Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition Trans Purple Burst Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition in Trans Purple Burst is a premium performance guitar combining an aggressive offset body shape with high-end hardware, powerful passive tone and the creative possibilities of a Sustainiac system. Its mahogany body is topped with genuine quilted maple, allowing the vivid Trans Purple Burst finish to showcase the natural figuring beneath.

A three-piece mahogany Thin “C” neck with carbon-fibre reinforcement, compound-radius ebony fingerboard and 24 X-Jumbo stainless-steel frets provide the fast, precise feel expected from a modern Schecter. At the bridge, a Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI humbucker delivers articulate, high-output passive tones, while the Sustainiac neck system provides controlled extended sustain and harmonic feedback. A Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo completes a formidable guitar for modern metal, hard rock, progressive styles and technical lead playing.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	E-1 FR S Special Edition
Item Number	3071
Type	Electric Guitar
Finish	Trans Purple Burst
Condition	New
Body	Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
Construction	Set-Neck with Ultra Access
Fingerboard	Ebony
Scale Length	25.5"
Frets	24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge Pickup	Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI
Neck Pickup	Sustainiac
Bridge	Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Main Appeal	Sustainiac creativity, premium construction and aggressive USA pickup tone
Best For	Metal, hard rock, progressive music and technical lead guitar
Skill Level	Intermediate to Advanced

What Makes the Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition Special?

The E-1 FR S Special Edition combines Schecter’s distinctive angular E-1 body shape with a specification built for demanding modern players. Its mahogany body with genuine quilted maple top gives the Trans Purple Burst finish exceptional visual depth, while carbon-fibre multi-ply binding and black hardware reinforce the guitar’s aggressive aesthetic. The three-piece mahogany neck uses a set-neck joint with Ultra Access, providing a smooth transition into the upper frets without compromising the substantial feel associated with mahogany construction.

Its electronics and hardware make it equally impressive as a performance instrument. The Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI bridge humbucker provides a powerful passive voice with strong attack and clarity under high gain, while the Sustainiac neck system adds electronically controlled sustain with Fundamental, Mix and Harmonic modes. A Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo, Grover Rotomatic tuners and stainless-steel frets complete a serious stage and studio instrument.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition is aimed primarily at intermediate, advanced and professional players who want an aggressive modern guitar with both conventional high-performance tones and more experimental sustain capabilities.

It is particularly well suited to modern metal, progressive metal, hard rock, technical metal and instrumental lead guitar, especially for players who make extensive use of high gain, tremolo effects, sustained notes and harmonic feedback.

Why Choose A Sustainiac Guitar With A Floyd Rose?

A Sustainiac system allows notes to continue vibrating electronically, creating controllable sustain and harmonic feedback without relying entirely on amplifier volume. This makes it useful for expressive lead playing, ambient textures, controlled feedback effects and experimental techniques.

Pairing the Sustainiac with a Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo expands those possibilities further. Sustained notes can be combined with dives, pull-ups, vibrato and other pitch effects, giving the E-1 FR S Special Edition an unusually wide expressive range.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With A Conventional Dual-Humbucker E-1

A conventional dual-humbucker E-1 provides dedicated bridge and neck pickups for familiar rhythm, lead and clean tones. The FR S Special Edition replaces the conventional neck pickup with a Sustainiac system, making it particularly attractive to players who value extended sustain and harmonic effects.

Compared With A Fixed-Bridge E-1

A hardtail guitar is easier to retune and maintain, particularly for players who regularly change string gauges or tunings. The E-1 FR S instead uses a Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo, prioritising expressive pitch control and tuning stability during more extreme tremolo techniques.

What’s Included?

• Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition Electric Guitar

• Trans Purple Burst finish

• Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI bridge humbucker

• Sustainiac neck system

• Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo

• Grover Rotomatic tuners

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

Please note: A hardcase is not included. The compatible Schecter SGR-E-1 Hardcase, model 1702, is available separately.

