Schecter Synyster Gates Custom FR Black/Silver Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Synyster Gates Custom FR in Gloss Black with Silver Pin Stripes is the unmistakable signature guitar of Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Synyster Gates, combining one of Schecter’s most distinctive body shapes with a genuinely high-performance specification. Its mahogany body and three-piece mahogany set neck provide a solid foundation, while an ebony fingerboard, 24 X-Jumbo frets and Ultra Thin “C” profile create the fast, controlled feel required for demanding rhythm and lead playing.

A pair of Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature humbuckers provides powerful, articulate tones designed to remain defined under substantial amounts of gain. A Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo adds extensive pitch control, while Grover Rotomatic tuners, carbon-fibre neck reinforcement and the instantly recognisable silver pinstripe finish complete a serious signature instrument built for modern rock and metal performance.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Synyster Custom FR
Item Number	1740
Type	Electric Guitar
Finish	Gloss Black with Silver Pin Stripes
Condition	New
Scale Length	25.5"
Fingerboard	Ebony
Pickups	Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature Humbuckers
Bridge	Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Main Appeal	Premium Synyster Gates signature specification with locking tremolo
Best For	Metal, hard rock, technical lead playing and Avenged Sevenfold fans

What Makes the Schecter Synyster Gates Custom Special?

The Synyster Custom FR is built around the demands of a highly technical player. Its mahogany set neck with Ultra Access provides excellent reach into the highest register, while carbon-fibre reinforcement adds stability. The neck uses Schecter’s exceptionally slim Ultra Thin “C” profile, measuring approximately 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the twelfth. Combined with a flat 16" radius ebony fingerboard and 24 X-Jumbo frets, it creates an exceptionally capable platform for fast alternate picking, sweeping, tapping, wide bends and complex rhythm work.

Electronics come from a pair of Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature humbuckers, delivering the combination of output, attack and clarity required for dense high-gain guitar tones. A push/pull tone control expands the available pickup sounds, while the Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo enables everything from subtle vibrato to aggressive dive bombs and pull-ups. The Gloss Black finish, Silver Pin Stripes, signature fingerboard inlays and black hardware make the guitar instantly recognisable.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Synyster Custom FR is naturally an excellent choice for Synyster Gates and Avenged Sevenfold fans, but its performance specification gives it much broader appeal. Intermediate, advanced and professional guitarists looking for a fast-playing instrument with powerful passive humbuckers and a high-quality locking tremolo will find plenty here beyond its signature-model association.

It is particularly well suited to metal, hard rock, progressive metal, technical rock, shred and lead-focused guitar playing, especially for musicians who make extensive use of tremolo techniques and high-gain amplification.

Why Choose A High-Performance Signature Guitar?

A well-developed signature guitar brings together features chosen around the real-world requirements of a professional player rather than simply adding an artist’s name to a standard instrument. The Synyster Custom combines an exceptionally fast neck, flat-radius ebony fingerboard, high-output signature pickups and a double-locking tremolo in one focused package.

Those features remain valuable even if you are not trying to reproduce Synyster Gates’ exact sound. Players who need accurate high-speed fretting, articulate distorted tones and extensive pitch control can take advantage of the same performance-focused design.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With The Synyster Standard

The Synyster Custom FR represents a substantial specification upgrade, with Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature pickups, a Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo, Grover Rotomatic tuners and premium neck construction. It is aimed at players looking for a more professional-level interpretation of the Synyster Gates design.

Compared With The Synyster Custom-S

The standard Synyster Custom FR uses Synyster Gates Signature humbuckers in both positions, while the Custom-S replaces the neck humbucker with a Sustainiac system. Players who want a conventional two-humbucker configuration may prefer the Custom FR, while those prioritising extended electronic sustain and feedback effects may favour the Custom-S.

What’s Included?

• Schecter Synyster Custom FR Electric Guitar

• Gloss Black with Silver Pin Stripes finish

• Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature humbuckers

• Floyd Rose 1500 Series locking tremolo

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

Please note: A hardcase is not included. The compatible Schecter SGR-2A Avenger Hardcase, model 1630, is available separately.

Technical Specifications

General

• Model Name: Synyster Custom FR

• Item Number: 1740

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Gloss Black with Silver Pin Stripes

• Condition: New

• Number of Strings: 6

• Hardware Colour: Black

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany

• Top Contour: Flat Top

• Construction: Set-Neck with Ultra Access

• Binding: Black 1-Ply

Neck

• Neck Material: 3-Piece Mahogany

• Reinforcement: Carbon-Fibre Reinforcement Rods

• 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

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Fingerboard Radius: 16" / 406mm

• Frets: 24 X-Jumbo

• Inlays: Pearloid “Syn” with Deathbat at 12th Fret

• Side Markers: Glow-in-the-Dark

• Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series Locking Nut

• Nut Width: 41.3mm

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature Humbucker

• Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature Humbucker

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Pickup Type: Passive

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone with Push/Pull Function

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switch

Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo

• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1

• Hardware Finish: Black

• Knobs: Metal Knurled with Set Screw

Strings

• Factory Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221

• Gauge: .010-.046

Case

• Compatible Case: Schecter SGR-2A Avenger Hardcase

• Case Model: 1630

• Case Included: No – sold separately

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Schecter Synyster Gates Custom suitable for metal?

Yes. Its USA signature humbuckers, fast Ultra Thin “C” neck, flat ebony fingerboard and Floyd Rose 1500 make it exceptionally well suited to metal, hard rock and technical high-gain playing.

What pickups does the Synyster Custom use?

It features a pair of Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature humbuckers, with dedicated bridge and neck pickups.

Are the pickups active?

No. The Synyster Gates Signature humbuckers are passive pickups, so the guitar does not require a battery for normal operation.

Does this version have a Sustainiac?

No. This Synyster Custom FR uses a Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature humbucker in both positions. The separate Synyster Custom-S replaces the neck pickup with a Sustainiac system.

Does it have a Floyd Rose tremolo?

Yes. It features the Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo, offering extensive pitch control for dive bombs, pull-ups, vibrato and other expressive techniques.

What is the neck profile like?

Schecter uses its Ultra Thin “C” profile, measuring approximately 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the twelfth. It is designed for exceptionally fast modern playing.

Does it have an ebony fingerboard?

Yes. The guitar features an ebony fingerboard with a flat 16" radius, particularly well suited to fast lead techniques and wide bends.

How many frets does it have?

The Synyster Custom features 24 X-Jumbo frets, providing a complete two-octave fretting range on each string.

What are the fingerboard inlays?

The ebony fingerboard features the distinctive Pearloid “Syn” design with the Deathbat at the 12th fret, reinforcing the guitar’s unmistakable Synyster Gates identity.

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

Yes. Glow-in-the-dark side markers make fret positions easier to identify on darker stages.

What tuners are fitted?

The guitar uses Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners, providing precise tuning adjustment.

What is the difference between the Custom and Standard Synyster models?

The Custom moves into a more premium specification with Schecter USA signature pickups, Floyd Rose 1500 hardware, Grover tuners and upgraded neck construction, making it the more performance-focused option.

Is this guitar only suitable for Avenged Sevenfold fans?

No. Its styling is unmistakably associated with Synyster Gates, but the fast neck, powerful passive pickups and locking tremolo make it a highly capable modern performance guitar regardless of musical influence.

Is a hardcase included?

No. The compatible Schecter SGR-2A Avenger Hardcase, model 1630, is available separately.

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