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Description

Unleash your creativity and elevate your sound with the Schecter Tempest Standard, a solid body electric guitar that blends vintage allure with modern craftsmanship. Its uniquely styled double-cutaway mahogany body is both eye-catching and comfortable, promoting effortless playability with its Schecter ultra access neck joint. This feature ensures that your fretting hand can glide seamlessly across the 22-fret rosewood fingerboard, making complex solos and intricate riffs more accessible than ever.

Equipped with the powerful and versatile Seymour Duncan-designed HB humbucking pickups, the Tempest Standard offers an expansive tonal palette. Whether you're after crisp cleans or gritty overdrive, the coil-splitting capability delivers a wide range of sonic possibilities to match your musical expression. The TonePros bridge system enhances this tonal versatility with a Tune-o-matic style bridge and stopbar tailpiece, providing exceptional stability and sustain for those long, soaring notes.

Adorned with mother-of-pearl dot inlays and crème fretboard and body binding, this guitar pays homage to classic aesthetics while offering modern reliability. Chrome hardware completes the package, ensuring both style and durability. Whether you're performing on stage or jamming in your studio, the Schecter Tempest Standard is a reliable companion for any electric guitarist seeking performance without compromise.

Key Features:

  • Double-cutaway mahogany body
  • Set mahogany neck with ultra access neck joint
  • 22-fret rosewood fingerboard
  • Seymour Duncan-designed HB humbucking pickups with coil-splitting
  • TonePros bridge system with Tune-o-matic style bridge and stopbar tailpiece
  • Mother-of-pearl dot inlays and crème binding
  • Chrome hardware

Product specs

Brand Schecter
Model Tempest Standard
Finish Black Gloss, Dark Brown Sunburst, Vintage Gold Top, Vintage White Pearl
Year 2011 - 2013
Made In Korea, Republic of
Categories Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Double Cutaway
Body Type Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type Stop-Bar
Color Family Black, Brown, Gold, White
Finish Pattern Sunburst
Finish Style Gloss
Fretboard Material Rosewood
Neck Construction Set-Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Number of Frets 22
Number of Strings 6-String
Offset Body Non-Offset Body
Pickup Configuration HH
Right / Left Handed Right Handed
Scale Length 24.75"

FAQs

What type of pickups does the Schecter Tempest Standard Vintage Gold Top have?

The Schecter Tempest Standard Vintage Gold Top is equipped with Duncan Designed HB 102 humbucker pickups at the bridge and HB 101 at the neck, offering a versatile sound suitable for various music genres.

Is the Schecter Tempest Standard Vintage Gold Top suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Schecter Tempest Standard Vintage Gold Top is suitable for beginners, offering a comfortable neck profile and versatile sound options that can accommodate a wide range of playing styles.

How does the coil-splitting feature work on the Schecter Tempest Standard Vintage Gold Top?

The coil-splitting feature allows you to switch the humbuckers to single-coil mode, providing a brighter, more traditional single-coil sound, which is activated by pulling up on the tone control knob.

What is the neck profile like on the Schecter Tempest Standard Vintage Gold Top?

The Schecter Tempest Standard Vintage Gold Top features a set 3-piece mahogany neck with a comfortable profile, making it easy to play for extended periods.

Does the Schecter Tempest Standard Vintage Gold Top come with a case?

No, the Schecter Tempest Standard Vintage Gold Top does not come with a case; it is sold separately.

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Owner Insights

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

Comparisons

  • The Tempest Standard Gold Top is compared to US-made guitars, praised for smooth action, great tone, and excellent tuning stability, all for around $300.

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  • The Schecter Tempest is often compared to a Les Paul but praised for its unique, cooler shape.

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  • A user suggests the Schecter Solo II Custom as a spec-wise superior alternative to other Les Paul copies.

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  • The Reaper Elite 6 and C-1 SLS Elite are compared based on pickups: Reaper has passive Schecter San Andreas, while the C-1 SLS Elite has active Fishman Fluence Modern pickups.

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User experience

  • A Tempest Standard Gold Top owner highlights its capacity to deliver both beautiful cleans and powerful sounds when fully cranked up.

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  • An owner describes their Tempest Custom as a Les Paul-like guitar with a unique and appealing aesthetic.

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  • Owners report the C-1 SLS Elites to have no fret buzz, even among users with multiple high-end guitars like Jacksons and ESPs.

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Mods and upgrades

  • For those seeking better pickups, it's common to replace stock pickups with Seymour Duncan's SH-1 '59 for improved tone.

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Features and functionality

  • The Schecter Tempest Standard has a thin C neck profile, providing a slimmer feel compared to some Ibanez models, which might appeal to players with preference for thinner necks.

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  • The Reaper Elite 6's hardtail version is praised for its very thin neck, and it's noted that all mentioned models have Ultra Thin C necks.

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  • The Reaper Elite 6 features hipshot tuners and a hipshot high mass bridge, which are noted for their superior hardware allure compared to the C-1 SLS Elite's standard hipshot bridge.

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See how Jerry Horton uses Schecter Tempest Standard

Jerry Horton

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Papa Roach

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Jerry Horton uses a lot of Schecter Tempests (in this video, you can see a Schecter Tempest in Vintage White finish), including in this music video, ever since he was signed by Schecter.

See how Quinn Allman uses Schecter Tempest Standard

Quinn Allman

Guitarist

The Used

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In this photo by Chelsea Lauren, Allman can be seen playing the Tempest while crouching

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Greg Ridley

Bassist

Spooky Tooth

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In a 2011 Guitargeek article, Greg Ridley is noted for using the Schecter Tempest Standard Vintage Gold Top electric guitar, specifically tuned to Drop-D down a half step.

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