{"product_id":"schecter-synyster-gates-custom-s-black-gold","title":"SCHECTER Synyster Gates Custom S Black Gold","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSchecter Synyster Gates Custom-S – Black Gold (1742)\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSchecter Synyster Gates Custom-S in Black Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e is the full-spec signature model built for \u003cstrong\u003eSynyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining one of Schecter's most recognisable body designs with a \u003cstrong\u003eSustainiac system, Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature bridge pickup and Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eModel \u003cstrong\u003e1742\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e version, pairing the black finish with gold pinstriping, gold hardware and the distinctive SYN and Deathbat fingerboard inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnderneath the unmistakable styling is a seriously capable modern guitar built for high-gain rhythm playing, fast lead work, aggressive tremolo techniques and the controlled feedback and extended sustain made possible by the Sustainiac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSchecter USA Synyster Gates Signature Bridge Pickup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt the bridge is a \u003cstrong\u003eSchecter USA Synyster Gates Signature humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed around Synyster's combination of high-gain rhythm and articulate lead playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere's plenty of output for pushing a high-gain amp, but clarity is equally important here. Fast riffs, palm-muted passages and harmonically rich lead work need definition, particularly once you're adding distortion, effects and lower tunings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's a natural fit for metal and hard rock, but there's more versatility available than the appearance of the guitar might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSustainiac Neck System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe big difference between the \u003cstrong\u003eCustom-S\u003c\/strong\u003e and a conventional Synyster Gates Custom is the Sustainiac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLocated in the neck pickup position, the \u003cstrong\u003eSustainiac system actively keeps the strings vibrating\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing notes to sustain far beyond what you'd normally achieve from the guitar alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe system can be switched on and off independently and offers three operating modes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFundamental\u003c\/strong\u003e – emphasises the fundamental note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix\u003c\/strong\u003e – blends fundamental and harmonic characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonic\u003c\/strong\u003e – encourages the sustained note to develop into upper harmonics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCombine it with bends, vibrato, high gain and the Floyd Rose and you can create everything from long singing lead notes to controlled harmonic feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's not just a novelty either. Once you start working it into lead playing, the Sustainiac becomes another expressive tool available from the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFloyd Rose 1500 Series Tremolo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFloyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e is an important part of the Custom-S design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith the strings locked at both the bridge and nut, it's designed to handle aggressive pitch changes while maintaining much greater tuning stability than a conventional tremolo system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat means dive bombs, pull-ups, flutter, wide vibrato effects and more subtle tremolo work are all available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFast, Modern Neck\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Custom-S uses a \u003cstrong\u003ethree-piece mahogany neck with carbon fibre reinforcement rods\u003c\/strong\u003e and Schecter's \u003cstrong\u003eUltra Thin C profile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's paired with a \u003cstrong\u003e16-inch radius ebony fingerboard, 24 X-Jumbo frets and a 25.5-inch scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the guitar a distinctly modern playing feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe flatter radius is particularly well suited to lower action, wide bends and fast lead playing, while the X-Jumbo frets make bends and vibrato feel effortless under the fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSet-Neck Construction \u0026amp; Ultra Access\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe mahogany neck is set into the body rather than bolted on, with Schecter's \u003cstrong\u003eUltra Access heel\u003c\/strong\u003e shaping the neck joint for easier access to the highest frets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat's particularly useful on a guitar like this. With 24 frets and such a strong lead-playing focus, being able to comfortably reach the upper register is more than just a specification on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlack Gold Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIf the Satin Gold Burst 1743 is the more unusual version, \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Gold is the classic Synyster Gates look\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe black finish is contrasted by distinctive \u003cstrong\u003egold pinstriping and gold hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the ebony fingerboard carries the \u003cstrong\u003eGold Pearloid SYN inlays and Deathbat at the 12th fret\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's immediately recognisable, particularly to Avenged Sevenfold fans, but the visual design also matches the fairly uncompromising nature of the guitar itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchecter \u003cstrong\u003eSynyster Gates Custom-S\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel\/item number: \u003cstrong\u003e1742\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Gold finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in South Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet-neck construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra Access neck joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-piece mahogany neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon