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Slicing Schecter Tone, Now with Piezo





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Ever wish you could fill electric and acoustic roles onstage without switching guitars or hauling extra gear? Then you need to take a peek at Schecter C-1 E/A Classic! This semi-hollow electric guitar offers a full range of bold Schecter features like high-output active pickups, a 24-fret fingerboard, and a sturdy carbon reinforced neck all with the added benefit of a modern piezo system for getting authentic acoustic tones at a moment’s notice. The C-1 Classic is truly an innovation to behold; it encapsulates everything guitarists love about Schecter and does it all with an approachable price here at Sweetwater.





Semi-hollow build with premium tonewoods





The C-1 puts a semi-hollow twist on the classic solidbody tonewood recipe of mahogany paired with a brighter top. The C-1's mahogany body delivers rich resonance with punch and handles drive and distortion like a champ. A gorgeous zebrawood top rounds out the mahogany’s depth, with a touch of brightness and bite for a unique take on the semi-hollow style. When it comes to playability, the C-1 is a cut above. The mahogany neck’s smooth “thin C” profile yields to riffs with unbeatable speed up and down a 24-fret ebony fingerboard, while an Ultra Access neck joint ensures unimpeded access down to the very last fret. Plus, this neck is reinforced with carbon fiber rods, which means it's built to last a lifetime (and less likely to warp or shift when traveling between climates).





Choose your tone: electric or acoustic





The C-1's three onboard pickup options make for a vast array of tonal possibilities. Two humbuckers (a Schecter USA Pasadena Plus in the bridge and a Pasadena standard in the neck) offer plenty of hot, active output that screams and howls when pushed but still cleans up nicely when dialed back. A little EQ and a volume tweak go a long way with these pickups. The third option, the bridge-mounted Fishman Powerbridge piezo, has become many pros’ choice for full-bodied acoustic sounds on an electric guitar. When you want to haul less gear in your rig and muster stage-worthy acoustic sounds from your axe, the Fishman Powerbridge delivers. Engage the piezo by itself or even blend it with your humbuckers for hybrid electric-acoustic tones using the C-1's 3-way output selector switch.





Schecter C-1 E/A Classic Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:


Versatile semi-hollowbody guitar with electric and acoustic pickup options


Resonant mahogany body delivers rich electric guitar tone with plenty of sustain


Zebrawood top with a subtle arch shape brightens tone


Slim mahogany neck with Schecter’s “thin C” profile and Ultra Access joint makes for fast fretting


Carbon fiber reinforcement on the neck means rock-solid stability that resists temperature and climate changes


24-fret ebony fingerboard with unique 3-piece block pearloid inlays


2 active Schecter USA Pasadena pickups serve up vintage tone but with extra gain and versatility


Fishman Powerbridge piezo pickup for access to acoustic tones without changing instruments


Independent volume and tone knobs for humbuckers and piezo: use them simultaneously or separately using a 3-way output selector switch


Push-pull tone knob for electric pickups gives access to single-coil style tones


Premium hardware like Schecter Locking Tuners, a TonePros T1z Tailpiece, and a Graph Tech TUSQ nut