Mate, I've been a professional performer for 30 years and I still tend to tighten up when I hit record. And your progress is really inspiring to watch, good on you.
Right?????? Doesn't matter you know you can do as many takes as you want and you're all alone JUST like before you hit the record button. My strategy us start recording everything I can knowing I'm going to delete most of it juts to get more comfortable. Still not there, not to the point where I feel professional enough. I do in fact rely on music & teaching to survive, so I can't afford to look like a fool haha
You don't want low action man. I mean maybe you do but what it does is limit your dynamic range. In other words..if I have low action then when I go to dig in with my pic hand the strings can only vibrate so much before they simply hit the frets and their ability to vibrate is limited. On top of that, I don't ever want to here fret spank noise, its not musical. But I get it, everybody kinda plays different.
@@imhatchmantoothat fret spank can actually be desireable in some funk rhythm type application (I know, I know, this is a metal channel) just sayin tho
Usually. I own a Guitar Center special (CR-6) & I've h ad to replace a volume/push-pull pot & looks like my PU selector is having issues too. There's some reviews on their site that mimic my experience.
@Kevin Michael I got a session 4 in 2018 to upgrade from my squier and it’s been great. The action right out of the box is so low it almost feels like a guitar, and I strongly prefer the blend knob and 3 band eq to individual volume and tone knobs
@kevinmichael9482 look for a Model J-4 or even one of the Sixx Bass thunderbird copies, even the SLS evil twin 4 would serve you well. I own all 3 and I love them. god forbid I ever lay my hands on the Sean Yseult coffin bass
@Kevin Michael As a current and longtime owner of a Schecter Stiletto Elite 5-string bass (neck-through-body design, EMG soapbar pickups), I say this: Absolutely. Tremendous sustain, fit and finish, quality and feel - especially for the price.
Glenn, i appreciate your not perfect at Guitar, its actually realistic! I love it! You’ve given so much helpful information . I can’t thank you enough in general, you have a great channel!
He's playing in classical position more too.. imo it helps learning lead styles and keeping your hand in better positions. We're watching an old dog learn new trick after new trick.. time to put that saying to rest
@@TheWitness369 as a former classical guitarist, we can only love that position. I believe it lets you have a better relaxed body position with helps to play with effortless. As always, people's body is different among guitarist. Some will prefer casual position.
I have been playing 42 years and last year i bought a sun valley shredder 7 string it's definitely the best playing guitar for the money. Nothing else i have played in the price range comes close and the EMG retroactive pick-ups are great for hard rock and metal. I had a Hellraiser 7 years ago that was ok but the sun valley shredder is awesome. Try it
@@garycastronova7939 I would someday love a 7 String that has a fast small Neck and plays like a Six String. Is this that Guitar ? I've tried many 7's and it's awkward for me. I had a Schecter KM7 and got it cheap. even put light gauge strings on it, which helped but no Cigar. Thanks-
Man those opening chords were clear as a bell. Not often I make up my mind about guitar in just a few seconds, but that's a badass guitar. Glenn, ya got mad chop skills. 🤘
I personally love that Schecter offers sustainiac models. I've wanted one for a while. It opens up musical possibilities on the guitar that otherwise isn't possible without something like an ebow. I would much rather have that effect hardwired to the circuit than have to carry around something I might lose. The apocalypse FRS model is straight up a lead guitar battleaxe lol 🤘
@@bronsonjohnson9019 I bought a Sun Valley Super Shredder in Red Reign -- BOTH TIMES it came with a broken A string!! That kinda pissed me off!! Other than that, it plays wonderfully!!
