Detail 01
Floyd Rose bridge
Double-locking, so tuning holds through hard vibrato use, but string changes and tuning changes become a bench job.
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Schecter Guitar ResearchHellraiser C-1 FR Electric Guitar - Black Cherry
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schecter's active-pickup, Floyd Rose-equipped C-1 in Black Cherry. Built for high-gain rhythm and lead work by players who dive-bomb and want tight, cutting output.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drop-tuned metal rhythm where the low end must stay tight
- Players who use whammy dives and pull-ups constantly
- Stage use where high output drives amps hard without extra pedals
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who change tunings often — a Floyd fights you
- Anyone chasing clean, open, dynamic tones from the pickups
- Beginners who don't want to learn Floyd Rose setup
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Active pickups
Battery-powered preamp gives consistent, compressed high output. Tight under heavy gain, less responsive to volume-knob cleanup.
Detail 03
25" scale
Between Gibson's 24.75" and Fender's 25.5". Slightly slinkier than a Strat, still firm enough for low tunings.
Detail 04
Solid body
No acoustic feedback loop at volume, so you can stand in front of a loud rig without runaway squeal.
Detail 05
Black Cherry finish
Dark red over black. Shows fingerprints and buckle marks less than a gloss white or natural top.
Detail 06
6-string, right-handed
Standard layout, so any off-the-shelf strings, straps, cases and setup services fit without special ordering.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A Floyd needs setup by someone who knows them — budget for it
- 02Active pickups run on a 9V battery; unplug the cable when not playing
- 03Changing string gauge or tuning means re-balancing the tremolo springs
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I tune this to drop C?
Yes, but the Floyd Rose must be re-set for the new string tension. Expect a spring adjustment and re-leveling of the bridge each time you change tuning.
02Does it come with a case?
Nothing beyond the guitar itself is confirmed here. Plan on buying a case or gig bag separately.
03How long does the battery last?
Active circuits only drain while a cable is plugged into the jack. Unplug after playing and a battery lasts a long stretch.
04Is this good for clean tones?
It will do cleans, but the voicing is aimed at high-gain, cutting, aggressive sounds. If cleans are your priority, look at a passive-pickup guitar.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
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- Category Source
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- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
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