Schecter has added another new model to its left-handed lineup with the Schecter C-1 Hydro Dip in Midnight Tide.
The biggest talking point is the finish. Schecter has used its Hydro Dip process to create a swirling blue and black pattern across the body and matching headstock, with each guitar featuring its own unique variation.
Underneath the finish, this is a familiar modern Schecter C-1 with a mahogany body, Thin C maple neck, 24 jumbo frets, and a pair of high-output active humbuckers.
Where to Buy
The left-handed Schecter C-1 Hydro Dip in Midnight Tide is available to pre-order now from Sweetwater.
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As each Hydro Dip pattern is unique, the exact appearance of individual guitars will vary.
Specifications
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Bolt-on hard rock maple
- Neck profile: Thin C
- Neck finish: Satin
- Fingerboard: Richlite
- Fingerboard radius: 14 inches
- Frets: 24 jumbo
- Inlays: Offset Rings with Hydro inlay at the 12th fret
- Bridge: TOM-style
- Tuners: Sealed 18:1
- Pickups: Schecter Radio Active active humbuckers
- Controls: Master volume and master tone
- Hardware: Satin black
- Finish: Midnight Tide Hydro Dip
Pickups and Electronics
The guitar comes equipped with a pair of Schecter Radio Active active humbuckers.
These high-output pickups are designed with heavier styles in mind, making the C-1 Hydro Dip well suited to metal, metalcore, thrash, hardcore, and other high-gain genres.
Controls are kept simple with a master volume and master tone.
Midnight Tide Hydro Dip Finish
The Midnight Tide finish is what really separates this model from the rest of the C-1 range.
Schecter applies the Hydro Dip pattern across the body and matching headstock, creating a marbled mix of dark blue and black. Because of the dipping process, the pattern will vary from guitar to guitar, so each example will have a slightly different appearance.
The clear gloss finish gives the pattern a more polished look, while the satin black hardware provides a strong contrast against the swirling design.
For players who already like the C-1 platform but want something visually different from Schecter’s more conventional finishes, the Hydro Dip version should be well worth a look.
