Schecter Synyster Gates Standard Plus FR Transparent Deep Red

A Signature Built for the Stage, at the Heart of Schecter's Performance DNA

This Schecter fits within the spirit of performance-oriented signature models: ergonomics designed for speed, craftsmanship favoring sustain, and hardware built to withstand intensive playing conditions. The "Synyster" aesthetic (inlays, finishes, and distinctive visual identity) complements a typical specification sheet of modern guitars aimed at rock/metal genres, where tuning precision and stability are as important as tonal character.

Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?

This electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a responsive instrument for solo playing, tight riffs, and powerful rhythms. The Floyd Rose and locking nut require some familiarity (setup, string changes, vibrato balance) but offer great freedom of expression in return. It excels in metal, hard rock, punchy punk rock, and all situations where fast playing, clear attack, and controlled vibrato effects are desired.

Sound Characteristics

The combination of a mahogany body and a mahogany neck-through promotes a dense midrange, solid lows, and especially generous sustain, highly appreciated for singing leads and sustained chords with gain. The ebony fingerboard adds a sense of immediate response, with a sharper attack and better note clarity in distortion. The Synyster Gates pickup is designed to retain definition under heavy distortion: it delivers harmonics that are easy to bring out, punchy palm mutes, and a dynamic range that remains controllable with the pick.
On the electronics side, the master volume and master tone controls keep it straightforward, while the push/pull coil split allows exploration of clearer, more "cutting" textures when you want to open up a verse, layer tracks in the studio, or simply vary the tone on the same amp. The 3-way selector switch facilitates quick tonal changes during playing, from riff to solo.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original feel and balance, you can use a set of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 10-46 strings (reference 2221) as indicated on the spec sheet. For transport and protection, the Schecter SGR-2A premium molded hardshell case (item 1630) is the recommended compatible case (sold separately).

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Floyd
Strings	Steel	Color	Red
Nbr of strings	6

Type	electric guitar	Fret type	jumbo
Number of strings	6 strings	Number of frets	24
Wood	mahogany	Scale length	448 mm / 17.64"
Finish	Transparent Deep Red with Black Pin Stripes	Inlays	Synyster Gates Deathbat and Gothic Crosses inlay
Construction	neck-through	Tuners	Grover tuners
Shape	ultra-thin C	Bridge	Floyd Rose Special Hot Rod locking tremolo system
Nut width	41.3 mm / 1.63"	Hardware finish	black
Nut thickness	19 mm / 0.75"	Pickups	Synyster Gates pickup with satin black bobbins
Thickness at 12th fret	20 mm / 0.79"	Controls	master volume / master tone (with push/pull for coil split)
Nut type	Floyd Rose locking nut	Selector	3-way toggle switch
Radius	406.4 mm / 16"	Comes with case	Schecter SGR-2A premium molded hardshell case (item 1630), sold separately