Schecter E-1 Apocalypse Red Reign
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The Apocalypse Series: Schecter's "Extreme" Approach
Designed for the most demanding guitarists, the Apocalypse series focuses on performance and efficiency: satin finishes, fast playability, reliable hardware, and electronics engineered to deliver high output while remaining clear. With its "Red Reign" look and iconic E silhouette, this Schecter embraces a radical visual and sonic identity, made for drop tunings and aggressive attacks.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
This electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a playing machine for metal (thrash, modern metal, death, metalcore) and any music where rhythmic precision is crucial. The thin "C" neck profile, 25.5" scale length, and compound radius favor tight palm mutes, fast alternate picking, and controlled bends, while remaining comfortable for rhythm playing.
The Sound
The pair of Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI humbuckers delivers a sharp attack, tight lows, and present mids-ideal for maintaining definition under heavy saturation. The craftsmanship enhances this sense of control: the ash body contributes to a dynamic and percussive response, while the multi-laminate maple/padauk neck with carbon reinforcement promotes stability and solid sustain. The Volume/Volume/Tone wiring facilitates balance between pickups, and the push-pull tone adds an extra voice to expand the palette, from precise bite to more open textures.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original setup, a set of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 2221 strings in .010-.046 gauge is the ideal replacement. For dedicated protection, the SGR-8V case is sold separately and offered as an option for this model.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | Extreme | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Red |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Satin |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Hardware | Black |
| Type | electric guitar | Pickups | Schecter, humbuckers |
| Number of strings | 6 | Models | Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI |
| Wood | ash | Selector | 3-position switch |
| Finish | Red Reign (RG) | Controls | Volume/Volume/Tone (push-pull) |
| Shape | thin "C" | Fingerboard | ebony |
| Nut width | 42 mm / 1.653" | Radius | 12"-16" / 305-406 mm, compound |
| Nut thickness | 20 mm / 0.787" | Frets | X-Jumbo Stainless Steel |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 22 mm / 0.866" | Number of frets | 24 |
| Nut | Graph Tech XL Black Tusq | Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm |
| Tuners | Schecter Locking, oil-bath locking tuners | Inlays | Mother of Pearl Triangles at the 12th and 24th frets |
| Bridge | Hipshot hardtail (0.125" / 3.18 mm) through-body stringing | Comes with gig bag/case | optional, SGR-8V sold separately |
| Hardware finish | Satin Black | Warranty | 1 year |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Schecter E-1 Apocalypse Red Reign suitable for modern metal?
Its 648 mm scale length, Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI humbuckers, and Hipshot hardtail string-through bridge promote a defined attack under high gain. The ash body contributes to a percussive response, suited for precise rhythm playing.
What is the neck profile and radius of this guitar?
The neck features a slim C profile, measuring 20 mm at the nut and 22 mm at the 12th fret. The ebony fingerboard has a compound radius from 12 to 16 inches (305 to 406 mm). The 24 stainless steel X-Jumbo frets support fast playing and bends.
Do the Apocalypse-VI pickups have coil splitting?
The push-pull tone control adds an extra voice to the two Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI humbuckers, paired with a three-position selector and Volume/Volume/Tone controls.
Which replacement strings should be used on this Schecter?
An Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 2221 set with gauges .010-.046 is recommended to maintain the original setup.
Is a case included with the guitar?
The SGR-8V case is optional and sold separately. Schecter locking tuners and the Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut contribute to tuning stability.
