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When Glassjaw was born from a chance encounter at a summer camp in 1993, co-founder Justin Beck could’ve hardly predicted that the band would become a legendary force among the nascent New York post-hardcore scene. Now, decades later, his multifaceted talents have been refined for a signature instrument engineered to deliver the sonic haymakers that have defined their sound for decades: the Schecter Justin Beck 6. Outfitted with premium tonewoods, a carbon fiber-reinforced neck, scorching USA-made Schecter Apocalypse pickups, and custom inlays that include a celebratory “1993” design on the 12th fret, guitarists at Sweetwater agree that Justin Beck’s signature axe comprises the ideal mix of detailed playing and thundering brutality to make your sound go Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.





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It’s all about fundamentals





Glassjaw’s sound requires a solid sonic foundation, and Schecter’s signature guitar for Justin Beck exemplifies a no-holds-barred dedication to hardcore heft. Its tonal profile is anchored in a swamp ash body, known for eliciting robust fundamentals in its voicing with precise articulation and a straightforward oomph that’s mostly free of overtones. Its neck and fingerboard are each crafted from hard-rock maple. This distinctive mix results in full-spectrum clarity, enduring sustain, and crystalline clarity, ensuring tones throughout each register are exquisitely voiced without compromising detail or projection.





Crafted for power





For all its formidable firepower, Schecter understood that Justin Beck requires the right electronics for the job. Fittingly, the company spared no effort in finding the optimum match, landing on a pair of USA-made Schecter Apocalypse-series pickups. Both pickups are crafted with a voltaic blend of Alnico V direct-coupled construction and Ceramic 8 magnets, each of which further sports a 4-conductor harness and split-coil design. As a result, the straightforward control scheme features a push-pull coil tap with the Master Tone control, accompanied by a Master Volume knob and a 3-way pickup selector. Tone-shaping opportunities abound, and these high-octane passive powerhouses are raring to rip up the pit.





Versatile playability and exceptional access





With hard rock maple in both the neck and the fretboard, Justin Beck’s signature 6-string axe provides a satisfying tactility in its Vintage “C”-shaped bolt-on neck, effortlessly accommodating numerous playstyles as the ample treble-side cutaway affords room for time spent in any register. Moreover, hard rock wasn’t chosen simply for its tonal merits. Compared to softer species of maple, hard rock has an increased dimensional stability, contributing to its louder projection, longer sustain, and resilience to the elements, resulting in longer-lasting tone with far less likelihood of warping or twisting. For good measure, Schecter even reinforced the neck with two carbon fiber rods. Sonic sculpting throughout its 25.5-inch scale includes a TUSQ XL nut, D’Addario “Auto Trim” locking tuners, and a Schecter Diamond vintage tremolo, ensuring tones stay buzz-free and in tune as you bend and dive your way around its 14-inch radius and 24-fret array.





Schecter Justin Beck 6 Signature Electric Guitar Features:


Signature instrument for Glassjaw’s Justin Beck exemplifies a masterful blend of form and function to conjure the punishing sonics of the band’s post-hardcore tones


Swamp ash body anchors profile in a balanced suite of fundamental tones, enduring sustain, and full-spectrum clarity for heavy-hitting yet articulate foundations


Hard-rock maple neck and fingerboard imbue your sound with warmth and character that results in clear voicing in every register


Dual carbon fiber reinforcement rods augment the dimensional stability of the hard-rock maple neck for increased resistance to damage on the road or in the studio


Fingerboard boasts a 14-inch radius, complementing its treble-side cutaway for unfettered access to its 24 XJ frets and 25.5-inch scale length


Vintage “C”-shaped profile accommodates countless playstyles to guarantee speed, comfort, and unwavering control of your sound and style


Schecter USA Apocalypse pickups blend reactive dynamics and articulate voicing for a flexible, high-octane output that won’t buckle under pressure


Streamlined tone-sculpting comprises a 3-way pickup selector, Master Tone, and Master Volume, with the Tone knob’s push-pull design supplying advanced coil-tap sonics


D’Addario “Auto Trim” locking tuners and TUSQ XL nut keep tones buzz-free and solidly voiced as you maximize your expressivity with the Schecter Diamond vintage tremolo