Sound & Tone
A mahogany body and three-piece mahogany set neck give the Ultra-III a warm, woody midrange with strong note definition and sustain, while the 25.5″ scale and rosewood fretboard keep chords clear and articulate. Three Duncan Designed pickups, each with its own on-off coil-split slider, cover a wide range from warm, articulate cleans to thick, aggressive overdrive, with split settings for leaner, brighter voices. The Bigsby B50 vibrato adds gentle pitch shimmer suited to vintage-flavored rock, roots, and indie styles, and the thin ‘C’ neck with X-Jumbo frets makes fast melodic lead work feel easy.
Schecter Ultra-III Electric Guitar in Vintage Red Finish
The Ultra-III delivers an exceptionally comfortable recording experience with its ultra-thin mahogany neck and smooth rosewood fretboard, enabling extended takes and fast melodic passages to be captured with precision. The resonant mahogany body produces a woody mid-range character with excellent note definition, while the Duncan Designed pickup configuration provides versatile tonal range from warm, articulate cleans to aggressive overdriven tones suitable for layering in any session. This instrument balances classic craftsmanship with practical playability, translating both aggressive attack and delicate finesse across a broad range of musical styles into your recordings.
Playability & Studio Performance
The thin ‘C’ neck profile measures .787″ at the first fret and .866″ at the 12th, paired with a 14″ fretboard radius and 25.5″ scale length to ensure comfortable reach and responsive feel during long recording sessions. 22 X-Jumbo frets and a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (1.653″ width) provide precision fretting and smooth string action, while the 2-way adjustable truss rod allows for personal setup preferences and quick adjustments between tracking days.
Tone & Electronics
The guitar features three Duncan Designed pickups—bridge (FG-101B), middle (FG-1010M), and neck (FG-101N)—controlled via volume, tone, and three on-off coil-split slider switches for tonal flexibility across different mix contexts. The Bigsby Flat Top B50 bridge with roller TOM and chrome hardware ensure stable tuning and sustain during tracking, while the set-neck construction and mahogany body contribute to strong harmonic resonance that translates well to tape and digital recording.
Key Features
- Body: Mahogany with flat top, raised center, and sculptured edges
- Neck: 3-piece mahogany with thin ‘C’ profile and 2-way adjustable truss rod
- Fretboard: Rosewood with 22 X-Jumbo frets and pearl block inlays
- Scale: 25.5″ with 14″ fretboard radius
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq, 1.653″ width
- Pickups: Duncan Designed FG-101B (bridge), FG-1010M (middle), FG-101N (neck)
- Bridge: Bigsby Flat Top B50 with roller TOM
- Controls: Volume/Tone with three on-off coil-split slider switches
- Hardware: Chrome Grover tuners
- Construction: Set-neck with ivory 1-ply binding
- Finish: Vintage Red; Right-handed orientation
The Schecter Ultra-III combines thoughtful construction, quality hardware, and versatile electronics into an instrument built for engineers and producers seeking reliability and responsive performance in the studio.
