Description
Schecter PT Standard – Purple Burst Burl
The Schecter PT Standard in Purple Burst Burl takes the familiar single-cut PT shape and gives it a distinctly modern Schecter treatment.
A mahogany body with a figured burl top, roasted maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and a pair of covered Schecter Diamond Standard humbuckers make this a very different proposition from a traditional single-coil T-style guitar.
It's simple where it needs to be, with two humbuckers, a three-way selector, master volume and tone controls and a fixed hardtail bridge, but with the modern neck feel and heavier tonal character Schecter players tend to expect.
And the Purple Burst Burl finish certainly isn't subtle.
A Modern Take on the PT
Schecter's PT body shape has been around for decades, but the PT Standard isn't trying to recreate a vintage guitar.
The 25.5-inch scale length retains the familiar snap and string tension associated with this style of instrument, while the Thin C neck, 14-inch fingerboard radius and 22 Jumbo frets move the playing experience firmly into modern territory.
That combination works particularly well if you like the straightforward feel of a traditional single-cut guitar but prefer a flatter fingerboard and larger frets.
Mahogany Body with Burl Top
The mahogany body provides a solid foundation for the PT Standard, while the figured burl top is really responsible for giving this version its personality.
Burl figuring is naturally irregular, so the grain pattern varies from instrument to instrument. Under the Purple Burst finish it creates a much more dramatic appearance than you'd normally associate with a PT-style guitar.
Black binding and black hardware complete the look without taking attention away from the top.
Roasted Maple Neck
The roasted maple neck uses Schecter's familiar Thin C profile, measuring approximately 20mm at the first fret and 22mm at the 12th.
Roasting maple removes moisture from the timber during manufacture and is commonly used to improve dimensional stability, but from a player's perspective there's also something particularly nice about the feel and appearance of roasted maple.
It's paired here with a rosewood fingerboard and 14-inch radius, giving the guitar a flatter, more contemporary playing surface than you'd find on many vintage-inspired instruments.
Schecter Diamond Standard Humbuckers
A pair of Schecter Diamond Standard humbuckers with black metal covers handle the electronics.
The bridge position provides the stronger attack and output you'd expect for driven rhythm sounds and lead playing, while the neck pickup gives you a fuller, smoother voice.
Select both together and there's a useful middle ground for cleaner rhythm work and lower-gain sounds.
Controls are deliberately straightforward:
- Master Volume
- Master Tone
- 3-way pickup selector
No complicated switching system to navigate. Pick a pickup, set the amp and play.
Hardtail Simplicity
The Schecter Diamond Hardtail bridge keeps things equally straightforward at the other end of the guitar.
For players who don't need a tremolo, a fixed bridge means fewer moving parts and makes alternate tunings and general setup adjustments considerably easier than they are on a double-locking tremolo guitar.
It's a particularly sensible match for the PT Standard's no-nonsense two-humbucker layout.
Key Features
- Schecter PT Standard
- Purple Burst Burl finish
- Figured burl top
- Mahogany body
- Black 1-ply body binding
- Bolt-on construction
- Roasted maple neck
- Thin C neck profile
- Approx. 20mm thickness at 1st fret
- Approx. 22mm thickness at 12th fret
- Rosewood fingerboard
- 25.5" scale length
- 14" fingerboard radius
- 22 Jumbo frets
- White dot inlays
- 42mm graphite nut
- 2-way adjustable truss rod
- Schecter Diamond Standard bridge humbucker
- Schecter Diamond Standard neck humbucker
- Black metal pickup covers
- Master Volume
- Master Tone
- 3-way pickup selector
- Schecter Diamond Hardtail bridge
- Black hardware
What Does It Sound Like?
Despite the body shape, don't approach the PT Standard expecting a traditional bright single-coil T-style sound.
The dual-humbucker configuration and mahogany body give this guitar a fuller, thicker voice, particularly once you start adding overdrive or higher gain.
The 25.5-inch scale helps retain definition and attack, which is useful for heavier rhythm playing where you don't want the bottom end becoming too soft.
It can certainly handle clean sounds, but rock, alternative, punk, hard rock and heavier styles are much more naturally where this version of the PT sits.
Who Is It For?
The PT Standard is particularly interesting for a player who likes the simplicity and shape of a traditional single-cut electric but doesn't necessarily want traditional specifications.
The flatter 14-inch radius, Thin C neck and Jumbo frets make it comfortable for bends and faster playing, while the humbuckers provide considerably more output and thickness than a conventional pair of single coils.
It's also worth considering if you've been looking at more conventional Schecter C-shaped models but want something visually different without giving up the modern Schecter neck feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Schecter PT Standard a traditional T-style guitar?
Not really. The body shape has familiar roots, but the specification is considerably more modern. This version uses two humbuckers, a 14-inch fingerboard radius, Jumbo frets and a Thin C neck.
Does the Purple Burst Burl top look identical on every guitar?
No. Burl is a naturally figured material, so the exact grain pattern will vary between individual guitars. That's part of what makes these finishes interesting.
Are the pickups single coils?
No. This PT Standard uses two Schecter Diamond Standard humbuckers with black metal covers.
Does it have coil splitting?
This version uses a straightforward Master Volume, Master Tone and 3-way pickup selector arrangement. It isn't listed with a push/pull coil split.
Is the bridge a tremolo?
No. It uses a Schecter Diamond Hardtail fixed bridge, making it a straightforward option for players who don't need a tremolo.
What is the neck like?
It's a relatively modern neck. The Thin C profile, 14-inch radius and Jumbo frets make it noticeably different from a vintage-spec guitar and particularly comfortable for bends and lead playing.
Is this mainly a metal guitar?
It can certainly handle heavier music, but it doesn't have to be a metal guitar. The two-humbucker layout works well for rock, alternative, punk, hard rock and plenty of cleaner sounds too.
Our Take
The Schecter PT Standard Purple Burst Burl makes sense if you love the simplicity of the PT shape but want something much more modern than the traditional formula.
There's no complicated electronics or unnecessary switching. You get two humbuckers, a fixed bridge and simple controls, combined with a flatter fingerboard, bigger frets and Schecter's comfortable Thin C neck.
And while there are plenty of understated PT-style guitars out there, Purple Burst Burl definitely isn't one of them.
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