The recording frightening always hits me, although it is getting better each time. That also is an issue for EVERYONE to adress when practising! One doesn't have to practise her/his instrument/voice (which is also an instrument) alone, but ALSO TO TRAIN RECORDING! Nice job, Glenn :)
With the Reaper Custom I seriously hope Schecter is stepping into the gloss black and gloss white finish realm once again. Seriously their guitars are amazing for the most part, but I was never into funky figured tops, fancy colors, weird inlays and flashy binding many of their models offer. Imho that's the reason why metal players often prefer ESPs and Jacksons, they just look far more METAL. This looks insane for example
Agree to disagree. I think the Wylde Audio guitars are some of the most metal looking guitars out there and they aren’t exactly subtle or simple finishes.
I have a couple of Schecters in my collection and they are great guitars. The Hellraiser in particular is stunning. Fabulous fit and finish straight out of the box. It’s one of those guitars that always seems to inspire me to produce something new, which for a musician is a massive plus.
Been eyeing this guitar for a while (it's been "coming soon" for almost a year), the white finish option with the black binding is so sexy, this is the first demo I've seen, great to finally hear it!
I have a Banshee 7 string and love it. The thin C necks feel so much better than any other neck profile I've played. It's my go-to guitar even for regular 6 string stuff.
I’ve been a fan of Schecter since seeing the Who’s HBO concert in the early ‘80s (yes, I’m old). Fast forward to early ‘00s. I worked for a Schecter dealer and was impressed with their consistency and quality. Kudos on your honesty about playing, Glenn. Keep up the good work.
I remember when my schecter synyster gates custom s came in the mail it was my first brand new guitar after playing for 10+ years as a gift to myself for getting promoted at work. Spent $1,300 on it totally worth it still have it 5 years later it's my go to axe for tracking the custom humbucker pickup is fantastic for recording nice clean clear signal picks up harmonics effortlessly love it. That feeling when your unwrapping a brand new guitar is pure joy, enjoy glen!👍 I have to strongly disagree with you on pickups not making a difference Glen. My omen extreme 6 string guitar had stock pickups for about 6 or so years and I wanted more ballz from it so I swapped out to a set of Seymour Duncan invader pickups and it made a world of difference my little boy finally graduated and grew up.
Just got a C-1 FR SLS Elite in black fade burst a few months ago and it’s the nicest guitar I’ve ever played in 43 years! I never wanna put it down! Nice video, Glenn! You never fail to make me laugh while delivering valuable info on gear. I was diggin’ some of those riffs, too, man! Keep up the great work!! 🤘🏼😎
I've been a Schecter fan since I got my first Solo 6 Standard back in 2011 (singlecut). It was only $400 brand new and came with Grover tuners, GraphTech Tusq nut, TonePros bridge and tailpiece, Duncan Designed JB/59 pickups with coil tap on tone knob, and rubber around the edges of the volume and tone knobs (anti-slip). Guitar was perfectly set up, plays like a dream, and in tune out of the box. Most recently I picked up a recent year DJ Ashba signature...alder body with cool matte white with black racing stripes finish, maple neck with ebony board and cool "birds on a wire" inlays, EMG 81 bridge pickup and Sustainiac neck pickup, 3-way selector on lower horn, kill switch, single volume and no tone knob, dive only Floyd 1500 with SS screws, and a unique 2 over 4 headstock that allows straight string pull through the locking nut to the tuners. It's my main player. Really nicely spec'd for the $ and plays amazing. And due to the dive-only Floyd (like EVH guitars) it stays in tune...even if you break a string (which I haven't). This guitar flies under the radar, but is definitely worth checking out. It's like the ultimate super Strat IMO. They are both made in S Korea...compared to a Jackson X series Scott Ian King V that I also recently acquired made in Indonesia. It's nice, but the QC is just not on par with Schecter and they go cheap on the parts - plastic nut, cheaper bridge and tailpiece, no locking tuners. Schecter is just a better value for the $ IMO and the factory they use in S Korea does a really good job with QC.
love your videos! also thanks for being vulnerable on camera - people should do this more; tons of respect 🙏; also dude your are KILLER at guitar and your tone is 🤌🤌
You know what, I gotta hand it to you man, showing the struggle and the time it takes to become proficient is a testament to your Love of the artform. I gave up playing when I was about 14 (for about 8 years) because I saw all these guys absolutely shredding who were just a few years older than I was. You're absolutely right, some of us need to see the errors and time needed. Thank you for taking a more scientific approach to tone, as well. It's easy to get sucked in by marketing hype!
