INTRODUCTION

The Schecter Avenger FR-S 50th Anniversary in Gold Burst celebrates five decades of Schecter with a specification that brings together premium construction, modern high-performance playability and some of the brand’s most distinctive electronics.

Built around the unmistakable Avenger body shape, this anniversary model combines a swamp ash body with neck-thru construction, a multi-ply maple/walnut/padauk neck, ebony fingerboard and 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets. Schecter’s Ultra Thin “C” profile and 12"–16" compound radius create a fast playing platform designed for demanding rhythm and lead work.

Electronics are equally impressive. A special Schecter Sunset Strip Anniversary Edition bridge humbucker is paired with a Gold Sustainiac neck system, giving players everything from powerful conventional guitar tones to extended sustain and controlled feedback effects. Add a Floyd Rose 1500 locking tremolo, carbon-fibre neck reinforcement and premium TonePros tuners and the result is an Avenger built to showcase Schecter’s modern performance philosophy.

Finished in exclusive 50th Gold Burst with black and gold hardware and offset brass ring inlays, this is a particularly striking celebration of one of Schecter’s most recognisable guitar designs.

KEY FEATURES

• Schecter 50th Anniversary model

• Iconic Avenger body shape

• Exclusive 50th Gold Burst finish

• Swamp ash body

• Neck-thru construction with Ultra Access

• Maple/walnut/padauk multi-ply neck

• Carbon-fibre neck reinforcement rods

• Ebony fingerboard

• Ultra Thin “C” neck profile

• 25.5" scale length

• 12"–16" compound fingerboard radius

• 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets

• Offset brass ring fingerboard inlays

• Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side markers

• Schecter Sunset Strip Anniversary Edition bridge humbucker

• Gold Sustainiac neck pickup system

• Two dedicated Sustainiac mini switches

• Master volume and master tone controls

• Three-way pickup selector

• Floyd Rose 1500 locking tremolo

• Floyd Rose locking nut

• TonePros “M Series” tuners

• Heel-access spoke-wheel truss rod adjustment

• Black single-ply binding

• Premium black and gold hardware

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

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

The Avenger FR-S 50th Anniversary is designed for players who want more than simply an unusual body shape. Its neck-thru construction, compound-radius ebony fingerboard, stainless steel frets and remarkably slim neck profile create a genuinely performance-focused instrument, while the Floyd Rose 1500 and Sustainiac dramatically expand what can be achieved during lead playing.

What makes this anniversary model particularly compelling is the combination of familiar Schecter ideas with exclusive appointments. The Anniversary Edition Sunset Strip pickup, gold-finished Sustainiac, brass inlays and black-and-gold hardware distinguish it from a standard Avenger while maintaining the aggressive sound and effortless upper-fret accessibility that players expect from Schecter.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

Schecter Sunset Strip Anniversary Edition Humbucker

The bridge position features the special Schecter Sunset Strip Anniversary Edition humbucker, developed specifically for the 50th Anniversary collection.

Its role is to provide the powerful, articulate bridge response required for modern high-gain guitar playing. Tight rhythm work, aggressive palm-muted riffs and saturated lead tones all benefit from a pickup capable of maintaining definition as gain increases.

For players using high-output amplifiers, digital modelling rigs or heavily driven pedal setups, the bridge pickup gives the Avenger the attack and authority expected from a serious modern Schecter.

Gold Sustainiac System

The neck position is occupied by an eye-catching Gold Sustainiac.

Rather than functioning solely as a conventional neck pickup, the Sustainiac system can create extended note sustain and controlled feedback-style effects, allowing notes and harmonics to develop in ways that would normally require substantial amplifier volume.

This opens up an entirely different approach to lead guitar.

Long sustained notes, ambient textures, harmonic effects and dramatic feedback sounds can become part of a performance rather than something dependent on standing in exactly the right position in front of an amplifier.

Two dedicated mini switches provide control over the Sustainiac functions while keeping the main guitar controls straightforward.

Built for Expressive Lead Playing

The combination of the Sustainiac and Floyd Rose is particularly powerful.

The Sustainiac can keep a note developing while the Floyd Rose manipulates its pitch, creating effects that simply are not possible with a conventional fixed-bridge guitar.

For players interested in modern instrumental guitar, progressive metal, hard rock and technically adventurous lead styles, this FR-S configuration provides a substantial creative toolkit.

Floyd Rose 1500 Locking Tremolo

The Floyd Rose 1500 provides the double-locking tremolo system expected from a high-performance Schecter.

Strings are secured at both the bridge and locking nut, helping maintain tuning stability during demanding tremolo use.

It can accommodate:

• Deep dive-bombs

• Pull-ups

• Flutter effects

• Harmonic squeals

• Wide expressive vibrato

• Chord pitch effects

• Sustainiac-assisted lead textures

Fine tuners on the bridge allow accurate tuning adjustments after the nut has been locked.

