Press Release: Schecter Guitar Research is proud to introduce the Platinum Series and debut of the new S-II body shape for the 2015 Winter NAMM Show, which will be showcased in their upstairs Room 210-D. The Platinum Series features: a Mahogany body, 3-piece set Maple neck with Ultra Access for seamless playability and effortless access to the higher frets, Platinum ‘Tempest’ Crown inlays, and 24 X-Jumbo frets on an Ebony fingerboard. The Platinum Series comes loaded with the very popular active EMG 57/66 pick-ups, which offer a more organic tone than the standard active pick-up. The domineering new S-II body shape delivers a modern edge to a classic look which classic rockers and metal-heads alike will revere. The sonic versatility and aggressiveness of the Platinum Series will raise your sound to platinum status!
Available models:
C-1 Platinum MSRP $999/STREET $699
S-II Platinum MSRP $999/STREET $699
Solo-II Platinum MSRP $999/STREET $699
Available colors: Satin Black (SBK), Satin Silver (SSV)
About the Schecter PLATINUM SERIES: Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access Body: Mahogany
Neck: 3 pc Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Inlay: Platinum ‘Tempest’ Crown
Binding: Platinum Multi-ply- SBK Black Multi-ply- SSV
Scale: 24.75” (628mm) – S-II, Solo-II 25.5” (648mm) – C-1
Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
Pickups: EMG 57/66
Electronics: Volume/Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch- C-1, Solo-II Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch- S-II
Nut: Graph Tech BlackTusq XL 42mm
Bridge: TonePros Tune-o-Matic w/String-Thru Body- C-1 TonePros Tune-o-Matic and Tailpiece set- Solo-II, S-II
Tuners: Schecter Locking
Hardware: Satin Chrome (SBK) Black (SSV)
Color: Satin Black (SBK) Satin Silver (SSV)
L/H: Satin Black (SBK)
About Schecter Guitar Research:
As Schecter Guitar Research moves into its 39th year in business as one of the world’s premier guitar companies; while continually evolving and expanding; Schechter’s line of guitars and basses continue to appeal to a broad spectrum of players. Its core business practice offers high- quality instruments at an affordable price. Schecter is always adding to a very strong roster of high-profile artists including: Nikki Sixx, Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, The Cure, Papa Roach, Seether, In This Moment, and Black Label Society. For more info, log on to: www.schecterguitars.com.
