Schecter Audio Barbarian Signature Zakk Wylde Special Edition Blood River Burl

A Special Edition with a Strong Identity in the Range

The Barbarian Special Edition LH clearly belongs to the category of electric guitars with a strong personality, both in terms of its aesthetics and its specifications. Its visual identity, dominated by the Blood River Burl finishing and satin Black details, gives it an unmistakable stage presence. The "Zakk C" neck profile, short scale length and EMG electronics point towards a direct, energetic and no-nonsense playing philosophy.

This left-handed version is not simply a cosmetic variation. It retains the elements that give the model its coherence: the combination of a mahogany body, a set neck with a deep-insert joint and hardware designed for tuning stability and precision. This is a guitar built to deliver impact, with a highly appreciated sense of solidity in rock and metal contexts.

An Electric Guitar Ideal for Riffs, Leads and Heavy Tunings

The Barbarian Special Edition LH is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists looking for a reliable, expressive electric guitar geared towards a powerful sound. Its fairly full "C" neck profile, 22 X-Jumbo frets and 24.625-inch scale length provide a reassuring feel, ideal for generous bends, pronounced vibrato and assertive pick attacks.

It is particularly well suited to hard rock, heavy metal, modern metal and any style requiring a fast response, excellent definition under high gain and good overall stability. Thanks to its 3-way selector and two separate volume controls, it also allows you to fine-tune the balance between rhythm and solo without complicating operation. For a left-handed player looking for a stage guitar with a strong character, it is a highly coherent choice.

A Dense, Precise Sound Designed for High Gain Levels

The tonal foundation of this guitar rests on a mahogany body, a wood prized for its harmonic density, solid low end and natural sustain. Combined with a 3-piece maple set neck, it provides a firmer attack and improved note-to-note definition. The ebony key adds a fast playing feel as well as extra precision in the high register, benefiting both tight riffs and articulate solo passages.

The Set Neck Deep Insert Joint construction promotes a highly efficient connection between the neck and body. In use, this translates into excellent vibrational continuity, convincing sustain and a compact feel under the hands. The TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic bridge with locking tailpiece also contributes to this sense of stability, while supporting accurate intonation and efficient vibration transfer.

On the electronics side, the choice of two EMG 81 pickups immediately sets the tone. The result is a tight low end, focused mids and clear highs, with excellent performance under high gain. The bridge pickup delivers cutting, articulate rhythm tones, while the neck pickup retains plenty of authority for thick, singing leads. The wiring, with neck volume, bridge volume, master tone and a 3-way selector, allows you to make effective use of both pickups with simple, intuitive control.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The safest choice for preserving this guitar's original balance is a .010-.046 electric guitar string set, matching the specified factory setup. This gauge offers a good compromise between playing flexibility, riff stability and pick-attack precision. If you want to preserve the feel intended by the manufacturer, sticking with this gauge is the most appropriate recommendation.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Body	Mahogany
Category	Double cut	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	Yes	Electronics	Active
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	No
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Brown
Top	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Ebony	Hardware	Black
Nbrs of frets	22

Model	Barbarian Special Edition LH	Thickness at 12th fret	24.38 mm / 0.96 inches
Item reference	4594	Nut width	43 mm / 1.69 inches
Type	electric guitar	Nut	Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq
Version	left-handed	Key markers	runes
Construction	set neck with Deep Insert neck joint	Side markers	dots
Top contour	flat top with bevel	Truss rod	dual-action, adjustable with 5/32-inch / 4 mm Allen key
Neck	3-piece maple	Tuners	Grover
Key	ebony	Bridge	TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic with Locking Stop Tailpiece
Neck profile	Zakk " C "	Potentiometer knobs	Speed Knob
Scale length	24.625 inches / 625.5 mm	Bridge pickup	EMG 81 with Brushed Nickel " Bullseye " cover
Radius	14 inches / 355.6 mm	Neck pickup	EMG 81 with Brushed Nickel " Bullseye " cover
Number of frets	22	Controls	neck volume, bridge volume, master tone
Fret type	X-Jumbo	Selector	3-way
Thickness at 1st fret	21.08 mm / 0.83 inches