Guitar virtuoso Nick Johnston's personal preferences directed the design of the Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS. Optimized for fast, technical playing, this innovative instrument features a rock-solid roasted maple neck with a Thin C-profile and ebony fretboard, as well as 22 extra-jumbo frets for effortless fingering. While its playability appeals to rock and metal guitarists, the HSS pickup configuration with two Nick Johnston single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions and a Diamond '78 humbucker in the bridge yields a diverse tonal palette. Complete with a vintage-style tremolo for expressive effects and a Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut for stable tuning, the Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS guitar responds dynamically to any creative impulse.
Pickups Provide a Spectrum of Tones To cover the vast sonic range of Nick Johnston's music, this Schecter guitar features single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions for sweeter, snappier tones as well as a humbucker in the bridge position for heavier, richer sounds. A push-pull tone pot even allows dropping the humbucker's output for more vintage-style tones. With this versatile pickup configuration, guitarists can unearth a huge range of tones to suit any style or genre.
Premium Parts Optimize Playability Constructed with premium, performance-focused parts, the Schecter Nick Johnston delivers exceptional playability. Its roasted maple neck, modeled after Nick Johnston's preferences, features a thin C-profile and 14" radius ebony fretboard for fast, comfortable fingering. 22 extra-jumbo frets also facilitate technical, precise playing. A Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut and Schecter locking tuners help ensure stable intonation and tuning for optimal sound quality.
Vintage-Style Bridge Provides Expressive Control For expressive control and sustain, the Schecter Nick Johnston features a vintage-style tremolo bridge. Guitarists can create subtle pitch effects like vibrato or more dramatic dives. Combined with the versatile pickup configuration and premium parts, this bridge helps the guitar respond sensitively and creatively to a player's touch.
Striking Colors and Style The Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional comes in Nick Johnston's signature atomic green color with a mint green pickguard, capturing a classic yet modern esthetic. Its contoured double-cutaway body provides comfortable playability, while the figured maple cap adds visual flair. With premium tonewoods, versatile electronics, and high-performance parts, this Schecter guitar offers an enticing package for guitarists seeking an instrument built for precision, expressiveness and iconic style.
- Body: The guitar features a lightweight, comfort-contoured alder body that contributes to a balanced tone with a strong midrange presence.
- Neck and Fretboard: It has a bolt-on roasted maple neck with a thin or vintage "C" profile and a smooth satin finish designed for fast, comfortable playing. The neck is paired with a 14-inch radius ebony (or roasted maple, depending on the variant) fingerboard and 22 extra-jumbo frets for technical precision and easy string bending.
- Pickups: The HSS (humbucker/single-coil/single-coil) configuration includes two Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions and a powerful Schecter Diamond '78 humbucker in the bridge. This setup provides a wide sonic range from sweet, snappy single-coil tones to heavy, rich humbucking sounds.
- Electronics: The controls consist of a master volume, a master tone control with a push-pull pot for coil-splitting the bridge humbucker, and a 5-way blade pickup switch for versatile tone shaping options.
- Hardware: The guitar is equipped with a Schecter Diamond Vintage tremolo bridge for expressive pitch effects and Schecter locking tuners for enhanced tuning stability. A Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut further improves tuning reliability and sustain.