The Schecter Synyster Custom is loaded for bear with A7X tone and looks. With a pair of Seymour Duncan Humbuckers, the Synyster Custom is made to rock.
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The Schecter Synyster Custom--the very same signature axe as seen on stage and in the studio with Avenged Sevenfold, a band responsible for bringing shredding guitar solos back onto mainstream radio--is ready for a new generation of rockers. Guitar World Magazine even placed the fleet-fingered Synyster in the Top 50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time, citing such influences of Django Reinhardt and Dimebag Darrell, and now you can get the same Synyster Custom he uses to record and perform your favorite A7X hits.
Looks That Kill
The Schecter Synyster Custom is a well-sharpened axe with enough cutting tone to please even the most demanding shredsman. Featuring a set Mahogany neck with a familiar Fender-esque 25 1/2-inch scale length carefully set into a Mahogany body, the Synyster Custom's neck at once feels comfortable and fast. The fun doesn't stop there because, true to form, Mr. Gates tricked the 24-fret Rosewood fretboard out with binding (black on the black model, white on the white model) and super custom, super cool inlays. Even the headstock on the Schecter Synyster Custom gets the A7X treatment, thanks to a demonic skull wearing a top hat inlay, a Synyster truss rod cover, and hardware color-matching Grover tuners for the perfect combination of tuning stability and devilish good looks. You strap the Schecter Synyster Custom on and there's no mistaking that you mean business, and business is good.
If you haven't "picked up" on it by now, every little feature on the Schecter Synyster Custom has been given the Custom treatment, and the pickups are no exception. You'll find a pair of Seymour Duncan SH8 Invader Humbuckers in the bridge and neck position, but instead of the usual matte black pole pieces, the Schecter Synyster Custom has been given pole pieces to match the hardware of the guitar - either gold or polished chrome, depending on the model. These powerful ceramic pickups are perfect for brandishing the hard-edged style of rock and metal that A7X have built their career on, all controlled by a volume pot, tone pot, and 3-way selector switch. Couple that with a Floyd Rose vibrato and locking nut system, and the Schecter Synyster Custom is capable of nuclear reactor dive bombs and the speediest of palm-muted chunk fests with nary a worry of tuning instability.
The Sunday Best
What would a signature custom model guitar be without a selection of signature, custom finishes? The Schecter Synyster Custom is available in two different finishes: Black with Silver Stripes and White with Gold Stripes.
Manufacturer's Description for Schecter Synyster Custom Electric Guitar
The Schecter Synyster Custom guitar is loaded with signature appointments designed by Synyster Gates, guitarist of the band Avenged Sevenfold. The Synyster Custom gives you a set neck design with a Mahogany neck and body along with a original Floyd Rose tremolo system and Seymour Duncan Custom Invader pickups. The signature Synyster inlays on the neck and the silver strips on the body of the guitar give you a shocking new look that is sure to turn heads!
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"Great guitar if you want to Shred! The guitar is a bit on the expensive side and can be cumbersome but I would not trade mine fo"
Sound:
This guitar is a beast first and foremost. I love the deep, rich, growly sound it produces. If you are playing metal this is litterally one of the top 3 guitars on the market right now (would give the Xyphos700 an edge). It sounds great whether shreding or just pounding out solos. With the Floyd Rose it has great sustain as well as staying in tune which is a wonderful feature. I would have to say the sound is probably one of the best features.
Feature:
This guitar litterally has some of the best passive pickups out there in the invaders and you are going to want a case whether it comes with one or not as with the design I have noticed that some people have chiped and scratched it and when your spending this kind of money you want to protect your investment.
Ease of Use:
It is very easy to get a great sound out of this guitar straight out of the box. The only reason I give it an 8 is that this guitar is heavy and can be cumbersom so it is not a great fit for everyone.
Quality:
It is a Schecter product and they have a great waranty as well so there is no question that this guitar is made amazingly well.
Value:
Its a wonderful guitar do not get me wrong, but given that it is 200 to 300 dollars more expensive than the Xyphos 700 I would say its worth it to me but you can get more bang for your buck on other equally awesome guitars.
Manufacturer Support:
Owning an Epionage has taught me one thing and that is buy Schecter or Ibanez as they both have the best customer support and make your experience easy and time saving, no way to be dissapointed here.
The Wow Factor:
This product looks amazing and just screams metal as soon as you pull it out on stage. No question one of the best looking guitars I have owned.
Overall:
I plan on holding on to this one for a long long time I have owned it for awhile now and trust me this guitar is spoiled and I keep it pristine as I love it. A year now and its still in the tuneing I started it in.
Style of Music: Death Metal
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"My thaughts on this 'synyster' guitar"
Sound:
The sound of this guitar is absolutely beast, obviously its a metal guitar, but it can definately handle some other genres, and clean sounds great thanks to the push/pull coil tap...
Feature:
From the top, the guitar has grover tuners, a floyd rose locking nut, an ebony fretboard with cool inlays made from mother of pearl,24 jumbo frets, im pretty sure the neck is rosewood, the neck is set, the body is mahogany, ther is a floyd rose, seymour duncan invaders, a tone control and volume, a 3 way pickup switch and it even has a coil tap for getting a nice clean tone...schecter relly thaught of everything for this one!
Ease of Use:
Getting a good sound from this guitar is easy, and though the body is a really cool shape, its a bit cumbersome somtimes, as it weighs a bit, the action is adjusted perfectly so its ready to play straight out of the box and everythings set up nicely, but some people may find the weight and shape a bit of a problem..
Quality:
The guitar was all nice and perfct when i got it, and after 7 months of owning it, everthing is still screwed in tight, unfortunately, i managed to chip the guitar through to the wood on the back and the chip is about the size of a fingernail and it has got a few minor scratches on it, but that doesnt affect the tone or playability, and i give my guitar a lot of use at home and at gigs, and nothing has gone wrong
Value:
sure, its a pricey guitar, but for the durability,sound and features, you definately get your moneys worth, its a good investment to make as i can see this guita lasting a very long time
Manufacturer Support:
ive not yet had to complain about the guitar, and i hope i wont have to in the future, but you do get a lifetime warranty from schecter
The Wow Factor:
if your a fan of 'avenged sevenfold' and you play guitar,this is a perfect choice. if your not a fan, its still a good choice, and for one reason; the sound you get from it.
the look of it obviously counts, and i think its a very appealing loking guitar but the sound of it comes out top
Overall:
i give this nine beacause this guitar definately delivers, the reason i didnt give it 10 is because:
1) Not everybody is an avenged sevenfold fan, therefore this guitar isnt for everybody.
2) some people may find it a bit cumbersome
Style of Music: Metal,alternative,indie
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