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Schecter BälSäc E-1 FR Electric Guitar - Black Orange Crackle

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups, and Floyd Rose Tremolo - Black Orange Crackle
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Brutal Battle Axe from BälSäc the Jaws ‘o Death

Hailing from the planet Ennui, BälSäc the Jaws ‘o Death is Gwar’s elder statesman and battle-axe wielding guitarist. Along with bass player Beefcake the Mighty and drummer JiZMak Da Gusha, BälSäc is responsible for the grinding rhythms that undergird Gwar’s ever-evolving musical mythos. When you’re fighting an intergalactic battle against the Master, you need the right sonic weapon. That’s why BälSäc teamed with Schecter to create the BälSäc E-1, a swaggering mahogany-bodied electric guitar with a carbon rod-reinforced set maple neck. Powered by two fire-breathing Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers and equipped with a Floyd Rose 1500 tremolo bridge, the BälSäc E-1 is an existential threat to “all that is uptight,” even more so given its foreboding black orange crackle finish. Get ready to go to war with the BälSäc E-1 from Schecter!

Iconic hard rock construction

The core of the Schecter BälSäc E-1 electric guitar is the mahogany, maple, and ebony set-neck design that has found a home with countless rock and metal guitarists worldwide. The tonewood combination offers a sound that has plenty of warmth and bark, but the maple delivers long sustain and a quick attack. You'll notice harmonics and transients explode from the ebony fretboard. However, Schecter is far from copying an old design. Thanks to its sharp lines, thin "C" neck profile, and righteous black orange crackle finish, the BälSäc E-1 has a look and feel all its own.

Fishman Fluence Modern pickups for endless tonal options

Thanks to the BälSäc E-1’s Fishman Fluence Modern pickups, you'll be able to harness the most sought-after humbucker tones. These pickups provide you with your choice of two unique, selectable voices. Revel in the tight bass, crisp highs, and subtle growl supplied by the Fluence's modern active pickup voice. Or if you're feeling a bit gnarly, these pickups' high-output humbucker voice is tailor-made for distortion. The guitarists here at Sweetwater are impressed by the range of sounds generated by the BälSäc E-1.

Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo bridge for expressive performances

Schecter loaded the BälSäc E-1 with a Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo bridge. A remake of the original Floyd Rose blade tremolo, this incredible bridge lets you grab on and rock out — and without worrying about your tuning stability. You'll get both the rock-solid reliability and the tight response you need for precision playing, along with the expressive vibrato and dive-bombing capability of the Floyd Rose.

Schecter BälSäc E-1 FR Electric Guitar Features:

  • Aggressively styled electric guitar designed for Gwar’s BälSäc the Jaws ‘o Death
  • Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups give you endless variety of sonic textures
  • Floyd Rose 1500 series double-locking tremolo for intense pitch control
  • Thin "C" neck profile with an ultra-access neck heel
  • Mahogany body and neck are capped with figured maple and ebony
  • Premium appointments and eye-grabbing black orange crackle finish

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape BälSäc E-1
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Black Orange Crackle
  • Neck
  • Neck Material 3-Piece Maple
  • Neck Shape Ultra Thin C
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 14"
  • Fingerboard Material Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay Balsac Jaw at 3rd Fret
  • Number of Frets 24, Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.625"
  • Nut Material Floyd Rose 1500 Locking
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo
  • Tuners Schecter Locking
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume
  • Switching 3-way mini toggle voicing switch, 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Ernie Ball Slinky, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 1559

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Rated 5/5

Schecter Bälsac E-1 FR

This baby is LOUD! Then you plug it in lol…honestly though it is fantastic. First thing you notice of course is the body with it's super electrified look. I love that Sweetwater let's you pick your exact guitar! This model has lots of differentiation between them (look-wise). so you can get one that is to your taste. The finish too is excellent. The next thing you notice is the shaping of the body. It is an explorer style of course but the shape is augmented by the killer angles cut into the body. Speaking of the finish…it is very good and has a pearl-ish border inlay that is a nice detail. Supposedly this comes with stainless steel frets which is a great upgrade as well. Playing this is pure joy. The neck is super fast and just makes it easy to do technical runs all over. The Fishman pickups sound great and are very crunchy with gain. I was surprised to find no battery on board for them. I played a bunch of riffs from Ride the Lightning last night and man what a kick *** time on this! The wife promptly shut the door to the room so yea I was in my happy place! I would mention that there are no fret markers on the face of the neck—so that may be an adjustment for some players. All-in-all I am super happy with this purchase. The guys shipped it out quickly and packaged it nicely so it arrived in great condition. Having the warranty is a nice bonus too. Definitely recommend if you're a metal-head like myself!
Rated 5/5

Another Banger!

This thing is a beast and is my number 1 I pick up now. Fishmans are just perfect in this baby and the balance of 1500 series Floyd is always a treat. You can't beat Schecter guitars or their quality. The neck is a tad thicker than my special edition but doesn't stop the shred.
Music background: Metal and Jazz
Rated 5/5

Legendary Schecter quality continues with this Artist Model

Built for aggressive styles but capable of clean sparkle as well. Attention to detail and quality components that has made Schecter a respected builder are on display here. The pickups deliver all the sweet tone you would expect from Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers and the guitar arrived with beautifully low action and smooth fretwork throughout. The mahogany body is of medium weight and balances nicely with the sturdy maple neck. The crackle finish is flawless and the combination of a solid Floyd Rose and locking tuners eliminate tuning issues.

Looking for a solid, well built metal machine, look no further!
Rated 4.5/5

Love this guitar, but there's just one thing.

It plays beautifully. It looks absolutely stunning. When I ordered it, all my buddies had to look it up cause they didn't believe it was real. But, this is when that missing half of a star came into play. As soon my good friend, we'll call him Jeff, noticed the name of this magnificent instrument, he immediately seized the opportunity to taunt me because he read the guitar's name as "ballsack." While this partially Schecter's fault, my friend is the antagonist in this situation. The Tuco to my Heisenberg. But, as I said. This guitar ******* ROCKS!!
Music background: Experienced guitarist
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