Schecter Guitar Research C-1 Pale Moon Electric Guitar - Natural Satin with Black Burst

With its ghostly figuring, sleek silhouette and snarling set of Brimstone pickups, the Schecter C-1 Pale Moon beckons you into the darkness—elegant, mysterious and ready to unleash its power once you answer the call. A resonant swamp ash body provides a clear, balanced tonal foundation, while the rare pale moon ebony top adds snap, articulation and unmistakable visual drama. Running through it all is a seven-piece maple, walnut and padauk thru-neck topped with a smooth Richlite fingerboard, delivering exceptional sustain and effortless access across all 24 stainless-steel frets. Schecter’s Brimstone humbuckers supply the firepower, pairing high-gain aggression with surprising clarity and coil-split versatility, while locking tuners and a precision hardtail bridge keep everything stable and responsive under pressure. The result is a guitar that blends shadowy elegance with modern authority—built to feel as powerful as it looks.

Resonant Swamp Ash Body Topped With Striking Pale Moon Ebony

The foundation of the C-1 Pale Moon’s voice starts with a swamp ash body, chosen for its resonant character, focused low end and open midrange that translates effortlessly across gain levels. Topped with rare pale moon ebony, the guitar gains added articulation and snap, enhancing note definition while contributing to its unmistakable boutique aesthetic. A carved top contour improves playing comfort and adds dimensional elegance, while black binding frames the instrument for a refined, high-end presentation. Together, these elements deliver a tonal platform that feels lively, responsive and equally at home in aggressive or nuanced musical settings.

7-Piece Thru-Neck With Richlite Fingerboard for Speed, Stability and Sustain

A seven-piece maple, walnut and padauk thru-neck runs the full length of the instrument, delivering exceptional stability, extended sustain and a seamless playing feel across all 24 frets. Schecter’s Ultra Access neck design allows unhindered upper-fret exploration, while the ultra-thin C neck profile encourages fast, fatigue-free play. Topped with a sleek Richlite fingerboard and 24 X-jumbo stainless-steel frets, the C-1 Pale Moon offers a glassy, precise feel that enhances bending accuracy and long-term durability. Offset metal ring inlays add a refined modern touch, while the Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut ensures consistent tuning stability and smooth string movement under even the most aggressive playing conditions.

Schecter Brimstone Pickups for Aggressive Drive and Articulate Cleans

Equipped with Schecter Brimstone humbuckers in both the neck and bridge positions, the C-1 Pale Moon is voiced for modern versatility. These pickups deliver searing high-gain tones with tight low end and focused mids, while retaining clarity and note separation for clean and edge-of-breakup sounds. A master volume and tone control—with push/pull coil-splitting—expand the tonal palette, allowing players to shift seamlessly between full humbucker power and crisp single-coil textures. A three-way toggle switch keeps pickup selection intuitive and performance-ready.

Performance-Driven Hardware for Stability and Resonance

High-quality hardware completes the C-1 Pale Moon’s road-ready design. TonePros M-Series locking tuners provide quick string changes and rock-solid tuning stability, while the Schecter Nouveau Ergo hardtail bridge enhances sustain and resonance with a comfortable, player-friendly feel. Black hardware throughout reinforces the guitar’s dark modern aesthetic, tying together its bold visual identity with dependable performance components built to withstand demanding playing environments.

A Boutique-Inspired C-1 Built for the Modern Player

The Schecter C-1 Pale Moon electric guitar delivers a refined blend of exotic tonewoods, precision construction and modern electronics in a striking, stage-worthy instrument. Its balanced tonal foundation, fast playability and aggressive yet articulate voice make it a powerful tool for contemporary players who refuse to compromise between beauty and performance. Whether pushed through high-gain rigs or explored in more expressive, dynamic contexts, the C-1 Pale Moon stands out as a modern classic with an unmistakable shadowy presence.