Schecter Reaper 6 Custom Gloss Black
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A Schecter Designed for Performance: The Brand's "Modern Rock/Metal" Spirit
This electric guitar embodies a decidedly modern approach: speed-oriented ergonomics, reliable components, and straightforward electronics. The "mahogany body + glued-in neck" duo favors sustain, while the choice of carbon-reinforced wenge aims for exemplary stability, even under intensive playing and demanding tunings.
For Whom and Which Styles?
With its thin neck profile, ebony fingerboard, and 24 frets, this model is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a responsive and precise instrument. Perfect for modern rock, metal, hard rock, and any context where tight riffs, palm mutes, and fast solos alternate, all while maintaining clear note definition.
Sound
The African khaya mahogany body provides a warm and dense foundation, with present low-mids and natural sustain. The glued-in neck enhances this sense of sonic continuity and note hold, while the ebony fingerboard adds attack and clarity, especially appreciated on precise rhythms and fast leads.
On the electronics side, the Schecter USA San Andreas humbuckers deliver a powerful and focused signal, ideal for driving an amp into saturation while retaining clarity. The 3-position selector allows quick switching from the neck pickup (rounder tone) to the bridge pickup (sharper tone), with a balanced intermediate position. The Tone push/pull control extends the tonal palette to adapt the sound character to different styles and gain levels.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original setup, you can opt for Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 2221 strings in .010-.046. If you want dedicated protection, the guitar is compatible with an SGR-1C gig bag (sold separately, optional).
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | ST | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Hardware | Black |
| Type | electric guitar | Scale length | 648 mm / 25.5" |
| Number of strings | 6 strings | Inlays | Pearloid Offset/Reverse Dots |
| Wood | African khaya mahogany | Tuning machines brand | Schecter |
| Finish | Gloss Black | Bridge brand | Hipshot |
| Shape | Ultra Thin "C" | Bridge type | Hipshot Hardtail string-through |
| Nut width | 42 mm / 1.653" | Pickup brand | Schecter |
| Nut thickness | 19 mm / 0.748" | Pickup type | humbucker |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 20 mm / 0.787" | Pickup models | Schecter USA San Andreas |
| Nut type | Graph Tech XL Black Tusq | Selector | 3 positions |
| Radius | 355 mm / 14" | Controls | Volume |
| Fret type | X-Jumbo | Comes with gig bag/case | optional, SGR-1C sold separately |
| Number of frets | 24 | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Schecter Reaper 6 Custom suitable for metal and dropped tunings?
The wenge neck reinforced with carbon ensures stability suitable for intensive playing and dropped tunings. The two Schecter USA San Andreas humbuckers deliver a powerful and defined signal for saturated riffs and palm mutes.
What is the neck profile of this guitar?
An Ultra Thin “C” profile with 19 mm thickness at the nut and 20 mm at the 12th fret is combined with a 648 mm scale length. The ebony fingerboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets has a 355 mm (14 inch) radius, favorable for fast playing techniques.
What sound do the Schecter USA San Andreas pickups provide?
These dual-coil pickups offer a focused output with a level suited to high gain tones. The neck pickup delivers a warmer sound, while the bridge pickup emphasizes a sharper attack. The three-way selector also provides a balanced middle position.
Does the Reaper 6 Custom have a fixed bridge?
The Hipshot Hardtail through-body string bridge is fixed. This setup, combined with the African mahogany (khaya) body and glued neck, helps sustain notes longer.
Which case and strings should be used with this model?
The SGR-1C case is compatible and sold separately. Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 2221 strings in gauge .010-.046 allow staying close to the recommended setup.
