Schecter Sunset-6 Red Dawn Electric Guitar

£1,249.00

Here’s what Schecter say: Unleash your heaviest riffs with the Red Dawn – an axe crafted for shredders who demand power, precision, and performance. With its brutal looks, razor-sharp tone, and unbeatable playability, this guitar is the weapon of choice for serious players who want to push the limits of creativity. This 6-string Red Dawn […]

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Here’s what Schecter say:

Unleash your heaviest riffs with the Red Dawn – an axe crafted for shredders who demand power, precision, and performance. With its brutal looks, razor-sharp tone, and unbeatable playability, this guitar is the weapon of choice for serious players who want to push the limits of creativity. This 6-string Red Dawn model boasts the series’ signature gloss black finish with striking red appointments, a lightning-fast neck, and no-nonsense hardware. The result? A riff machine that plays & sounds as lethal as it looks.

Key features

  • Fishman Fluence Modern pickups – Ceramic in the bridge & Alnico in the neck, expect razor-sharp mix cut-through and powerful saturation, with heaps of dynamic articulation in the neck position – not to mention 3 switchable Fluence voices per pickup!
  • Ultra-Thin ‘C’ neck with Stainless Steel frets – Optimised for confident, seamless riff execution and ultra-fluid lead playing, this neck puts accuracy & performance first.
  • Precision hardware – Zero-compromise tuning stability and string tension makes the Red Dawn models ideal for drop-tuning, high-octane bends, and wailing pinch harmonics.

Specifications

Neck

  • Tuners: Schecter Locking
  • Fretboard Material: Ebony
  • Neck Material: Maple 3-pc
  • Inlays: Offset Reverse Red Circles
  • Side Dot Markers: Luminlay with Black Circle
  • Scale Length: 25.5″
  • Neck Shape: Ultra Thin “C”
  • Thickness: 1st Fret – 19mm, 12th Fret – 20mm
  • Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
  • Fretboard Radius: 16″
  • Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
  • Nut Width: 42mm
  • Truss Rod: 2-Way Rod with Spoke Wheel at Heel

Body

  • Guitar Color: Gloss Black
  • Hardware Color: Black
  • Top Contour: Flat Top w/ Bevel Edge
  • Dexterity: Right Handed
  • Construction: Deep Insert Joint with Ultra Access
  • Body Material: Basswood
  • Binding: 1.5mm Red 1-Ply
  • Bridge: TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic with String-Thru Body

Electronics

  • Controls: Master Volume (Push-Pull for Fluence Voice #2 Option) / 5-Way Switch with Fluence Voice #3 Switching Options
  • Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic Open-Core with Red Bobbins
  • Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Alnico Open-Core with Red Bobbins
  • Battery Compartment: Battery Compartment BT-002

Accessories

  • Knobs: Metal Dome w/ Set Screw
  • Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221 (.010-.046)
  • Case: 1620 SGR-1C C-Shape Hardcase

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About the manufacturer

Schecter

Schecter is a California-based guitar manufacturer established in 1976, known for producing high-quality electric guitars, basses and amplifiers that combine striking design with powerful performance. Their range covers everything from accessible Diamond Series models for beginners to premium custom instruments crafted for professional musicians. Favoured by rock and metal players for their sleek looks, fast necks and versatile tone, Schecter guitars deliver reliability and style at every level, making them a strong choice for players across the UK.

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