Description
The Definitive Metal Icon with Unrivaled Versatility
The Schecter Hellraiser C-1 is one of the most recognizable guitars in modern metal, but to call it just a “metal guitar” would be selling it short. This instrument strikes a rare balance between aggressive high-gain power and stunning boutique elegance. With premium features like active EMG electronics, a set-neck construction, and elaborate inlay work, the Hellraiser C-1 (SKU #1788) is built for the player who demands professional performance without compromise.1
Gothic Elegance Meets Boutique Beauty
Visually, this guitar is a masterpiece. The Black Cherry finish is translucent, allowing the depth of the Quilted Maple top to shine through with a three-dimensional, blood-red radiance.2
- The Details: The body and headstock are framed by Abalone multi-ply binding, which catches the stage light beautifully.3
- The Inlays: The Rosewood fretboard features Schecter’s signature Abalone Gothic Crosses, giving the instrument a dark, sinister aesthetic that perfectly matches its name.4
Active Power with a Secret Weapon
While many metal guitars are “one-trick ponies,” the Hellraiser C-1 is a sonic chameleon.
- The Powerhouse: It is loaded with an EMG 81TW in the bridge and an EMG 89R in the neck.5 These active pickups deliver the silent operation and crushing, compressed distortion that defined the sound of modern metal.6
- The Versatility: The “TW” and “R” denote a game-changing feature: Coil Splitting. By using the push-pull volume pots, you can individually switch each pickup from a thick humbucker to a glassy single-coil.7 This means you can go from a Metallica-style rhythm crunch to a crystal-clear, chimey clean tone instantly.
Seamless “Ultra Access” Playability
Construction is where the Hellraiser truly shines. Unlike bolt-on models, this guitar features a Set-Neck design with Schecter’s “Ultra Access” heel.8 The neck joint is carved away to be virtually invisible, allowing your hand to reach the 24th fret as easily as the 1st.
- The Neck: A 3-piece Mahogany neck provides superior stability and sustain.9
- The Profile: The Thin ‘C’ shape is fast and ergonomic, paired with 24 X-Jumbo frets for effortless bending and shredding.10
Professional-Grade Hardware
Every component on this guitar is selected for touring reliability. The Schecter Locking Tuners clamp your strings down for rock-solid pitch stability, while the TonePros Tune-O-Matic bridge locks to the studs to ensure maximum vibration transfer to the Mahogany body.11
Tech Specs
| Feature | Specification |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Top Material | Quilted Maple |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck w/ Ultra Access |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Inlays | Abalone Gothic Crosses |
| Frets | 24 X-Jumbo |
| Pickups | EMG 81TW (Bridge) / EMG 89R (Neck) |
| Electronics | Vol (Push-Pull) / Vol (Push-Pull) / Tone / 3-Way Switch |
| Bridge | TonePros T3BT TOM w/ String Thru Body |
| Tuners | Schecter Locking |
| Binding | Abalone w/ BLK/WHT/BLK Multi-ply |
| Hardware | Black Chrome |
Why Buy the Hellraiser C-1?
If you want a guitar that feels like a $4,000 instrument but costs significantly less, this is it. The combination of active EMGs with coil-splitting makes it capable of handling everything from death metal to jazz fusion, while the Quilted Maple and Abalone aesthetics ensure you look like a pro the moment you step on stage.
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Regional areas please email for quote: sales2@stagefrontmusic.com.au