Schecter C-6 Pro

A modern shredder with the curl of the burl

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Shred guitars come in all shapes and sizes, but a recent trend has seen the rise of the burl top – yep, that’s that freaky cosmic finish you see on Schecter’s latest Indonesian speed machine. The term actually refers to deformed wood, hence the wide variety of grains all over the top – underneath is a more conventional mahogany body. But while the look is highly likely to divide traditionalists, Schecter has loaded this electric with enough to unite players of all stripes.

Although it’s available with a double-locking Floyd Rose for an extra £50, the standard C-6 Pro features a hardtail bridge with through-body stringing – the configuration of choice for many contemporary metal players. The burl top also plays host to a pair of Schecter’s own Diamond Decim