Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional 10th Anniversary HSS Atomic Green Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional 10th Anniversary HSS in Atomic Green celebrates a decade of collaboration between Schecter and acclaimed guitarist Nick Johnston with a significantly upgraded take on his popular Traditional signature model. An alder body is paired with a Wenge neck and ebony fingerboard, combining classic bolt-on construction with premium materials and a smooth, performance-focused playing feel.

Its Schecter USA Nick Johnston HSS pickup set combines a powerful bridge humbucker with Sub Atomic single coils in the middle and neck positions, while a push/pull coil split adds further tonal flexibility. Schecter Nouveau locking tuners, a Nouveau tremolo, Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut and 22 stainless-steel frets make this a sophisticated modern instrument capable of everything from articulate cleans and dynamic fusion tones to powerful rock leads.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary
Item Number	1154
Type	Signature HSS Electric Guitar
Finish	Atomic Green
Condition	New
Artist	Nick Johnston
Body	Alder
Neck	Wenge, Bolt-On
Fingerboard	Ebony
Scale Length	25.5"
Pickup Configuration	HSS
Bridge	Schecter Nouveau Tremolo
Main Appeal	Anniversary edition with premium woods, USA pickups and stainless-steel frets
Best For	Rock, fusion, blues, instrumental guitar, pop and versatile session work

What Makes the Schecter Nick Johnston 10th Anniversary Special?

Created to mark 10 years of Schecter’s collaboration with Nick Johnston, this anniversary model takes the familiar Traditional platform and introduces several premium appointments. The alder body retains the balanced feel associated with classic bolt-on guitars, while the Wenge neck and ebony fingerboard give this edition a distinctive character of its own. Nick Johnston’s comfortable “C” neck profile, 14" fingerboard radius and 22 jumbo stainless-steel frets create a smooth modern playing surface suitable for intricate chords, wide bends and highly technical lead work.

The HSS electronics give the guitar considerable tonal range. A Schecter USA Nick Johnston bridge humbuckerprovides the additional weight and output required for driven rhythm and lead tones, while Schecter USA Nick Johnston Sub Atomic single coils cover the middle and neck positions for cleaner, more open sounds. Five-way switching and push/pull bridge pickup coil splitting make it possible to move between fuller humbucker sounds and brighter single-coil-style textures from one instrument.

Who Is It For?

The Nick Johnston Traditional 10th Anniversary HSS is ideal for intermediate, advanced and professional guitarists who want the familiarity of a traditional three-pickup electric guitar combined with more contemporary playability and premium components.

Its broad tonal range makes it particularly suitable for rock, fusion, blues, pop, progressive music, instrumental guitar and session work. Players who regularly move between clean rhythm sounds, expressive neck-pickup leads and heavier bridge tones will particularly appreciate the HSS configuration.

Why Choose An HSS Electric Guitar?

An HSS pickup configuration combines two single coils with a bridge humbucker, providing a particularly useful balance between traditional clarity and additional power. The neck and middle pickups retain the open, articulate character associated with single coils, while the bridge humbucker provides greater body and output for overdrive and distortion.

The Nick Johnston 10th Anniversary model goes further by adding a push/pull coil split for the bridge pickup, allowing the humbucker to produce a leaner alternative voice when a more traditional single-coil-style response is required.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With A Standard Nick Johnston Traditional HSS

The 10th Anniversary model introduces a notably more premium specification, including a Wenge neck, ebony fingerboard, stainless-steel frets and upgraded Schecter USA pickup set. It retains the familiar Traditional body concept while moving closer to the feel and appointments associated with Schecter’s more premium instruments.

Compared With A Traditional SSS Guitar

An SSS guitar provides three single-coil pickups and is typically focused on brighter, lower-output sounds. The HSS layout used here adds a humbucker at the bridge, providing greater output and body when using distortion while retaining traditional single-coil character from the middle and neck positions.

What’s Included?

• Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary Electric Guitar

• Atomic Green finish

• Schecter USA Nick Johnston HSS pickup set

• Schecter Nouveau tremolo

• Schecter Nouveau locking tuners

• Factory-fitted Ernie Ball Regular Slinky .010-.046 strings

Please note: A hardcase is not included. The compatible Schecter SGR-Universal Guitar Hardcase, model 1622, is available separately.

Technical Specifications

General

• Model Name: Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary

• Item Number: 1154

• Artist: Nick Johnston

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Atomic Green

• Condition: New

• Number of Strings: 6

• Hardware Colour: Chrome

Body

• Body Material: Alder

• Top Contour: Flat Top

• Construction: Bolt-On

Neck

• Neck Material: Wenge

• Neck Profile: Nick Johnston “C”

• Thickness at 1st Fret: 20.32mm

• Thickness at 12th Fret: 21.59mm

• Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm

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

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Fingerboard Radius: 14"

• Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel

• Inlays: Metal Rings

• Side Markers: Dots

• Nut: Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ

• Nut Width: 42mm

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

• Pickup Type: Passive

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

• Additional Function: Push/Pull Coil Split for Bridge Pickup

• Pickup Selector: 5-Way Selector

Hardware

• Bridge: Schecter Nouveau Tremolo

• String Retainer: Music City Bridge Three String Tree

• Tuners: Schecter Nouveau Locking Tuners

• Hardware Finish: Chrome

• Knobs: Metal Dome with Set Screw

Strings

• Factory Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221

• Gauge: .010-.046

Case

• Compatible Case: Schecter SGR-Universal Guitar Hardcase

• Case Model: 1622

• Case Included: No – sold separately

Frequently Asked Questions

What is special about the Nick Johnston 10th Anniversary model?

It was created to celebrate 10 years of collaboration between Schecter and Nick Johnston and adds premium appointments including a Wenge neck, ebony fingerboard, stainless-steel frets and Schecter USA electronics.

Is the Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional suitable for rock?

Yes. The HSS pickup configuration makes it particularly versatile for rock, with the bridge humbucker providing additional power for overdrive and distortion while the single coils cover cleaner and more articulate sounds.

What pickups are fitted?

The guitar features a Schecter USA Nick Johnston bridge humbucker together with Schecter USA Nick Johnston Sub Atomic middle and neck single coils.

Are the pickups active?

No. The pickups are passive, so the guitar does not require a battery for normal operation.

Can the bridge humbucker be coil split?

Yes. The master tone control incorporates a push/pull coil split for the bridge pickup, expanding the range of brighter sounds available.

Does it have stainless-steel frets?

Yes. The guitar features 22 jumbo stainless-steel frets, providing a smooth playing feel and excellent resistance to long-term fret wear.

What is the neck made from?

This anniversary model features a Wenge neck, a significant visual and specification change from many more traditional maple-neck designs.

Does it have an ebony fingerboard?

Yes. The Wenge neck is paired with an ebony fingerboard featuring a 14" radius and distinctive metal ring inlays.

What is the neck profile like?

It uses Nick Johnston’s signature “C” profile, measuring approximately 20.32mm at the first fret and 21.59mm at the twelfth. It offers a comfortable contemporary feel without becoming excessively thin.

Does it have locking tuners?

Yes. Schecter Nouveau locking tuners are fitted as standard, helping make string changes quicker while securely holding the strings at the machine heads.

Does it have a tremolo?

Yes. The guitar uses a Schecter Nouveau tremolo, allowing conventional vibrato and pitch effects while retaining the familiar feel of a traditional-style tremolo guitar.

What is the fingerboard radius?

The ebony fingerboard has a 14" radius, giving it a flatter feel than many vintage-style guitars and making it particularly comfortable for bends and modern lead techniques.

What scale length does it use?

The guitar has a 25.5" scale length, providing familiar tension and response for chords, rhythm playing and lead work.

Is a hardcase included?

No. The compatible Schecter SGR-Universal Guitar Hardcase, model 1622, is available separately.

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