Schecter Signature Nick Johnston HSS AF

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Schecter Signature Nick Johnston HSS AF

Schecter

Signature Nick Johnston HSS AF

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 488289
Brand: Schecter
Model: Signature Nick Johnston HSS AF
Price: $1,274.90

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This Nick Johnston signature is a seriously well-built guitar offering a fantastic blend of vintage and modern tones. The alder body and ebony fretboard create a responsive, articulate platform, while the Diamond pickups deliver a powerful, versatile sound. It's a great choice for players seeking a high-quality instrument with a comfortable feel and a distinctive voice, especially those into rock, blues, and alternative styles.

Product Description

  • Schecter Signature Nick Johnston HSS AF
  • Electric Guitar
  • Nick Johnston Signature Model
  • Alder body
  • Neck: Maple
  • Neck profile: Thin C
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • 22 X-Jumbo frets
  • Fretboard radius: 355 mm
  • Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Pickup: Schecter Diamond '78 humbucker (bridge) and 2 Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston single coils (middle / neck)
  • 1 Volume control
  • 1 Tone control (push-pull)
  • 5-Way toggle switch
  • Schecter locking machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Diamond Vintage tremolo
  • Ex-factory stringing: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221 (.010 - .046)
  • Colour: Atomic Frost
PROS
  • • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
  • • Thin C neck profile offers comfortable, fast playing for a wide range of players
  • • Diamond '78 humbucker delivers thick, articulate high-gain tones
  • • Vintage tremolo system allows for expressive vibrato and subtle pitch bending
CONS
  • • Ebony fretboard, while slick, can be a bit brittle and prone to cracking in extreme climates
  • • HSS configuration limits versatility for players needing a truly scooped metal tone
  • • Diamond Vintage tremolo might require setup and maintenance to function flawlessly

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Schecter Diamond '78 Humbucker (Bridge), Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston Single Coils (Middle/Neck)
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 22 X-Jumbo
Bridge Diamond Vintage Tremolo
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a bit more refined than many hotter pickups – less brittle and more focused, with a surprising amount of clarity and a vintage-inspired character.
While it's a vintage-style trem, the locking tuners and well-executed design offer decent stability; however, expect some tuning adjustments with heavy use.
Yes, the push-pull activates coil-splitting on the bridge humbucker, expanding tonal options for cleaner, single-coil sounds.

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