A Floyd Rose does require more setup knowledge than a fixed bridge, particularly when changing string gauges or tunings, but for players who actively use tremolo techniques the additional capability is substantial.

Neck-Thru Construction with Ultra Access

The Avenger FR-S 50th Anniversary uses neck-thru construction, with the maple/walnut/padauk multi-ply neck becoming part of the central structure of the instrument.

Rather than ending in a conventional bolt-on or set-neck heel, Schecter employs its Ultra Access contour to create an exceptionally smooth transition into the upper register.

For players who regularly work around the highest frets, the lack of a bulky traditional neck heel is a significant advantage.

This construction feels particularly appropriate on an instrument designed around technical and expressive lead playing.

Multi-Ply Reinforced Neck

The neck itself combines maple, walnut and padauk in a multi-ply construction.

Schecter goes further by incorporating carbon-fibre reinforcement rods, providing additional structural reinforcement alongside the conventional adjustable truss rod.

A spoke-wheel truss rod adjustment at the neck heel also makes routine neck relief adjustments considerably easier to access than many traditional headstock-mounted systems.

Ultra Thin “C” Neck Profile

Schecter specifies an Ultra Thin “C” neck profile, measuring approximately:

• 19mm at the 1st fret

• 20mm at the 12th fret

This makes the neck notably slimmer than Schecter’s already streamlined Thin “C” profile.

For players who favour fast lead work, large stretches, technical rhythm playing and rapid position changes, the reduced depth can make the neck feel particularly quick under the hand.

It is very much a modern performance profile rather than a thick vintage-inspired neck.

Ebony Compound-Radius Fingerboard

The multi-ply neck is topped with a premium ebony fingerboard.

Its radius changes progressively from 12 inches in the lower positions to 16 inches further up the neck.

This compound design combines two useful characteristics.

The slightly more curved lower portion remains comfortable for chord work and conventional fretting, while the flatter upper register becomes increasingly suitable for wide bends and technical lead playing.

For a guitar intended to handle both heavy rhythm work and demanding solos, it is an excellent compromise.

24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets

Schecter fits 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets, providing two complete octaves per string.

Stainless steel is considerably more resistant to fret wear than conventional nickel-silver fretwire, making it particularly desirable on an instrument intended for heavy use.

The X-Jumbo dimensions also provide a substantial playing surface for:

• String bends

• Vibrato

• Legato

• Tapping

• Sweep picking

• Fast alternate picking

Combined with the compound-radius ebony board, the fret specification is one of the clearest indications that this guitar has been designed for serious modern performance.

Swamp Ash Body

The Avenger FR-S uses a swamp ash body, paired with the instrument’s distinctive carved-top Avenger shape.

The asymmetric body design gives the guitar an unmistakable silhouette while retaining the double-cutaway access required for its performance-focused neck.

Black single-ply binding provides a crisp outline around the body and helps separate the Gold Burst finish from the darker hardware.

Exclusive 50th Gold Burst Finish

The anniversary finish is officially designated 50th Gold Burst.

Combined with the black-and-gold hardware, gold Sustainiac and brass fingerboard inlays, the finish gives this model a cohesive visual identity unique to Schecter’s 50th Anniversary collection.

The gold detailing is used throughout the design rather than being confined simply to the body colour, making the instrument immediately distinguishable from a standard production Avenger.

Offset Brass Ring Inlays

The ebony fingerboard features distinctive offset brass ring inlays.

These reinforce the anniversary colour scheme while avoiding the more conventional dot or block designs found on many guitars.

Schecter also adds Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side markers, providing practical position references under dark stage lighting.

TonePros “M Series” Tuners

At the headstock, Schecter uses TonePros “M Series” tuners.

These work alongside the Floyd Rose locking nut as part of the instrument’s premium hardware package.

Once the nut has been locked, fine tuning is handled at the Floyd Rose bridge, but quality machine heads remain valuable during restringing and initial setup.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Schecter Avenger FR-S 50th Anniversary is best suited to advanced and professional players, as well as ambitious intermediate guitarists looking for a premium performance instrument.

It is particularly well suited to:

• Modern metal

• Progressive metal

• Hard rock

• Progressive rock

• Instrumental guitar

• Technical lead playing

• Metalcore

• Alternative metal

• High-gain rhythm guitar

• Studio recording

• Live performance

• Sustainiac users

• Floyd Rose players

• Guitarists who value excellent upper-fret access

• Players looking for a distinctive anniversary Schecter

It will make the most sense for players who intend to use its specialist features. If you never use a tremolo or extended-sustain effects, a simpler Schecter may be more appropriate. If those features form part of your playing vocabulary, the Avenger FR-S provides exceptional creative potential.

