Schecter Reaper-6 Electric Guitar, Satin Charcoal Burst

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Reaper-6 in Satin Charcoal Burst is a sleek, performance-focused electric guitar combining premium woods, fast playability and versatile passive humbuckers. Its swamp ash body is topped with figured maple burl, creating an eye-catching natural pattern beneath the dark Charcoal Burst finish, while the sculpted body and Ultra Access neck joint keep the guitar comfortable across the full fretboard.

A carbon-reinforced multi-ply maple and walnut neck, ebony fingerboard and Ultra Thin "C" profile give the Reaper-6 a particularly fast feel, while twin Schecter Diamond Decimator humbuckers provide powerful, articulate tones for rock, metal and progressive styles. Push-pull coil splitting adds brighter textures, making the Reaper-6 far more versatile than its aggressive appearance might initially suggest.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Reaper-6
Model Number	1500
Finish	Satin Charcoal Burst
Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Condition	New
Body	Swamp Ash with Maple Burl Top
Construction	Set-Neck with Ultra Access
Scale Length	25.5"
Pickups	2 x Schecter Diamond Decimator Humbuckers
Main Appeal	Fast modern playability with versatile high-output tones
Best For	Metal, progressive, hard rock, alternative and technical playing

What’s Included?

• Schecter Reaper-6 Electric Guitar

• Satin Charcoal Burst finish

• Factory-fitted Ernie Ball .010–.046 strings

The compatible Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Hardcase is available separately and is not supplied as standard.

What Makes the Schecter Reaper-6 Special?

The Reaper-6 sits comfortably between a modern high-performance guitar and a visually refined instrument. Its swamp ash body and figured maple burl top provide distinctive natural figuring, while the Satin Charcoal Burst finish keeps the appearance dark and understated. The set-neck construction incorporates Schecter's Ultra Access heel carve, helping the fretting hand reach the upper register without the obstruction of a traditional square neck joint.

Its playing specification is equally focused. The multi-ply maple/walnut neck is reinforced with carbon-fibre rods and shaped to Schecter's Ultra Thin "C" profile, while the ebony fingerboard, 14" radius and 24 X-Jumbo frets create a fast, controlled surface for technical rhythm and lead work. Diamond Decimator humbuckers provide plenty of power for high-gain sounds, with coil splitting extending the guitar's usefulness into cleaner and more articulate territory.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Reaper-6 is particularly well suited to players who want modern speed and high-gain performance without moving into a radically shaped or overly specialised instrument.

It is an excellent choice for:

• Modern metal guitarists

• Progressive players

• Hard-rock musicians

• Alternative guitarists

• Technical rhythm and lead players

• Guitarists using high-gain amplification

• Players who prefer an Ultra Thin neck

• Musicians who want coil-split versatility

• Players who value upper-fret access

• Intermediate, advanced and professional guitarists

• Home-recording and gigging musicians

Why Choose A Modern Fixed-Bridge Guitar?

A fixed-bridge electric guitar is ideal for players who prioritise tuning stability, direct string response and straightforward maintenance. Compared with a floating tremolo system, restringing and changing tunings is generally simpler, making a hardtail guitar particularly practical for regular rehearsals, recording and live performance.

The Reaper-6 pairs that stability with powerful humbuckers and coil splitting. This gives players the full-bodied response needed for distortion and heavy rhythm work while retaining access to leaner, brighter tones when required.

Technical Specifications

General

• Model: Schecter Reaper-6

• Model Number: 1500

• Finish: Satin Charcoal Burst

• Finish Code: SCB

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Hardware Colour: Black & Chrome

Body

• Body Material: Swamp Ash

• Top Material: Maple Burl

• Construction: Set-Neck with Ultra Access

• Top Contour: Flat Top with Bevel Edge

• Bridge: Schecter Custom Hardtail

• Stringing: String-Through Body

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Multi-Ply Maple/Walnut

• Neck Reinforcement: Carbon Fibre Reinforcement Rods

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Neck Profile: Ultra Thin "C"

• Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm

• Fingerboard Radius: 14" / 355mm

• Frets: 24 X-Jumbo

• Inlays: Pearloid Offset / Reverse Dots

• Nut: Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ

• Nut Width: 42mm / 1.653"

• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .748" / 19mm

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

• Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable

• Tuners: Schecter

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator Humbucker

• Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Decimator Humbucker

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

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switch

• Pickup Type: Passive

Hardware

• Bridge: Schecter Custom Hardtail with String-Through Body

• Tuners: Schecter

• Hardware Finish: Black & Chrome

• Control Knobs: Metal Knurled with Set Screw

Factory Strings

• Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221

• Gauge: .010–.046

FAQs

What pickups does the Schecter Reaper-6 use?

The Reaper-6 features two Schecter Diamond Decimator humbuckers, providing a powerful and articulate response particularly suited to rock, progressive and high-gain styles.

Can the pickups be coil split?

Yes. The push-pull tone control provides coil splitting, allowing brighter and leaner sounds alongside the standard humbucker tones.

Are the pickups active?

No. The Diamond Decimator pickups are passive humbuckers, so no battery is required.

What is the body made from?

The Reaper-6 combines a swamp ash body with a figured maple burl top.

Is every maple burl top identical?

No. Burl figuring naturally varies between pieces of wood, meaning individual guitars can differ slightly in their grain pattern and appearance.

What is the neck made from?

It uses a multi-ply maple and walnut neck reinforced with carbon-fibre rods for a strong, performance-focused construction.

What neck profile does it have?

The Reaper-6 features Schecter's Ultra Thin "C" profile, making it particularly appealing to players who prefer a fast and streamlined neck.

What fingerboard does it use?

It has an ebony fingerboard with a 14" radius.

How many frets does it have?

The guitar features 24 X-Jumbo frets, providing a full two-octave range on every string.

What is the scale length?

The Reaper-6 uses a 25.5-inch scale length, providing a defined and responsive string feel.

What does Ultra Access mean?

The set-neck heel is sculpted to reduce obstruction where the neck meets the body, making the upper frets easier and more comfortable to reach.

Does the Reaper-6 have a Floyd Rose?

No. This version uses a Schecter Custom Hardtail with string-through-body construction. Separate Reaper-6 FR models are available with locking tremolo systems.

Is the Reaper-6 suitable for metal?

Yes. Its Diamond Decimator humbuckers, Ultra Thin neck, 24-fret layout and fixed bridge make it particularly capable for metal, progressive metal and other high-gain styles.

Can it handle cleaner sounds?

Absolutely. The passive pickups and push-pull coil split give the Reaper-6 considerably more flexibility than a guitar designed solely around heavy distortion.

Is it suitable for lower tunings?

Yes. The 25.5" scale and fixed bridge make the Reaper-6 a practical platform for alternative and lower tunings, although significant tuning changes may benefit from different string gauges and a suitable setup.

Does it come with a hard case?

No. The compatible Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Hardcase is available separately.

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