Schecter Keith Merrow Km-6 Mk-III Legacy Trans Black Burst

A Signature Model Designed for Precision: The Place of the KM-6 MK-III Artist in the Range

The Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-III Artist completes the collection of signature models dedicated to high-demand playing. With its neck-through construction and performance-oriented choices (stability, upper fret access, reliable components), it aims for a clear result: a guitar that remains precise at high gain while maintaining a smooth and immediate feel under the fingers.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This 6-string electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking an instrument comfortable in modern metal, djent, prog, metalcore, as well as powerful rock requiring tight rhythms. Its thin neck and optimized access to the highest frets make it an excellent base for fast playing, wide stretches, and high-pitched solos, while remaining solid for standard tunings.

Sound

The combination of a mahogany body and a flamed maple top provides a very effective balance: dense mids and a warm foundation from the mahogany, with a sharper attack and better definition thanks to the maple. The neck-through construction promotes generous sustain and a consistent response across the entire neck, enhanced by the Hipshot hardtail bridge (stability, vibration transfer, tuning stability). The two Lundgren M6 humbuckers deliver a tight and punchy sound: precise and cutting rhythms at the bridge, and controlled thickness for leads at the neck. The electronics are intentionally straightforward with a volume control and a 3-position selector, ideal for quickly switching between tones without complication.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The guitar comes equipped with Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 2221 (.010-.046) strings, a versatile gauge for rock/metal playing in standard tuning. A hard case SGR-1C is available sold separately as an option.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Nbrs of frets	24
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Gradient
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Ebony	Hardware	Black

Type	solid body electric guitar	Fret Type	X-Jumbo stainless steel
Number of Strings	6 strings	Number of Frets	24
Wood	mahogany	Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm
Top	flamed maple	Inlays	offset/reverse aluminum circles and Luminlay Glow in the Dark side dots
Top Contour	Radius Top	Bridge Brand	Hipshot
Finish	Transparent Black Burst	Bridge Type	hardtail
Shape	Ultra Thin "C"	Comes with case/bag	optional, hard case SGR-1C sold separately
Nut Width	42 mm / 1.65"	Pickup Brand	Lundgren
Nut Thickness	19 mm / 0.75"	Pickup Type	humbucker
Thickness at 12th Fret	20 mm / 0.79"	Pickup Models	Lundgren M6 (bridge and neck)
Nut Type	Ernie Ball Compensated Nut	Selector	3-position
Fingerboard Radius	304.8 mm - 406.4 mm / 12" - 16" (compound)	Controls	volume