Schecter E-1 Special Fr Sustainiac Trans Purple Burst

A Special Edition E-1, Designed to Stand Out

This Schecter E-1 is part of small series where the brand allows itself unique colors and "surprise" configurations. Here, the goal is clear: an electric guitar with a premium look (flamed maple top, carbon fiber binding) and uncompromising equipment, designed to deliver power while remaining highly playable.

For Whom and Which Styles?

Intended for intermediate to expert guitarists, this E-1 targets styles where precision and expressiveness matter: metal, hard rock, modern rock, shred, singing solos, and ambient textures. The Floyd Rose 1500 is ideal for dives, extreme vibratos, and sustained chords, while the Sustainiac opens the door to controlled pads and harmonics.

Sound

The mahogany body combined with the flamed maple top provides a warm and dense foundation with added attack and definition, helping to maintain clear palm mutes and well-defined leads. The ebony fingerboard enhances precision, offering a fast response and tight grain, perfect for modern techniques. Regarding pickups, the Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI delivers a powerful and articulate sound, while the Sustainiac allows transforming a note into controlled sustain, from the most "natural" to harmonics emphasized via its modes. The whole setup is supported by active electronics, designed to maintain level and clarity even in heavy tunings.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original configuration, you can use a set of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 2221 strings. Since the active electronics require a 9V battery, having a spare is recommended. For transport, the JLX/E-1 case (sold separately) is the option designed for this format.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Nbrs of frets	24
Category	Extreme	Body	Mahogany
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Floyd
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Active
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Purple
Top	Curly maple	Finishing	Satin
Fingerboard	Ebony	Hardware	Black

Number of Strings	6 strings	Pickup Models	Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI, Sustainiac
Wood	mahogany	Pickup Selector	3-position pickup switch
Finish	Trans Purple Burst (TPB)	Sustainiac Switch	2-position on/off
Binding	multi-ply carbon fiber	Sustainiac Modes	3 positions (Fundamental / Mix / Harmonic)
Type	glued with Ultra Access profile	Controls	Volume, Tone
Shape	C	Power Supply	compartment for a 9V battery
Nut Width	41.3 mm / 1.625"	Radius	12" to 16" / 304.8 mm to 406.4 mm (compound)
Nut Thickness	20 mm / 0.787"	Fret Type	X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
Thickness at 12th Fret	22 mm / 0.866"	Number of Frets	24
Nut Type	Floyd Rose 1500 Series	Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm
Tuners	Grover Rotomatic 18:1	Inlays	Mother of Pearl Blocks
Bridge	Floyd Rose 1500 Series	Left-Handed Version	no
Hardware Finish	black	Includes Gig Bag/Case	optional, JLX/E-1 case sold separately
Pickup Brands	Schecter and Sustainiac	Warranty	1 year
Configuration	H H (humbucker-humbucker)