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

Modern Metal

The Sunset Strip Anniversary Edition bridge pickup, 25.5" scale and Floyd Rose system make the Avenger a natural fit for modern high-gain playing.

The slim neck, compound radius and stainless frets also provide the precision required for fast technical rhythm and lead passages.

Lead Guitar

Lead playing is arguably where the FR-S configuration reaches its full potential.

The combination of:

• 24 stainless steel frets

• Ultra Thin “C” neck

• Compound-radius ebony fingerboard

• Ultra Access neck joint

• Floyd Rose 1500

• Sustainiac

creates an exceptionally capable platform for expressive and technically demanding solos.

Progressive and Instrumental Guitar

The Sustainiac dramatically expands the guitar’s possibilities for progressive and instrumental music.

Notes can be sustained and manipulated with the tremolo, creating evolving harmonic textures that go well beyond conventional pickup sounds.

Hard Rock

Players influenced by high-performance hard-rock guitar will immediately recognise the advantages of a double-locking tremolo and powerful bridge humbucker.

The Avenger’s unusual design also gives it a strong stage presence without sacrificing the practical features required for serious playing.

Studio Recording

In the studio, the Avenger FR-S can cover conventional high-gain rhythm and lead duties while also providing Sustainiac textures that would otherwise require additional recording techniques or effects.

This makes it particularly useful for layered guitar arrangements and more experimental productions.

HOW IT COMPARES

Versus a Standard Avenger

The 50th Anniversary model goes significantly beyond a conventional Avenger specification.

Its neck-thru construction, multi-ply reinforced neck, stainless steel frets, compound-radius ebony board, Anniversary Edition pickup, Sustainiac and Floyd Rose 1500 place it firmly towards the premium performance end of Schecter’s range.

Versus a Fixed-Bridge Guitar

A fixed bridge is undoubtedly simpler for players who constantly change tunings or string gauges.

The Avenger FR-S instead prioritises expressive capability.

If dive-bombs, pitch manipulation and tremolo-assisted Sustainiac effects are important parts of your playing, the Floyd Rose configuration provides possibilities a fixed bridge cannot replicate.

Versus a Conventional HH Guitar

A standard two-humbucker instrument can offer excellent rhythm and lead tones but does not provide the specialist capabilities of the Sustainiac.

The Avenger FR-S is therefore particularly appealing to players who want their guitar itself to become part of the creative effects process.

Versus a Set-Neck Performance Guitar

The neck-thru design provides an exceptionally smooth upper-register transition.

Combined with Schecter’s Ultra Access contour, it is especially useful for players who spend significant time above the 15th fret.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Avenger FR-S 50th Anniversary
Item Number	4138
Instrument Type	Solidbody Electric Guitar
Finish	50th Gold Burst
Dexterity	Right Handed
Number of Strings	6
Construction	Neck-Thru with Ultra Access
Body Material	Swamp Ash
Top Contour	Carved Top
Binding	Black 1-Ply
Neck Material	Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-Ply
Neck Reinforcement	Carbon Fibre Reinforcement Rods
Fingerboard Material	Ebony
Neck Profile	Ultra Thin “C”
Neck Thickness	19mm at 1st fret / 20mm at 12th fret
Scale Length	25.5"
Fingerboard Radius	12"–16" Compound
Frets	24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
Inlays	Offset Brass Rings
Side Markers	Luminlay Glow in the Dark
Nut	Floyd Rose Locking
Nut Width	41.3mm
Truss Rod	2-Way Adjustable with Spoke Wheel at Neck Heel
Bridge Pickup	Schecter Sunset Strip Anniversary Edition
Neck Pickup	Gold Sustainiac
Controls	Master Volume / Master Tone
Pickup Selector	3-Way Toggle
Sustainiac Controls	2 Mini Switches
Bridge	Floyd Rose 1500
Tuners	TonePros “M Series”
Hardware Colour	Black and Gold
Control Knobs	Gold Metal Dome with Black Top
Battery Compartment	Battery Box
Factory Strings	Ernie Ball Regular Slinky .010–.046
Compatible Case	Schecter 1630 SGR-2A Avenger Hardcase

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The Sustainiac system is an active electronic system and requires battery power.

A dedicated battery compartment is built into the guitar for convenient access.

To maximise battery life, it is good practice to unplug the instrument when it is not being played.

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Serious modern rock and metal players who want premium neck-thru construction combined with a Floyd Rose, Sustainiac and exceptionally fast upper-register playability.

Customers usually upgrade from: Mid-range Schecter, Jackson, Ibanez and similar performance guitars where improved fretwork, neck construction, electronics and hardware have become priorities.

