Schecter Banshee

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About Schecter Banshee

Schecter Banshee is an impressive superstrat design for the modern player. Its long, tapered horns allow for fantastic upper fret access, and with the neck shape ultra thin it is well-suited to lead guitarists and those who favour fast solos. Many models feature a Floyd Rose tremolo system and dot markers with a luminlay glow, adding more premium specs to these highly-regarded instruments. They come strung with Ernie Ball strings for a great feel on your first strum. Swamp ash is a common body material for the Banshee with neck pickup options including the likes of the Lundgren M6/M7 and the Sustainiac. For a cutting edge modern rock tone machine, look no further than a Schecter Banshee!

The Banshee Elite is a popular range of guitars, offered in multiple string denominations, all featuring through-neck construction. Banshee Elites have Schecter USA charger pickups installed: these are hand wound models from their Californian Custom Shop! Natural finishes display the sublime figured maple tops, which sit on top of tonally impressive Swamp Ash bodies.

The Banshee Extreme is another variation with a bolted-on neck and a Quilted Maple top. Schecter Banshee guitars are available at your nearest guitarguitar UK store as well as right here online. For a cutting edge modern rock tone machine, look no further than a Schecter Banshee!

Why Should I Choose a Schecter Banshee Guitar?

High-spec for the contemporary guitarist
An updated version of a classic body shape
6 and 7 string models available
Hardtail and tremolo options
Perfect for those playing contemporary styles
Dependable for long tours and demanding studio sessions

Frequently Asked Questions about Schecter Banshee

Question: Where are Schecter Banshee guitars made?

Schecter Banshee guitars are crafted in South Korea and use a great selection of woods.

Question: Who plays a Schecter Banshee guitar?

Metal guitarists such as Keith Merrow have played a Schecter Banshee.

Question: What pickups are used on Schecter Banshee guitars?

Schecter Banshee guitars cab feature different pickups including the Lundgren M6/M7 and Sustainiac.

Question: What gauge strings are used on Schecter Banshee guitars?

Schecter Banshee guitars with a 25.5" scale length come with 0.009 - 0.042 gauge strings.

Question: What are the differences between the Schecter Banshee Extreme and the Banshee Elite?

Aside from the both guitar ranges adhering to the general outline shape of the Banshee, the Extreme and the Elite are actually very different. We'll look at the hard tail 6 string models of each range for comparison. The Banshee Extreme is a more affordable guitar than the Elite, coming in at roughly half the price. It has Scheceter's imported Diamond pickups, a bolted on neck and a Mahogany body with a Quilted Maple top. The Banshee Elite is made with neck through construction and features a Swamp Ash body with a Flame Maple top. There is no pickguard on the model and the pickups are USA made Schecter Charger Mach 6 pickups. Both guitars share the same neck profile and both have 24 Extra Jumbo frets.

Question: Is the Schecter Banshee Extreme available as a 7 string?

Yes it is! The Schecter Banshee Extreme 7 is the model you want to look at. It is a hardtail model and comes in a variety of finishes.

Question: What type of wood is the Schecter Banshee Elite's body made from?

The bodies of the Schecter Banshee Elites are made from high quality Swamp Ash with a top of Flamed Maple.

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