I pre-ordered the Reaper 7 elite multi-scale back when Schecter announced it in January. It’s coming at the end of the month and you’ve managed to add to my excitement!
That's a lie that they say I feel to just hold people back. My father is 60 years old and he just started learning the piano and he's getting really good really fast
Over the past 4 yrs or so I have become a huge Schecter fan. I love there guitars and basses, I have a recording studio with over 50 guitars and basses. From Fender, Gibson, MusicMan and Alembic and I stack my Schecter axes right up there with them. Great quality at great prices, and I really dig my Diamond Plus P & Jazz basses.
So nice you showing the real guitar player .not always perfect and like you say the joy is in learning and mastering those tunes you’ve been working on . Great guitar ,great video👍
I just bought a Reaper 7 Multiscale, highly recommended for anyone looking for a good 7 string. Easily the best 7 I've ever played and for 11-1200 bucks it punches above its weight class. The reapers are such a solid line of instruments.
Man, Schecter kills it. I recently got a used Korean-made Hellraiser C7 and the build quality is phenomenal! My first 7 string and easily my favorite guitar I've owned in the 15 years I've been playing.
I have 3 different guitars from the Korea shop and they are all amazing. A slightly older diamond series solo ii, an Ltd ec 1000 fluence, and a Wylde Audio Barbarian, the ec and barbarian were both bought brand new and arrived in immaculate condition. The solo ii made me never want to pick up a Gibson lp again.
Glad you tell people to practice. i practiced and played constantly for about 2.5 years, sold guitars (at always dead Sam Ash so I could play a lot and I did) had a kid at 19, got a full time job, didn't practice for a few years. Every time I try again, my fingers don't want to do what I taught them to do. For more than a couple of minutes. I like playing metal and punk and a lot of hand endurance that I had that I don't have anymore. If you love it, like I do, never stop playing like I did. It makes it frustrating to pick up again. Love what you said about "Shut the fuck up and play", so you inspired me to try again. Gonna move shit around my condo that I've been in almost 4 years and played maybe five times, tomorrow. Thanks a lot, Glenn, and FUCK YOU cuz my hands are gonna hurt. I say that with total love, for real!
@@beefnacos6258 that's interesting, I've never had bad fretwork. Maybe one or two that were a little sharp and needed sanding. But my only big issue came from an input jack that wasn't wired great, it was a quick 2 min fix, but otherwise I've never had any issues worth noting.
THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU!!!!!!! All these TH-cam "perfect" guitarists are so demoralizing for the average or new guitarist. We all can relate to the record button causing muscle unmemory! Thanks for keeping it real
Keep practicing Glenn! You're getting better every video. I own over a dozen guitars ranging from $700-$5,000(mostly Ibanez incl. a MIJ M8M,DCM100 and Strandberg). Got my stepson two Schecter A7X(his favorite band)signature models($800 range) for his last 2 birthdays. I was going over them before surprising him with them to see what the fuss was about. They both had decent,very playable setups and were in tune right out of the box. The finishes and fretwork were immaculate and one even had a see thru cherry finish that has to be seen close up to be appreciated. Clean work on the fretmarkers and inlays,sturdy hardware and they felt solid and stable. My next guitar will be the Kenny Hickey(TON/Silvertomb) Signature model based on how well these were made,how fun they were to play and the feeling of quality and care they put into the guitars. I've played brand new guitars in the $2000 price range that had loose hardware,sharp or sloppy fretwork,poor setups and I had to work on them before I could actually even play them! It is so nice to be able to just get an affordable instrument and open the box and play it instead of reaching for sandpaper,fretfiles,screwdriver,allen wrench and soldering iron. Bravo Schecter! This channel and my experiences have made me a fan.
