Schecter Synyster Gates Standard Plus Gloss Natural Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Synyster Gates Standard Plus in Gloss Natural with Black Pin Stripes combines the unmistakable visual identity of the Avenged Sevenfold guitarist’s signature instruments with a specification built for fast, aggressive and expressive playing. Its distinctive Avenger-shaped mahogany body is topped with quilted maple, allowing the natural figuring of the wood to become a major part of this version’s striking appearance.

A reinforced three-piece mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets and Ultra Thin “C” profile provide the fast feel expected from a modern performance guitar. Dual Schecter Synyster Gates Signature humbuckers deliver powerful, articulate tones, while push/pull coil splitting expands the available sounds. A Schecter-exclusive Floyd Rose Special ‘Hot Rod’ locking tremolo completes a formidable guitar for metal, hard rock and technical lead playing.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Synyster Gates Standard Plus
Item Number	1752
Product Type	Electric Guitar
Finish	Gloss Natural with Black Pin Stripes
Condition	New
Orientation	Right-Handed
Body	Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
Neck	3-Piece Mahogany
Fingerboard	Ebony
Scale Length	25.5"
Pickups	Schecter Synyster Gates Signature Humbuckers
Bridge	Floyd Rose Special ‘Hot Rod’ Locking Tremolo
Main Appeal	Signature styling with fast modern playability and versatile high-output electronics
Best For	Metal, hard rock, technical lead playing and Avenged Sevenfold fans

What Makes the Schecter Synyster Gates Standard Plus Special?

The Standard Plus takes the instantly recognisable Synyster Gates Avenger design and adds a particularly striking combination of a quilted maple top, Gloss Natural finish and Black Pin Stripes. Its mahogany body is paired with a bolt-on three-piece mahogany neck reinforced with carbon-fibre rods, providing a stable platform for demanding playing. The Ultra Thin “C” profile measures approximately 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the twelfth, while the flat 16" radius ebony fingerboard and 24 jumbo frets are designed around speed, precision and unrestricted lead work.

The electronics are centred around a pair of Schecter Synyster Gates Signature humbuckers, providing the strong output and definition required for heavily distorted rhythm and lead tones. A push/pull coil split adds brighter alternatives to the full humbucker sounds, while the Floyd Rose Special ‘Hot Rod’ double-locking tremolo gives players extensive pitch control for dive bombs, pull-ups and expressive vibrato.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Synyster Gates Standard Plus is an obvious choice for Avenged Sevenfold and Synyster Gates fans, but its specification makes it much more than a collector-focused signature instrument. Intermediate, advanced and professional players looking for a fast neck, powerful dual-humbucker electronics and a locking tremolo will find plenty to appreciate.

It is particularly well suited to metal, hard rock, progressive styles, technical lead guitar and high-gain rhythm playing, especially for musicians who actively use the tremolo system as part of their playing technique.

Why Choose A Signature Performance Guitar?

A carefully designed signature model brings together features chosen around the playing requirements of a professional artist. In the Synyster Gates Standard Plus, that translates into a fast neck profile, flat-radius ebony fingerboard, high-output signature pickups and a Floyd Rose locking tremolo.

These features are useful far beyond recreating one artist’s sound. Guitarists who need a responsive instrument for quick lead lines, precise high-gain riffs and extensive tremolo work can take advantage of the same performance-focused specification.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With A Conventional Dual-Humbucker Guitar

The Synyster Gates Standard Plus offers significantly greater performance functionality than a straightforward fixed-bridge, dual-humbucker instrument. Its flat-radius fingerboard and Ultra Thin “C” neck are geared towards speed, while the Floyd Rose system adds extensive pitch manipulation and the push/pull coil split expands the available pickup sounds.

Gloss Natural vs Transparent Deep Red

Both Standard Plus finishes share the core performance specification, but their visual character is very different. The Gloss Natural version showcases the figuring of the quilted maple top beneath its Black Pin Stripes, giving it a more organic and distinctive appearance, while Transparent Deep Red provides a darker, more dramatic interpretation of the same design.

What’s Included?

• Schecter Synyster Gates Standard Plus Electric Guitar

• Gloss Natural with Black Pin Stripes finish

• Dual Schecter Synyster Gates Signature humbuckers

• Floyd Rose Special ‘Hot Rod’ 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 Gates Standard Plus

• Item Number: 1752

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Gloss Natural with Black Pin Stripes

• Number of Strings: 6

• Hardware Colour: Black

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany

• Top Material: Quilted Maple

• Top Contour: Forearm Comfort Contour Top

• Construction: Bolt-On

• 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 with 4mm Allen Nut

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Fingerboard Radius: 16"

• Frets: 24 Jumbo

• Inlays: Synyster Gates Deathbat and Gothic Crosses

• Side Markers: Dots

• Nut: Floyd Rose Locking

• Nut Width: 41.3mm

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter Synyster Gates Signature Humbucker with Satin Black Bobbins

• Neck Pickup: Schecter Synyster Gates Signature Humbucker with Satin Black Bobbins

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

• Additional Function: Push/Pull Coil Split

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle Switch

Hardware

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

• Tuners: Grover

• Hardware Finish: Black

• Knobs: Metal Dome

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 Standard Plus suitable for metal?

Yes. Its signature humbuckers, fast Ultra Thin “C” neck, flat 16" fingerboard radius and Floyd Rose locking tremolo make it particularly well suited to metal, hard rock and technical high-gain playing.

What pickups does the Synyster Gates Standard Plus use?

It features a pair of Schecter Synyster Gates Signature humbuckers, with matching Satin Black bobbins.

Can the pickups be coil split?

Yes. The master tone control incorporates a push/pull coil-split function, providing brighter and leaner alternatives to the standard full humbucker sounds.

Does the Gloss Natural version have a real quilted maple top?

The guitar features a quilted maple top over its mahogany body, and the Gloss Natural finish allows the figuring to form a prominent part of the guitar’s appearance.

What is the neck profile like?

The three-piece mahogany neck uses Schecter’s Ultra Thin “C” profile, measuring approximately 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the twelfth. It is designed for fast and technically demanding playing.

Does it have an ebony fingerboard?

Yes. The Standard Plus features an ebony fingerboard with a 16" radius, providing a flat, smooth playing surface particularly well suited to modern lead techniques.

Does it have a Floyd Rose tremolo?

Yes. It uses a Schecter-exclusive Floyd Rose Special ‘Hot Rod’ locking tremolo, allowing everything from subtle vibrato to dramatic dive bombs and pull-ups.

How many frets does it have?

The Synyster Gates Standard Plus has 24 jumbo frets, providing a complete two-octave fretting range on every string.

What are the fingerboard inlays?

The guitar features distinctive Synyster Gates Deathbat and Gothic Cross inlays, reinforcing its unmistakable signature appearance.

What scale length does it use?

It has a 25.5" scale length, providing familiar string tension and a responsive feel suited to accurate rhythm and lead playing.

Is this guitar only suitable for Avenged Sevenfold fans?

No. Although its styling is unmistakably associated with Synyster Gates, its fast neck, versatile dual-humbucker electronics and locking tremolo make it a serious high-performance guitar regardless of the player’s musical influences.

Is the Gloss Natural model different from the Transparent Deep Red version?

The core specification is essentially the same, but the finish creates a significantly different appearance. Gloss Natural highlights the quilted maple figuring, while Transparent Deep Red gives the top a darker coloured treatment.

Is a hardcase included?

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

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