Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S Electric Guitar, Distressed Satin Black

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S in Distressed Satin Black is a premium signature electric guitar created for Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Synyster Gates, combining aggressive modern tone with extreme sustain, fast playability and a double-locking tremolo system. Its mahogany body and reinforced 3-piece mahogany neck are paired with an ebony fingerboard, Ultra Thin "C" profile and 24 stainless-steel X-Jumbo frets for a slick, performance-focused feel.

A Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature humbucker handles the bridge position, while the neck houses a Sustainiac system capable of generating dramatically extended sustain and harmonic effects. Together with the Floyd Rose 1500 locking tremolo, Grover tuners and distinctive Distressed Satin Black finish, this is a serious instrument for metal, hard rock, technical lead playing and players who want access to sounds beyond a conventional dual-humbucker guitar.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Synyster Gates Custom-S
Model Number	1749
Finish	Distressed Satin Black
Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Condition	New
Body	Mahogany
Fingerboard	Ebony
Scale Length	25.5"
Bridge Pickup	Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature Humbucker
Neck System	Sustainiac
Bridge	Floyd Rose 1500 Locking Tremolo
Main Appeal	Signature high-gain performance with Sustainiac and Floyd Rose
Best For	Metal, hard rock, progressive and technical lead playing

What’s Included?

• Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S Electric Guitar

• Distressed Satin Black finish

• Factory-fitted Ernie Ball .010–.046 strings

The compatible Schecter SGR-2A Avenger Hardcase is available separately and is not supplied as standard.

What Makes the Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S Special?

The Synyster Gates Custom-S is built around the demanding playing style of one of modern metal's most recognisable lead guitarists. Its 3-piece mahogany neck with carbon-fibre reinforcement rods, Ultra Thin "C" profile, 16" ebony fingerboard radius and 24 stainless-steel X-Jumbo frets create an exceptionally fast and controlled playing platform. Luminlay side markers improve visibility on darker stages, while the distinctive gold pearloid SYN and Deathbat inlays ensure there is no mistaking its signature identity.

The electronics take the guitar well beyond a conventional high-output instrument. The Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature bridge humbucker is designed for powerful, articulate rhythm and lead tones, while the Sustainiac system can sustain notes far beyond their natural decay and introduce controlled harmonic feedback effects. Combined with the Floyd Rose 1500 locking tremolo, the Custom-S provides an enormous range of expressive possibilities for adventurous lead guitarists.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S is aimed at serious players who want a high-performance guitar with specialist lead features and a distinctly aggressive character.

It is particularly well suited to:

• Avenged Sevenfold and Synyster Gates fans

• Metal guitarists

• Hard-rock players

• Progressive musicians

• Technical lead guitarists

• Players who use extensive tremolo techniques

• Guitarists experimenting with sustained and harmonic effects

• Musicians who prefer an Ultra Thin neck

• Players who value stainless-steel frets

• Advanced and professional guitarists

• Stage and studio musicians

Why Choose A Guitar With A Sustainiac?

A Sustainiac system uses electromagnetic feedback to keep a vibrating string moving, allowing notes to sustain far longer than they would naturally. This creates opportunities for long singing lead notes, controlled feedback, ambient textures and harmonic effects without requiring extreme amplifier volume.

When paired with a Floyd Rose tremolo, the creative possibilities become even broader. Players can sustain a note while manipulating its pitch, creating everything from subtle vocal-like movement to extreme dives, harmonic screams and unconventional lead effects.

Technical Specifications

General

• Model: Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S

• Model Number: 1749

• Finish: Distressed Satin Black

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Hardware Colour: Black

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany

• Top Contour: Flat Top

• Construction: Deep Insert Joint with Ultra Access

• Binding: Black 1-Ply

• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Locking Tremolo

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: 3-Piece Mahogany

• Neck Reinforcement: Carbon-Fibre Reinforcement Rods

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Neck Profile: Ultra Thin "C"

• Scale Length: 25.5"

• Fingerboard Radius: 16"

• Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel

• Inlays: Gold Pearloid SYN and Deathbat

• Side Markers: Luminlay

• Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series

• Nut Width: 41.3mm

• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 19mm / .748"

• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 20mm / .787"

• Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable

• Tuners: Grover

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature Humbucker with Black Engraved Cover

• Neck Pickup / Driver: Sustainiac

• Controls: Volume, Tone and 3-Way Pickup Selector

• Sustainiac Controls: 2 x Mini Switches

• Pickup Configuration: Humbucker / Sustainiac

Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Locking Tremolo

• Tuners: Grover

• Hardware Finish: Black

• Control Knobs: Metal Dome with Set Screw

Factory Strings

• Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221

• Gauge: .010–.046

Power Requirements

The Sustainiac is an active electronic system and requires battery power for its sustain functions. As with other battery-powered guitar electronics, unplugging the instrument when it is not in use will help preserve battery life.

FAQs

Is this an official Synyster Gates signature guitar?

Yes. The Custom-S is part of Schecter's official Synyster Gates signature range, developed around the requirements and playing style of the Avenged Sevenfold guitarist.

What is the Sustainiac?

The Sustainiac is an electronic sustain system located in the neck position. It can keep notes sustaining for dramatically extended periods and can be used to create controlled feedback and harmonic effects.

What pickup is fitted at the bridge?

The guitar features a Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature humbucker with a distinctive black engraved cover.

Does it have a Floyd Rose?

Yes. It features a Floyd Rose 1500 locking tremolo, allowing substantial downward and upward pitch manipulation.

What makes a Floyd Rose useful for this guitar?

The locking system is ideal for the extreme pitch effects associated with Synyster Gates' lead style, including dive bombs, flutters, squeals and dramatic vibrato.

Does it have stainless-steel frets?

Yes. The Distressed Satin Black model features 24 X-Jumbo stainless-steel frets, offering excellent durability and a smooth surface for bends and vibrato.

What is the neck profile?

It uses Schecter's Ultra Thin "C" profile, designed for fast and technically demanding playing.

What is the neck made from?

The neck is constructed from three pieces of mahogany with carbon-fibre reinforcement rods, providing a strong and performance-focused structure.

What is the fingerboard made from?

The guitar features an ebony fingerboard with a flat 16" radius.

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

It features Luminlay side dot markers, making fret positions easier to see in low-light performance environments.

What is the scale length?

The Custom-S uses a 25.5-inch scale length, providing a defined and responsive string feel.

Is the Distressed Satin Black finish factory distressed?

Yes. The distressed appearance is an intentional part of this model's finish rather than ordinary handling wear. Individual examples may therefore show natural variation in the exact distressed detailing.

Is it suitable for rhythm playing as well as lead?

Yes. Although its Sustainiac and Floyd Rose make it particularly exciting for lead work, the Schecter USA bridge humbucker also provides the clarity and power required for heavy rhythm guitar.

Is this guitar only suitable for Avenged Sevenfold music?

No. Its specification makes it particularly strong for metal, hard rock, progressive music and technical guitar playing, but the Sustainiac can also be useful for experimental, ambient and cinematic sounds.

Does the Sustainiac need to be used all the time?

No. The Sustainiac can be switched as required, allowing the guitar to function normally when extended sustain effects are not needed.

Does it come with a hard case?

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

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