Technical Specifications

General

• Model Name: E-1 FR S Special Edition

• Item Number: 3071

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Trans Purple Burst

• Condition: New

• Country of Manufacture: South Korea

• Number of Strings: 6

• Hardware Colour: Black

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany

• Top Material: Quilted Maple

• Top Contour: Flat Top

• Construction: Set-Neck with Ultra Access

• Binding: Carbon Fibre Multi-Ply

Neck

• Neck Material: 3-Piece Mahogany

• Reinforcement: Carbon-Fibre Reinforcement Rods

• Neck Profile: Thin “C”

• Thickness at 1st Fret: 20mm

• Thickness at 12th Fret: 22mm

• Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm

• Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable with 4mm Allen Nut

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Fingerboard Radius: 12"-16" Compound Radius

• Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel

• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Blocks

• Side Markers: Glow-in-the-Dark

• Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series Locking Nut

• Nut Width: 41.3mm

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI Humbucker

• Neck Pickup: Sustainiac

• Pickup Configuration: Humbucker / Sustainiac

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

• 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: 9V Clip-In Battery Compartment

Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series

• Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series Locking

• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1

• Hardware Finish: Black

• Knobs: Grip Tip Speed Knobs

Strings

• Factory Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221

• Gauge: .010-.046

Case

• Compatible Case: Schecter SGR-E-1 Hardcase

• Case Model: 1702

• Case Included: No – sold separately

Power Requirements

The Sustainiac system requires a 9V battery. The guitar features a dedicated clip-in battery compartment for convenient replacement.

The Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI bridge humbucker itself is passive and does not require battery power.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition suitable for metal?

Yes. Its Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI bridge humbucker, Floyd Rose tremolo, Sustainiac and fast modern neck specification make it particularly well suited to metal, progressive metal and hard rock.

What pickup is fitted at the bridge?

The bridge position features a Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI humbucker, designed to provide powerful output with clarity, attack and definition under high gain.

Is the Apocalypse-VI pickup active?

No. The Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI is a passive humbucker, so it does not require battery power.

What is fitted in the neck position?

The neck position features a Sustainiac system, which provides normal pickup functionality as well as electronically generated sustain when activated.

What does the Sustainiac do?

The Sustainiac uses electromagnetic energy to keep the strings vibrating, allowing notes to sustain for extended periods and transition into controlled harmonic feedback.

What Sustainiac modes are available?

There are three selectable modes: Fundamental, Mix and Harmonic.

Can the Sustainiac be switched off?

Yes. A dedicated two-way mini toggle allows the sustain function to be turned on or off independently.

Does the E-1 FR S Special Edition have a Floyd Rose?

Yes. It features a Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo.

What is the advantage of a Floyd Rose?

A properly set up double-locking tremolo allows substantial pitch movement while helping the guitar return accurately to pitch after dive bombs, pull-ups and other tremolo techniques.

Does it have stainless-steel frets?

Yes. The E-1 FR S Special Edition features 24 X-Jumbo stainless-steel frets, providing a smooth playing surface and excellent resistance to long-term fret wear.

What is the fingerboard radius?

The ebony fingerboard has a 12"-16" compound radius, becoming progressively flatter towards the upper frets.

What is the benefit of a compound radius?

The rounder lower register remains comfortable for chords and general playing, while the flatter upper register provides additional room for bends and faster lead techniques.

What is the neck profile like?

Schecter uses its Thin “C” profile, measuring approximately 20mm at the first fret and 22mm at the twelfth.

Is the neck reinforced?

Yes. The three-piece mahogany neck incorporates carbon-fibre reinforcement rods for additional stability.

Is it a neck-through guitar?

No. The E-1 FR S Special Edition uses set-neck construction with Schecter Ultra Access, providing a smooth transition between the neck and body.

Does it have locking tuners?

It uses Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners rather than locking machine heads. The strings are secured at the nut by the Floyd Rose double-locking system.

What is the body made from?

The guitar features a mahogany body with a genuine quilted maple top.

Will every quilted maple top look identical?

No. Quilted maple is a natural wood, so the precise figuring and grain pattern will vary between individual guitars.

What strings are fitted from the factory?

Schecter fits Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221 strings in .010-.046 gauge.

Does it require a battery?

The Sustainiac system requires a 9V battery. The Apocalypse-VI bridge pickup is passive and does not require power.

Is a hardcase included?

No. The compatible Schecter SGR-E-1 Hardcase, model 1702, is available separately.

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