Schecter C-1 Pale Moon SNBB

Schecter C-1 Pale Moon SNBB review

The Schecter C-1 Pale Moon SNBB makes a strong first impression with its Natural Black Burst finish and Pale Moon ebony top. The supplied specifications list an ash body, a seven-piece maple, walnut, and padauk neck, and a Richlite fingerboard. Black hardware keeps the overall look restrained. Owner feedback also praises the finish and says the guitar looks particularly striking in person.

At a listed price of 1425, the C-1 sits in a range where buyers can reasonably expect careful construction, dependable hardware, and a comfortable setup. The reported experience is largely positive on those points, though the supplied feedback raises two practical cautions: the pickup information is inconsistent, and one owner found the control's push-pull action disappointingly loose.

Construction and hardware

The specification sheet identifies the body as ash and the top as Pale Moon ebony. The neck combines maple, walnut, and padauk in a seven-piece construction, with an Ultra Thin C profile. Its 648 mm scale, equivalent to 25.51 inches, is paired with a 42 mm nut width and 24 extra-jumbo frets. These details describe a familiar full-scale electric guitar layout, with a relatively slim neck profile and ample upper-fret access.

One owner describes the neck as running through the body and says the instrument feels like a solid, unified piece of wood. That construction detail is not listed in the supplied specifications, so buyers should confirm it with the seller rather than treat the comment as definitive. The same owner reports a smooth playing feel with no snags. Another reviewer, however, was not satisfied with the string height and fingerboard feel on arrival. Their setup could be adjusted, but the report is a reminder that factory setup may not suit every player or string gauge.

The bridge is a Schecter New Ergo hardtail, with no tremolo system. TonePros M-Series locking tuners are included. One owner welcomed the locking mechanism and considered it a feature that should be standard on guitars. The instrument ships without a gig bag or hard case, so account for a separate purchase if you need protection for transport and storage.

Pickup information needs verification

The pickup configuration is the most important specification to check before ordering. The technical details list one Schecter Brimstone-6 humbucker in the bridge position and one Sustainiac pickup at the neck, alongside a five-way pickup selector. The field feedback directly disputes that description. One buyer says the guitar arrived with two Schecter Brimstone-6 humbuckers and no Sustainiac, and believes the product listing had the wrong pickup information.

That disagreement affects the guitar's intended use. A Sustainiac is a specific pickup system, while a pair of Brimstone-6 humbuckers represents a different configuration. The buyer describes the Brimstone pickups as effective and says the bridge pickup produces a louder, more saturated sound. Those observations apply to the reported two-humbucker version, not necessarily to an instrument supplied with a Sustainiac. Confirm the exact pickup layout and controls with the retailer before purchase, especially if that feature is central to your decision.

The listed controls include volume and tone, with a five-way selector. The buyer also mentions a push-pull function on the tone control for the humbuckers, but criticizes the amount of play in that control for the price. The supplied specification does not spell out that push-pull function, so it is another detail worth verifying against the specific unit on offer.

Playability and value

Feedback on playability is favorable overall, but not uniform. One owner found the action and fretting feel comfortable after describing a string height of about 3 mm at the 12th fret. Another received a setup that did not match their preferred string thickness and said adjustments were needed. Neither report establishes how every C-1 Pale Moon SNBB will arrive. Players who are particular about action should budget for a setup or ask the retailer to check the instrument before dispatch.

The reported strengths are clear: distinctive appearance, smooth playing once adjusted, locking tuners, and a substantial-feeling neck construction according to one owner. The main reservations are the absent case, the loose-feeling push-pull control reported by a buyer, and conflicting pickup descriptions. There is also a notable gap between the listed price of 1425 and one owner's reference to paying $1,549. That is a separate reported purchase price, not a confirmed current price, and resale value was a concern for another reviewer.

The Schecter C-1 Pale Moon SNBB looks promising for players drawn to its ebony top, layered neck, and hardtail design. Its value depends on receiving the configuration you expect and getting a setup that suits your playing style. Confirm the pickups, push-pull control, and included accessories with the seller before placing an order.