Schecter PT Fastback guitar in Gold Top

Sound & Tone

The mahogany body and bolt-on maple neck give the PT Fastback a warm, midrange-forward voice with clear articulation, while the ebony fretboard and hardtail bridge tighten up the attack and sustain for direct, focused note definition. Its pair of Schecter Diamond UltraTron pickups covers ground from a smoother, rounder neck tone to a punchier bridge bite, and the dual volume and push-pull tone controls with a 3-way switch let you dial in cleaner or thicker variations without changing amps. The 25.5″ scale adds snap and string tension that suits rock and blues rhythm work, twangier single-note lines, and lead playing that needs precision.

Schecter PT Fastback Electric Guitar Gold Top

The Schecter PT Fastback is engineered for recording and production sessions where sustained comfort and sonic consistency matter. Its lightweight mahogany body paired with a thin “C”-profile maple neck eliminates fatigue during long tracking days, while the gold top finish yields a warm, articulate character—balanced between punchy midrange clarity and smooth high-end response—that sits naturally in dense mixes without requiring excessive EQ correction. This guitar captures intentional playing with tonal definition that translates cleanly to tape or DAW.

Playability & Construction

The thin “C”-shaped neck measures 0.787″ at the 1st fret and 0.866″ at the 12th fret, paired with a 25.5″ scale and 22 X-Jumbo frets on a 14″ radius ebony fretboard. A Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq nut (1.653″ width) and 2-way adjustable truss rod provide stable intonation and neck relief adjustment, while the bolt-on mahogany body with ivory binding and diamond hardtail bridge ensure reliable tuning stability and direct string-to-body energy transfer—critical for session work where retakes compound over time.

Tone & Electronics

Dual Schecter Diamond UltraTron pickups capture responsive clarity across the frequency spectrum with minimal coloration, allowing the instrument’s natural character to remain articulate whether recorded clean, driven, or through amp modeling. The electronics layout—2 Volume / 2 Tone (Push-Pull) / 3-Way Switch—supports flexible tonal shaping within a single take, while chrome hardware and Grover tuners maintain rock-solid tuning stability throughout extended sessions.

Key Features

• Body Material: Mahogany with Gold Top finish
• Construction: Bolt-on with Ivory 1-ply binding
• Neck: Maple with thin “C” profile (0.787″ at 1st fret / 0.866″ at 12th fret)
• Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
• Fretboard: Ebony with 22 X-Jumbo frets and block inlays
• Fretboard Radius: 14″ (355 mm)
• Nut: Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq, 1.653″ width
• Bridge: Diamond Hardtail
• Pickups: Schecter Diamond UltraTron (neck and bridge)
• Controls: 2 Volume / 2 Tone (Push-Pull) / 3-Way Switch
• Hardware: Chrome with Grover tuners
• Truss Rod: 2-Way adjustable with 5/32″ Allen nut

The PT Fastback delivers the refined playability, tonal character, and build quality that distinguish a reliable recording instrument from a casual purchase.