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Schecter C-1 Platinum FR-S Sustainiac Electric Guitar (Crimson Red Burst) Expired

$699
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Guitar Center has Schecter C-1 Platinum FR-S Sustainiac Electric Guitar (Crimson Red Burst) for $699. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member allenbee for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Mahogany body with quilted maple top
  • Set 3-piece maple neck with ultra-access construction
  • Active EMG 81 pickup (bridge), Sustainiac (neck)
  • Floyd Rose Special tremolo

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Guitar Center has the Schecter C-1 Platinum FR-S Sustainiac Electric Guitar in Crimson Red Burst on sale for $699. Shipping is free.

Description:

The Schecter Guitar Research C-1 Platinum FR-Sustainiac electric guitar delivers the high-output tones and fast playability that metal guitarists crave. Its mahogany body provides a resonant foundation for the active EMG 81 (bridge) and Sustainiac (neck) humbucking pickups, which produce aggressive tones with endless sustain. The Floyd Rose Special tremolo bridge enables radical divebombs while keeping the guitar in tune.

Features:
  • Mahogany body with quilted maple top
  • Set 3-piece maple neck with ultra-access construction
  • Active EMG 81 pickup (bridge), Sustainiac (neck)
  • Floyd Rose Special tremolo
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I don't know if this is against the rules but you can hear my song Here's to Waking using this guitar with the Sustainiac doing it's thing around 1:15 to 1:30

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya3wJwAkRVU

I Wrote/recorded/produced all instruments/song/video DIY...mostly with gear/software off Slickdeals
This is likely the lowest I've seen a Schecter Sustainiac model go on sale for. Their most affordable FR-S is the Sun Valley Super Shredder and that goes for $899.

You can price match this on Musician's Friend for 8% back in rewards as well.
I have this guitar, and I think I paid around this price years ago, pre-covid. The guitar is stellar. Excellent craftsmanship on the guitar. The sustainiac is an amazing tool. As most guitarist, I started by overusing it. But fairly quickly learned that it has a place. Now it's off most of the time, but I kick it in when I want it. The 3 modes of the sustainiac are also great. Take time and learn each. It will add so much to your overall playing.

The feel of the neck is absolutely amazing. The neck through has a nice heal, making easy access to the higher frets. I use this guitar every time that I play Gary Moore tunes, like The Loner and Parisienne Walkways. Get those amazing sustain and feedback sounds, without the need for finding that spot on the stage, and marking it.

If I had one gripe, it would be that it needs 2 9V batteries. One for the neck sustainiac, and another for the EMG. Carry a few in your gig bag. It seems like they also drain slightly even when you're not playing. This pretty much sucks.

Overall, the quality of this guitar is a solid 9/10, if not higher. The -1 point would be for the 2 batteries.

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09-21-2023 at 12:04 AM.

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09-21-2023 at 12:04 AM.
This is likely the lowest I've seen a Schecter Sustainiac model go on sale for. Their most affordable FR-S is the Sun Valley Super Shredder and that goes for $899.

You can price match this on Musician's Friend for 8% back in rewards as well.
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rumata13
09-21-2023 at 06:33 AM.
09-21-2023 at 06:33 AM.
Very good price, this is what they sell for used. I have this guitar and it's awesome!
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RonP8597
09-21-2023 at 10:59 AM.
09-21-2023 at 10:59 AM.
Very good price for a sustainiac guitar and tempting. I will say my experience with Floyd Rose Special bridges isn't great. One of my guitars had one, and it corroded and discolored within a couple of years and felt kind of chinsey. It also didn't hold tune as good as the proper OG Floyd I've had in other guitars. It's still a good deal, even if you change the trem later.
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