fibre neck reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra Thin C neck profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25.5\" scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16\" fingerboard radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 X-Jumbo frets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e41.3mm nut width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Pearloid SYN fingerboard inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeathbat 12th-fret inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlow-in-the-dark side dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchecter USA Synyster Gates Signature bridge humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainiac neck system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainiac on\/off control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-way Sustainiac mode control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFundamental, Mix and Harmonic modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-way pickup selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloyd Rose 1500 Series locking nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrover tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9V clip-in battery compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky .010–.046\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchecter SGR-2A fitted case available separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere's an obvious audience here: \u003cstrong\u003eSynyster Gates and Avenged Sevenfold fans\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you're chasing the look, feel and features of Synyster's signature guitar, the Custom-S is the model that delivers the complete package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBut you don't need to play Avenged Sevenfold songs to make sense of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe combination of a fast 24-fret neck, high-output bridge humbucker, Floyd Rose and Sustainiac makes this a genuinely interesting guitar for \u003cstrong\u003emetal, hard rock, progressive playing and technically demanding lead work\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Sustainiac is particularly useful for players who like experimenting with feedback, long sustained notes and harmonic textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat's the difference between the Synyster Gates Custom and Custom-S?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe major difference is the \u003cstrong\u003eSustainiac system\u003c\/strong\u003e fitted to the Custom-S. The \"S\" model gives you the active sustain system in the neck position along with its dedicated controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat does the Sustainiac actually do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt actively encourages the strings to continue vibrating, allowing you to create extremely long sustained notes and controlled feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYou can also change the way that sustained note behaves using \u003cstrong\u003eFundamental, Mix and Harmonic modes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes the Sustainiac need a battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. The Sustainiac is an active system and requires a \u003cstrong\u003e9V battery\u003c\/strong\u003e. The guitar has a convenient clip-in battery compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat bridge pickup is fitted to the 1742?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Black Gold 1742 uses the \u003cstrong\u003eSchecter USA Synyster Gates Signature humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e in the bridge position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes it have a real Floyd Rose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. This model uses a \u003cstrong\u003eFloyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e together with a 1500 Series locking nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIs the Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S 1742 made in Korea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. Model 1742 is manufactured in \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Korea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat's the difference between model 1742 and 1743?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe biggest difference is the finish and visual treatment. \u003cstrong\u003e1742 is Black Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you the classic black-and-gold Synyster Gates aesthetic, while \u003cstrong\u003e1743 is Satin Gold Burst\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBoth are Custom-S models with the Sustainiac, Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature bridge pickup, ebony fingerboard and Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes it come with a case?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe compatible \u003cstrong\u003eSchecter SGR-2A case is available separately\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than being included as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eOur Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere's no pretending the \u003cstrong\u003eSynyster Gates Custom-S Black Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e is understated. It's one of those guitars you can recognise from across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBut the important thing is that the specification backs up the appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSchecter USA signature humbucker, Sustainiac, Floyd Rose 1500, ebony fingerboard, 24 X-Jumbo frets and Ultra Thin C neck\u003c\/strong\u003e make this a seriously capable performance guitar rather than simply a signature model for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor an Avenged Sevenfold fan, \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Gold is also the quintessential Synyster Gates colour scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003eColemans Music in South Melbourne\u003c\/strong\u003e or shop online with fast shipping Australia-wide. \u003cstrong\u003eA place for players — new, used, traded, upgraded.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SCHECTER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41790031200308,"sku":"210000052263","price":3399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/5386\/3220\/files\/621976a7ab5d080cde3bc90aa20704e5_ae2313a8-a59d-479f-a4d5-e15baf481c71.jpg?v=1704407007","url":"https:\/\/www.colemansmusic.com.au\/products\/schecter-synyster-gates-custom-s-black-gold","provider":"Colemans Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}