Schecter Guitar Research

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Guitar virtuoso Nick Johnston's personal preferences directed the design of the Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS. Optimized for fast, technical playing, this innovative instrument features a rock-solid roasted maple neck with a Thin C-profile and ebony fretboard, as well as 22 extra-jumbo frets for effortless fingering. While its playability appeals to rock and metal guitarists, the HSS pickup configuration with two Nick Johnston single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions and a Diamond '78 humbucker in the bridge yields a diverse tonal palette. Complete with a vintage-style tremolo for expressive effects and a Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut for stable tuning, the Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS guitar responds dynamically to any creative impulse.

Pickups Provide a Spectrum of Tones

To cover the vast sonic range of Nick Johnston's music, this Schecter guitar features single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions for sweeter, snappier tones as well as a humbucker in the bridge position for heavier, richer sounds. A push-pull tone pot even allows dropping the humbucker's output for more vintage-style tones. With this versatile pickup configuration, guitarists can unearth a huge range of tones to suit any style or genre.

Premium Parts Optimize Playability

Constructed with premium, performance-focused parts, the Schecter Nick Johnston delivers exceptional playability. Its roasted maple neck, modeled after Nick Johnston's preferences, features a thin C-profile and 14" radius ebony fretboard for fast, comfortable fingering. 22 extra-jumbo frets also facilitate technical, precise playing. A Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut and Schecter locking tuners help ensure stable intonation and tuning for optimal sound quality.

Vintage-Style Bridge Provides Expressive Control

For expressive control and sustain, the Schecter Nick Johnston features a vintage-style tremolo bridge. Guitarists can create subtle pitch effects like vibrato or more dramatic dives. Combined with the versatile pickup configuration and premium parts, this bridge helps the guitar respond sensitively and creatively to a player's touch.

Striking Colors and Style

The Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional comes in Nick Johnston's signature atomic green color with a mint green pickguard, capturing a classic yet modern esthetic. Its contoured double-cutaway body provides comfortable playability, while the figured maple cap adds visual flair. With premium tonewoods, versatile electronics, and high-performance parts, this Schecter guitar offers an enticing package for guitarists seeking an instrument built for precision, expressiveness and iconic style.

Schecter Guitar Research Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Electric Guitar Atomic Frost Mint Green Pickguard
Schecter Guitar Research Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Electric Guitar Atomic Frost Mint Green Pickguard
Schecter Guitar Research Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Electric Guitar Atomic Frost Mint Green Pickguard

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Body Body Type | Not Specified Cutaway | Double cutaway Top Wood | Not Specified Body Wood Back and Sides | Not Specified Body Bracing Pattern | Not Specified Body Finish | Not Specified Orientation | Right Handed Neck Neck Shape | Thin C Nut Width | 1.653 in. (42 mm) Fretboard | Ebony Neck Wood | Roasted Maple Scale Length | 25.50 Number of Frets | 22 Neck Finish | Not Specified Electronics Acoustic/Electric | Not Specified Other Headstock Overlay | Not Specified Tuning Machines | Schecter locking Bridge | Not Specified Saddle and Nut | Not Specified Number of Strings | 6 String Case | Not Specified Accessories Included | Not Specified Country of Origin | Indonesia
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Body
  • Body Type: Double Cutaway, Solid Body
  • Top wood: Alder
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck shape: Thin C
  • Neck wood: Roasted Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fingerboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: 14"
  • Fret size: Extra-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width/material: 1.63 in. (41.4 mm) TUSQ
Electronics
  • Configuration: HSS
  • Neck: Proprietary Single Coil
  • Middle: Proprietary Single Coil
  • Bridge: Seymour Duncan Humbucker
  • Control layout: Individual volume, Master tone
  • Pickup switch: 5-Way
  • Special electronics: Coil-split
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Individual saddle
  • Tuning machines: Locking
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 String
  • Case: Sold Separately
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Country of Origin: Indonesia

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Limited lifetime warranty on all guitars.

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