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Schecter C-1 Exotic Spalted Maple Electric Guitar - Satin Natural Vintage Burst

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Maple/Purpleheart Neck, Ebony Fretboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Satin Natural Vintage Burst
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Great Tone, Looks, and Playability Without Compromise!

There’s something magical about an instrument like the C-1 Exotic Spalted Maple guitar that has it all: good looks, great tone, and awesome playability. With its mahogany body, the C-1 Exotic produces a warm tone that yields low frequencies, pronounced mids, and a smooth high end. A roasted maple neck featuring an ebony fingerboard and Thin "C" profile facilitate fast, accurate playing. Schecter Diamond ’78 Special and ’78 humbuckers deliver a gamut of tones that will meet the demands of a variety of musical situations. Plus, with a Wilkinson tremolo system and Schecter locking tuners, you can use and abuse the whammy bar and stay in tune. From endless tonal options to high-quality components, the C-1 Exotic proves you can have it all without compromise.

Endless tonal possibilities

Many of Schecter’s guitars are known for their tone-shaping versatility, and the C-1 Exotic is no different. With a Diamond ’78 Special humbucker in the bridge and a ’78 in the neck, Sweetwater guitarists quickly unleashed a plethora of sonic options, from thick, full crunch to shimmering bright cleans. A 2-way coil-split toggle sits between the volume and tone knobs, giving you even more tonal variety.

Meticulously crafted with striking details

With its superb tone, it’s only natural that the C-1 Exotic looks exceptional. A classy spalted maple top in a satin natural vintage burst is perfectly complemented with a classic single-ply cream binding. The body is topped off with cream pickup rings, chrome radiators, and cream/black bobbins. Striking abalone line inlays run up and down the ebony neck in offset stacked patterns, with black strap buttons and tuners bringing the guitar's cohesive visuals together.

Components primed for any environment

The sleek look of the C-1 Exotic is made even better by the practicality of its components. The mahogany body offers plenty of resonance on tap, with a bolt-on carbon fiber and rod-reinforced roasted maple neck that can combat the harshest playing conditions. The C-1 Exotic's smooth ebony fingerboard and Thin "C" profile are ideal for fast, accurate playing, and the combination of a Wilkinson tremolo with Schecter locking tuners ensures top-notch tuning stability.

Schecter C-1 Exotic Spalted Maple Electric Guitar Features:

  • Schecter Diamond ’78 Special and ’78 humbuckers deliver full-range tone
  • Coil-split toggle switch offers more tonal variety
  • Ebony fingerboard and Thin "C" profile make fast playing a breeze
  • Resonant mahogany body and reinforced neck for increased durability
  • Top-notch tuning stability courtesy of a Wilkinson tremolo and locking tuners
  • Eye-popping aesthetic details from head to heel

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape C-1 Doublecut
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Top Material Spalted Maple
  • Body Finish Satin
  • Color Natural
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Roasted Maple/Purpleheart
  • Neck Shape Thin C
  • Neck Joint 5-way Bolt-on
  • Radius 14"
  • Fingerboard Material Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay Abalone Lines
  • Number of Frets 24, Extra Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.653"
  • Nut Material Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Wilkenson Tremolo
  • Tuners Schecter Locking
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Schecter Diamond '78 Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Schecter Diamond '78 Special Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 2-way toggle coil-split switch, 3-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Ernie Ball Slinky, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 3338

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

I cannot recommend this enough

An absolutely incredible deal on an incredible guitar. It has exactly the specs I'm looking for in every way. Wilkinson tremolo is fantastic and gives you dive bomb capability without Floyd hassle. Top is gorgeous… neck is perfect. Love the look of the inlays and the pickups look great and sound even better. I'm going to buy another soon, after all each one has a unique look!
Music background: Weekend warrior for the last 20 years or so
Rated 5/5

Outstanding guitar

Honestly, one of the best quality built guitars I've ever purchased. I've been playing for 30+ years and I don't think I could be any happier with this beauty. Locking tuners, split coil function, playability and OH MY the looks!! I waited too long to get one but I'm grateful now to have it. Schecter really hit it out of the park on this one.
Music background: 30+ year rock guitarist
Rated 5/5

Great instrument

This was a great purchase! The quality and care This guitar was put through before reaching me put my mind at ease.
Rated 5/5

Fantastic!

Looks even better in person, Excellent Fit and Finish, A joy to play.
Rated 5/5

Exceptional value

I have been playing guitar for 30 years but never tried a Schecter until now. What an absolutely beautiful instrument! I've been impressed with Schecter's Indonesia plant and their attention to detail. It's a clean guitar with no manufacturing flaws, something I can't say about many American guitars I've played and owned. The pickups are nice, nothing too special or anything but they sound lovely when coil split, something I can't say about my PRS SE Custom 24. At 14 inches, the radius is the flattest fretboard I own and I'm a convert. For $ this thing is a steal, especially when compared to a lot of the other major brands and their import options. Along with the light weight and fairly ergonomic design and this figures to be my new daily driver . . . at least until I buy another guitar.

The real reason I wrote this review, like the reason I suspect many people write their reviews on Sweetwater, is to compliment the outstanding customer service I received. Ryan went above and beyond to get me the guitar set up the way I wanted and arriving on time. Great customer service is rare in 2022 but is alive and well at Sweetwater. Thanks, guys!
Music background: 30 years playing guitar
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