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Schecter California Classic Solidbody Electric Guitar - Trans Sky Burst

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Maple Top, Ash Back and Sides, Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 2 Single-coil Pickups, and 1 Humbucking Pickup - Trans Sky Burst
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Versatile Voicing Served on Beautiful Quilted Maple

If you’re familiar with the high-class design and tonal definition of Schecter’s selection of guitars, you’ll find no surprises within the California Classic. A lightweigh ash body sets this axe over the top into the arms of stage performers, studio musicians, and hobbyists alike. Meanwhile, the solid maple top and eye-catching veneer entrap the eyes. In terms of tone, there’s virtually no sound that this guitar can’t replicate. HSS-configured Schecter USA Monster Tone single-coils and a USA humbucker provide the essential ingredients to forming balanced, versatile tone. And when you factor in the push-pull volume and tone knobs, you can dial in the perfect sound in seconds. If appearance is your thing, there’s no need to worry. The guitar has eye-catching hardware, a 2-point tremolo tailpiece, a brilliant quilted maple veneer, and mother of pearl inlays, this guitar looks just as outstanding as it sounds.

Tried-and-true USA pickup system

The defining feature of this axe lies within its electronics system. Looking towards the bridge position reveals a USA Pasadena Plus humbucker, known for its electrifying high-gain output. Nearer the neck, two USA Monster Tone single-coil pickups supply spank and twang with just a hint of vintage flair. Together, this noteworthy trio will carry you through the entire sonic palette from low-end grunge rhythms to tenacious lead lines, and just about anywhere in between.

Player-preferred hardware selection

The California Classic exudes beauty through its intelligent selection of high-quality appointments. However, looks aren’t the only thing these additions have in store — the onboard Schecter Nouveau 2-point tremolo tailpiece can handle subtle to extreme bends with ease, and it aids in string intonation, to boot. By the same token, Schecter Nouveau locking tuners keep a solid hold on your strings, meaning upgraded tuning stability.

Schecter California Classic Electric Guitar Features:

  • Stage-friendly 6-string electric guitar with deep sonic potential
  • Swamp ash body supplies a balanced tonal foundation
  • Solid maple top and quilt maple veneer supply extra brilliance and snap
  • Satin-finished flamed maple neck in “Custom C” profile for superb maneuverability
  • Schecter USA Pasadena Plus humbucker and dual USA Monster Tone single-coil pickups harbors an endless amount of sonic possibilities
  • Volume and tone push-pull pots and 5-way selector switch give you plenty of tones to play with
  • Ebony fingerboard adorned with mother of pearl inlays and luminlay side markers
  • Nouveau 2-point tremolo tailpiece generates seamless chordal waves and extreme dive bombs
  • Locking tuners for improved tuning stability

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape California Classic
  • Body Material Swamp Ash
  • Top Material Solid Maple with Quilted Maple veneer
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Trans Sky Burst
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Flamed Maple
  • Neck Shape Custom C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 14"
  • Fingerboard Material Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay Mother-of-pearl Dots
  • Number of Frets 22, Jumbo, Stainless Steel
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Material Tusq
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Schecter Nouveau 2-point Tremolo
  • Tuners Schecter Nouveau Locking Tuners
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Schecter USA Monster Tone Single-coil
  • Middle Pickup Schecter USA Monster Tone Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Schecter USA Pasadena Plus Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x volume (push/push coil-tap), 1 x tone (push/push coil-tap)
  • Switching 5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Ernie Ball Slinky, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 7300

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Rated 5/5

Crazy good

I purchased this guitar last spring.
The set up out of the box was the best of the 30 plus guitars I own.

The front pickup gives me the sweet creamy sounds I crave!

The back pickup gives a very sharp sound that cuts through the mix like a knife through warm butter!
Music background: Local gigging musician
Rated 5/5

Dave Saul (THE ELECTRIC DUDES BAND)

Love this Guitar> I have many high end guitars; considered Schecter; tried a low end model at the Store which was nice but not what I wanted. So then I called Schecter to learn more. to me it was between THIS and another Guitar. So then I called Dennis at Sweetwater; he had a strong opinion and ; he was RIGHT (as usual LOL!!) The guitar plays and sounds great. Very Happy I purchased it!!
Music background: Forever band Guy - THE EKECTRIC DUDES, TWO DAVE's etc..
Rated 5/5

This Was The Guitar I Needed

I play a large array of live gigs and recording sessions. I'm playing Jazz gigs on a Tuesday night and country gigs at bars in the middle of the week while hitting rock and metal shows on the weekends, and I can comfortably take this guitar as my only guitar to any of those. It did take me awhile to get used to the shallow neck profile and the low action being that before this my main was a Strat, but after a month it fit like a glove! I haven't found a tone I don't like with this yet and there are so many different sounds you can get between the pick ups, coil tap, and tone knob. Schecter absolutely nailed it with this guitar, if you play a wide range of genres and are looking for a nice higher end guitar that can confidentially not just fit in, but take charge in any style you are playing, this is the guitar you want! And also yes, it is even more beautiful in person... somehow!
Rated 5/5

Amazing

The sound of this guitar is just amazing. Even when switching between pickups, no volume is lost. The tone is rich and full. The heftiness of the guitar give it a warm tone and just sounds amazing. Definitely plays like no other I have and worth buying.
Rated 5/5

Upper Echelon S Type

There are no negatives with this beautiful Super-Strat. The neck & fretwork are impeccable, comfortable & silky. Beautiful aesthetically. The cherry on top of this S is the astonishing versatility of the switching & pickups. Everything is "level" output wise, irregardless of where the 5 way is or which push pulls are where. The tremelo is as stable as my G&L dual fulcrum's - I've really stressed it. This is the best Schecter I've ever played (& I have very positive feelings regarding my Schecters). I'm grateful to own such an instrument. Feels like the guitar version of a Bugatti Veyron!
Music background: Crazed Guitar Addict
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