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The more you shop, the more you earn. Create a free account and start earning from your very first eligible purchase. Rewards are applied as a discount on future eligible purchases.
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Don’t sell your soul to a creditor to get the gear you need. At AMS, we want to lower the barriers to create. That’s why we offer in-house 0% financing, and you don’t even have to open a new line of credit! Spread out payments on your credit card to simplify financing and avoid hefty late fees or service charges. Cost shouldn’t interfere with your creativity.
The Schecter C1 FR Hellraiser is a high-performance machine designed for the modern metal player who demands crushing tone, effortless playability, and absolute tuning stability. Whether you are laying down thick, heavy rhythms or screaming through a high-gain solo, this guitar ensures you sound as menacing as you look.
Pulverizing Power and Versatility
At the heart of the Hellraiser’s sonic assault are electronics designed to push your amp to the limit while retaining clarity. It’s not just about being loud; it’s about being articulate and versatile enough to handle any metal subgenre.
EMG Active Pickups: The combination of an EMG 81TW in the bridge and an EMG 89 in the neck delivers that signature active pickup wall of sound — tight lows, aggressive mids, and searing highs that cut through any mix.
Push/Pull Coil Splitting: This axe has range. The volume knobs feature a push/pull design that splits the humbuckers into single coils, giving you sparkling clean tones or snappy leads at the flick of a switch.
Resonant Tonewoods: The mahogany body provides a warm, thick low-end foundation, while the quilted maple top adds a layer of brightness and snap, ensuring every note rings out with distinct definition.
Engineered for the Shredder
Technical playing requires an instrument that gets out of your way. Every curve and component of the C1 FR Hellraiser is sculpted to facilitate speed, comfort, and extreme expression without compromising your tuning.
Original Floyd Rose Tremolo: Go ahead, abuse the whammy bar. The Floyd Rose 1000 Series bridge lets you execute deep dive bombs, flutters, and radical squeals with the confidence that your tuning will snap right back to pitch every time.
Ultra-Access Neck Joint: Forget struggling to reach that 24th fret. The set-neck construction features a sculpted ultra-access cutaway that lets your hand glide effortlessly to the highest notes, making complex solos feel seamless.
Pro-Grade Grover Tuners: Stability starts at the headstock. High-quality Grover tuners offer a fine gear ratio for precise tuning adjustments and slip-free performance, even during the most aggressive sets.
Sinister Style Meets Premium Finish
A guitar this powerful needs a look to match. The Hellraiser balances dark, gothic vibes with high-end appointments that look stunning under stage lights, proving that you don't have to sacrifice elegance for aggression.
Gothic Cross Inlays: The rosewood fretboard is adorned with abalone Gothic Cross inlays, a signature Schecter touch that immediately signals the instrument's heavy metal pedigree.
Black Chrome Hardware: From the knobs to the bridge, the hardware is finished in sleek black chrome, adding a unified, aggressive aesthetic that complements the deep finish of the body.
Abalone Binding: Outlining the stunning quilted maple top is intricate abalone binding, adding a touch of refinement and luxury to this beast of an instrument.
Take Metal to the Next Level
The Schecter C1 FR Hellraiser combines the raw power needed for metal with the versatility and comfort of a boutique instrument, making it the ultimate weapon for the serious player.
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