I bought a Schecter Custom Shop Master Works California Custom USA with a stabilized Burl top and it’s hands down thee nicest guitar I’ve ever played. I’ve been playing for 35 years and own many high end guitars (minus any Gibson) and the attention to detail,fit and finish is beyond anything I’ve seen or played. I know it’s not an off the shelf guitar but I do know that Schecter pays great attention to their fit and finish all the way down the line. Definitely a great guitar and bass manufacturer for sure. Gibson will never get the point because they are stuck in the past and only cater to the wealthy. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
I been trying to keep the Schecter secret for years. I've owned at least 5 for under $100 used that were fantastic players.... now the prices are going up. Tremendously undervalued brand that deserves all the kudos you give them Glenn!!
Honestly with all the information, precision machine work, and cost cuttings methods is not hard to make a good guitar for cheap without compromise to quality. Nice demo.
Just noticed it’s a reverse head stock too which I love! I down tune a lot and really like the slight increase in tension on the low strings. Plus it looks cool lol
I love my Schecter Demon 7, Stiletto Custom 4 and Omen Elite 5. The Omen has similar fret markings and satin neck, love that feel. The stiletto needed a pickup swap, but I got that years ago so might be better from factory nowadays.
Hi glen I bought a hellraiser after months and months of saving because of your videos, it's the best guitar I've ever played and likely will play, like you said the tuning stability is amazing and that finish... 😲. Keep up the videos brotha 🤘
Awesome video! And thank you, so much for being honest about your playing. I’ve been playing for years myself and i still feel frustrated and self conscious with my own playing especially after watching numerous other videos of players hitting everything flawlessly all the time and they don’t ever really speak about how long it takes them to get there.
17:48 just want to clarify for people who may not know, you don’t use the truss rod directly to adjust the action. Adjusting the truss rod can affect the action yes, but what it’s actually for is to adjust the relief of the neck. So, if your action is higher than you want it, first look at the relief of the neck if it’s got too much forward relief b(f then adjust it to take some or all of that out (depending on preference) and recheck the action and it’s probably come down a good amount. If your neck has little to no relief, then you adjust the action at the bridge (and sometimes the nut if it’s not cut properly). Not directed at you Glen, I’m sure you’re more than aware and were just short handing what you were saying, but there’s a big problem with people who aren’t as familiar thinking “truss rod = adjusting the action” and cranking the shit out of their truss rods trying to drop their action super low and ending up with more problems.
The red recording light. Yep, I have it too. I've been recording/sharing a lot more lately, so it's been getting slightly better every time. It does suck, but I keep working on it. Good luck with it, Glenn. Your playing has become a LOT better, so you can afford a slight red light syndrome ;)
Raw wenge necks feel so good. I but a fretless bass with a wenge neck, ebony fingerboard and black korina body. Plan on building a guitar this summer with a wenge neck. Great wood for necks, and really stable too.
I went from a BC Rich fan boy to a Schecter fan boy when I got my C-1 Platinum FR easily one of the best guitars I've played and it was only 600 usd!! I also now own 3 Schecs and am always pleased with the quality
Schecter is the best. I have three that I play for studio/live (Damien and two E-1 FR S, one in purple one in green). They're the only guitars I play these days.
I have been a long time banjo player. I am looking to start playing electric Guitar. Your videos have been so helpful. Thanks, love your commentary as usual.
Well said on the "the fun is in the time learning the instrument itself" if you dont have fun practicing and if you can't laugh at your effups you need to get to that point.
Schecter really has been killing it as of late. Their Schecter USA pickups that they've been putting in guitars really are quality and sound really good. I agree with you that the pickup doesn't exactly matter much as long as the quality is there.
I’ve played tens of bully guitars one felt OKish in my hands, every Shecter I’ve played felt awesome. I really need to get one for my own. Edit: Hellraiser C-1 FR is looking BADASS!
