Schecter California Classic - Sky Burst

Schecter California Classic Sky Burst – Premium Fujigen-built guitar with USA pickups

The California Classic Sky Burst is a high-end electric guitar crafted in the renowned Fujigen factory in Matsumoto, Japan. Combining Japanese precision with Schecter USA electronics, this model delivers exceptional tone, premium materials and master-level craftsmanship. With a semi-hollow swamp ash body, solid maple cap with quilted maple veneer, and USA Pasadena Plus and MonsterTone pickups, it offers both expressive clarity and powerful dynamics.

Overview and Features

The semi-hollow swamp ash body provides reduced weight, enhanced resonance and fast tonal response. The solid maple cap with quilted maple veneer adds brilliance, harmonic complexity and a luxurious appearance. The Schecter Nouveau 2-Point Tremolo offers smooth operation and stable pitch control.

Construction and Materials

The bolt-on flamed maple neck delivers articulation and snap, while the ebony fretboard provides clarity and definition. The Custom C neck profile and stainless steel Jumbo frets ensure a modern, comfortable playing feel with extreme durability for touring and studio work.

Electronics and Tone

Equipped with a USA Pasadena Plus bridge pickup and two USA MonsterTone single coils, the guitar offers a wide tonal palette—from shimmering single-coil textures to full, punchy humbucker tones. Volume and tone push-pull controls enhance versatility alongside the 5-way lever switch.

Specifications

• Color: Trans Sky Burst
• Construction: Bolt-on
• Body: Swamp Ash, Semi-Hollow
• Top: Solid Maple Cap / Quilted Maple Veneer
• Neck: Flamed Maple, 3-pc
• Neck Profile: Custom C
• Fretboard: Ebony
• Scale: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless
• Nut Width: 42 mm
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
• Bridge: Schecter Nouveau 2-Point Tremolo
• Tuners: Schecter Nouveau Locking Tuners
• Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus Trem Chrome
• Middle Pickup: Schecter USA MonsterTone
• Neck Pickup: Schecter USA MonsterTone
• Controls: Volume (Push-Pull) / Tone (Push-Pull) / 5-Way Lever
• Hardware: Chrome with black screws
• Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221 (.010–.046)

FAQ

Where is the California Classic series made?
It is crafted in the Fujigen factory in Matsumoto, Japan, known for world-class guitar manufacturing.

Is the body semi-hollow?
Yes, the guitar features a semi-hollow swamp ash body for enhanced resonance and reduced weight.

Which pickups are installed?
The guitar includes a USA Pasadena Plus in the bridge and two USA MonsterTone pickups.

Does the guitar have stainless steel frets?
Yes, it is equipped with 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets.