Schecter SCH3935 C-1 Standard Plus Electric Guitar – Transparent Purple Burst
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Schecter C-1 Standard Plus Electric Guitar - Transparent Purple Burst
Where stunning visual flair meets hard-hitting performance, the Schecter C-1 Standard Plus punches far above its weight class. Dressed in a striking Transparent Purple Burst finish over a beautifully figured flamed maple top, this instrument is engineered for players who demand stage-ready looks and reliable performance without the custom-shop price tag. Anchored by a rich mahogany body and loaded with high-output passive pickups, it delivers a versatile sonic spectrum that transitions effortlessly from pristine, articulate cleans to aggressive, high-gain grit. Whether you are stepping up to your first serious guitar or adding a high-performance workhorse to your touring arsenal, the C-1 Standard Plus is built to take center stage.
Angkor Music Technical Evaluation: Tonewood Integrity & High-Stability Neck Architecture
The construction framework of the Schecter C-1 Standard Plus centers around structural stability and sustain optimization. The foundational **mahogany body** provides deep, resonant low-mid frequencies, beautifully balanced by the snap and bite of the **flamed maple top**. The defining hardware upgrade is the **3-piece roasted maple neck**. The roasting process extracts residual moisture and impurities from the wood fibers, vastly increasing resistance to temperature and humidity fluctuations while enhancing seasonal stability. Shaped into a fast, sleek **Thin "C" profile** (20mm thickness at the 1st fret to 22mm at the 12th), the neck features a modern **14-inch fretboard radius** and **24 jumbo frets**, providing an ultra-flat playing surface optimized for clean string bending, low action setups, and zero fretting-out.
E-E-A-T Performance Standards: Passive Sonic Versatility & Hardtail Tuning Rigidity
At Angkor Music, our guitar technicians thoroughly inspect every Schecter instrument to ensure optimal fret leveling and setup out of the box. Schecter Richter-6 Passive Pickups: Encased in matching satin chrome covers, these high-output humbuckers are wound to preserve picking dynamics while pushing your amplifier into rich harmonic saturation, controlled by a straightforward 3-way selector layout. Diamond Hardtail Bridge & Ultra Access: The low-profile hardtail bridge routes strings directly through the mahogany body for maximum vibrational transfer and bulletproof tuning reliability. Paired with Schecter's signature **Ultra Access bolt-on joint**, the heel is deeply sculpted to allow uninhibited, seamless access to all 24 jumbo frets.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Schecter Guitar Research
- Model Name: C-1 Standard Plus
- Item Product Code: 3935
- Body Material: Solid Mahogany
- Top Material Wood: Flamed Maple with Flat Top Contour
- Body Binding: Black 1-Ply
- Finish Color: Transparent Purple Burst
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On with Sculpted Ultra Access Heel
- Neck Material: 3-Piece Roasted Maple
- Neck Shape Profile: Thin "C" (1st Fret: 20mm / 12th Fret: 22mm)
- Fretboard Material: Roasted Maple with 14-inch (356mm) Radius
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches (648mm)
- Fret Count & Size: 24 Jumbo Frets
- Nut Material & Width: Graphite Nut / 42mm Width
- Truss Rod System: 2-Way Adjustable with 5/32" (4mm) Allen Nut
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter Richter-6 Humbucker (Satin Chrome Cover)
- Neck Pickup: Schecter Richter-6 Humbucker (Satin Chrome Cover)
- Control Layout: Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-Way Blade Pickup Switch
- Hardware Hardware Finish: Satin Chrome
- Bridge System: Schecter Diamond Hardtail String-Through
- Tuning Machines: Schecter Sealed Die-Cast Tuners
- Control Knobs: Metal Dome with Integrated Set Screw
- Factory String Gauge: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
What's In The Box Product Contents
- Core Instrument: 1 x Schecter C-1 Standard Plus Electric Guitar (Transparent Purple Burst)
- Adjustment Tools: 1 x Truss Rod Adjustment Wrench
Key Product Features
- Striking Flamed Maple Top: Features a high-grade figured maple veneer under a rich purple burst finish that highlights the natural, deep wood grain patterns for an elite visual look.
- Resonant Mahogany Body Foundation: Utilizes premium mahogany to provide an excellent tonal base, offering incredible natural sustain, mid-range punch, and warm low-end response.
- Rigid 3-Piece Roasted Maple Neck: Thermally treated to create a highly stable neck structure that minimizes warping or shifting when exposed to changing weather conditions.
- Ultra-Fast Thin "C" Neck Profile: Designed to fit comfortably in the hand, reducing thumb fatigue during long tracking sessions while enabling rapid fretboard navigation.
- High-Output Richter-6 Pickups: Custom-voiced passive humbuckers engineered to deliver clear string definition under high distortion while remaining smooth and chimey on clean channels.
- Diamond String-Through Hardtail Bridge: Lock-down fixed bridge architecture that maximizes string-to-body vibration transfer, locking in your tuning even under heavy alternate picking styles.
- Smooth Ergonomic Ultra Access Heel: Deeply contoured bolt-on neck pocket removes the bulky square block found on traditional guitars, allowing your hand to reach the highest registers effortlessly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of a roasted maple neck over a standard maple neck?
Roasting (or baking) the maple involves heating the wood in a specialized oxygen-free kiln. This process changes the cellular structure of the wood, removing organic compounds and residual moisture. The result is a neck that is significantly lighter, structurally stiffer, and virtually immune to environmental humidity shifts. This means fewer seasonal setup adjustments and truss rod tweaks, plus a gorgeous caramel coloration that looks great against the Transparent Purple Burst finish.
Is this guitar suitable for drop tuning or heavy gauge strings?
Absolutely. Because it features a 25.5-inch scale length and a rigid 3-piece neck alongside a fixed hardtail bridge, the C-1 Standard Plus handles down-tuning exceptionally well. Without a floating tremolo system to balance, you can drop into Drop D, Drop C, or lower configurations quickly without affecting the rest of the guitar's tension. If you plan to move to heavy string sets (like .011s or .012s), the graphite nut slots may require minor widening by a professional tech to ensure clean string travel without binding.
Does the Schecter C-1 Standard Plus include a hardcase or gig bag?
No, this model is sold separately from its case to keep the retail price as affordable as possible. It is designed to fit perfectly into the official protective Schecter 1620 SGR-1C C-Shape molded hardcase, which features an engineered plush interior lining and a rugged outer shell to shield your instrument during transit. You can easily add the SGR-1C case to your order right here at Angkor Music.
Additional information
| Weight | 7 kg |
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| Dimensions | 105 × 44 × 11 cm |
| type | Electric Bass Guitar |









