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Schecter Solo-II Apocalypse - Red Reign Demo

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Swamp Ash Body, Maple/Padauk Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Red Reign
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This guitar has a dent at the lower bout just below the tailpiece. The bass side bridge adjustment screw is marred. There are also fine scratches on various parts of the guitar that are not photographed. These scratches do not show well in photos, if at all. This guitar comes with a setup adjustment tool(s).

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Bring on the Apocalypse

The Schecter Solo-II Apocalypse was designed for extreme metal players. Its swamp ash body bears a familiar single-cut shape, enabling a resonant natural tone and long-term comfort. And when you plug it into a high-gain half stack, you’ll be bludgeoned by explosive, harmonic-laden tones, by way of this axe’s dual Apocalypse VI humbuckers. Playing the Solo-II Apocalypse is effortless, thanks to its Thin "C" neck profile and smooth, compound-radius ebony fingerboard. And its intonation is rock-solid, by virtue of a TonePros Tune-o-matic bridge and Schecter locking tuners. Eye-catching satin black hardware completes the package. The Apocalypse is nigh — bring on the Apocalypse.

Performance-based construction

When you pick up a Schecter Solo-II Apocalypse guitar, you'll be amazed by all the details and finishing touches that make up this exceptional instrument. Guitarists at Sweetwater agree that its Thin "C" neck profile feels comfortable and fast, with just the right amount of wood between your hands and the strings. And the Roman numeral inlays on its ebony fretboard add a special touch of aggression — the countdown has begun! What's more, its ultra-access, set-neck design allows easier access to those higher, hard-to-reach frets while enhancing the sustain of every note you play.

Aggressive, detailed tone

You'll find nothing but sonic intensity from the Apocalypse VI humbuckers onboard the Solo-II Apocalypse. Alnico magnets deliver a fast, aggressive sound with plenty of richness. The Alnicos are flanked by ceramic magnets for top-end presence and articulation. You'll have an explosive tone with plenty of harmonic content, giving you lots of sound-shaping potential when you tweak the tone knobs on your amplifier and pedals. It includes plenty of tonal control, by way of two volume knobs, a master tone, and a 3-way pickup selector. You also get a push-pull pot for coil-split single-coil tones.

The Apocalypse Series — extreme metal performance

Schecter's Apocalypse Series boasts extreme metal performance with an aesthetic to match. Face-melting Apocalypse humbuckers deliver the output and articulation you demand. The fast-playing ebony fingerboards on these axes include compound radii and stainless steel frets. You also get lightweight yet potently resonant swamp ash bodies and eye-popping finishes that are tailor-made for abusive stage antics. TonePros or Floyd Rose bridges and Schecter locking tuners supply rock-solid tuning. Complete with attractive satin black appointments, these guitars are top-drawer all the way.

Schecter Solo-II Apocalypse Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • 6-string electric guitar with aggressive styling and a familiar single-cut shape
  • Swamp ash body ensures resonant natural tone
  • Apocalypse VI humbuckers yield explosive tone with plenty of harmonic content
  • Push-pull pot for coil-split single-coil tones
  • Ultra-access, set-neck design ensures effortless riffing and enhanced sustain
  • Maple/padauk Thin "C" neck and fast-playing ebony fingerboard
  • TonePros Tune-o-matic bridge and Schecter locking tuners offer rock-solid intonation
  • Eye-catching satin black hardware

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Solo-II Apocalypse
  • Body Material Swamp Ash
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Red Reign
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple/Padauk
  • Neck Shape Thin C
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"-16" compound
  • Fingerboard Material Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay Roman Numerals
  • Number of Frets 22, Extra Jumbo
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Nut Width 1.653"
  • Nut Material GraphTech XL Black Tusq
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece TonePros T3BT Tune-O-Matic
  • Tuners Schecter Locking
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 1 x master tone (push/pull coil-split)
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Ernie Ball Slinkys, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 1293

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Rated 5/5

Fantastic! - Great Specs - Super Visual Appeal – Feels Great

Received Schecter Solo-II Apocalypse - first thing I thoroughly look it over for possible damage and defects. There was a point on the neck that felt like a grain of sand sticking out from the finish and some compound in pot wells that's it. Basically, a Beautiful guitar in Great shape as expected. Plugged her in, was nearly spot on in tuning and the intonation was perfect. Nice sound, voice is not a Tele or Strat but that's why I got her and the versatile split coil settings can get me anywhere I need to go. My concern was how it would feel in my hands. Recently sold my Gibson Les Paul Tribute because no matter how much I wanted to like it, just never felt right in my hands. After hours of research I purchased this Schecter for its specs and visual appeal. I love the feel and action of Fender Stratocasters with a C profile necks and this Schecter is as close as I've been able to get with a non-Fender Guitar. The neck is a C profile and a bit thinner than a modern C, but it feels very similar and has the same low playable action I like. The weight is lighter than a Strat (7.5 lbs.) which at my age is a positive thing and the balance felt fine to me. Does it sound like a Gibson probably not, but for me it's the hands down winner in this priced range. If I were to change anything, I'd opt for jumbo frets instead of X jumbo but they both have their pluses.
Music background: 4 Years Playing
Rated 5/5

Smooth and comfortable

I've had this guitar for about a month now and it's the best playing guitar I've ever owned. It's comfortable, no neck dive, and sounds incredible. I play extreme metal and it's effortless and smooth. Not to mention, the finish is gorgeous. If you're thinking about it, you won't be disappointed. Nice job Schecter.
Music background: Extreme metal
Rated 5/5

Amazing guitar!

The most trouble I've had playing this guitar is the fact I have stop admiring it to play it. It's gorgeous. The action is smooth and fast and every single fret sounds great. I'm absolutely in love with this thing. The pickups are fairly versatile overall, but they really stand above the rest with how they sound in lower tunings.
Music background: 16 years - Classic Rock, Blues, Metal
Rated 5/5

Came well set up.

I really like this guitar. The craftsmanship is top notch. Fret work is perfect all the way to the last fret. Has a nice thin neck and low action. The only thing I didn't like about this guitar is the factory pickups left me desiring some clarity. Don't get me wrong; they're not bad pickups, but I swapped them for 81 85s. Both pockets required about .050 inches drum sanded out of the bridge side of the pockets so they would fit. The router jig must have been just a tad bit off when the pockets were made.
Music background: Intermediate
Rated 5/5

Sweet

This guitar is spot on awesome.plays fantastic action is low and sounds amazing
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