Schecter Reaper-6 FR Satin Charcoal Burst Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Reaper-6 FR in Satin Charcoal Burst is a high-performance electric guitar built around fast playability, powerful passive tones and the expressive range of a double-locking tremolo. Its swamp ash body is topped with distinctive maple burl, allowing the natural figuring to show through the dark Charcoal Burst finish and giving individual guitars their own visual character.

A carbon-fibre-reinforced Maple/Walnut multi-ply neck, ebony fingerboard and Ultra Thin “C” profile provide a fast and precise playing feel, while 24 X-Jumbo frets offer plenty of room for modern rhythm and lead techniques. Dual Schecter Diamond Decimator humbuckers deliver strong, articulate tones with push/pull coil splitting, and the Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo provides extensive pitch control for demanding lead work.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Reaper-6 FR
Model Number	1503
Type	Electric Guitar
Finish	Satin Charcoal Burst
Condition	New
Body	Swamp Ash with Maple Burl Top
Construction	Set-Neck with Ultra Access
Fingerboard	Ebony
Scale Length	25.5"
Frets	24 X-Jumbo
Pickups	2 x Schecter Diamond Decimator Humbuckers
Electronics	Passive with Push/Pull Coil Split
Bridge	Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Main Appeal	Ultra-fast playability with versatile humbuckers and locking tremolo
Best For	Metal, progressive rock, hard rock and technical lead playing

What Makes the Schecter Reaper-6 FR Special?

The Reaper-6 FR combines a swamp ash body with a highly figured maple burl top, giving the Satin Charcoal Burst finish a premium, organic appearance. Because burl is naturally figured, the exact grain pattern varies between individual guitars. Extensive body contouring and Schecter’s Ultra Access neck joint help keep the instrument comfortable while making the upper register easy to reach.

Its neck is equally performance focused. The Maple/Walnut multi-ply construction incorporates carbon-fibre reinforcement rods and Schecter’s exceptionally slim Ultra Thin “C” profile, measuring approximately 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the twelfth. An ebony fingerboard, 14" radius and 24 X-Jumbo frets provide a smooth platform for rapid runs, precise rhythm work and wide bends.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Reaper-6 FR is ideal for intermediate, advanced and experienced guitarists looking for a modern electric guitar with a particularly fast neck and serious tremolo capability.

It is especially well suited to metal, progressive metal, hard rock, technical rock, fusion and instrumental guitar, although its passive pickups and coil-split function provide enough versatility for cleaner and lower-gain sounds as well.

Why Choose A Floyd Rose Performance Guitar?

A Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo secures the strings at both the bridge and nut, helping the guitar return accurately to pitch after substantial tremolo movement when properly set up.

The Floyd Rose 1500 Series fitted to the Reaper-6 FR allows players to use dive bombs, pull-ups, wide vibrato and other expressive pitch effects. Fine tuners at the bridge also allow precise tuning adjustments after the locking nut has been secured.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With The Reaper-6 Hardtail

The standard Reaper-6 uses a fixed bridge with string-through-body construction, making it particularly convenient for alternate tunings, quick restringing and players who do not require tremolo effects.

The Reaper-6 FR adds a Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo, making it the stronger option for lead players who use extensive pitch manipulation.

Compared With The Reaper-6 FR S

The Reaper-6 FR features Diamond Decimator humbuckers in both positions, providing a conventional dual-pickup configuration with coil splitting.

The Reaper-6 FR S replaces the neck humbucker with a Sustainiac system, making that version more specialised for electronically controlled sustain and harmonic feedback.

What’s Included?

• Schecter Reaper-6 FR Electric Guitar

• Satin Charcoal Burst finish

• Dual Schecter Diamond Decimator humbuckers

• Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo

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

Please note: A hardcase is not included. The compatible Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Guitar Hardcase, model 1620, is available separately.

