Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary Electric Guitar, Atomic Saffron

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary in Atomic Saffron celebrates a decade of collaboration between Schecter and acclaimed guitarist Nick Johnston, taking the familiar Traditional platform and upgrading it with a selection of premium player-focused features.

An alder body, wenge neck and ebony fingerboard create a refined foundation, while 22 stainless-steel frets, Schecter Nouveau locking tuners and the Nouveau tremolo elevate its playing and hardware specification. A versatile HSS set of Schecter USA Nick Johnston pickups delivers sparkling single-coil clarity alongside the greater power of a bridge humbucker, making this an exceptionally capable guitar for players who need one instrument to cover a wide range of styles.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary
Model Number	1155
Finish	Atomic Saffron
Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Condition	New
Body	Alder
Neck	Wenge
Fingerboard	Ebony
Pickup Configuration	HSS
Main Appeal	Premium anniversary edition with USA pickups and upgraded hardware
Best For	Rock, blues, fusion, progressive, pop, indie and session work

What’s Included?

• Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary Electric Guitar

• Atomic Saffron finish

A compatible Schecter SGR Universal Guitar case is available separately and is not supplied as standard.

What Makes the Schecter Nick Johnston 10th Anniversary Traditional HSS Special?

Created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Schecter's partnership with Nick Johnston, this edition pushes the Traditional HSS beyond the standard model with several significant upgrades. The roasted-maple-style specification of the regular Traditional gives way to a wenge neck, paired with an ebony fingerboard and stainless-steel frets for a smooth, durable playing surface. Schecter Nouveau locking tuners and a Nouveau tremolo further reinforce its premium, performance-focused specification.

The electronics are equally important. A set of Schecter USA Nick Johnston signature pickups places two Sub Atomic single coils in the neck and middle positions alongside a powerful bridge humbucker. Combined with five-way switching and coil-split functionality, the 10th Anniversary HSS can move convincingly between glassy cleans, articulate rhythm sounds, expressive lead tones and significantly heavier overdriven sounds.

Who Is It For?

The Nick Johnston 10th Anniversary Traditional HSS is aimed at players who appreciate the versatility of an S-style electric guitar but want a more premium specification than a conventional vintage-inspired instrument.

It is particularly well suited to:

• Nick Johnston fans and signature-guitar collectors

• Rock and progressive guitarists

• Fusion players

• Blues musicians

• Pop and indie guitarists

• Session and function players

• Players who regularly alternate between clean and high-gain sounds

• Guitarists who prefer an HSS pickup configuration

• Players who value stainless-steel frets

• Gigging musicians wanting locking tuners and versatile electronics

• Advanced and professional players

Why Choose An HSS Electric Guitar?

An HSS configuration is one of the most versatile pickup layouts available. Neck and middle single coils provide the clarity, dynamics and response associated with traditional S-style guitars, while the bridge humbucker introduces greater output, thickness and sustain for rock, lead playing and higher-gain tones.

This makes an HSS guitar particularly useful for musicians who cover several genres or need to move quickly between different sounds during a performance. The Nick Johnston 10th Anniversary model expands on this versatility with coil-split functionality, allowing the bridge pickup to provide additional brighter textures when required.

Technical Specifications

General

• Model: Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary

• Model Number: 1155

• Finish: Atomic Saffron

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Hardware Colour: Chrome

Body

• Body Material: Alder

• Construction: Bolt-On

• Top Contour: Flat Top

• Bridge: Schecter Nouveau Tremolo

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Wenge

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Neck Profile: Nick Johnston "C"

• Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm

• Fingerboard Radius: 14"

• Frets: 22 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel

• Inlays: Metal Rings

• Nut: Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ

• Nut Width: 42mm

• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 20.32mm

• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 21.59mm

• Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable with Spoke Wheel at Neck Heel

• Tuners: Schecter Nouveau Locking Tuners

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Sub Atomic Humbucker

• Middle Pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Sub Atomic Single Coil

• Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Sub Atomic Single Coil

• Pickup Configuration: HSS

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone with Push-Pull Coil Split

• Pickup Selector: 5-Way Switch

Hardware

• Bridge: Schecter Nouveau Tremolo

• Tuners: Schecter Nouveau Locking

• Hardware Finish: Chrome

• Control Knobs: Metal Dome with Set Screw

Factory Strings

• Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221

• Gauge: .010–.046

FAQs

What does the 10th Anniversary model celebrate?

This guitar was created to mark 10 years of collaboration between Schecter and Nick Johnston, with upgraded materials, electronics and hardware distinguishing it from the standard Traditional HSS.

What is the neck made from?

The 10th Anniversary model features a wenge neck, providing a notable specification upgrade and helping distinguish the anniversary edition from the regular Nick Johnston Traditional range.

Does it have an ebony fingerboard?

Yes. The guitar features an ebony fingerboard with distinctive metal ring position markers.

Does it have stainless-steel frets?

Yes. It features 22 X-Jumbo stainless-steel frets, offering excellent durability and a particularly smooth surface for bends and vibrato.

What pickups does it use?

The guitar is equipped with a set of Schecter USA Nick Johnston signature pickups, consisting of two Sub Atomic single coils and a bridge humbucker.

Can the bridge humbucker be coil split?

Yes. A push-pull control allows the bridge humbucker to be coil split, adding another useful tonal option to the HSS configuration.

Is it suitable for high-gain playing?

Yes. The bridge humbucker provides the extra output and body required for driven rock, progressive and higher-gain guitar sounds while retaining good clarity.

Can it still produce traditional single-coil sounds?

Yes. The dedicated neck and middle single coils provide articulate, dynamic sounds suited to clean playing, blues, pop, funk, fusion and other styles where clarity is important.

What is the scale length?

The guitar has a 25.5-inch scale length, providing a familiar response with good string definition and a balanced feel across the neck.

What bridge does it use?

It features the upgraded Schecter Nouveau Tremolo, designed to provide smooth pitch control while complementing the guitar's modern performance specification.

Does it have locking tuners?

Yes. Schecter Nouveau locking tuners are fitted as standard, helping make restringing straightforward while providing a secure string attachment.

How does this differ from the standard Nick Johnston Traditional HSS?

The 10th Anniversary model introduces several premium features, including a wenge neck, ebony fingerboard, stainless-steel frets, Schecter USA signature pickups and Nouveau-series bridge and locking tuners.

Is the Atomic Saffron finish exclusive to the anniversary range?

Atomic Saffron is one of the distinctive finishes offered for the Nick Johnston 10th Anniversary Traditional HSS range, giving the anniversary model a striking identity of its own.

Does it come with a hard case?

No. A compatible Schecter SGR Universal Guitar case is available separately.

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