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Description

Introducing the Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra—a powerhouse collaboration with Disturbed's iconic guitarist, Dan Donegan. This solid body electric guitar is crafted to embody the fierce energy and precision of its namesake. With a neck-thru-body design, this guitar not only captivates the eye but also delivers exceptional sustain and midrange warmth, making it a versatile addition to any collection.

The body is constructed from high-quality mahogany, while the 5-ply maple and walnut neck provides robust resonance and stability. Topped with a silky ebony fretboard, it features 22 extra jumbo frets along its full 25.5" scale, ideal for those seeking a smooth, effortless playing experience. The ultra-access neck joint ensures seamless transitions across the fretboard, accommodating even the most demanding solos.

Equipped with Schecter locking tuners, your tuning stability is assured even during the most intense performances. But the real magic lies in its custom Seymour Duncan pickups—a fiery "El Diablo" in the bridge position and a vintage-inspired SH-1N at the neck. These pickups deliver a wide tonal palette, from sweet, rounded highs to warm and clean tones, all the way to full-bodied distortion.

Whether you're channeling the raw power of Disturbed or exploring your own sonic landscapes, the Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra is a guitar that adapts to your style and amplifies your voice.

Key Features:

  • Neck-thru-body design for enhanced sustain and midrange
  • Mahogany body with a 5-ply maple and walnut neck
  • Ebony fretboard with 22 extra jumbo frets
  • Custom Seymour Duncan "El Diablo" bridge pickup and SH-1N neck pickup
  • Schecter locking tuners for reliable tuning stability

Product specs

Brand Schecter
Model Dan Donegan Signature Ultra
Finish Black Cherry, Satin Black, See-Thru Blue Burst
Year 2011 - 2025
Categories Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Single Cutaway
Body Type Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type Stop-Bar
Color Family Black, Blue, Red
Finish Pattern Sunburst
Fretboard Material Ebony
Neck Construction Neck-Through
Neck Material Maple, Walnut
Number of Frets 22
Number of Strings 6-String
Offset Body Offset Body
Pickup Configuration HH
Right / Left Handed Right Handed
Scale Length 25.5"
Top Material Maple
Wood Top Style Figured Veneer

FAQs

What is the neck profile like on the Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra?

The Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra features a neck-through construction with a multi 5-ply maple/walnut neck, providing a smooth, fast playing experience with easy access to higher frets, thanks to its ultra access neck joint.

What kind of pickups does the Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra have, and what tones can I expect?

This guitar is equipped with Seymour Duncan custom shop 'El Diablo' and '59 humbuckers, offering a versatile range of tones from high-output, aggressive sounds suitable for hard rock and metal to warm, vintage tones for blues and classic rock.

Is the Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra suitable for advanced players?

Yes, the Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra is designed with professional-grade features, such as high-quality pickups, neck-through construction, and locking tuners, making it suitable for advanced players seeking reliability and performance.

Does the Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra come with a case?

The Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra does not come with a case; it is sold separately, allowing you to choose a case that best fits your needs for protection and transport.

How does the push/pull tone control on the Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra work?

The push/pull tone control on the Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra allows you to split the coils of the humbuckers, providing additional tonal options by switching between humbucking and single-coil sounds.

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra.

Build quality

  • Owners note that the Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra is notably heavy, which could impact comfort during long playing sessions.

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Features and functionality

  • The guitar features a more traditional setup with two Seymour Duncan humbuckers and a tune-o-matic bridge, providing a classic tonal profile.

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Use cases and applications

  • Despite its association with Disturbed's Dan Donegan, the guitar's traditional setup makes it versatile for various genres beyond metal.

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User experience

  • A user expressed admiration for the model, specifically its aesthetics, despite not having played it, indicating its strong visual appeal.

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Comparisons

  • Although not directly compared, the Schecter neck profile is often preferred over Ibanez by some owners for its feel and playability.

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timpassage

awsome guitar for drop tuning

this guitar seems to be at its best in any drop tuning. The action is set perfect so there is no fret buzz even as low as C standard. This guitar lives up to the quality you would expect from a signature model and the neck through construction adds crazy sustain.

Artist usage

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See how Dan Donegan uses Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra

Dan Donegan

Singer, Guitarist

Disturbed

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Verified via YouTube

The first guitar that Dan Donegan's guitar tech shows in this rig rundown video is Dan's signature Schecter guitar. At 0:33 his tech says, "He just switched over to this company and he's been very happy with them. I think in general the body shape of this guitar matches him a bit better cause he's a big guy." At 1:55, the guitar tech says, "He plays the same guitar—when I first got on this tour with Dan, he was playing all the exact same guitars in different colors...He is extremely about having things be as regimented as possible."

He is also featured on the Schecter's website as the user of the Dan Donegan Ultra model. The backstory behind the collaboration of Donegan and Schechter was told by Donegan in the Music Radar gear rundown.

“When I started working with Schecter they wanted to build a model, and I was looking at body styles that they had in mind and came across the Ultra. I just fell in love with how it felt with me and how it looked. With this Schecter guitar I wanted something that was a little beefier, too, and to have a little bit of weight behind it.

In the same interview, he talks about various finishes of the guitar.

There are different paint jobs on them but they are basically set up the same; the same hardware, the same pickups, just in different tunings. One of my go-tos is my signature model that has the number 96 on it - that was the year Disturbed was formed. That’s usually the one I open up the show with and I play it a couple of times a night. On the paint jobs there’s nothing really too bright; on The Game, the one I use is more a transparent blue. Some, like the 96 guitar, I had them put stripes on there because I wanted it to almost look like a vintage Shelby Cobra. I’m six-foot-one, six-two; I’ve always liked a heavier guitar, a bigger body. When I was younger I had some Les Pauls and I played some PRS guitars, too. I liked the single-cuts. I liked some of the Les Paul body styles. With this Schecter guitar I wanted something that was a little beefier, too, and to have a little bit of weight behind it, maybe get a little bit more sustain out of it. Even though Schecter is my number one endorser I play what I am comfortable with onstage or in the studio. But I really like this model. They all sound good. They play well. They’re consistent. And I’ve got pretty big hands, too, and I like the feel of it. On this recent album, Evolution, all the rhythms were with the Schecter guitar, with the exception of a few of the overdub tracks that might have been something else in the studio that I just grabbed in the moment. It depends on the song. I like layering things, even if it’s just ear candy and it’s very subtle in the mix, it gives it life.”

See how Tyler Bates uses Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra

Tyler Bates

Guitarist, Composer

Marilyn Manson

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Verified via Schecterguitars

He says he uses this guitar live sometimes because it handles the intense volume. This guitar is also briefly mentioned in his Ultimate Guitar interview.

Then I play the [Dan] Donegan model too - they made a bunch of those for me.

Album Usage

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