Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S Green Reign Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S in Green Reign is an unapologetically performance-focused electric guitar designed for fast playing, aggressive tones and expressive lead techniques. Its mahogany body is paired with a bolt-on maple neck and maple fingerboard, combining a familiar 25.5" scale with a Thin “C” profile, 14" fingerboard radius and 24 X-Jumbo frets.

At the bridge, an EMG Retro Active Hot 70 humbucker provides powerful, articulate rock and metal tones, while the Sustainiac neck system creates extended sustain and controllable harmonic feedback. A Schecter-exclusive Floyd Rose Special ‘Hot Rod’ locking tremolo adds extensive pitch control, making the Green Reign Super Shredder particularly suited to high-energy rock, metal and technical lead playing.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S
Item Number	1247
Product Type	Electric Guitar
Finish	Green Reign
Condition	New
Orientation	Right-Handed
Body	Mahogany
Neck	Maple, Bolt-On
Fingerboard	Maple
Scale Length	25.5"
Bridge Pickup	EMG Retro Active Hot 70
Neck Pickup	Sustainiac
Bridge	Floyd Rose Special ‘Hot Rod’ Locking Tremolo
Main Appeal	Sustainiac creativity with shred-focused playability
Best For	Metal, hard rock, shred, technical lead and expressive tremolo playing

What Makes the Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S Special?

The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S takes the classic high-performance guitar formula and pushes it firmly towards modern rock and metal. Its Thin “C” maple neck, 14" radius maple fingerboard and 24 X-Jumbo frets create a fast, relatively flat playing surface that works particularly well for wide bends, tapping, legato, sweep picking and rapid alternate-picked lines. The 25.5" scale maintains familiar tension while the eye-catching Green Reign finish gives the guitar unmistakable stage presence.

Its pickup configuration is where the FR S becomes especially interesting. The EMG Retro Active Hot 70 provides a powerful bridge sound for riffs and leads, while the Sustainiac replaces a conventional neck pickup with a system capable of keeping notes ringing and generating controlled harmonic feedback. Combined with the Floyd Rose Special ‘Hot Rod’ locking tremolo, this gives players a huge range of expressive options beyond a conventional dual-humbucker guitar.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S is ideal for intermediate, advanced and professional guitarists looking for an instrument designed around fast playing and dramatic lead techniques.

It is particularly well suited to metal, hard rock, progressive rock, shred, instrumental guitar and high-gain styles, especially for players who actively use dive bombs, sustained notes, controlled feedback and other expressive effects.

Why Choose A Guitar With A Sustainiac And Floyd Rose?

The Sustainiac uses electromagnetic energy to keep the strings vibrating, allowing a note to continue sustaining long after it would normally decay. Different operating modes let the player emphasise the fundamental note, harmonics or a combination of both, opening up expressive sounds that are difficult to reproduce with a conventional pickup.

Pairing it with a Floyd Rose locking tremolo adds even greater creative control. Dive bombs, pull-ups, vibrato and dramatic pitch manipulation can all become part of the performance, making this configuration particularly appealing to lead-focused players.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR

The standard FR version uses conventional pickups in both positions. The FR S replaces the neck pickup with a Sustainiac, making it the more specialised choice for players who want extended sustain, harmonic feedback and experimental lead effects.

Compared With A Fixed-Bridge Superstrat

A hardtail guitar is simpler to restring and adjust, but it cannot provide the extensive pitch control of the Floyd Rose system. The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S is therefore better suited to players who actively incorporate tremolo techniques into their playing.

What’s Included?

• Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S Electric Guitar

• Green Reign finish

• EMG Retro Active Hot 70 bridge pickup

• Sustainiac neck system

• Floyd Rose Special ‘Hot Rod’ locking tremolo

• Factory-fitted Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky .009-.046 strings

Please note: A hardcase is not included. A compatible Schecter hardcase is available separately.

Technical Specifications

General

• Model Name: Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S

• Item Number: 1247

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Green Reign

• Number of Strings: 6

• Hardware Colour: Black

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany

• Top Contour: Flat Top

• Construction: Bolt-On

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple

• Neck Profile: Thin “C”

• Thickness at 1st Fret: 20mm

• Thickness at 12th Fret: 22mm

• Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm

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

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Maple

• Fingerboard Radius: 14"

• Frets: 24 X-Jumbo

• Inlays: Offset / Reverse Dots

• Nut: Floyd Rose Special Locking Nut

• Nut Width: 41.3mm

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70

• Neck Pickup: Sustainiac

• Controls: 2 x Volume

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switch

• Sustainiac Control: 2-Way On/Off Switch

• Sustainiac Modes: 3-Way Fundamental / Mix / Harmonic Switch

• Battery Compartment: Double 9V Clip-In Battery Compartment

Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose Special ‘Hot Rod’ Locking Tremolo – Schecter Exclusive

• Tuners: Schecter

• Hardware Finish: Black

• Knobs: Metal Knurled with Set Screw

Strings

• Factory Strings: Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky #2222

• Gauge: .009-.046

Case

• Compatible Case: Schecter SCSGR-UNIV1

• Case Included: No – sold separately

Power Requirements

The EMG Retro Active Hot 70 and Sustainiac electronics require battery power, and the guitar features a double 9V clip-in battery compartment for convenient access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S suitable for metal?

Yes. Its EMG bridge pickup, Sustainiac, fast Thin “C” neck and Floyd Rose locking tremolo make it particularly well suited to metal, hard rock and technical high-gain styles.

What pickup is fitted at the bridge?

The bridge position uses an EMG Retro Active Hot 70, providing a powerful and articulate response particularly suited to rock and metal tones.

What is the Sustainiac?

The Sustainiac is an electronic sustain system fitted in the neck position. When activated, it helps keep the strings vibrating, creating extended sustain and controllable feedback effects.

What Sustainiac modes are available?

The guitar provides Fundamental, Mix and Harmonic Sustainiac modes, allowing different types of sustained and harmonic behaviour.

Does the Sustainiac work as a normal neck pickup?

Yes. When the sustain function is not being used, the Sustainiac driver can perform the role of the neck pickup.

Does the guitar require batteries?

Yes. Its electronics require battery power, and Schecter fits a double 9V clip-in battery compartment for easy access.

Does it have a Floyd Rose?

Yes. It features a Schecter-exclusive Floyd Rose Special ‘Hot Rod’ locking tremolo, providing extensive pitch control for dive bombs, pull-ups and vibrato.

What is the neck profile like?

The maple neck uses Schecter’s Thin “C” profile, measuring approximately 20mm at the first fret and 22mm at the twelfth. It is designed to provide a fast but comfortable modern feel.

Does the Green Reign model have a maple fingerboard?

Yes. This specific Green Reign model features a maple fingerboard, matching the maple neck and giving the guitar a distinctive bright visual appearance.

How many frets does it have?

The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S features 24 X-Jumbo frets, providing a full two-octave fretting range on every string.

What scale length does it use?

It has a 25.5" scale length, providing familiar string tension and a responsive feel for fast rhythm and lead playing.

What strings are fitted from the factory?

Schecter specifies Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky #2222 strings in .009-.046 gauge.

Is a hardcase included?

No. A hardcase is sold separately, allowing players to add additional protection for transport and storage if required.

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