Hey Glenn. I know it's easy for me to say, but don't sweat the playing. You're better than I am for sure, so it's always great to see you playing bud. As for Schecter, they ROCK! I have an old Hellraiser Special here, and it's definitely my go to. Love the channel, been a sub for a few years now, even though I'm just a basement hack.
I have several Schecters with different pickup configurations. I love them all for different reasons, but I think they are the best guitars out there for the $. My C1+ is a great all around guitar that I play mostly (after it was setup nicely), and it has the Duncan designed PUs still which I think sound great for hard rock, metal, and punk. Have some EMGs and Seymours in other models, and they are great, of course, also. The playability is great on all of them whether set neck or bolt on. If I bought another, it would be a Tempest Custom. Played one in a store, and they are very cool! Thanks for the review, Glen!
Love Schecter. Possibly the most underrated for quality and price. I Love my Reaper FR-S. The business end of any guitar is its neck and Schecter rules imho.
I used to hate on Schecters back when all the young metal kids were playing them, which was foolish, of course, since I never played one myself. I finally gave ‘em a shot one year and got the USA Nick Johnston model. Long story short, it’s a fabulous axe. Schecter sure has come a long way.
Always loved Schecter Guitars, since I saw Jerry Horton rocking a Tempest model on their music videos. I recently got a C-Platinum purple burst and it's spectacular! Playability, sound and finish are absurdly good. Way better than other more expensive guitars (not going to mention brands but we know which ones lol)
Sounds really good! For bass at least, the pickup you pluck the string over is what really changes the tone in addition to which pickup is selected. Playing close to bridge is used more for soloing and sounds thinner while playing over the neck pickup gives a fuller sound for each note. Maybe something for a video? Not sure if its as a big a deal with regular guitars as it is with bass.
Mate, I've been a professional performer for 30 years and I still tend to tighten up when I hit record. And your progress is really inspiring to watch, good on you.
Story of my life right there.
Yep, same deal for me. I seem to fair well live, but recording on camera is always a bit of a shite show.
@@CaseyBDook I'm always at my best in the room with the band. Damn glad I don't rely on music to make a living.
Right?????? Doesn't matter you know you can do as many takes as you want and you're all alone JUST like before you hit the record button. My strategy us start recording everything I can knowing I'm going to delete most of it juts to get more comfortable. Still not there, not to the point where I feel professional enough. I do in fact rely on music & teaching to survive, so I can't afford to look like a fool haha
Sometimes hitting the rec button is the equivalent of hitting the incline button on your trendmill. It increases difficulty x3 😄
Like running uphill
I luv that Schecter designs their guitars (and basses) to have low action.
❤
Also the extra jumbo frets for easier control of vibrato
Doesn't every guitar brand attempt to design their guitars with low action?
You don't want low action man. I mean maybe you do but what it does is limit your dynamic range. In other words..if I have low action then when I go to dig in with my pic hand the strings can only vibrate so much before they simply hit the frets and their ability to vibrate is limited. On top of that, I don't ever want to here fret spank noise, its not musical. But I get it, everybody kinda plays different.
@@imhatchmantooI actually agree...I play heavy handed and the buzz pisses me off
@@imhatchmantoothat fret spank can actually be desireable in some funk rhythm type application (I know, I know, this is a metal channel) just sayin tho
Schecter makes great guitars right out of the box
Usually. I own a Guitar Center special (CR-6) & I've h ad to replace a volume/push-pull pot & looks like my PU selector is having issues too. There's some reviews on their site that mimic my experience.
