• Model: Schecter USA Custom Shop Nick Johnston Traditional HSS
• Finish: Aged Teal Green Metallic
• Body: Alder
• Neck: Wenge, 4 bolt
• Neck Profile: Custom C, vintage satin finish
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard: Macassar ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 14"
• Frets: 22 Jescar Premium German silver
• Nut Width: 42 mm
• Pickup Configuration: HSS
• Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Atomic
• Middle Pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston single coil
• Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Atombucker
• Bridge: Schecter Vintage 2 point tremolo
• Tuners: Staggered locking
• Hardware: Distressed chrome
• Country: USA
• Year: 2020

This is the USA Custom Shop version of Nick Johnston's signature, and it is a very different guitar from the imported Traditional models. The big difference is the wood: a wenge neck with a Macassar ebony board instead of maple, which gives a firm, punchy attack, a slightly darker top end and a neck that feels fantastic under satin.

The HSS layout is Nick's own recipe for modern rock and fusion playing. The Atomic single coils give clear, articulate cleans with real sparkle, and the Atombucker in the bridge thickens things up for gain without losing note definition. It is a guitar that moves from clean, expressive passages to driven leads without needing a pedal board full of tricks.

Everything about the playability is contemporary rather than vintage. A 14" radius, Jescar frets, staggered locking tuners and the 2 point tremolo make it smooth and stable, and the Custom C neck sits nicely between chunky and slim.

Aged Teal Green Metallic with distressed chrome hardware is the signature look, and it is a striking combination in person. USA Custom Shop examples are much scarcer on the used market than the import versions, so this is one for players who want the real thing.

Excellent condition. The aged finish and distressed hardware are factory treatments by the Schecter USA Custom Shop, with no notable additional wear beyond them. Presents very cleanly overall with only light signs of careful use consistent with age. No significant damage or issues to mention.

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