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Schecter Tempest 50th Anniversary Collection Electric Guitar

Schecter's 50th Anniversary guitars feature swamp ash bodies, thru-necks, ebony boards, X-jumbo frets and exclusive pickups delivering fast playability, power and vintage-modern tone.

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    Schecter Tempest 50th Anniversary Collection Electric Guitar

    Celebrating half a century of relentless guitar innovation, the Schecter Tempest 50th Anniversary Collection Electric Guitar is a stunning tribute to the brand's boutique roots and high-octane future. It takes the iconic, double-cutaway Tempest silhouette and supercharges it with premium tonewoods, scorching exclusive electronics, and a playing experience so smooth you will have a hard time putting it down.

    Schecter Tempest 50th Anniversary Collection A Tonal Titan Built to Resonate

    A Tonal Titan Built to Resonate

    Great tone starts at the core, and this guitar is crafted from the ground up to sing. The combination of carefully selected woods and custom-voiced electronics delivers a massive, versatile sound that easily handles delicate vintage cleans and crushing high-gain distortion alike.

    • Resonant Swamp Ash Body: The foundation of this instrument provides a lively, balanced character. Swamp ash delivers clear highs, strong mids, and huge lows, giving your chords incredible note separation and your solos a thick, punchy presence.
    • Anniversary Edition Pickups: At the heart of this collection are two exclusive humbuckers. The Sunset Strip Anniversary Edition bridge pickup brings searing modern aggression, while the Pasadena Classic Anniversary Edition neck pickup offers vintage warmth and clarity. Together, they create a vast tonal palette worthy of Schecter’s sonic legacy.
    • TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic Bridge: Forget about annoying rattles or tuning slips. This rock-solid bridge, paired with a string-thru-body design, anchors your strings directly into the wood, transferring maximum resonance and sustaining your notes for days.

    Playability Pushed to the Limit

    A guitar can sound amazing, but if it fights your hands, it stays in the case. Schecter engineered the neck of the 50th Anniversary Tempest to feel like a natural extension of your body, ensuring unmatched speed and comfort from the first fret all the way to the top.

    • Ultra Access Thru-Neck: Constructed from a gorgeous multi-ply of maple, walnut, and padauk, this thru-neck design eliminates the bulky heel block. You get effortless, unhindered reach all the way up to the highest registers for those soaring lead lines.
    • Ultra-Thin "C" Profile & Compound Radius: The neck profile is slim and fast, naturally fitting the curve of your hand. Paired with a 12"–16" compound radius ebony fingerboard, it allows for comfortable chording down low and choke-free, wide string bends up high.
    • 22 X-Jumbo Stainless-Steel Frets: Steel frets take durability to the extreme. They provide a glassy, frictionless surface for your vibrato and bends, ensuring precision intonation without the wear and tear associated with traditional fret wire.
    Schecter Tempest 50th Anniversary Collection Playability Pushed to the Limit
    Schecter Tempest 50th Anniversary Collection Golden Era Aesthetics and Hardware

    Golden Era Aesthetics and Hardware

    Looks absolutely matter when you step onto a stage. The Tempest 50th Anniversary pairs its aggressive performance with undeniably classy appointments, ensuring it catches the spotlight just as well as it cuts through the mix.

    • Offset Brass Ring Inlays: Bold and distinct, these eye-catching inlays pop against the dark, slick ebony fingerboard, giving the instrument a high-end, custom-shop vibe.
    • Carved Top with Black Binding: The elegantly carved top hugs your forearm comfortably, while the sleek black binding outlines the body and neck, framing the guitar's striking finish with a sharp, tuxedo-like aesthetic.
    • TonePros M-Series Locking Tuners: Fast string changes and locked-in pitch are the names of the game. These premium tuners bite down on your strings, meaning you can dig in hard on stage without drifting out of tune mid-song.

    More Than Just an Anniversary Axe

    The Schecter Tempest 50th Anniversary isn't just a nod to the past; it is a full-throttle leap into the future of guitar playing. It blends gorgeous craftsmanship with the kind of muscular tone that commands attention, offering a professional-grade instrument that is built to inspire your next great riff.

    Schecter Tempest 50th Anniversary Collection More Than Just an Anniversary Axe

    Schecter Tempest 50th Anniversary Features:

    • Resonant swamp ash body with a comfortable carved top contour
    • Multi-ply maple/walnut/padauk thru-neck for incredible stability and sustain
    • Signature Ultra Access heel carve for effortless upper-fret reach
    • Fast ebony fingerboard with a 12"–16" compound radius
    • 22 X-Jumbo stainless-steel frets offer extreme durability and frictionless bending
    • Sunset Strip Anniversary Edition bridge humbucker delivers modern, searing aggression
    • Pasadena Classic Anniversary Edition neck humbucker provides articulate vintage warmth
    • TonePros locking tune-o-matic bridge with string-thru-body design
    • Rock-solid TonePros M-series locking tuners for ultimate tuning stability
    • Elegant offset brass ring inlays and sleek black binding

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    Schecter Tempest 50th Anniversary Collection Electric Guitar Specifications

    Schecter Tempest 50th Anniversary Collection Electric Guitar Specifications
    Product Specifications
    • Body: Swamp ash
    • Body Contour: Carved top
    • Binding: Black
    • Neck: Maple/walnut/padauk with “Ultra Access”
    • Truss Rod: 2-way adjustable with spoke wheel at neck heel
    • Fingerboard: Ebony
    • Neck Shape: Ultra-thin “C”
    • Neck Thickness: 1st fret: 19 mm / 12th fret: 20 mm
    • Scale Length: 25.5”
    • Fingerboard Radius: 12”-16”
    • Frets: 22 X-Jumbo stainless-steel
    • Hardware: Black and gold
    • Bridge Pickup: Schecter Sunset Strip Anniversary Edition
    • Neck Pickup: Schecter Pasadena Classic Anniversary Edition
    • Controls: Bridge pickup volume/neck pickup volume/master tone (with push-pull for coil split) 3-way toggle switch
    • Tuners: Tonepros M-series locking
    • Bridge: Tonepros locking tune-o-matic with string-thru-body
    • Nut: 42 mm Graphtech Black Tusq XL
    • Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 10-46 strings
    • Case: Sold separately
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