Schecter C-1 FR S Pale Moon Satin Natural Black Burst Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter C-1 FR S Pale Moon in Satin Natural Black Burst combines exotic looks with an uncompromising modern performance specification. Its swamp ash body is topped with genuine Pale Moon Ebony, giving every instrument a naturally individual grain pattern, while the seven-piece Maple/Walnut/Padauk neck-through construction provides excellent upper-fret access and a solid, responsive feel.

A Schecter Brimstone-6 bridge humbucker delivers powerful, articulate tones for heavy rhythm and lead work, while the Sustainiac neck system opens up extended sustain and controlled feedback effects. Add a Floyd Rose 1500 locking tremolo, 24 X-Jumbo stainless-steel frets, compound-radius Richlite fingerboard and Ultra Thin “C” neck, and the C-1 FR S Pale Moon becomes a formidable choice for modern rock, metal and technical guitar playing.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	C-1 FR S Pale Moon
Item Number	693
Product Type	Electric Guitar
Finish	Satin Natural Black Burst
Condition	New
Body	Swamp Ash with Pale Moon Ebony Top
Construction	Neck-Through with Ultra Access
Fingerboard	Richlite
Scale Length	25.5"
Bridge Pickup	Schecter Brimstone-6
Neck Pickup	Sustainiac
Bridge	Floyd Rose 1500
Main Appeal	Exotic Pale Moon Ebony appearance with Sustainiac and Floyd Rose performance
Best For	Metal, hard rock, progressive styles and technical lead playing

What Makes the Schecter C-1 FR S Pale Moon Special?

The centrepiece of this guitar is its Pale Moon Ebony top. The naturally contrasting light and dark figuring means no two examples look exactly alike, while the Satin Natural Black Burst finish allows the character of the wood to remain a major part of the instrument's appearance. Beneath it sits a swamp ash body and a seven-piece Maple/Walnut/Padauk neck running through the body with Schecter’s Ultra Access shaping. The Ultra Thin “C” profile, 12"-16" compound-radius Richlite fingerboard and 24 X-Jumbo stainless-steel frets provide the fast, controlled platform expected from a premium modern Schecter.

Its electronics and hardware are equally performance focused. The Schecter Brimstone-6 bridge humbucker is built for powerful modern tones with the definition required for complex riffs and high-gain playing, while the Sustainiac provides dramatically extended sustain and feedback-style effects from the neck position. The Floyd Rose 1500 double-locking tremolo adds extensive pitch control, with TonePros locking tuners completing a specification designed for demanding players.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter C-1 FR S Pale Moon is aimed primarily at intermediate, advanced and professional guitarists looking for a premium modern instrument with both visual individuality and extensive performance features.

It is particularly well suited to modern metal, progressive metal, hard rock, technical rock, instrumental guitar and lead-focused styles. Players who use tremolo effects, sustained notes, harmonic feedback and high-gain tones will get the most from its specialised pickup and bridge configuration.

Why Choose A Guitar With A Sustainiac And Floyd Rose?

A Sustainiac gives a guitarist control over sustain that is difficult to reproduce using conventional pickups alone. Once activated, the system encourages the strings to continue vibrating, allowing notes to develop into long, expressive textures that work especially well for lead playing, ambient passages and controlled feedback effects.

The Floyd Rose 1500 complements this by providing extensive pitch manipulation. Its double-locking design allows dramatic dive bombs, pull-ups and vibrato techniques while being designed to maintain tuning stability during heavy tremolo use. Together, the Sustainiac and Floyd Rose turn the C-1 FR S Pale Moon into a highly expressive performance instrument.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With The Standard C-1 Pale Moon

The standard C-1 Pale Moon uses dual Schecter Brimstone-6 pickups and a fixed Schecter Nouveau Ergo hardtail bridge. The FR S version replaces the neck pickup with a Sustainiac and adds the Floyd Rose 1500, making it the more specialised choice for players who want extended sustain and extensive tremolo control.

Compared With A Conventional Dual-Humbucker Guitar

A conventional HH guitar provides a simpler and often more traditional setup. The C-1 FR S Pale Moon instead prioritises creative flexibility, with the Sustainiac enabling sustained and harmonic effects while the Floyd Rose allows extensive pitch manipulation. It is therefore particularly attractive to lead players and musicians who actively use these techniques.

