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Rattles Bones with Lively Tones from Juan’s Signature Axe





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Prolific shredder Juan of the Dead knows a thing or two about brutal riffs and heavy tone! With the signature Juan of the Dead V-1 electric guitar from Schecter, players can tap the sound of this Grammy-winning guitarist’s work with Body Count, Abbatoir, Evildead, and numerous other heavy hitters of the LA scene. The Schecter Juan of the Dead V-1 boasts a stunning Satin Black Reign finish exclusive to Body Count signature guitars and detailed construction, including a carbon-reinforced maple neck and active EMG pickups. The Juan of the Dead V-1’s mahogany body delivers a classic heavy tone with commanding presence, bold sustain, and 24-fret range for riffs that disturb the peace. This axe is set to stun, no doubt, but Sweetwater guitarists are impressed with the Juan of the Dead V-1’s tonal range, including a variety of clean tones. Two classic EMG active pickups fuel impressively diverse tone options with a bridge EMG 81 humbucker for ceramic heat, a neck EMG 89 humbucker for softer Alnico V tones, plus some downright impressive single-coil sounds offered via push-pull. Grab your own Schecter Juan of the Dead V-1 from Sweetwater for a grab bag of heavy-duty features fit for the pit!





Schecter playability unleashed





Juan of the Dead’s disruptive riffs demand accurate speed from all angles, and Schecter delivered just the solution with quality tonewoods shaped for maximum playability, even when sessions and gigs run long. The guitar’s smooth ebony fretting surface features twenty-four extra-jumbo frets paired with Roman Numeral inlays for an enormous sonic range matched with expressive smoothness and looks worth savoring. Backing the fingerboard is a maple neck quadruple optimized with three-piece construction, carbon reinforcement, a compound radius, and Schecter’s “Thin C” neck carve. Schecter’s Ultra Access heel takes this neck’s range to the limit with clean, cramp-free access to those critical upper frets. Maple’s inclusion sharpens the guitar’s overall attack, while the neck’s 3-piece build and carbon fiber reinforcement guarantee impressive long-term stability and climate resistance. And no matter where you land on this neck, the Juan of the Dead V-1’s 12-16-inch compound radius delivers just the right grip for hours of comfortable play.





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Infinitely versatile EMG pickups





The Juan of the Dead V-1’s dual active EMG humbuckers offer two distinct shades of humbucker aggression, high-fidelity cleans, and authentic single-coil chime ? all from the same guitar. The bridge position EMG 81 taps the fluid, scorching heat of ceramic magnets for high-gain aggression and leads that cut the mix. This pickup is one of the most popular EMGs ever made, and for good reason! The neck position EMG 89 balances ceramic heat with more subtle Alnico V magnets for traditional humbucker tones that still hit hard. Moreover, the EMG 89 is practically two pickups in one. Unlike your average humbucker, each of the EMG 89’s two coils has a separate custom-voiced preamp, so you get the best possible humbucker tones and bona fide single-coil tones that are bright, chimey, and clear. Played clean, the EMG 89’s pristine clarity and presence fit right in with soft genres such as jazz. We dare you to find a pickup duo quite as versatile as those onboard the Schecter’s Juan of the Dead V-1!





Schecter Juan of the Dead V-1 Electric Guitar Features:


Signature solidbody electric guitar crafted to Juan of the Dead’s specs (Body Count, Abbatoir, Evildead)


Mahogany body fuels heavy tone and aggressive sustain


3-piece maple neck, reinforced with carbon fiber for resolute stability


Deep insert neck joint and Ultra Access heel enhance resonance and upper-fret access


Ebony fingerboard with fierce Roman Numeral inlays and a compound radius for accuracy and speed


2 hot active EMG humbuckers (EMG 81 bridge, EMG 89 neck) with a 3-way selector and unique EMG 89 dual preamps facilitate true single-coil push-pull tones


Schecter locking tuners, a T3BP Tune-o-matic bridge, and a black TUSQ nut fuel premium resonance and stability


Subtle hairline body binding for a slick signature look