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

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR S in Sea Foam Green combines classic PT-style body proportions with the high-performance hardware and electronics of Schecter’s shred-focused Sun Valley range. Its mahogany body is paired with a bolt-on maple Thin “C” neck and maple fingerboard, creating a fast, responsive 25.5" scale platform with 22 X-Jumbo frets.

An EMG Retro Active Hot 70 bridge pickup provides powerful, articulate tones for rock and metal, while the Sustainiac neck system adds electronically controlled sustain and harmonic feedback. A Schecter-exclusive Floyd Rose Special “Hot Rod” locking tremolo provides extensive pitch control, making this a distinctive choice for players who want traditional PT styling with thoroughly modern lead-guitar capability.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR S
Item Number	1272
Type	Electric Guitar
Finish	Sea Foam Green
Condition	New
Body	Mahogany
Neck	Maple, Bolt-On
Fingerboard	Maple
Scale Length	25.5"
Frets	22 X-Jumbo
Bridge Pickup	EMG Retro Active Hot 70
Neck Pickup	Sustainiac
Bridge	Floyd Rose Special “Hot Rod” Locking Tremolo
Main Appeal	PT styling with Sustainiac and high-performance locking tremolo
Best For	Rock, metal, shred, technical lead playing and progressive styles
Skill Level	Intermediate to Advanced

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

The PT FR S takes a familiar single-cut body shape and gives it an unmistakably modern performance specification. Its mahogany body and bolt-on maple neck are paired with a maple fingerboard, 14" radius and Schecter Thin “C” profile for a fast, direct playing feel. Unlike many Super Shredder models with 24 frets, this PT version features 22 X-Jumbo frets, retaining slightly more traditional PT proportions while still providing plenty of upper-register access.

Its electronics make the guitar far more specialised than its retro-inspired outline suggests. The EMG Retro Active Hot 70 bridge pickup provides a strong, aggressive voice with excellent definition, while the Sustainiac neck system can generate prolonged sustain and controlled harmonic feedback. Combine that with the Floyd Rose Special “Hot Rod” tremolo and the result is a guitar capable of everything from tight rhythm work to highly expressive, effects-heavy lead playing.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR S is aimed at intermediate, advanced and experienced players who want modern performance features without the appearance of a conventional superstrat.

It is particularly well suited to hard rock, metal, progressive rock, technical guitar and shred-oriented lead playing, especially for musicians who make extensive use of tremolo effects, sustained notes and harmonic feedback.

Why Choose A PT-Style Guitar With A Sustainiac?

The PT body shape offers a familiar single-cut feel, but the Sun Valley Super Shredder version moves far beyond traditional electronics and hardware. Its Sustainiac system uses electromagnetic energy to keep the strings vibrating, allowing notes to sustain long after they would normally decay.

This becomes especially powerful when paired with the Floyd Rose locking tremolo, as sustained notes can be manipulated with dives, pull-ups and wide vibrato. It creates an unusually expressive combination for lead guitar, atmospheric textures and experimental playing.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With The Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR

The standard PT FR uses EMG Retro Active Hot 70 pickups in both bridge and neck positions, providing a more conventional dual-pickup arrangement.

The PT FR S replaces the neck Hot 70 with a Sustainiac, making it the stronger choice for players who want electronically controlled sustain and harmonic feedback effects.

Compared With A Standard PT-Style Guitar

Traditional PT-style guitars usually focus on straightforward fixed bridges and conventional passive electronics. The Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR S retains the recognisable body shape but adds a Floyd Rose locking tremolo, Sustainiac system, high-output bridge pickup and modern Thin “C” neck.

What’s Included?

• Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR S Electric Guitar

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

Technical Specifications

General

• Model Name: Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR S

• Item Number: 1272

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Sea Foam Green

• Condition: New

• Number of Strings: 6

• Country of Manufacture: Indonesia

• 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 / .787"

• Thickness at 12th Fret: 22mm / .866"

• Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm

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

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Maple

• Fingerboard Radius: 14" / 355mm

• Frets: 22 X-Jumbo

• Inlays: Offset / Reverse Dots

• Nut: Floyd Rose Special Locking Nut

• Nut Width: 41.3mm / 1.625"

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-Universal Guitar Hardcase

• Case Model: 1622

• Case Included: No – sold separately

Power Requirements

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Its EMG bridge pickup, Sustainiac, locking Floyd Rose tremolo and fast Thin “C” neck make it particularly well suited to metal, hard rock and technical lead playing.

What does PT FR S mean?

PT identifies Schecter’s single-cut PT body shape, FR indicates the Floyd Rose tremolo, and S denotes the Sustainiac-equipped version.

What pickup is fitted at the bridge?

The bridge position features an EMG Retro Active Hot 70, designed to deliver a powerful, articulate response for driven rhythm and lead tones.

What is fitted at the neck?

The neck position uses a Sustainiac system, providing 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 develop controlled harmonic feedback.

What Sustainiac modes are available?

The system offers Fundamental, Mix and Harmonic modes through a dedicated three-way switch.

Can the Sustainiac be turned off?

Yes. A separate two-way mini toggle activates and deactivates the Sustainiac system.

Does it have a Floyd Rose?

Yes. The guitar features a Schecter-exclusive Floyd Rose Special “Hot Rod” double-locking tremolo.

Can it perform dive bombs and pull-ups?

Yes. The Floyd Rose system allows substantial downward and upward pitch movement, making it suitable for dive bombs, pull-ups and wide vibrato effects.

How many frets does the PT FR S have?

It has 22 X-Jumbo frets. This differs from several C-shaped Sun Valley Super Shredder models that use 24 frets.

What is the neck profile like?

The maple neck uses Schecter’s Thin “C” profile, measuring approximately 20mm at the first fret and 22mm at the twelfth.

Does it have a maple fingerboard?

Yes. The guitar features a maple fingerboard with a 14" radius and Offset / Reverse Dot inlays.

What is the body made from?

The Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR S uses a mahogany body with a flat-top PT-style design.

What scale length does it use?

The guitar has a 25.5" scale length, providing familiar modern electric-guitar tension and response.

Does it have locking tuners?

The guitar uses standard Schecter tuners. The strings are locked at the nut and bridge by the Floyd Rose double-locking system.

Is it suitable for alternate tunings?

It can be set up for alternative tunings, but frequent changes between significantly different tunings may require adjustments to the Floyd Rose spring tension. Players who change tunings constantly may find a fixed bridge more convenient.

What strings are fitted from the factory?

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

Does the guitar require batteries?

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

Is the Sea Foam Green finish paired with black hardware?

Yes. The Sea Foam Green body is complemented by black hardware, creating a strong visual contrast.

Is a hardcase included?

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

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