NGD: Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS

AlbertA

AlbertA

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I found this used Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS at a local shop for $599.

Just a small ding on the top, a tiny crack in the neck pocket - didn't look like anything to worry about.
The guitar was already set up and feels great to play, I don't feel like I have to adjust a single thing here. Action is fantastic, no buzzing anywhere, looks like great fretwork. Maybe it's the honey moon phase, but I don't feel like I have to do a single thing to this guitar (already has a graphtech nut and locking tuners).

A brief demo:






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AlbertA said:
I found this used Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS at a local shop for $599.

Just a small ding on the top, a tiny crack in the neck pocket - didn't look like anything to worry about.
The guitar was already set up and feels great to play, I don't feel like I have to adjust a single thing here. Action is fantastic, no buzzing anywhere, looks like great fretwork. Maybe it's the honey moon phase, but I don't feel like I have to do a single thing to this guitar (already has a graphtech nut and locking tuners).

A brief demo:






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Nice playing!

I have been eyeballing the SSS version of this guitar but haven't pulled the trigger yet. At $599 you got a good deal and I think it's pretty hard to pass up for a grab and go that you don't have to worry too much about putting a ding in it. I also like the 1 volume 1 tone and the side jack! How's the neck feel?
 
Sixstring said:
Nice playing!

I have been eyeballing the SSS version of this guitar but haven't pulled the trigger yet. At $599 you got a good deal and I think it's pretty hard to pass up for a grab and go that you don't have to worry too much about putting a ding in it. I also like the 1 volume 1 tone and the side jack! How's the neck feel?
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It’s a thin neck (not as thin as my Charvel) with flat radius, so great for shredding and fast runs.
It feels great - not painted so not sticky.
 
Agree, excellent playing and tone. Congrats on guitar. You had a good few days of guitar acquisitions.

Curious where the tones were coming from and if it was Fractal were you using Dyna Cabs?
 
Congrats and nice clips. I bought the SSS version of this in pink over a year ago and it's definitely a keeper. I'm really pleased with the single coil pickups and was wondering how the stock humbucker sounds on the SSH. Your clip answers that question...it sounds great!
 
JasonB5232 said:
I've been eyeing these for awhile. How hot are the single coils and are they balanced well with the humbucker?
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very well balanced I would say. Probably a little hotter than a normal single coil but that stuff doesn't matter with the Axe-Fx (since you can control level at any place in the grid).
 
Really wish I could play one, none around here I can find. I've had a big HSS itch lately, these seem like a pretty great reasonably priced option.
 
I wanted to hijack this thread a little to gush about my new acquisition. I've wanted to try one for a long time. I saw Sweetwater had a demo model at a discount, wife said yes, so here she is. Color me impressed! Reminds me of a Suhr on a budget. It feels great, sounds great, and it didn't break the bank. Some day down the road, I might try some noiseless pickups for the neck and middle, but it sounds great as is.
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