Schecter Hss Fr Sustainiac Nick Johnston Signature Atomic Frost

A Modern Signature Within the Schecter Universe

This guitar embodies Nick Johnston's vision: an instrument that fades into the background in favor of the music, with a smooth touch and frictionless ergonomics. Within the Schecter range, it positions itself as a versatile electric guitar oriented towards performance, combining a vintage spirit (tremolo, HSS, alder) with decidedly modern choices (roasted maple, X-Jumbo frets, ebony fingerboard) for high-end playability.

For Whom and Which Styles?

The Schecter Nick Johnston is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a responsive, precise electric guitar that is easy to set up for low action. It excels in rock, modern blues, pop, funk, and fusion: the intermediate positions of the 5-way selector provide clear and snappy textures, while the bridge humbucker allows for thicker rhythm parts and leads that cut through the mix.

Sound

The alder body offers a very versatile balance: present mids, clean lows, and clear highs, perfect for moving from detailed clean tones to articulate saturation. Regarding pickups, the Schecter Diamond '78 at the bridge delivers a thicker and more aggressive tone for riffs and solos, with good sustain and excellent gain handling. The two Nick Johnston Single Coils provide a sharp attack and precise high-end, ideal for chicken picking, arpeggios, and "glassy" sounds. The 5-way selector multiplies tonal colors, while the Volume / Tone duo allows quick refinement of character, from modern brightness to a rounder register.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For transport and protection, this guitar can be paired with the SGR-UNIVERSAL GUITAR gig bag (sold separately), listed as a compatible option.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Double
Strings	Steel	Bridge / tailpiece	Floyd

Number of Strings	6 strings	Scale Length	648 mm / 25.5"
Wood	alder	Inlays	Brass Circles
Finish	Atomic Coral / Atomic Green / Atomic Snow	Tuners	Schecter Locking
Type	bolt-on	Bridge	Schecter
Nut Width	42 mm / 1.653"	Bridge Type	Diamond Vintage Tremolo
Nut Thickness	20 mm / 0.787"	Pickup Brand	Schecter
Thickness at 12th Fret	22 mm / 0.866"	Configuration	H S S
Nut Type	Graph Tech Black Tusq	Models	Schecter Diamond '78 (bridge) / Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston Single Coil (middle) / Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston Single Coil (neck)
Radius	355 mm / 14"	Selector	5 positions
Fret Type	X-Jumbo	Controls	Volume / Tone
Number of Frets	22	Gig Bag/Case	optional, SGR-UNIVERSAL GUITAR sold separately