Schecter Reaper-6 FR Satin Sky Burst Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Reaper-6 FR in Satin Sky Burst is a high-performance electric guitar combining aggressive modern styling with fast playability, powerful passive electronics and a professional-grade double-locking tremolo. Its swamp ash body is topped with striking burl figuring, giving the Sky Burst finish an individual natural character that varies from guitar to guitar.

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

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Reaper-6 FR
Item Number	1504
Type	Electric Guitar
Finish	Satin Sky Burst
Condition	New
Body	Swamp Ash with 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	Fast modern playability with versatile passive pickups and locking tremolo
Best For	Metal, progressive rock, hard rock, technical playing and lead guitar
Skill Level	Intermediate to Advanced

What Makes the Schecter Reaper-6 FR Special?

The Reaper-6 FR is built around speed and ergonomic performance. Its swamp ash body with figured burl top features extensive contouring and bevelled edges, creating a comfortable instrument while allowing the dramatic Satin Sky Burst finish to showcase the natural figuring underneath. The multi-ply Maple/Walnut neck incorporates carbon-fibre reinforcement rods and Schecter’s Ultra Access set-neck joint, providing excellent stability and easy access to the upper register.

Its electronics and hardware are equally performance focused. Dual Schecter Diamond Decimator humbuckers provide the output and definition required for high-gain playing while retaining enough versatility for cleaner sounds. A push/pull tone control introduces split-coil options, while the Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo enables everything from subtle vibrato to aggressive dive bombs and pull-ups.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Reaper-6 FR is particularly well suited to intermediate, advanced and experienced guitarists who want a modern performance instrument with a very slim neck and serious tremolo capability.

It is an excellent choice for metal, progressive metal, hard rock, technical rock, fusion and instrumental guitar, particularly for players who combine fast rhythm work with expressive lead techniques and extensive tremolo use.

Why Choose A Floyd Rose Performance Guitar?

A Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo secures the strings at both the bridge and nut, allowing considerably more dramatic pitch movement than a traditional tremolo while helping the guitar return accurately to pitch when correctly set up.

This makes the Reaper-6 FR particularly suitable for players who use dive bombs, pull-ups, wide vibrato and other extreme tremolo techniques. Fine tuners on the bridge also allow precise tuning adjustment once the locking nut is secured.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With The Reaper-6 Hardtail

The fixed-bridge Reaper-6 is the more straightforward option for frequent tuning changes, string-gauge changes 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 choice for lead guitarists who want extensive pitch manipulation while retaining the same fast Reaper design philosophy.

Compared With The Reaper-6 FR S

The Reaper-6 FR uses Diamond Decimator pickups in both bridge and neck positions, giving it a conventional dual-humbucker configuration with coil splitting.

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

What’s Included?

• Schecter Reaper-6 FR Electric Guitar

• Satin Sky 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

• Item Number: 1504

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Satin Sky Burst

• Condition: New

• Country of Manufacture: Indonesia

• Number of Strings: 6

• Hardware Colour: Black & Chrome

Body

• Body Material: Swamp Ash

• Top Material: 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 styles and other demanding high-gain applications.

What pickups are fitted?

The Reaper-6 FR features two Schecter Diamond Decimator humbuckers, one in the bridge position 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. The push/pull tone control allows the humbuckers to access brighter split-coil sounds, increasing the guitar’s versatility.

What is the body made from?

The Reaper-6 FR uses a swamp ash body with a decorative burl top.

Will every Sky Burst Reaper look identical?

No. Burl is naturally figured material, so the precise grain and appearance will vary between individual guitars.

What is the official finish name?

Schecter lists this model as Satin Sky Burst, combining a vivid blue burst appearance with a satin finish.

What is the neck made from?

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

What is the neck profile like?

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

Is the guitar neck-through?

No. The Reaper-6 FR uses a deep set-neck design with Schecter Ultra Access, creating a smooth transition into the body for comfortable upper-fret playing.

Does it have an ebony fingerboard?

Yes. The guitar features an ebony fingerboard with a relatively flat 14" radius.

How many frets does it have?

The Reaper-6 FR has 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 rather than the stainless-steel frets found on some higher-end Reaper Elite models.

What Floyd Rose is fitted?

The guitar features a Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo, a higher-specification locking system designed for demanding performance use.

Can the Floyd Rose perform dive bombs?

Yes. The Floyd Rose 1500 allows extensive downward and upward pitch movement, making it suitable for dive bombs, pull-ups and wide vibrato effects.

Is a Floyd Rose difficult to maintain?

A double-locking tremolo requires a different restringing and setup process from a fixed bridge because string tension is balanced against the tremolo springs. Once properly set up, it provides excellent tuning stability during tremolo use.

Is this guitar suitable for alternate tunings?

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

What scale length does it use?

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

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. The 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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