Schecter Corsair Gloss Natural Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Corsair in Gloss Natural combines classic semi-hollow styling with modern Schecter playability and versatile passive electronics. Its maple semi-hollow body is paired with a three-piece mahogany set neck and ebony fingerboard, delivering an expressive platform suited to warm cleans, articulate rhythm sounds and driven electric guitar tones.

Dual Schecter Diamond ’78 humbuckers provide a vintage-inspired voice with enough output for rock and blues, while push/pull tone controls expand the available sounds beyond a conventional two-humbucker setup. A Schecter tremolo paired with a roller Tune-O-Matic bridge, Grover Rotomatic tuners and a comfortable 24.75" scale complete a distinctive instrument for blues, indie, jazz, classic rock and alternative styles.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Corsair
Item Number	1553
Type	Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
Finish	Gloss Natural
Condition	New
Body	Maple
Construction	Set-Neck
Neck	3-Piece Mahogany
Fingerboard	Ebony
Scale Length	24.75"
Pickups	2 x Schecter Diamond ’78 Humbuckers
Bridge / Tremolo	Schecter Tremolo with Roller Tune-O-Matic
Main Appeal	Semi-hollow character with versatile humbucker electronics
Best For	Blues, classic rock, indie, jazz, alternative and roots styles

What Makes the Schecter Corsair Special?

The Corsair presents a very different side of Schecter from the brand’s more aggressive solid-body instruments. Its semi-hollow maple construction and arched top create a resonant, characterful foundation, while Cream multi-ply binding and the Gloss Natural finish give the instrument an elegant vintage-inspired appearance. The three-piece mahogany neck uses Schecter’s Thin “C” profile, while the ebony fingerboard and 22 medium frets provide a smooth, refined playing surface.

The electronics give the Corsair considerably more flexibility than its traditional appearance might suggest. Dual Schecter Diamond ’78 humbuckers provide warm, full-bodied tones with plenty of clarity, while independent push/pull tone controls introduce additional pickup options. The roller Tune-O-Matic bridge works alongside the Schecter tremolo to provide smooth expressive vibrato without moving into the more extreme feel of a double-locking system.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Corsair is ideal for players who want the open, resonant character of a semi-hollow electric guitar combined with comfortable modern playability.

It is particularly well suited to blues, classic rock, indie, alternative, jazz, roots music and vintage-inspired styles, while its humbuckers and flexible switching also make it capable of handling more driven rock sounds.

Why Choose A Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar?

Semi-hollow guitars combine elements of solid-body and hollowbody construction. They typically offer more acoustic resonance and openness than a conventional solid-body while retaining the practicality and amplified versatility expected from an electric guitar.

This makes the Corsair particularly rewarding for players who use clean, edge-of-breakup and moderately driven tones. Chords can feel broad and lively, while lead lines retain plenty of warmth and sustain.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With A Solid-Body Electric Guitar

A conventional solid-body electric generally provides a tighter and more controlled response, particularly at very high gain. The Corsair’s semi-hollow construction introduces greater natural resonance and openness, making it especially attractive for dynamic clean and lower-gain playing.

Compared With The Schecter Coupe

Both models offer Schecter’s take on vintage-inspired semi-hollow design, but the Corsair has its own distinct specification. The Corsair uses Diamond ’78 humbuckers and Schecter’s tremolo system, giving it a fuller humbucker character and a different approach to vibrato compared with the FilterTron-equipped Coupe.

What’s Included?

• Schecter Corsair Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar

• Gloss Natural finish

• Dual Schecter Diamond ’78 humbuckers

• Schecter tremolo system

• Roller Tune-O-Matic bridge

• Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners

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

Please note: A hardcase is not included. The compatible Schecter SGR-12 Corsair Hardcase, model 1683, is available separately.

