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Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Left-handed Electric Guitar - Atomic Green

Solidbody Electric Guitar, Left-handed, Signature, with Alder Body, Roasted Maple Neck, Ebony Fretboard, 2 Single-coil Pickups, 1 Humbucker, and Tremolo - Atomic Green
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Pushing the Limits of Tone and Playability

Guitar virtuoso Nick Johnston's personal preferences directed the design of the Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS, optimizing it for fast, technical playability. Equipped with a rock-solid roasted maple neck with Thin "C" neck profile, a 14-inch-radius ebony fretboard, and extra-jumbo frets, it's immediately apparent that this is an instrument built for precision. And while its playability is sure to appeal to rock and metal players, its HSS pickup configuration with two Nick Johnston single-coil pickups yields a universe of tonal textures to explore. Complete with a vintage-style tremolo for expressive bends and dives, and a Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut to make sure the tremolo action is as smooth as can be, you'll be amazed at the Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS guitar's ability to respond to any creative impulse you may have.

Designed to support Nick Johnston's unique musicality

Nick Johnston's music ranges from dark and brooding to explosive bouts of joy, with tones ranging from sweet and clean to ferocious — all within a single tune. Johnston's albums have featured guest contributions from guitar greats, including Paul Gilbert and Guthrie Govan, and renowned bassist Bryan Beller. Get the Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS in your hands, and its fluid playability and highly adaptable tonality will make it clear this is an instrument designed to channel your inspiration.

Plenty of inspiring tone to explore

To cover the vast sonic territory Nick Johnston's compositions encompass, the Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS guitar is equipped with Nick Johnston single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions, with a Diamond '78 humbucker in the bridge position. It's a tried-and-true configuration when you need access to sweeter, snappier single-coil tones and heavy, rich humbucking tones in equal measure. Even better, the push-pull tone pot allows you to drop the output for a more vintage tonality. Guitarists at Sweetwater agree that the Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS offers an opportunity to unearth a huge sonic range.

Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Signature electric guitar designed with Nick Johnston's preferred specifications
  • Rock-solid roasted maple neck, with Thin "C" profile and satin finish for an ultra-fast feel
  • 14-inch-radius ebony fretboard and extra-jumbo frets are ideal for technical precision
  • Vintage tremolo bridge for expressive bends and dives, with smooth action ensured by the Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut
  • HSS pickup configuration with 5-way switching and push-pull tone control yields a huge range of tonal options

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Left-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Nick Johnston Traditional
  • Body Material Alder
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Atomic Green
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Roasted Maple
  • Neck Shape Thin C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 14"
  • Fingerboard Material Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay Brass Circles
  • Number of Frets 22, Extra Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.653"
  • Nut Material Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Diamond Vintage Tremolo
  • Tuners Schecter Locking
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston Single-coil
  • Middle Pickup Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Schecter Diamond '78 Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone (push/pull coil-split)
  • Switching 5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Ernie Ball Slinky, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 1543

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Awesome guitar

I was worried about ordering a guitar online. But its hard to find a left handed with these specs in a store. I went for it and have loved it. The neck plays like a dream and the tone is awesome. It was set up great by the Sweetwater team! Can't recommend this guitar enough.
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