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Description

The Schecter Guitar Research PT Van Nuys electric guitar delivers a robust, full-bodied tone and a comfortable playing experience. This solidbody electric guitar is equipped with Schecter USA SuperRock vintage pickups that provide a dynamic range of vintage-inspired tones perfect for rock, blues and jazz. The swamp ash body and maple neck offer a lightweight feel and clear, resonant tone. With a fast-playing neck profile, 22 jumbo frets and Diamond Vintage tremolo bridge, the PT Van Nuys is designed for smooth playability and precise intonation.

Schecter USA SuperRock Pickups Provide Versatile Tonal Options

The PT Van Nuys features a pair of Schecter USA SuperRock pickups that produce articulate tones ideal for a variety of musical styles. The bridge pickup delivers a punchy, driven tone perfect for rock and roll leads and power chords. The neck pickup provides a warm, rounded tone ideal for bluesy solos and jazz comping. A three-way toggle switch lets you select the bridge pickup, neck pickup or a combination of both for maximum tonal versatility.

Fast-Playing Neck and Vintage-Style Hardware

The PT Van Nuys has a fast-playing neck profile with 22 jumbo frets for effortless shredding and string bending. The Schecter locking tuners provide rock-solid stability to keep you in tune through even the most intense performances. A Diamond Vintage tremolo bridge anchor the strings and transfer their vibrations efficiently to the swamp ash body.

Stunning Looks and Premium Components

With an elegant gloss finish, the PT Van Nuys boasts a stunning appearance. Premium components like a swamp ash body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard and abalone dot inlays ensure high quality and durability. The cutaway body provides easy access to the higher frets, while the contoured edges offer enhanced playing comfort.

Schecter Guitar Research PT Van Nuys Electric Guitar Gloss Natural
Schecter Guitar Research PT Van Nuys Electric Guitar Gloss Natural
Schecter Guitar Research PT Van Nuys Electric Guitar Gloss Natural

Features

  • Swamp ash body
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • Maple fingerboard
  • Schecter USA SuperRock Vintage pickup set
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, which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specs

Body
  • Body Type: Single Cutaway Solid Body
  • Body wood: Swamp ash
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck shape: Vintage C
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fingerboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 14"
  • Fret size: Extra-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Nut width/material: 1.65"/TUSQ
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Control layout: Master volume, Master tone
  • Pickup switch: 5-Way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Vintage-style
  • Tuning machines: Locking
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 String
  • Orientation: Right-Handed
  • Country of Origin: Indonesia

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty on all guitars.

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4.25

4 Reviews

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Reviewed by 4 customers

  • Buy It!

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byMike

    fromDetroit MI area

    Bought this (Lefty) after 3 weeks of Youtube videos. Awesome guitar. I've had it one day and it's already my main guitar. Great playability and tones. Perfect T style shape. The neck heel contour makes the upper frets easy to get to. Great neck. Just keep in mind this is not going to sound like a Telecaster. You'll need a Tele for that.

  • My favorite guitar

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byAndrew

    fromScappoose, OR

    I have a vintage Tele and it was my main rig for years. wanted humbuckers and a trem. Was going to get a Schhecter Solo II after a bunch of research. Schecters punch above their weight in quality. Went to GC and saw this guitar, played it, and have never looked back. It is amazing.

  • Great guitar with locking tuners, dive bomb all you want.

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byJeremy

    fromOmaha

    The guitar is great for people who enjoy Tele's but want something nicer without over paying for a player series. If you know how to use locking tuners, it will stay in tune no matter how much you dive on the Trem bar. The Trem bar does require a heavy push in, but works fantastically. Also really like the smooth, satin feeling finish on the neck. I'm just more in favor of two way trems.

  • Great guitar except for the vibrato.

    3

    submitted4 years ago

    byJason

    fromFort Oglethorpe, GA

    The trem block was too short for the springs to clear the back route. They literally dragged across the inner wood. Therefore, no tuning stability whatsoever. I lowered the bridge closer to the body and tightened the claw springs to pull the bridge flat on the backside. Now it doesn't float but I can dive bomb and it stays reasonably in tune. The neck and playability are amazing! Love the tone!

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

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byMikey

    fromFlorida

    How well does this handle being drop tune and does it hold it being a lower register?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    It's good, very good.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byFrank

    fromFt. Myers Fl

    What is the weight of the guitar?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    All guitars vary depending on the density of the wood. Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Guitars are generally between 6 and 12 lbs. They can be more. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. This will be approximately 8.5 lbs

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byTomG

    fromOrlando Florida

    Does this guitar have a veneer on it, or is what I see in the photo the actual wood grain front & back?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's a veneer