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1997 USA Schecter Custom Shop Avenger 1st run - $4,265 (Schoolcraft)
12074 N US Hwy 131 near U Ave
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1997 Schecter Sun Valley California USA Custom Shop Avenger carve top acquired from the original Owner with Original Case!
Schecter's Custom Shop Avenger model was first made in 1997. This was part of a limited first run, with only two luthiers in the Custom Shop building the guitars, it is now considered a rare and collectible instrument.
In the 1990s, Schecter had an expanded custom shop with a focus on high-quality, handmade instruments. The "Avenger" model was specifically produced as a custom shop instrument for this limited run. The glory years of the Schecter custom shop was 1995-2000.
The Avenger was one of the first non-Fender-style designs introduced by the company's new president, Michael Ciravolo, and was produced as a high-end, USA custom-made instrument during that era.
Notable features:
Plek’d at Parris Guitars in Knoxville, TN.
Body: solid body design one-piece Honduran mahogany drop top .
Neck: 1/4 sawn maple neck one-piece construction with a ebony fingerboard and Custom pitchfork inlays. The neck has a comfortable profile and excellent fretwork.
Scale Length: standard 25.5"
Pickups: DiMarzio PAF Pro (neck) and Tone Zone (bridge) humbuckers w/push-pull pots for coil splitting.
Hardware: High-end Sperzel locking tuners
Original German Floyd Rose tremolo system.
The wiring includes quality CTS pots.
Custom Shop bowling Ball swirl finish
Original Custom Shop Case
This Guitar definitely should have been in that Yankee Rose Video I have posted.
First Year" Custom Shop Sun Valley California Status: 1997 was the debut year for the Avenger model, which adds significant collectible value to your serial number.
Swirl Finish: The unique hand-swirled finishes from this era, often attributed to luthiers like Mark Funk, are highly sought after by Schecter enthusiasts.
Honduran Mahogany: The use of premium tonewoods in these early Custom Shop builds makes them objectively superior to modern mass-produced versions
https://youtu.be/65o3MFsb0BY
For those interested in Collectability and Value
The 1997 Custom Shop Avenger is considered a premium, high-end instrument. Due to their limited production and quality craftsmanship, they command a significant price in the used and vintage market, with recent listings on platforms like Reverb and Sweetwater around $4,250.00 for well-maintained examples. This one is a Well Maintained and both Case and Guitar are in Great Condition.
Open to Trades!