Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-6 FR S Headless Satin Black

A Signature Geared Towards Modern Performance

This Synyster Gates model embraces a clearly "high-performance" approach: optimized ergonomics, unrestricted access to the upper frets, and a sleek Satin Black finish accented by Gold hardware. The headless format, combined with a comfort-oriented construction, makes it an instrument designed for demanding stages, long sessions, and modern techniques.

Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?

This electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a fast neck, excellent tuning stability, and an instrument comfortable in metal, hard rock, prog, shred, and tight rhythm playing. The long 26.5" / 673 mm scale length enhances definition in lower tunings while remaining comfortable thanks to the ultra-thin "C" profile and 16" / 406 mm fingerboard radius.

Sound Characteristics

The chambered mahogany body provides a warm and dense foundation with a broad low-end spectrum, while the maple center helps retain attack and clarity, especially useful for modern distortion tones. The ebony fingerboard enhances precision, articulation, and an "instantaneous" response feel under the fingers.

On the amplification side, the two Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature humbuckers deliver a powerful and incisive range, suited for tight riffs and singing solos. The coil split via push-pull on the tone control allows for a brighter sound with more open textures. The presence of a Sustainiac pickup clearly steers the instrument towards long sustains, expressive effects, and modern lead playing.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To complete your setup without compatibility issues, favor universal essentials: plectrums suited to your attack, a stable guitar stand for storage, and a microfiber cloth to preserve the satin finish. A tuner (clip-on or pedal) is also a safe choice to secure tuning changes.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Bridge / tailpiece	Floyd
Category	Headless	Electronics	Active
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Satin
Fingerboard	Ebony	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	24

Type	Electric guitar	Pickup brand	Schecter
Number of strings	6	Pickup models	Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature Humbucker / Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature Humbucker
Wood	Chambered mahogany with maple center	Selector switch	3 positions
Finish	Satin Black	Controls	Master Volume / Master Tone (with Push-Pull for Coil Split function)
Shape	Ultra-thin "C"	Fingerboard radius	406 mm / 16"
Nut width	48 mm / 1.89"	Fret type	X Jumbo Gold
Nut thickness	19 mm / 0.787"	Number of frets	24
Thickness at 12th fret	20 mm / 0.866"	Scale length	26.5" / 673 mm
Nut type	Graph Tech XL Black Tusq	Inlays	Luminlay Glow in the Dark
Bridge type	Hipshot 7-String Headless Tremolo System with Tuning Function at Bridge