Schecter Solo-II Pryzm Palladium Gloss Black

A "next-generation" Solo-II: single cut DNA optimized for performance

The Solo-II Pryzm Palladium - Gloss Black embraces the single cut concept designed for sustain and presence, while clearly targeting today's demands: fast playing, stability, silence, and precision under distortion. Every choice here supports a direct and efficient guitar: easy access to the high frets thanks to the Ultra Access heel, stainless steel frets for durability and consistent feel, and Fishman electronics designed to remain clear even at high gain.

Its Pryzm Palladium Etched Aluminum top does more than assert style: it embodies a very "modern" philosophy, seeking an instant response feel and clean articulation on attacks, especially in palm-muted playing and lower tunings. The result is an instrument with a strong character but designed to remain manageable and nuanced when adjusting volume, tone, and voicings.

Who is this Solo-II for? Demanding guitarists from metal to modern rock

This 6-string electric guitar primarily targets intermediate to advanced players who want a ready-to-record, ready-to-tour instrument that is precise enough for technical playing. The ultra-thin "C" profile (19 mm / 0.75" at the nut, 20 mm / 0.79" at the 12th fret) favors fast runs, legato, alternate picking, and wide stretches without unnecessary fatigue.

The compound radius 12" to 16" (305-406 mm) is a real asset for maintaining low action: it offers a comfortable feel near the nut and a flatter surface higher up, ideal for wide bends and strong vibratos. Style-wise, it naturally excels in modern metal, hard rock, prog, and more extreme genres where definition is key. Thanks to the Fluence voicings and simple controls (volume and tone), it can also be subtle for clean passages, crunchy rhythms, or singing leads.

Sound: a mahogany/ebony foundation boosted by Fishman Fluence articulation and voicings

The tonal platform starts with a classic and effective base: a mahogany body. This wood is valued for its density feel and generous low-mid range, helping rhythms stay thick and solos retain substance. On a high-gain oriented guitar, this foundation provides a very useful grounding: notes remain present, and sustain is naturally there.

The Pryzm Palladium Etched Aluminum top pushes the guitar toward a more contemporary signature: you feel a sharper attack and increased definition in the upper spectrum. Practically, this translates into more "cutting" riffs, harmonics that easily stand out, and clearer reading of complex chords, especially when tuning down or layering in production.

The combination of ebony fingerboard + X-Jumbo Stainless Steel frets further enhances this quick response feel. Ebony provides a smooth touch and perceived clarity, while stainless steel frets offer consistent grip and high wear resistance, ideal if you play a lot (bends, vibratos, strong attacks). The 24 frets expand the playing range, and the Ultra Access makes a difference for reaching the highest frets without fighting the heel.

On the amplification side, the guitar features a Fishman Fluence Modern set with a Ceramic pickup and an Alnico pickup. The Ceramic is formidable in the bridge position for precise rhythms: firm attack, tight lows, excellent clarity. The Alnico generally provides a rounder and smoother feel on the neck side, ideal for expressive leads and more singing passages. The 3-position selector allows quick navigation between these tones.

The real strength of this setup is also the push/pull functions: a Master volume with Fluence Voice-3 function and a Master tone with Fluence Voice-2 function. This lets you switch from a tight modern voicing to more open alternatives, useful for broadening your palette without changing guitars. Finally, the presence of a Sustainiac function (dedicated on/off switch and 3-position selector) opens the door to prolonged note sustains, controlled sustain effects, and creative lead textures.

Recommended compatible accessories

To stay close to the original setup, a set of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221 strings in .010-.046 gauge is perfectly suited for a versatile 6-string, balancing comfort and tuning stability. For transport, a SGR-Solo-II Hardcase rigid case is recommended, as it is designed for this format and effectively protects the guitar (case sold separately).

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	6
Strings	Steel	Color	Black

Type	electric guitar	Radius	12"-16" (compound radius) / 305-406 mm
Number of strings	6	Fret type	X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
Left-handed version	no	Number of frets	24
Wood	mahogany	Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm
Top	Pryzm Palladium Etched Aluminum	Inlays	lines at 11th and 13th frets, dots at 12th fret
Finish	Black Gloss	Bridge type	Tonepros Locking Tune-O-Matic
Shape	ultra-thin "C"	Pickup models	Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic / Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico
Nut width	41.3 mm / 1.63"	Selector	3-position (pickups)
Nut thickness	19 mm / 0.75"	Sustainiac switch	2-position on/off (Sustainiac)
Thickness at 12th fret	20 mm / 0.79"	Additional switch	3-position
Nut type	Graph Tech XL Black Tusq	Controls	Master volume with push/pull Fluence Voice-3 function, Master tone with push/pull Fluence Voice-2 function