Technical Specifications

General

• Model Name: Reaper-6 FR

• Model Number: 1503

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Satin Charcoal Burst

• Condition: New

• Number of Strings: 6

• Hardware Colour: Black & Chrome

Body

• Body Material: Swamp Ash

• Top Material: Maple Burl

• Top Contour: Flat Top with Bevelled Edge

• Construction: Set-Neck with Ultra Access

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple/Walnut Multi-Ply

• Reinforcement: Carbon-Fibre Reinforcement Rods

• Neck Profile: Ultra Thin “C”

• Thickness at 1st Fret: 19mm / .748"

• Thickness at 12th Fret: 20mm / .787"

• Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm

• Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable with 4mm Allen Nut

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Fingerboard Radius: 14" / 355mm

• Frets: 24 X-Jumbo

• Inlays: Pearloid Offset / Reverse Dots

• Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series Locking Nut

• Nut Width: 41.3mm / 1.625"

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator Humbucker

• Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator Humbucker

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Pickup Type: Passive

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone with Push/Pull

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switch

• Coil Split: Push/Pull Tone Control

Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series

• Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series Locking Nut

• Tuners: Schecter

• Hardware Finish: Black & Chrome

• Knobs: Metal Knurled with Set Screw

Strings

• Factory Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221

• Gauge: .010-.046

Case

• Compatible Case: Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Guitar Hardcase

• Case Model: 1620

• Case Included: No – sold separately

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Schecter Reaper-6 FR suitable for metal?

Yes. Its Diamond Decimator humbuckers, Ultra Thin “C” neck, Floyd Rose tremolo and 24-fret layout make it particularly well suited to metal, progressive music and high-gain playing.

What pickups are fitted?

The Reaper-6 FR features two Schecter Diamond Decimator humbuckers, one at the bridge and one at the neck.

Are the pickups active?

No. The Diamond Decimator pickups are passive, so the guitar does not require a battery.

Can the pickups be coil split?

Yes. A push/pull tone control accesses split-coil sounds, providing brighter alternatives to the full humbucker tones.

What is the body made from?

The guitar uses a swamp ash body with a maple burl top.

Is the burl top genuine wood?

Yes. The Reaper-6 FR features a genuine figured burl top rather than a printed figured effect.

Will every Satin Charcoal Burst guitar look identical?

No. Burl is naturally figured, so the precise grain, pattern and visual character will vary between individual guitars.

What is the official finish name?

Schecter lists this version as Satin Charcoal Burst.

What is the neck made from?

The neck uses a Maple/Walnut multi-ply construction with carbon-fibre reinforcement rods.

What is the neck profile like?

The Reaper uses Schecter’s exceptionally slim Ultra Thin “C” profile, measuring approximately 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the twelfth.

Is the Reaper-6 FR neck-through?

No. It uses set-neck construction with Schecter Ultra Access, providing a smooth transition between the neck and body.

Does it have an ebony fingerboard?

Yes. The Reaper-6 FR features an ebony fingerboard with a 14" radius.

How many frets does it have?

The guitar features 24 X-Jumbo frets, providing two complete octaves of fretted range on every string.

Does it have stainless-steel frets?

No. The standard Reaper-6 FR uses conventional X-Jumbo frets. Stainless-steel frets are found on selected higher-specification Reaper models.

What Floyd Rose is fitted?

The guitar uses a Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo.

Can it perform dive bombs and pull-ups?

Yes. The Floyd Rose 1500 is designed for substantial downward and upward pitch movement, including dive bombs, pull-ups and wide vibrato.

Is a Floyd Rose difficult to restring?

A Floyd Rose requires a slightly different restringing process from a fixed bridge because the strings lock at both ends and the bridge balances against spring tension. Once familiar with the system, routine restringing is straightforward.

Is the Reaper-6 FR suitable for alternate tunings?

It can be set up for alternate tunings, but regularly changing between substantially different tunings can require adjustments to the tremolo balance. Players who change tuning frequently may prefer the hardtail Reaper-6.

What scale length does it use?

The Reaper-6 FR uses a 25.5" scale length, providing familiar modern six-string tension and response.

What strings are fitted from the factory?

Schecter fits Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221 strings in .010-.046 gauge.

Does the guitar require a battery?

No. Its Diamond Decimator pickups and passive electronics require no battery.

Is a hardcase included?

No. The compatible Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Guitar Hardcase, model 1620, is available separately.

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