Detail 01
Sustainiac electronics
On/off and three-way mode switches let you engage the sustain circuit for extended notes or chords.
Product detailSKU #1500000216239
Schecter Guitar ResearchC-7 FR-S Apocalypse 7-String Electric Guitar - Red Reign
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around seven strings, a Floyd Rose 1500 tremolo, and Sustainiac electronics, the C-7 FR-S Apocalypse is geared toward technically demanding electric-guitar work. Its USA-made Apocalypse pickups are voiced for high-gain modern metal, while the Sustainiac circuit can hold a note or chord for extended sustained parts. The 26.5-inch scale, thin C neck, 24 stainless-steel frets, and compound-radius ebony fingerboard provide a purpose-built platform for fast runs, bends, and wide-range riffing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- High-gain modern-metal riffs and solos that use the guitar’s seven-string range.
- Tremolo-heavy parts with divebombs, squeals, and radical pitch bends.
- Sustained lead lines, held chords, and drone-based effects work.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo
Supports divebombs, squeals, and pronounced pitch manipulation while keeping the seven strings in tune.
Detail 03
24 stainless-steel frets
Provides two full octaves of fret access for lead work and bends.
Detail 04
Compound 12–16 inch ebony fingerboard radius
The fingerboard radius changes across the neck rather than remaining a single radius.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The case or gig bag is sold separately.
- 02Designed for right-handed players.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings does the C-7 FR-S Apocalypse have?
It is a seven-string electric guitar.
02Does it have a tremolo bridge?
Yes. It uses a Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo bridge.
03What does the Sustainiac do?
Its sustain circuit can keep a note or chord ringing while it is engaged.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 24
- Number of Strings
- 7-string
- Scale Length
- 26.5"
9 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony Radius: Compound 12–16" Fret size: Extra-jumbo Number of frets: 24 Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Roman numerals Nut width: 1.89" (48 mm) Floyd Rose locking Pickups Configuration: HH Neck: Sustainiac Middle: Bridge: Apocalypse VII Brand: Schecter Active or passive pickups: Passive Series or parallel: Parallel Piezo: No Active EQ: No Special electronics: Sustainiac with on/off and 3-way mode switches Controls Control layout: Master volume, tone intensity Pickup switch: 3-way Coil tap or split: No Kill switch: No Hardware Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato Bridge design: Floyd Rose 1500 series Tailpiece: Not applicable Tuning machines: Grover Rotomatic Color: Black Other Number of strings: 7-string Special features: Case: Sold separately Accessories: Country of origin: South Korea
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo/Vibrato
- Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Body Material
- Solid wood
- Top Material
- Body wood: Swamp ash Body finish: Gloss Orientation: Right handed Neck Neck shape: C thin Neck wood: Maple/paduak multi-ply Joint: Set-in Scale length: 26.5" Truss rod: Carbon fiber rod Neck finish: Satin Fretboard Material: Ebony Radius: Compound 12–16" Fret size: Extra-jumbo Number of frets: 24 Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Roman numerals Nut width: 1.89" (48 mm) Floyd Rose locking Pickups Configuration: HH Neck: Sustainiac Middle: Bridge: Apocalypse VII Brand: Schecter Active or passive pickups: Passive Series or parallel: Parallel Piezo: No Active EQ: No Special electronics: Sustainiac with on/off and 3-way mode switches Controls Control layout: Master volume, tone intensity Pickup switch: 3-way Coil tap or split: No Kill switch: No Hardware Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato Bridge design: Floyd Rose 1500 series Tailpiece: Not applicable Tuning machines: Grover Rotomatic Color: Black Other Number of strings: 7-string Special features: Case: Sold separately Accessories: Country of origin: South Korea
- Body Shape
- Double cutaway
- Body Type
- Solidbody
- Neck Wood
- Maple/paduak multi-ply
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Tier
- new
- Source Id
- site51500000216239
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