{"product_id":"schecter-standard-series-pt-purple","title":"SCHECTER Standard Series PT Purple","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchecter PT Standard – Purple Burst Burl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchecter PT Standard in Purple Burst Burl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes the familiar single-cut PT shape and gives it a distinctly modern Schecter treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emahogany body with a figured burl top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, roasted maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and a pair of covered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchecter Diamond Standard humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make this a very different proposition from a traditional single-coil T-style guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Burst Burl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e finish certainly isn't subtle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Modern Take on the PT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchecter's PT body shape has been around for decades, but the PT Standard isn't trying to recreate a vintage guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.5-inch scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e retains the familiar snap and string tension associated with this style of instrument, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin C neck, 14-inch fingerboard radius and 22 Jumbo frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e move the playing experience firmly into modern territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat combination works particularly well if you like the straightforward feel of a traditional single-cut guitar but prefer a flatter fingerboard and larger frets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahogany Body with Burl Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emahogany body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a solid foundation for the PT Standard, while the figured burl top is really responsible for giving this version its personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurl figuring is naturally irregular, so the grain pattern varies from instrument to instrument. Under the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Burst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e finish it creates a much more dramatic appearance than you'd normally associate with a PT-style guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack binding and black hardware complete the look without taking attention away from the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasted Maple Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroasted maple neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uses Schecter's familiar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin C profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, measuring approximately 20mm at the first fret and 22mm at the 12th.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasting 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's paired here with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erosewood fingerboard and 14-inch radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the guitar a flatter, more contemporary playing surface than you'd find on many vintage-inspired instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchecter Diamond Standard Humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchecter Diamond Standard humbuckers with black metal covers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e handle the electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect both together and there's a useful middle ground for cleaner rhythm work and lower-gain sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls are deliberately straightforward:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-way pickup selector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo complicated switching system to navigate. Pick a pickup, set the amp and play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardtail Simplicity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchecter Diamond Hardtail bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e keeps things equally straightforward at the other end of the guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a particularly sensible match for the PT Standard's no-nonsense two-humbucker layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchecter PT Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Burst Burl finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFigured burl top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahogany body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack 1-ply body binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBolt-on construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasted maple neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin C neck profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 20mm thickness at 1st fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 22mm thickness at 12th fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosewood fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.5\" scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14\" fingerboard radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 Jumbo frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite dot inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm graphite nut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-way adjustable truss rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchecter Diamond Standard bridge humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchecter Diamond Standard neck humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack metal pickup covers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-way pickup selector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchecter Diamond Hardtail bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does It Sound Like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the body shape, don't approach the PT Standard expecting a traditional bright single-coil T-style sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edual-humbucker configuration and mahogany body give this guitar a fuller, thicker voice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly once you start adding overdrive or higher gain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flatter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14-inch radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the Schecter PT Standard a traditional T-style guitar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot really. The body shape has familiar roots, but the specification is considerably more modern. This version uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo humbuckers, a 14-inch fingerboard radius, Jumbo frets and a Thin C neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the Purple Burst Burl top look identical on every guitar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre the pickups single coils?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. This PT Standard uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo Schecter Diamond Standard humbuckers with black metal covers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it have coil splitting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis version uses a straightforward \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Volume, Master Tone and 3-way pickup selector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e arrangement. It isn't listed with a push\/pull coil split.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the bridge a tremolo?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. It uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchecter Diamond Hardtail fixed bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a straightforward option for players who don't need a tremolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the neck like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a relatively modern neck. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin C profile, 14-inch radius and Jumbo frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make it noticeably different from a vintage-spec guitar and particularly comfortable for bends and lead playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this mainly a metal guitar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchecter PT Standard Purple Burst Burl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes sense if you love the simplicity of the PT shape but want something much more modern than the traditional formula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's no complicated electronics or unnecessary switching. 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