Schecter PT Special LH PBP

Schecter PT Special LH PBP review

The Schecter PT Special LH PBP is a left-handed, T-style electric guitar with a swamp ash body, a bolt-on maple neck, and a rosewood fingerboard. Its Purple Burst Pearl finish and cream-colored binding give it a distinctive look, while the pickup pairing combines a bridge single-coil with a neck P-90. The listed price is $799. Schecter has offered this model since June 2023.

The specifications suggest a familiar, straightforward layout, but the pickup combination is less conventional than a matched pair of single-coils. A player report supplied for this review describes the neck pickup as having noticeably more output than the bridge pickup. That difference initially felt unusual to the guitarist, who was accustomed to a Fender Telecaster, but came to seem useful for moving between heavier sounds and jazz. Treat that as one player's experience rather than a guarantee of how the guitar will respond with every amplifier or setup.

Neck and playing feel

The maple neck has a C profile, measuring 21 mm thick at the first fret and 23 mm at the twelfth. Its 648 mm (25.5-inch) scale is a familiar full-length format. The fingerboard has a 305 mm (12-inch) radius, and the nut measures 42 mm (1.65 inches) across. These dimensions provide a useful picture of the neck, although personal comfort depends on hand size, playing style, and setup.

The player report puts the neck and the guitar's weight among its strongest points, describing both as light and comfortable in use. No weight figure is provided, so that impression should not be read as a measured specification. The report is still relevant for prospective buyers: the guitar made a strong impression during an unplanned tryout, particularly through its ease of play. The model has 22 extra-jumbo frets, which may suit players who prefer a taller fret feel, though fret preference is personal.

Pickups and controls

Schecter equips the PT Special LH PBP with a Diamond VT-1 single-coil pickup at the bridge and a Diamond V-90 P-90 at the neck. A three-way toggle switch selects pickup settings. The controls consist of a volume knob and a tone knob with a push-pull function. The supplied specifications do not state what the push-pull control changes, so buyers should confirm its exact operation with the seller or product documentation rather than assume a particular switching feature.

The difference in output between the two pickups is a central point in the field feedback. The reviewer found the neck pickup stronger than the bridge pickup, then appreciated the contrast as a practical tonal feature. That observation suggests a setup with clearly differentiated positions instead of two closely matched pickup voices. Players who want very even output across positions may want to try the guitar in person. Those looking for contrasting neck and bridge sounds may find the pairing appealing.

Bridge and hardware

The guitar uses a vintage-style ashtray bridge with staggered brass saddles. It has no tremolo, and nickel-colored hardware completes the specification. Grover tuning machines and a Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq nut are also listed. The instrument ships with Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings, set.010 to.046.

The only specific drawback in the player report concerns sharp edges on the brass bridge screws. The owner smoothed them with a file in about ten minutes. That is a useful inspection point for a prospective buyer, but it remains a single reported issue, not evidence that every example has the same problem. Check the bridge hardware for comfort before playing, especially if your picking hand rests close to the saddles.

What to know before buying

• Configuration: Left-handed, six-string T-style guitar with a swamp ash body and maple neck.
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 305 mm radius, with 22 extra-jumbo frets.
• Electronics: Bridge single-coil and neck P-90, with a three-way switch, volume, and push-pull tone control.
• Bridge: Fixed vintage-style ashtray design with staggered brass saddles; no tremolo.
• Included accessories: No case or gig bag is included.

Verdict

The Schecter PT Special LH PBP stands out through its left-handed format, comfortable-feeling neck as described by its owner, and contrasting pickup voices. Its core specifications are easy to understand, but the higher-output neck pickup gives it a less predictable balance than a conventional matched single-coil setup. The reported bridge-screw edges are worth checking, and buyers should plan for a separate case or gig bag. At $799, it merits a hands-on try if you want a left-handed guitar with a fixed bridge, full-length scale, and a P-90 neck pickup. The strongest endorsement in the available feedback is simple: its owner was pleased to pick it up and play.