Schecter C-7 FR-S Apocalypse 7-String

Seven Strings of Sonic Devastation with Glow-in-the-Dark Navigation

Metal marketing departments love apocalyptic imagery, but this Schecter C-7 FR-S actually delivers the sonic firepower to back up its ominous Red Reign finish. Seven-string guitars demand serious engineering to handle the additional string tension and extended frequency range, and this Apocalypse model addresses those challenges through thoughtful spec choices that prioritize playability alongside visual intimidation.

That multi five-ply maple/padauk neck construction isn't just exotic wood showing off - those alternating grain structures create superior stability compared to single-piece necks while adding visual complexity that complements the red finish. The 26.5-inch scale length provides adequate string tension for that low B string without making the upper frets feel like a stretch exercise, while the compound radius transitioning from 12 to 16 inches accommodates both comfortable chord work and technical lead passages.

The Sustainiac neck pickup transforms this from standard seven-string into something genuinely unique. Electromagnetic sustain lets notes ring indefinitely, creating walls of sound that seem to generate their own harmonic content. Combined with that Schecter USA Apocalypse bridge humbucker, you've got tonal versatility ranging from ethereal clean passages to face-melting aggression that actually justifies all the demonic marketing language.

Those glow-in-the-dark side dots aren't just stage gimmicks - they're practical navigation aids during dimly-lit performance situations where you need to find your position instantly. The mother-of-pearl Roman numeral fretboard inlays add unexpected elegance to an otherwise aggressive aesthetic, while that swamp ash body provides balanced resonance that lets both pickups shine.

The Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge handles seven-string tension with mechanical reliability, while those two carbon fiber reinforcement rods eliminate dead spots that plague lesser instruments. Twenty-four extra-jumbo stainless steel frets on ebony provide smooth, consistent response across the entire range.

- Body: Swamp Ash
- Neck: Multi 5-Ply Maple/Padauk Set Neck with Ultra Access
- Scale Length: 26.5"
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Reinforcement Rods: Two Carbon Fiber
- Frets: Extra jumbo Stainless Steel
- Inlays: Glow in the Dark Side Dot, Mother of Pearl Roman Numeral Fretboard
- Neck Shape: Thin C
- Fretboard Radius: Compound (305mm to 406mm)
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Nut: 47.6 mm Floyd Rose
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse
- Neck Pickup: Sustainiac
- Tuners: Grover