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Description

The Schecter C-1 Apocalypse is an electric guitar that delivers tones guaranteed to satisfy any serious player and is now available in an ultra sleek looking satin black finish on Schecter’s famed C-1 body shape. The swamp ash body has an ultra-access cutaway that really lets you get all the way up the multi-ply maple/bubinga neck. A compound fretboard radius along with a thin C neck shape provides comfort for those super-fast passages.

The ebony fretboard on the C-1 Apocalypse has 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets and a pearloid triangle inlay at the 12th and 24th frets. A dual-action truss rod with carbon fiber reinforcements rods delivers the ultimate in neck stability. Schecter USA Apocalypse-II pickups give you crushing electric guitar tones while providing an arsenal of versatility. Now you have more options than ever by activating single-coil sounds via the push/pull tone control.

A Hipshot USA fixed bridge, Schecter locking tuners, and satin black hardware round out the C-1 Apocalypse’s host of options and killer look. Case sold separately.
Schecter Guitar Research C-1 Apocalypse Carbon Black Limited Edition Electric Guitar Satin Black
Schecter Guitar Research C-1 Apocalypse Carbon Black Limited Edition Electric Guitar Satin Black
Schecter Guitar Research C-1 Apocalypse Carbon Black Limited Edition Electric Guitar Satin Black

Features

  • Satin-finish solid swamp ash body
  • 25.5"-scale maple/paduak/maple neck, 24-fret compound-radius ebony fingerboard
  • Dual Schecter Apocalypse humbuckers with coil taps, 3-way switch
  • Hipshot hardtail bridge, locking Schecter tuners
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate, which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specs

Body
  • Body shape: Double Cutaway
  • Body type: Solid Body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Body wood: Swamp ash
  • Body finish: Satin
Neck
  • Neck shape: Thin C
  • Neck wood: Laminated Maple/paduak/maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Dual-action, graphite reinforced
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fingerboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Extra-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Triangle
  • Nut width/material: 1.65 in. (42 mm) GraphTech
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Control layout: Individual volume Master tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-Way
  • Special electronics:
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
  • Bridge design: Individual saddle
  • Tailpiece: String thru body
  • Tuning machines: Locking High-ratio
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Performance Level: Professional
  • Case: Sold Separately
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Country of Origin: Indonesia

Reviews

4.86

7 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming5
  2. Practicing5
  3. Recording4
  4. Rock Concerts3
  5. Small Venues2
Cons
  1. Inlays1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced6
  2. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play7
  2. Good Feel7
  3. Good Tone7
  4. Good Pick Up6
  5. Solid Electronics6

Reviewed by 7 customers

  • I love this guitar.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byLucian, W

    fromRockville, Maryland

    This guitar is stupidly fun to play. I already have several (vintage) guitars but wanted a "go to" hardtail electric that I felt driven to pick up and enjoy. The C-1 Apocalypse has a smooth feel and is very easy to play. Wonderful neck and well-made locking tuners; the overall body craftsmanship is excellent. The pickups are hot and responsive; has a crunchy heavy metal sound, which I love. It's a beautiful guitar, front and back; it's well balanced and comfortable to hold. I don't have anything to complain about; maybe the action could be a hair lower, but it's easy to shred on this neck anyways. Did I mention that I love this guitar?

  • Wow, can't beat it for the price

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byJoe, L

    fromCape Coral, FL

    Almost passed on this guitar due to the pickups. I have a hell raiser with emgs and wanted a nice guitar setup for drop c as the hellraiser is setup in drop b. Changed strings and setup intonation first and then plugged it in. Sounds amazing, the pickups have crunch but also sound so clean. Very good passive pickups, better than I was expecting for sure. Guitar plays very smooth and has a nice look and profile. Highly recommend if you're on the fence about this one. No case comes with, so plan ahead if you don't have an extra case.

  • Amazing guitar

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byTanner S

    fromWest Springfield, MA

    This guitar is amazing. I've had a ton of schecter guitars and still own quite the arsenal. I played this guitar by accident looking for a guitar with a JB pick up in it. The guy at guitar center said play this. It sounds incredible and feels so good the neck is extremely fast with the finish on it. My hellraiser c-1 extreme used to by my go to and this has replaced it. If you want a brutal tight sound and crystal clear cleans, BUY IT.

  • More than pleased.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byKyle

    fromDallas, TX

    I love my Ibanez, but the action on this along with it weighing about half makes it my go to now.

  • Great instrument. Returned due to personal pref.

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byMatt

    fromPhoenix, AZ

    This guitar was solid. The only thing I didn't like about the guitar is the lack of inlays. Granted with more time spent, I would have likely been fine, I ended up returning the guitar to get one with inlays because of personal preference.

  • Incredible!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byRhugg

    fromColorado

    I've been playing for over ten years, and this guitar has sparked new inspiration in me. The Apocalypse 2 pickups are crisp and offer a great range in clean and distorted tones. The neck has very fast action and build quality is great. A few minor cracks on the binding on the neck are the only imperfections I found. Overall, the best guitar I've ever played and I'd recommend for anyone wanting to chug and shred.

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked bySean

    fromSan Antonio Texas

    What's exactly wrong with the blemished C1 apocalypse carbon black ? Is there any images ?

    Open Reply - Beau
    Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing what the blemish is. However, it would only be a minor cosmetic flaw and would not effect the guitars play ability.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byMatt

    fromDayton Ohio

    Can you get this model and finish with a Floyd Rose?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for Special Order placement

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byCameron

    fromOH

    I'm am looking to purchase this guitar sometime this month (before the new year), but since it has "Limited Edition" in the title, I would like to know how long this color version of the Apocalypse will be available?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar will only be available until the current stock runs out.