Schecter E-1 Apocalypse Red Reign
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Schecter
E-1 Apocalypse Red Reign
Product Info
Article Number:
520262
Brand:
Schecter
Model:
E-1 Apocalypse Red Reign
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$1,758.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The E-1 Apocalypse Red Reign is a seriously impressive instrument – the Swamp Ash body and those USA Apocalypse pickups deliver a powerful, modern high-gain tone with plenty of clarity. This guitar’s built for shredders and players who want a fast, comfortable neck and a premium feel, making it a great choice for metal and progressive rock.
Product Description
- Schecter E-1 Apocalypse Red Reign
- Electric guitar
- Body: Swamp ash
- 5-piece glued-in neck: Maple / padauk
- Fingerboard: Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
- Roman numerals fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: Thin C - thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm / 12th fret: 22 mm
- Black binding
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Compound fretboard radius: 305 - 406 mm (12" - 16")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut
- 24 Stainless Steel X-Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI humbuckers
- Volume control
- Tone control with push/pull function
- 3-way toggle switch
- TonePros T3BT TOM bridge with T1Z tailpiece
- Black hardware
- Schecter locking tuners
- Factory strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221 (.010 - .046)
- Colour: Red Reign
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers excellent resonance and sustain.
- • USA Apocalypse-VI pickups provide high-output, articulate tones.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a slick, fast playing experience.
- • Compound radius improves playability across the entire fretboard.
CONS
- • The thin C neck profile may not suit players preferring a thicker feel.
- • Swamp ash construction can make it a relatively heavy instrument.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to guitars with coil-splitting options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Maple / Padauk (5-piece glued-in)
Fingerboard
Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
Pickups
Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 Stainless Steel X-Jumbo
Bridge
TonePros T3BT TOM with T1Z Tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably thinner than the necks on many of Schecter’s more traditional models, leaning towards a modern, shred-friendly feel.
They have a slight tendency towards microphonics at extremely high gain and volume, but it’s manageable with proper technique and noise gate use.
Like most gloss finishes, it's susceptible to scratches and swirl marks; a quality polish and careful handling are recommended.