Most commonly paired with: High-gain valve amplifiers, modelling systems, noise gates, overdrive/boost pedals, delay and reverb effects and a quality protective case.

Our tip: The magic of this guitar is the interaction between the Sustainiac and Floyd Rose. Hold a sustained note, allow the Sustainiac to develop it and then manipulate the pitch with the tremolo—the combination can produce lead textures that a conventional HH guitar simply cannot recreate.

Showroom feedback: The anniversary specification is much more than a cosmetic treatment. The Ultra Thin neck, stainless steel frets, compound-radius ebony board and extremely clean upper-fret access are all features that an experienced player can immediately appreciate.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

From our Birmingham showroom, our knowledgeable team of musicians helps players choose equipment that genuinely suits their technique, musical style and existing setup.

When buying from Fair Deal Music you benefit from:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians

• Carefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment

• Competitive prices on leading musical instrument brands

• Secure UK-wide delivery

• Flexible finance options, subject to status

• Friendly support before and after purchase

• A large Birmingham showroom

• Decades of experience supplying guitars, amplifiers and musical equipment

For a specialist performance guitar such as the Avenger FR-S 50th Anniversary, our team can also advise on Floyd Rose maintenance, suitable strings, amplification, effects and protective cases.

Trade In. Trade Up. Save More.

Thinking about upgrading to the Avenger FR-S 50th Anniversary?

Fair Deal Music accepts part exchange on guitars, basses, amplifiers and other musical equipment, which could help reduce the cost of your new Schecter.

Contact our team with details of the equipment you would like to trade for a no-obligation valuation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does FR-S mean?

FR-S identifies two of the guitar’s defining features: its Floyd Rose locking tremolo and Sustainiac system.

Is this a Schecter 50th Anniversary guitar?

Yes. The Avenger FR-S is part of Schecter’s 50th Anniversary Collection, created to mark 50 years of the company.

What finish is this model?

Schecter officially calls the finish 50th Gold Burst.

It is complemented by black-and-gold hardware, brass fingerboard inlays and a gold Sustainiac.

Does it have a Sustainiac?

Yes. A Gold Sustainiac is fitted in the neck position.

The system can provide dramatically extended sustain and feedback-style harmonic effects.

What bridge pickup does it have?

The bridge position uses a special Schecter Sunset Strip Anniversary Edition humbucker developed for the anniversary collection.

Does it have a Floyd Rose?

Yes. The guitar features a Floyd Rose 1500 double-locking tremolo with a Floyd Rose locking nut.

Is the Avenger FR-S suitable for dive-bombs?

Absolutely. The Floyd Rose is designed for extensive pitch manipulation including deep dive-bombs, pull-ups and flutter effects.

Does it have stainless steel frets?

Yes. It has 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets.

They provide excellent resistance to wear while delivering a smooth playing feel for bends and vibrato.

What is the neck profile?

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

Is it neck-thru?

Yes. It uses neck-thru construction with Schecter Ultra Access, providing exceptionally smooth access to the highest frets.

What is the fingerboard radius?

The ebony fingerboard uses a 12"–16" compound radius.

It becomes progressively flatter towards the higher frets, making it particularly suited to lead playing and wide bends.

Does it have glow-in-the-dark markers?

Yes. Schecter fits Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side markers, which are particularly useful on dark stages.

Is the Sustainiac battery powered?

Yes. The Sustainiac is an active system and the guitar includes a dedicated battery compartment.

Is this guitar suitable for beginners?

A committed beginner could certainly play it, but its Floyd Rose and Sustainiac make it more technically involved than a straightforward fixed-bridge guitar.

It is particularly well suited to intermediate, advanced and professional players who can make full use of its specialist features.

Can I part exchange another guitar towards it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music welcomes part-exchange enquiries. Contact our team with details of your existing guitar or other equipment for a no-obligation valuation.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

• Schecter Avenger FR-S 50th Anniversary Gold Burst Electric Guitar

CLOSING CALL TO ACTION

The Schecter Avenger FR-S 50th Anniversary in Gold Burst is much more than a commemorative version of an existing guitar. It brings together many of Schecter’s most desirable modern performance features in one unmistakable instrument.

Its neck-thru maple/walnut/padauk construction, Ultra Thin neck, compound-radius ebony fingerboard and 24 stainless steel frets provide an outstanding foundation, while the Anniversary Edition Sunset Strip pickup, Gold Sustainiac and Floyd Rose 1500 turn it into a seriously expressive performance tool.

For players who want a premium Schecter capable of aggressive rhythm tones, technical lead work and Sustainiac-driven textures, the Avenger FR-S 50th Anniversary deserves serious consideration.

Order securely from Fair Deal Music, visit our Birmingham showroom or contact our team for expert advice on the Avenger FR-S, Floyd Rose setup or building the right rig around your new guitar.