{"product_id":"schecter-c-1-hydro-dip-purple-obsidian-electric-guitar","title":"Schecter C-1 Hydro-Dip Purple Obsidian Electric Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSchecter C-1 Hydro-Dip Purple Obsidian\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the familiar C-1 platform with an unmistakable Hydro-Dip finish, powerful Schecter Radio Active pickups and a fast-playing 24-fret neck. 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