Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S Gloss White Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S in Gloss White is a performance-focused electric guitar built for fast playing, powerful high-gain tones and extreme lead-guitar expression. Its mahogany body is paired with a bolt-on maple Thin “C” neck and rosewood fingerboard, providing a familiar 25.5" scale with 24 X-Jumbo frets and a relatively flat 14" radius.

An EMG Retro Active Hot 70 bridge humbucker delivers aggressive, articulate tones with plenty of clarity for rock and metal, while the Sustainiac neck system adds controlled extended sustain and harmonic feedback. Schecter’s exclusive Floyd Rose Special “Hot Rod” locking tremolo completes the package, allowing dramatic dives, pull-ups and vibrato while the double-locking system helps maintain tuning stability.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S
Item Number	1284
Type	Electric Guitar
Finish	Gloss White
Condition	New
Body	Mahogany
Neck	Maple, Bolt-On
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Scale Length	25.5"
Frets	24 X-Jumbo
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 and locking tremolo
Best For	Metal, hard rock, technical lead playing and progressive music
Skill Level	Intermediate to Advanced

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

The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S is designed around the demands of fast, expressive guitar playing. Its Thin “C” maple neck measures approximately 20mm at the first fret and 22mm at the twelfth, while a 14" radius rosewood fingerboard and 24 X-Jumbo frets provide a relatively flat playing surface for rapid runs, wide bends and technical lead techniques. The Gloss White body contrasts sharply with black hardware, giving this version a clean but aggressive visual identity.

Its electronics and tremolo system are where the FR S really distinguishes itself. The EMG Retro Active Hot 70 bridge pickup provides powerful modern output with the feel and response of a retro-inspired humbucker design, while the Sustainiac can keep notes vibrating and introduce controlled harmonic feedback. The Schecter-exclusive Floyd Rose Special “Hot Rod” tremolo adds extensive pitch manipulation, making the guitar particularly well suited to expressive lead players.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S is aimed at intermediate, advanced and experienced players who want a guitar specifically designed for modern rock and metal performance.

It is particularly well suited to metal, hard rock, progressive metal, technical rock, instrumental guitar and shred-oriented lead playing, especially where tremolo effects, extended sustain and high-gain articulation are important parts of the sound.

Why Choose A Sustainiac Guitar With A Floyd Rose?

A Sustainiac uses electromagnetic energy to keep the strings vibrating, allowing notes to sustain well beyond their natural decay. It can also shift the character of that sustain into different harmonic modes, opening up feedback-like effects without relying entirely on amplifier volume.

Pairing this with a Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo creates an especially expressive setup. Sustained notes can be manipulated with dives, pull-ups and vibrato, making the combination ideal for dramatic solos, atmospheric textures and experimental lead techniques.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR

The standard Sun Valley Super Shredder FR uses a conventional neck pickup alongside its bridge humbucker. The FR S version replaces the conventional neck-pickup arrangement with a Sustainiac system, making it the stronger choice for players who want extended sustain and harmonic-feedback effects.

Compared With A Hardtail Super Shredder

A hardtail guitar offers simpler tuning changes and easier general maintenance. The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S instead uses a double-locking Floyd Rose system, prioritising pitch manipulation and expressive tremolo techniques over maximum setup simplicity.

What’s Included?

• Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S Electric Guitar

• Gloss White 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. The compatible Schecter SGR-1C Guitar Hardcase, model 1620, is available separately.

Technical Specifications

General

• Model Name: Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S

• Item Number: 1284

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Gloss White

• Condition: New

• 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: Rosewood

• Fingerboard Radius: 14" / 355mm

• 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: Bridge Volume, Neck / Sustainiac Volume

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switch

• Sustainiac On/Off: 2-Way Mini Toggle

• Sustainiac Mode Selector: 3-Way Mini Toggle

• Sustainiac Modes: Fundamental / Mix / Harmonic

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

Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose Special “Hot Rod” Locking Tremolo – Schecter Exclusive

• Nut: Floyd Rose Special Locking Nut

• 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 SGR-1C Guitar Hardcase

• Case Model: 1620

• Case Included: No – sold separately

Power Requirements

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Its EMG bridge pickup, Sustainiac, Floyd Rose locking tremolo and fast 24-fret neck make it particularly well suited to metal, hard rock and progressive styles.

What pickup is fitted at the bridge?

The bridge position features an EMG Retro Active Hot 70, designed to deliver powerful output with clarity and definition for driven rhythm and lead sounds.

What is fitted at the neck?

The neck position uses a Sustainiac system, providing conventional neck-pickup functionality alongside electronically controlled sustain.

What does the Sustainiac do?

The Sustainiac uses electromagnetic energy to keep the strings vibrating, allowing notes to sustain for extended periods and transition into controlled harmonic feedback.

What Sustainiac modes are available?

The guitar provides Fundamental, Mix and Harmonic Sustainiac modes through a dedicated three-way mini toggle.

Can the Sustainiac be switched off?

Yes. A separate two-way mini toggle allows the Sustainiac function to be activated or deactivated when required.

Does the guitar have a Floyd Rose?

Yes. It uses a Schecter-exclusive Floyd Rose Special “Hot Rod” locking tremolo.

What is different about the Hot Rod Floyd Rose?

The Hot Rod system is Schecter’s performance-focused version of the Floyd Rose Special, giving players a double-locking tremolo designed for extensive pitch effects and high-performance playing.

Can it perform dive bombs?

Yes. The Floyd Rose system is capable of substantial downward and upward pitch movement, including dive bombs, pull-ups and wide vibrato effects.

Is a Floyd Rose harder to maintain than a fixed bridge?

It requires a different restringing and setup process because the bridge floats and the strings lock at both ends. Players who frequently change tunings may find a hardtail more convenient, while the Floyd Rose offers far greater pitch-control capability.

What is the neck profile like?

Schecter uses its Thin “C” profile, measuring approximately 20mm at the first fret and 22mm at the twelfth.

Does it have a rosewood fingerboard?

Yes. The maple neck is paired with a rosewood fingerboard featuring a 14" radius.

How many frets does it have?

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

What scale length does it use?

The guitar uses a 25.5" scale length, providing familiar tension and response for modern six-string playing.

What is the body made from?

The guitar features a mahogany body with a flat-top design.

Does it have locking tuners?

The guitar uses standard Schecter machine heads. String locking is handled by the Floyd Rose system at the nut and bridge.

What strings are fitted from the factory?

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

Does it require batteries?

Yes. The powered electronics use a double 9V battery compartment.

Is the Gloss White model different from the other finishes?

The core specification remains the same across the current FR S finish options, while the Gloss White version combines its white body with contrasting black hardware for a particularly striking appearance.

Is a hardcase included?

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

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