Technical Specifications

General

• Model Name: Corsair

• Item Number: 1553

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Gloss Natural

• Condition: New

• Number of Strings: 6

• Hardware Colour: Chrome

Body

• Body Material: Maple

• Body Style: Semi-Hollow

• Top Contour: Arched Top

• Construction: Set-Neck

• Binding: Cream Multi-Ply

Neck

• Neck Material: 3-Piece Mahogany

• Neck Profile: Thin “C”

• Thickness at 1st Fret: 20mm

• Thickness at 12th Fret: 22mm

• Scale Length: 24.75" / 628mm

• Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable with 4mm Allen Nut

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Fingerboard Radius: 14" / 355mm

• Frets: 22 Medium

• Inlays: Blocks

• Nut: Graph Tech XL Ivory TUSQ

• Nut Width: 42mm

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond ’78 Humbucker

• Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond ’78 Humbucker

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Pickup Type: Passive

• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone with Push/Pull Switching

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switch

Hardware

• Bridge: Roller Tune-O-Matic

• Tremolo: Schecter Tremolo

• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1

• Hardware Finish: Chrome

• Knobs: Grip Tip Speed Knobs

Strings

• Factory Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221

• Gauge: .010-.046

Case

• Compatible Case: Schecter SGR-12 Corsair Hardcase

• Case Model: 1683

• Case Included: No – sold separately

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Schecter Corsair a semi-hollow guitar?

Yes. The Corsair features a semi-hollow maple body, giving it a more resonant and open response than a conventional solid-body electric guitar.

What pickups are fitted?

The guitar uses two Schecter Diamond ’78 humbuckers, one at the bridge and one at the neck.

Are the pickups active?

No. The Diamond ’78 pickups are passive, so the guitar does not require a battery.

What do the Diamond ’78 pickups sound like?

They are designed around a more traditional humbucker character, providing warmth, body and clarity rather than the heavily compressed response associated with modern active pickups.

Does the Corsair have push/pull controls?

Yes. Both tone controls feature push/pull switching, providing additional pickup sounds beyond the standard humbucker settings.

What controls does the guitar have?

The Corsair features two volume controls, two push/pull tone controls and a three-way pickup selector, allowing the bridge and neck pickups to be adjusted independently.

Does it have a tremolo?

Yes. The Corsair uses a Schecter tremolo system paired with a roller Tune-O-Matic bridge.

What is the roller bridge for?

The roller bridge allows the strings to move more smoothly across the saddles when the tremolo is used, helping reduce friction during vibrato operation.

Is the tremolo suitable for dive bombs?

The Corsair’s tremolo is designed more for expressive vibrato and moderate pitch movement than the extreme dive-bomb techniques associated with a Floyd Rose system.

What is the body made from?

The Corsair uses a maple semi-hollow body with an arched top.

What is the neck made from?

It features a three-piece mahogany set neck.

What is a set neck?

A set neck is glued permanently into the guitar body rather than attached with bolts. This creates a smooth, traditional neck-to-body construction commonly found on many classic semi-hollow and single-cut guitars.

Does it have an ebony fingerboard?

Yes. The Corsair features an ebony fingerboard with a 14" radius.

How many frets does it have?

The guitar features 22 medium frets, giving it a more traditional fret feel than Schecter’s 24-fret high-performance models.

What is the neck profile like?

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

What scale length does it use?

The Corsair has a 24.75" scale length, giving it slightly softer string tension than a 25.5" guitar when fitted with the same string gauge.

Is the Corsair suitable for blues?

Yes. Its semi-hollow construction, vintage-inspired humbuckers and expressive tremolo make it particularly well suited to blues and blues-rock.

Is it suitable for jazz?

Yes. The neck pickup and semi-hollow maple body can produce warm, rounded clean tones that work particularly well for jazz and more traditional styles.

Can it handle rock and overdrive?

Yes. The Diamond ’78 humbuckers can comfortably handle overdrive and classic rock gain levels while retaining good note definition.

What tuners are fitted?

The Corsair uses Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners, providing precise and dependable tuning adjustment.

What strings are fitted from the factory?

Schecter fits Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221 strings in .010-.046 gauge.

Is a hardcase included?

No. The compatible Schecter SGR-12 Corsair Hardcase, model 1683, is available separately.

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