The Schecter California Classic Bengal Fade combines Japanese craftsmanship with high-end design to deliver a versatile, high-performance electric guitar. Its chambered swamp ash body with arched maple top provides a rich tone and excellent resonance, ideal for musicians seeking the perfect balance between lightness and playing comfort. Equipped with a premium Schecter bridge and locking tuners, it ensures optimal tuning stability, making it equally suitable for the studio and the stage. Its HSS pickups, including the Schecter USA Pasadena Plus at the bridge, offer a broad tonal palette to suit a variety of styles and technical requirements.
| Type | Electric guitar |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 6 strings |
| Neck | Bolt-on |
| Neck wood | Flamed maple |
| Neck shape | Custom C |
| Nut width | 42 mm (1.653 inch) |
| Nut thickness | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness at the 12th fret | 21.6 mm |
| Nut type | Graph Tech XL Black Tusq |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Fingerboard radius | 355 mm (14 inch) |
| Fret type | Stainless steel jumbo |
| Number of frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 648 mm |
| Inlays | Dots |
| Body wood | Chambered swamp ash |
| Finish | Bengal Fade |
| Tuner brand | Schecter |
| Bridge type | Schecter Nouveau 2-Point Tremolo |
| Bridge finish | Chrome |
| Pickup brand | Schecter |
| Pickup type | HSS |
| Pickup models | Bridge: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus, Neck: Schecter USA Monster Tone |
| Selector | 5-way |
| Controls | Volume (Push/pull), Tone (Push/pull) |
| Strings supplied | Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 2221 (.010-.046) |
| Accessories | Includes a case |
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