The SCHECTER Nick Johnston Traditional HH in Atomic Mercury is his first Traditional with "only" two humbuckers, which was created especially for Nick's entry into the band Mastodon. It combines the familiar comfort of his previous Traditional models with modern power and exceptional tonal versatility. The Atom Bucker humbuckers deliver everything from shimmering clean sounds to rich, expressive drive, dynamic, direct, and full of character. The whole thing is rounded off by first-class hardware and the elegant Atomic Mercury finish, which makes this guitar a real highlight for stage and studio.
Schecter produces both time-honored replicas and contemporary single coils and humbucker pickups. All pickups from A for “Apocalypse” to Z for “Z Plus” are produced in the USA. From vintage to ultra-hot sounds, from six to eight strings, Schecter has the right pickup for everyone.
Locking tuners are specifically designed to increase tuning stability while making string changes easier. The main difference from traditional tuners is the way the strings are attached. With locking tuners, the string is not only wrapped around the mechanism, but also secured by a locking system. This system consists of a small clamping mechanism or screw that holds the string in place.
An ebony fretboard is characterized by a clear and precise tone quality. The dense structure of the wood allows the string vibrations to be efficiently transferred to the body, resulting in a balanced sound spectrum with clear highs and well-defined mids.
| Model name | Nick Johnston Traditional HH |
|---|---|
| Model number | 1158 |
| Finish | Atomic Mercury |
| Body | Alder |
| Neck | Wenge, bolt-on |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Scale length | 25.5” / 648 mm |
| Neck profile | Nick Johnston "C" |
| Nut width | 42 mm |
| Frets | 22 X-Jumbo, stainless steel |
| Bridge pickup | Nick Johnston Signature Atom-Bucker |
| Neck pickup | Nick Johnston Signature Atom-Bucker |
| Bridge | SCHECTER Nouveau Tremolo w/ Music City Bridge |
| Tuners | SCHECTER Nouveau locking tuners |
| Hardware | Chrome |
| Strings | Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221 (.010-.046) |
| Case (sold separately) | SC6995 |
