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The Apocalypse Is Nigh





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The Schecter V-1 Apocalypse is packed with aggressive styling and a familiar classic shape. Even before you plug it in, you'll experience a resonant natural tone, thanks to the V-1 Apocalypse's swamp ash body. But when you do crank up your amp, prepare yourself for explosive, harmonic-laden tones, by way of this axe's dual Apocalypse VI humbuckers. Playing this guitar is effortless, courtesy of a smooth, compound-radius ebony fingerboard, while a TonePros string-through-body bridge and Schecter locking tuners offer killer sustain and rock-solid intonation. Eye-catching satin black hardware completes the package. Bring on the Apocalypse.





Performance-based construction





When you pick up a Schecter V-1 Apocalypse guitar, you'll be amazed by all the details and finishing touches that make up this exceptional instrument. Guitarists at Sweetwater agree that its Thin "C" neck profile feels comfortable and fast, with just the right amount of wood between your hands and the strings. And the roman numeral inlays on its ebony fretboard add a special touch of aggression ? the countdown has begun! What's more, its Ultra-access neck carve allows easier access to those higher, hard-to-reach frets.





Aggressive, detailed tone





You'll find nothing but sonic intensity from the Apocalypse VI humbuckers onboard the V-1 Apocalypse. Alnico magnets deliver a fast, aggressive sound with plenty of richness. The Alnicos are flanked by ceramic magnets for top-end presence and articulation. You'll have an explosive tone with plenty of harmonic content, giving you lots of sound-shaping potential when you tweak the tone knobs on your amplifier and pedals. It includes plenty of tonal control, by way of two volume knobs, a master tone, and a 3-way pickup selector. You also get a push-pull pot for coil-split single-coil tones.





The Apocalypse Series ? extreme metal performance





Schecter's Apocalypse Series boasts extreme metal performance with an aesthetic to match. Face-melting Apocalypse humbuckers deliver the output and articulation you demand. The fast-playing ebony fingerboards on these axes include compound radii and stainless-steel frets. You also get lightweight yet potently resonant swamp ash bodies and eye-popping finishes that are tailor-made for abusive stage antics. TonePros string-through-body or Floyd Rose 1500 bridges and Schecter locking tuners supply rock-solid tuning. Complete with attractive satin black appointments, these guitars are top-drawer all the way.





Schecter V-1 Apocalypse Features:


6-string electric guitar with aggressive styling and a familiar classic shape


Swamp ash body ensures resonant natural tone


Apocalypse VI humbuckers yield explosive tone with plenty of harmonic content


Push-pull pot for coil-split single-coil tones


Ultra-access neck carve ensures effortless riffing


Maple/padauk Thin "C" set neck and fast-playing ebony fingerboard


TonePros string-through-body bridge and Schecter locking tuners offer killer sustain and rock-solid intonation


Eye-catching satin black hardware