Essential Information About the Schecter Nick Johnston 10th Anniversary HSS "Atomic Saffron" Guitar
- Nick Johnston 10th Anniversary Signature: special edition with "Atomic" finishes and a boldly modern look.
- HSS Subatomic configuration with bridge coil split for maximum versatility from clean to lead tones.
- Premium comfort: bolt-on wenge neck, ebony fingerboard, 22 jumbo stainless steel frets, Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut.
- Alder body and Schecter Nouveau vibrato for precise tonal balance, sustain, and reliable tuning stability.
10 Years of Schecter x Nick Johnston Collaboration
To celebrate a decade of sounds and tours, this 10th Anniversary series features exclusive "Atomic" hues. The "Atomic Saffron" model embodies the artist's aesthetic: elegant sobriety, chrome hardware, and refined details ("Metal Rings" inlays) designed for both stage and studio guitars.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists, this HSS shines in rock, fusion, prog, modern blues, pop, and ambient styles. The responsive vibrato, tuning stability, and humbucker split offer textures ranging from snappy single-coil tones to thick, singing leads.
The Sound
Alder delivers a balanced midrange and clear attack, sharpened by the wenge neck and ebony fingerboard with their quick, articulate response. The Nick Johnston Subatomic HSS pickup set blends the clarity and "snap" of the single coils (neck and middle) with the density of a bridge humbucker, split via push-pull for single-coil tone. The jumbo stainless steel frets maximize sustain and precision, while the Schecter Nouveau tremolo and Graph Tech nut ensure expressive vibrato without sacrificing tuning stability.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To protect the instrument, opt for a gig bag sold separately. Standard 6-string electric guitar strings (9-42 or 10-46) and a classic strap with strap locks will fit without modification.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body wood: alder
- Finish: "Atomic Saffron"
Neck
- Type: bolt-on
- Neck wood: wenge
- Fingerboard: ebony
- Fingerboard radius: 355 mm / 14"
- Frets: 22 jumbo stainless steel
- Inlays: "Metal Rings"
- Scale length: 648 mm / 25.5"
- Nut width: 42 mm / 1.65"
- Nut thickness: 20 mm / 0.79"
- Thickness at 12th fret: 22 mm / 0.87"
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
- String retainer: Three String Tree
Hardware
- Bridge / vibrato: Schecter Nouveau tremolo system
- Hardware finish: chrome
- Bridge brand: Schecter
Electronics
- Pickup configuration: HSS
- Brand / models: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Subatomic humbucker (bridge, chrome cover) + 2 x Subatomic Single-Coil (middle, neck)
- Selector: 5 positions
- Controls: Master Volume / Master Tone with push-pull for bridge pickup coil split
Miscellaneous
- Number of strings: 6
- Gig bag / case: not included