effortless, speedy playing thanks to a Thin "C" neck carve and silky-smooth ebony fingerboard
  • Push-pull control provides greater tonal versatility
  • Locking tuners and Tone Pros bridge combine for rock-solid stability and maximum sustain

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Tempest Blackjack
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material 3-Piece Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Thin C
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"-16" compound
  • Fingerboard Material Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Lines
  • Number of Frets 24, Extra Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.653"
  • Nut Material Graph Tech Black Tusq
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece TonePros Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Tuners Schecter Locking
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Lundgren M6 Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Lundgren M6 Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 1 x master tone (push/pull coil-split)
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Ernie Ball, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2565

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Rated 5/5

Exceptional Value

First, I want thank James Masterson for always providing excellent customer service and the entire Sweetwater team for another great buying experience. I don't normally write reviews on products that I purchased online, but this guitar exceeded all my expectations. I'm typically a Strat guy, but I've got to say I love this guitar. I purchased a Demo model which I was a bit hesitant about, but I figured what the heck and saved $ off the regular sale price. The guitar arrived in excellent condition with some minor scratches on the body and one small mark on the back of the neck, not a big deal. I restrung with Ernie Ball Mega Slinky's and tuned to D standard and WOW what a beast. Sounds awesome! If you are considering a Schecter Blackjack series guitar you won't be sorry the quality is excellent. I own several American made guitars and this is just as good or better in some circumstances than Fender and Gibson guitars I have owned. Best of all it was setup ready to play straight out of the box, the action was spot on other than a minor truss rod adjustment which is to be expected. I can always count on Sweetwater to stand behind every purchase, why would you want to go anywhere else.
Rated 5/5

Absolute Beast!

I bought this for my Hard Rock band but it does so much more! It cleans up nice and gets nasty if you want it to. In fact it's so good I wouldn't mind having a second one!
Rated 5/5

Lovely guitar, typically great Sweetwater service...

I was recently fully prepared to purchase the guitar of my childhood dreams, that I could not afford back then, a Gibson SG. That is, until I saw a Schecter Solo Custom in a local music shop and looked into their guitarss and product specifications further. After much debate, I finally settled on a Schecter Tempest Blackjack that had all the features and specs of the Solo, plus a special Sweetwater Bonus Bucks offer. I have to thank and credit my Sweetwater Engineer, Nick Dutiel for his endless patience and attention to my detailed questions in support of my decision to purchase the Tempest. I trust his experience and honest opinions completely. The guitar itself is beautiful, with great black gloss finish and an array of upgraded features like stainless steel frets, locking tuners, fast tapered neck, and Lungren M-6's that are versatile beyond all expectations. The sound capability can wail or clean up nicely to handle more mellow playing. This guitar has upgaded features that I could not readily find in other brands in the same price range. The construction is extremely precise and detailed. This is an instrument that I think will easily last me for life and can be passed down to the next generation. Five Stars for this Tempest, Nick and Sweetwater!
Music background: piano, acoustic and electric guitar - experience from childhood but always learning...
Rated 5/5

Amazing Guitar

I call this guitar my favorite ugly step child. It's a little odd looking, but it is well made. Very well made. Thin compound radius neck. Jumbo SS frets which will never in my lifetime wear out. Carbon fiber reinforcement in the neck. It never seems to go out of tune. Locking tuners, premium hardware throughout. OK. This is a metal/shredder guitar. The action is perfect for it. 25.5" scale. Gives the guitar snap. Now, the pickups. Lundgrens. Ooooh. Big hairy metal pickups for downtuned mayhem. Not really. They are crisp and articulate. They sound great with low gain. Not vintage but very unique. I could play country music on this guitar. In fact, I have. Yes, it does high gain very well but that's not my thing. The pick ups work very well with the volume and tone controls. Everything about this guitar oozes quality. Way beyond the price point. It's becoming one of my all-time favorite guitars. Schecter gives the most bang for the buck. Nice job, Schecter.
Music background: Playing for over 50 years. Old guy.
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