What’s Included?

• Schecter C-1 FR S Pale Moon Electric Guitar

• Satin Natural Black Burst finish

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

• Factory-installed Sustainiac system

• Floyd Rose 1500 locking tremolo

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

Technical Specifications

General

• Model Name: C-1 FR S Pale Moon

• Item Number: 693

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Satin Natural Black Burst

• Number of Strings: 6

• Hardware Colour: Black

Body

• Body Material: Swamp Ash

• Top Material: Pale Moon Ebony

• Top Contour: Carved Top

• Construction: Neck-Through with Ultra Access

• Binding: Black 1-Ply

Neck

• Neck Material: 7-Piece Maple/Walnut/Padauk

• Neck Profile: Ultra Thin “C”

• Thickness at 1st Fret: 19mm

• Thickness at 12th Fret: 20mm

• Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm

• Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable with Spoke Wheel at Neck Heel

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Richlite

• Fingerboard Radius: 12"-16" Compound Radius

• Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel

• Inlays: Offset Metal Rings

• Side Markers: Luminlay

• Nut: Floyd Rose Locking

• Nut Width: 41.3mm

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter Brimstone-6 Humbucker

• Neck Pickup: Sustainiac

• Controls: Volume, Tone

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Selector

• Additional Controls: 2 x Sustainiac Mini Switches

Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Locking Tremolo

• Tuners: TonePros M-Series Locking

• Hardware Finish: Black

• Knobs: Metal Dome with Set Screw

Strings

• Factory Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221

• Gauge: .010-.046

Case

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

• Case Model: 1620

• Case Included: No – sold separately

Power Requirements

The Sustainiac system requires battery power to operate. When the Sustainiac is switched off, the guitar can still use its conventional bridge pickup for standard electric guitar operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Schecter C-1 FR S Pale Moon suitable for metal?

Yes. The Brimstone-6 bridge pickup, fast neck, Floyd Rose 1500 and 24-fret layout make it particularly well suited to modern metal, progressive styles and other high-gain applications.

Is the Pale Moon Ebony top real wood?

Yes. The guitar features a genuine Pale Moon Ebony top over its swamp ash body. Its distinctive natural figuring means the appearance will vary from guitar to guitar.

Will every C-1 FR S Pale Moon look identical?

No. Pale Moon Ebony has naturally occurring variations in colour, streaking and grain, so each guitar has its own individual appearance.

What is the fingerboard made from?

The C-1 FR S Pale Moon features a Richlite fingerboard with a 12"-16" compound radius.

Does it have stainless-steel frets?

Yes. It features 24 X-Jumbo stainless-steel frets, providing a smooth feel for bends and vibrato together with excellent resistance to long-term fret wear.

What does the Sustainiac do?

The Sustainiac encourages the strings to continue vibrating, allowing notes to sustain for extended periods and making controlled feedback and harmonic effects much easier to produce.

What pickup is fitted at the bridge?

The guitar uses a Schecter Brimstone-6 humbucker in the bridge position, providing the powerful and defined response required for modern high-gain rhythm and lead work.

Does it have a Floyd Rose tremolo?

Yes. It features a Floyd Rose 1500 locking tremolo, providing extensive control over pitch for dive bombs, pull-ups, vibrato and other tremolo effects.

What is a compound-radius fingerboard?

The fingerboard gradually changes from a rounder 12" radius near the nut to a flatter 16" radius further up the neck. This combines comfortable lower-fret playing with a flatter upper register that works particularly well for bends and technical lead work.

What is the neck profile like?

The seven-piece neck uses Schecter’s Ultra Thin “C” profile, measuring approximately 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the twelfth. It is one of Schecter’s more performance-focused neck shapes.

Does it have locking tuners as well as a locking nut?

Yes. The guitar has TonePros M-Series locking tuners alongside the Floyd Rose locking nut. The tuners make string installation more convenient, while the nut forms part of the tremolo's double-locking system.

What scale length does it use?

The guitar has a 25.5" scale length, providing familiar string tension and a responsive feel for both rhythm and lead playing.

Is the hardcase included?

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

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