Schecter Guitar Research is an acclaimed American manufacturer of premium electric guitars, basses, acoustic instruments, and custom shop models since 1976.
Founded in 1976 by David Schecter in Van Nuys, California, Schecter Guitar Research originally began as a repair shop manufacturing high-quality replacement parts. Today, it is a globally recognized brand mass-producing an extensive line of premium electric guitars, basses, acoustic guitars, amplifiers, and effects units.
Renowned for their playability, innovative designs, and high-gain tones favored by heavy metal and rock musicians, Schecter offers both accessible production models and handcrafted creations from their USA Custom Shop. Their distinguished product lineup includes popular series such as the Omen, Stiletto, and Blackjack, alongside signature instruments designed in collaboration with iconic artists.
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Refer to your specific model's manual (like the Synyster Gates Custom-S) for Sustainiac instructions. Generally, there are trimpots on the internal circuit board to adjust neck pickup volume and sustainer gain levels.
Yes, new Schecter instruments come with a Limited Lifetime Warranty valid for the original owner in the country of purchase, covering defects in materials and workmanship.
No. For models with active electronics, leaving the guitar cable inserted keeps the system active or in standby mode (using about 2mA of current), which will eventually drain the 9-volt battery.