Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR Sea Foam Green Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR in Sea Foam Green takes classic T-style inspiration and transforms it into a serious high-performance electric guitar. Beneath the distinctive retro-coloured finish is a mahogany body, fast bolt-on maple neck, 14" radius maple fingerboard and 22 X-Jumbo frets, creating a guitar designed for fast riffs, expressive lead work and modern playing techniques.

A pair of EMG Retro Active Hot 70 humbuckers combines vintage-inspired character with the clarity and consistency of active electronics, making the guitar equally capable of punchy rock tones and aggressive high-gain sounds. The Schecter-exclusive Floyd Rose Special ‘Hot Rod’ locking tremolo adds extensive pitch control, making this a particularly appealing choice for rock, metal and players who want traditional styling with genuine shred-ready performance.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR
Item Number	1273
Product Type	Electric Guitar
Finish	Sea Foam Green
Condition	New
Orientation	Right-Handed
Body	Mahogany
Neck	Maple, Bolt-On
Fingerboard	Maple
Scale Length	25.5"
Pickups	2 x EMG Retro Active Hot 70
Bridge	Floyd Rose Special ‘Hot Rod’ Locking Tremolo
Main Appeal	Classic PT styling with modern shred-focused performance
Best For	Rock, metal, hard rock, lead playing and high-gain styles

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

The Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR combines the straightforward character of a traditional T-style guitar with hardware and playability aimed at considerably more aggressive playing. Its Thin “C” maple neck, 14" radius maple fingerboard and 22 X-Jumbo frets provide a fast, relatively flat playing surface that works particularly well for wide bends, tapping, legato and rapid alternate picking. The 25.5" scale maintains familiar string tension, while the mahogany body gives the instrument a substantial foundation for both rhythm and lead work.

Electronics come courtesy of two EMG Retro Active Hot 70 humbuckers, designed to combine the dynamics and character associated with classic high-output pickups with EMG’s active preamp technology. The result is a strong, clear signal that works especially well with overdrive and distortion. Add the Schecter-exclusive Floyd Rose Special ‘Hot Rod’ locking tremolo and the PT FR becomes a genuine performance instrument capable of everything from subtle vibrato to extreme dive bombs.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR is ideal for intermediate, advanced and professional players who like classic guitar shapes but want modern hardware and playability. It offers a particularly interesting alternative to conventional Superstrat designs, combining familiar PT styling with a fast neck and double-locking tremolo.

It is especially well suited to hard rock, metal, glam metal, progressive rock, instrumental guitar and technically demanding lead playing, although the Retro Active Hot 70 pickups give it enough dynamic range for cleaner and lower-gain applications.

Why Choose A Floyd Rose-Equipped Performance Guitar?

A double-locking tremolo gives players far greater pitch control than a conventional fixed bridge. By locking the strings at both the bridge and nut, the Floyd Rose system is designed to maintain tuning stability through aggressive vibrato, dive bombs, pull-ups and other dramatic pitch effects.

For players whose style makes extensive use of the tremolo arm, this can provide creative possibilities that a hardtail guitar simply cannot offer. The Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR combines this flexibility with a fast modern neck, making the complete instrument particularly well suited to expressive lead playing.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With A Traditional PT-Style Guitar

A conventional T-style electric guitar generally prioritises vintage-inspired hardware, simpler electronics and a fixed bridge. The Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR retains the recognisable single-cut character but adds active humbuckers, a flatter fingerboard and Floyd Rose locking tremolo, creating a dramatically more modern playing experience.

Compared With The Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR S

The PT FR uses EMG Retro Active Hot 70 humbuckers in both positions, making it the more conventional dual-pickup option. The PT FR S replaces the neck humbucker with a Sustainiac system for extended sustain effects. Players who prioritise straightforward dual-humbucker versatility may prefer the PT FR, while the FR S is aimed more specifically at players wanting Sustainiac functionality.

What’s Included?

• Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR Electric Guitar

• Sea Foam Green finish

• Dual EMG Retro Active Hot 70 pickups

• 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-Universal Guitar Hardcase, model 1622, is available separately.

Technical Specifications

General

• Model Name: Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR

• Item Number: 1273

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Sea Foam Green

• 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: Maple

• Fingerboard Radius: 14"

• Frets: 22 X-Jumbo

• Inlays: Offset / Reverse Dots

• Nut: Floyd Rose Special Locking Nut

• Nut Width: 41.3mm

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 Humbucker

• Neck Pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 Humbucker

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Controls: 2 x Volume

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switch

• Battery Compartment: 9V Clip-In Battery Compartment

Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose Special ‘Hot Rod’ Locking Tremolo – Schecter Exclusive

• 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-Universal Guitar Hardcase

• Case Model: 1622

• Case Included: No – sold separately

Power Requirements

The EMG Retro Active Hot 70 pickup system requires a 9V battery. The guitar features a dedicated clip-in battery compartment for convenient replacement.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Its EMG Retro Active Hot 70 pickups, fast Thin “C” neck, flatter 14" fingerboard radius and Floyd Rose tremolo make it particularly well suited to metal, hard rock and other high-gain styles.

What pickups does the PT FR use?

It uses a pair of EMG Retro Active Hot 70 humbuckers, with one in the bridge position and another at the neck.

Are the EMG Retro Active Hot 70 pickups active?

The Retro Active system combines traditional-style passive pickup construction with an active preamp system, so the guitar requires a 9V battery.

Does this model have a Sustainiac?

No. This PT FR model uses an EMG Retro Active Hot 70 in both pickup positions. The separate PT FR S version features a Sustainiac neck system.

Does the guitar have a Floyd Rose?

Yes. It uses a Schecter-exclusive Floyd Rose Special ‘Hot Rod’ locking tremolo, designed for expressive pitch effects while providing the tuning stability of a double-locking system.

How many frets does it have?

The Sea Foam Green PT FR features 22 X-Jumbo frets, providing a substantial fret surface that works particularly well for bends and modern lead techniques.

What is the neck profile like?

Schecter uses its Thin “C” neck profile, measuring approximately 20mm at the first fret and 22mm at the twelfth. It provides a comfortable modern feel without becoming excessively thin.

What fingerboard does the Sea Foam Green version have?

The Sea Foam Green model features a maple fingerboard with a 14" radius and Offset / Reverse Dot inlays.

Does it have a tone control?

No. The electronics are deliberately straightforward, with two volume controls and a three-way pickup selector.

What scale length does it use?

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

What strings are fitted from the factory?

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

Is a hardcase included?

No. The compatible Schecter SGR-Universal Guitar Hardcase, model 1622, is available separately.

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