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 Snow Mint Green Pickguard
Schecter Guitar Research Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Electric Guitar Atomic Snow Mint Green Pickguard
Schecter Guitar Research Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Electric Guitar Atomic Snow 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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4.86

7 Reviews

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Jamming7
  2. Practicing6
  3. Recording5
  4. Rock Concerts5
  5. Small Venues4
Cons
  1. for the price pups should have been shielded1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced5
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play7
  2. Good Feel7
  3. Good Tone6
  4. Good Pick Up4
  5. Solid Electronics4
  • Hands down the best guitar I've ever owned

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byJason

    fromLithia springs Georgia

    Like others I was in the market for a new s style guitar. I have probably to many strats but they always feel great in my hands. Until I picked one of these up at gc and fell in love the neck is the best neck you can get. it's thin enough where it doesn't feel like a baseball bat but not so thin that it feels like it might break. The roasted maple looks nice the ebony board is a killer. I had to order the atomic frost and the color is as close to my dream Daphne blue color but is just gorgeous. The hss is great for any genre of music the humbucker can handle anything from jazz to all out metal the single coils can give you that awesome blues sound. All in all don't think twice but this guitar you won't regret it.

  • Awesome guitar for the price

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byMike

    fromIndianapolis IN

    I was looking for a new strat style guitar and was considering a Fender Player until I discovered this guitar. The neck is killer - I love the thinner neck compared to the Player and the roasted neck is awesome. Able to coil split the humbucker. I can't put it down!!

  • You won't believe me

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byJimmy C.

    fromPortland OR

    This S Type came set up from the factory in excellent shape. Intonation is perfect, the fretboard feels like butter. The feel, and ease of play, rival the American, but in many ways outshines it. For 11 50s less, all it's missing is the case and that strap and cable you never use. It's even 5 50s less that the plus and it's still a better S than the American, and far better aesthetics. It has a slightly darker tone, but without loosing the bell like chime. Any S Type with a quality Ebony fretboard is going to bring out the darkness. I've heard some youtuber demos that make it seem darker and flatter than it is once you peal away the plastic. It's a deep rich darkness that want's to be surfed. Especially the green one.

  • Excellent player... unique tones

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byRyan S

    fromFt worth

    I was eying this for months, and i finally pulled the trigger. Im sure glad that i did.

  • no

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byjames c

    fromnorth carolina

    i'm a full time player, this instrument is a good all around working axe, had to do shielding for the single coil noise, that was a little disappointing for the price of the guitar. should have been factory attended to.

  • Great Guitar

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byDave

    fromSt. Louis, MO

    The ebony fretboard is smooth and great. The fretwork is amazing. The roasted maple neck feels perfect. would highly recommend.

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

  • asked byJeffrey

    fromFL

    Is the Atomic Frost color of this pure white? It looks in some of the pictures like it has a tinge of pink in it. Thanks

    Is the Atomic Frost color of this pure white? It looks in some of the pictures like it has a tinge of pink in it. Thanks

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I agree. Its not an arctic white. More of an egg shell
  • asked byCole

    fromMontgomery, AL

    I ordered this guitar an it did not come with a whammy bar. Where can I get one?

    I ordered this guitar an it did not come with a whammy bar. Where can I get one?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call with your order number 877-687-5403
  • asked byDaniel

    fromNYC, NY

    Hey how's it going? 

I'm interested in purchasing one of the Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Atomic Frost guitars. Only I was wondering if I would be able to have one with a particularly dark roasted maple neck picked out for me. I much prefer the darker colored ones. Would this be possible? Thanks for the help.

Daniel

    Hey how's it going? I'm interested in purchasing one of the Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Atomic Frost guitars. Only I was wondering if I would be able to have one with a particularly dark roasted maple neck picked out for me. I much prefer the darker colored ones. Would this be possible? Thanks for the help. Daniel

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    We cannot take new models out of the manufacturer sealed box to do this
  • asked byIsrael

    fromNJ

    What is the brand of the pickups ???

    What is the brand of the pickups ???

    Open Reply - Thomas
    The neck and middle pickups are Schector single coil pickups. The bridge is a Seymour Duncan Humbucker.