{"product_id":"schecter-synyster-gates-custom-s-satin-gold-burst","title":"SCHECTER Synyster Gates Custom S Satin Gold Burst","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSchecter Synyster Gates Custom-S – Satin Gold Burst (1743)\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSchecter Synyster Gates Custom-S in Satin Gold Burst\u003c\/strong\u003e is the full-spec signature guitar built around the playing style and sound of \u003cstrong\u003eSynyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd there's a lot more going on here than the unmistakable body shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eModel \u003cstrong\u003e1743\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a mahogany body and set mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard, \u003cstrong\u003eSchecter USA Synyster Gates Signature bridge humbucker, Sustainiac neck system and Floyd Rose 1500 Series locking tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's a guitar designed for high-gain rhythm work, fast lead playing, extreme tremolo use and the controlled feedback and seemingly endless sustain that the Sustainiac makes possible. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSatin Gold Burst\u003c\/strong\u003e version is particularly striking, pairing the satin burst finish with black binding, gold hardware and Synyster's distinctive gold fingerboard inlays.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSchecter USA Synyster Gates Signature Humbucker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt the bridge is the \u003cstrong\u003eSchecter USA Synyster Gates Signature humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed specifically for Synyster Gates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's a powerful bridge pickup built for the sort of high-gain tones this guitar is associated with, but Schecter's design is also intended to retain definition and dynamic response rather than simply producing as much output as possible. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor heavy rhythm playing, palm-muted riffs, harmonics and lead work, there's plenty of output available to push an amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSustainiac Neck Pickup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eCustom-S\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that \"S\" is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe neck position features a \u003cstrong\u003eSustainiac system\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to create controlled, extended sustain and feedback without relying purely on amplifier volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA dedicated on\/off switch activates the Sustainiac, while a second three-way switch selects between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFundamental\u003c\/strong\u003e for sustaining the fundamental note, \u003cstrong\u003eMix\u003c\/strong\u003e for a combination of fundamental and harmonic behaviour, and \u003cstrong\u003eHarmonic\u003c\/strong\u003e for generating higher harmonic sustain. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's capable of some fairly wild sounds, particularly when combined with bends, vibrato and the Floyd Rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFloyd Rose 1500 Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFloyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo and locking nut\u003c\/strong\u003e give the Custom-S the pitch control you'd expect from a guitar designed around Synyster Gates' playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDive bombs, pull-ups, vibrato effects and more subtle tremolo work are all on the table, with the double-locking system designed to maintain tuning stability through much more aggressive tremolo use than a conventional bridge. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eUltra Thin C Neck\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDespite its aggressive appearance, the Custom-S is very much designed around playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ethree-piece mahogany neck\u003c\/strong\u003e is reinforced with carbon fibre rods and uses Schecter's \u003cstrong\u003eUltra Thin C profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring approximately 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the 12th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat's combined with a \u003cstrong\u003e16-inch radius ebony fingerboard, 24 X-Jumbo frets and 25.5-inch scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe flatter radius and large frets make it particularly comfortable for fast lead work, wide bends and lower-action setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSet-Neck with Ultra Access\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than a bolt-on construction, the Custom-S uses a \u003cstrong\u003eset mahogany neck with Schecter's Ultra Access heel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat gives the neck joint a much smoother transition into the body, making those upper frets considerably easier to reach, which makes plenty of sense on a guitar with 24 frets and this sort of lead-playing focus. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eGold 'SYN' \u0026amp; Deathbat Inlays\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere aren't many guitars you'd mistake for a Synyster Gates model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe ebony fingerboard features \u003cstrong\u003eGold Pearloid 'SYN' inlays with the Deathbat at the 12th fret\u003c\/strong\u003e, while glow-in-the-dark side dots provide some practical visibility on darker stages. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCombined with the Satin Gold Burst finish, black binding and gold hardware, this is certainly not a guitar designed to disappear into the background.\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\u003eItem\/model number: \u003cstrong\u003e1743\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin Gold Burst (SGB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in South Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-top construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack 1-ply binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet-neck construction with Ultra Access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-piece mahogany neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon fibre neck reinforcement rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra Thin C neck profile\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 and Deathbat inlays\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 pickup\/system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainiac on\/off switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-way Sustainiac mode switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFundamental \/ Mix \/ Harmonic sustain modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-way pickup selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloyd Rose 1500 Series 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 case available separately \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe obvious answer is the \u003cstrong\u003eAvenged Sevenfold or Synyster Gates fan\u003c\/strong\u003e, but limiting it to that misses what this guitar actually offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's a serious option for players looking for a modern high-performance guitar with a fast neck, high-output bridge pickup, 24 frets and a proper double-locking tremolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Sustainiac also takes it into territory that most conventional HH guitars simply can't access. If you're into controlled feedback, sustained lead lines, harmonics and more experimental sounds, it can become a genuinely creative tool rather than simply another pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMetal and hard rock are the natural territory, but technically minded players who use high gain, effects and aggressive tremolo techniques will find plenty to work with here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat does the Sustainiac do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Sustainiac uses an active driver system to keep the strings vibrating, producing \u003cstrong\u003eextended or effectively infinite sustain\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Custom-S allows you to choose between Fundamental, Mix and Harmonic modes, which changes how the sustained note develops. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIs the Sustainiac the neck pickup as well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. The Sustainiac occupies the neck pickup position and forms part of the guitar's pickup and sustain system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes the Sustainiac require a battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. The guitar has a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003e9-volt clip-in battery compartment\u003c\/strong\u003e to power the Sustainiac system. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat bridge pickup does model 1743 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eModel 1743 uses the \u003cstrong\u003eSchecter USA Synyster Gates Signature humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than a generic Schecter pickup. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIs the bridge a genuine Floyd Rose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003eFloyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo and matching 1500 Series locking nut\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhere is the Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S 1743 made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1743 Satin Gold Burst model is made in South Korea\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes it come with a case?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSchecter lists the \u003cstrong\u003eSGR-2A case separately\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a case is not included as standard with model 1743. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eOur Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSynyster Gates Custom-S\u003c\/strong\u003e is obviously a visually distinctive signature guitar, but underneath that styling is a seriously capable modern instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Ultra Thin C neck, 16-inch ebony board and 24 X-Jumbo frets give it the fast playing platform you'd expect, while the USA-made signature bridge pickup and Sustainiac provide a genuinely interesting electronics package. Add the Floyd Rose 1500 and you've got a guitar that's built for everything from tight heavy rhythm work to some pretty outrageous lead playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003eSatin Gold Burst with gold hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e, model 1743 is arguably one of the more unusual looking versions of the Synyster Custom-S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003eColemans Music in South Melbourne\u003c\/strong\u003e or shop online Australia-wide. \u003cstrong\u003eA place for players — new, used, traded, upgraded.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SCHECTER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41790031167540,"sku":"210000052262","price":3399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/5386\/3220\/files\/33c60fde55a454c85de8bc0ecef96752_8ba570be-c8a3-4d65-b22b-d375fbf53f8e.jpg?v=1704407004","url":"https:\/\/www.colemansmusic.com.au\/products\/schecter-synyster-gates-custom-s-satin-gold-burst","provider":"Colemans Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}