@Kevin Michael I got a session 4 in 2018 to upgrade from my squier and it’s been great. The action right out of the box is so low it almost feels like a guitar, and I strongly prefer the blend knob and 3 band eq to individual volume and tone knobs
Ive never had a bad Schecter and I own several, i almost wont play anything else
@kevinmichael9482 look for a Model J-4 or even one of the Sixx Bass thunderbird copies, even the SLS evil twin 4 would serve you well. I own all 3 and I love them. god forbid I ever lay my hands on the Sean Yseult coffin bass
@Kevin Michael As a current and longtime owner of a Schecter Stiletto Elite 5-string bass (neck-through-body design, EMG soapbar pickups), I say this: Absolutely. Tremendous sustain, fit and finish, quality and feel - especially for the price.
I bought a Schecter Tempest about 15 years ago for $550, and it's been my #1 ever since. Absolutely love it still.
me too albeit 20 years now
Me too, 10 yrs ish
Glenn, i appreciate your not perfect at Guitar, its actually realistic! I love it! You’ve given so much helpful information . I can’t thank you enough in general, you have a great channel!
Picked up two different Schecters in the last month. Incredible guitars!
I feel like since Glenn got the schecter V his playing has improved tremendously!! He's turning into a little riff machine 🤘
He's playing in classical position more too.. imo it helps learning lead styles and keeping your hand in better positions. We're watching an old dog learn new trick after new trick.. time to put that saying to rest
@@TheWitness369 as a former classical guitarist, we can only love that position. I believe it lets you have a better relaxed body position with helps to play with effortless. As always, people's body is different among guitarist. Some will prefer casual position.
Wow
Playing on an instrument you actually enjoy does wonders. Every time you see it, you want to pick it up.
Glenn! With every guitar video you post, your playing noticeably improves. Also, I’ve never owned a schecter but I think I need to change that lol
Super playable guitars.
I have been playing 42 years and last year i bought a sun valley shredder 7 string it's definitely the best playing guitar for the money. Nothing else i have played in the price range comes close and the EMG retroactive pick-ups are great for hard rock and metal.
I had a Hellraiser 7 years ago that was ok but the sun valley shredder is awesome. Try it
You're missing out , best guitar for the buck IMO! I've owned 5 and currently have 2 , ranging from $350-$1500 and the QC is incredible on all. ✌️
I’ve had two Schecters and both were great guitars
@@garycastronova7939 I would someday love a 7 String that has a fast small Neck and plays like a Six String. Is this that Guitar ? I've tried many 7's and it's awkward for me. I had a Schecter KM7 and got it cheap. even put light gauge strings on it, which helped but no Cigar. Thanks-
Man those opening chords were clear as a bell. Not often I make up my mind about guitar in just a few seconds, but that's a badass guitar. Glenn, ya got mad chop skills. 🤘
I personally love that Schecter offers sustainiac models. I've wanted one for a while. It opens up musical possibilities on the guitar that otherwise isn't possible without something like an ebow. I would much rather have that effect hardwired to the circuit than have to carry around something I might lose. The apocalypse FRS model is straight up a lead guitar battleaxe lol 🤘
Grab the sun valley super shredder, they have the sustaniac option and it’s all things considered, a decent super strat.
@@bronsonjohnson9019 I bought a Sun Valley Super Shredder in Red Reign -- BOTH TIMES it came with a broken A string!! That kinda pissed me off!! Other than that, it plays wonderfully!!
@@DrBRockstar2000 fuckin eh! I got mine in birch green, it’s like a highlighter. it so fucking bright I sold all my lamps.
My Schecter Banshee came with a Sustainer. I absolutely love that thing.
I had the Synsyter Gates custom S with the sustaniac , sick guitar!
The recording frightening always hits me, although it is getting better each time. That also is an issue for EVERYONE to adress when practising! One doesn't have to practise her/his instrument/voice (which is also an instrument) alone, but ALSO TO TRAIN RECORDING!
Nice job, Glenn :)
With the Reaper Custom I seriously hope Schecter is stepping into the gloss black and gloss white finish realm once again. Seriously their guitars are amazing for the most part, but I was never into funky figured tops, fancy colors, weird inlays and flashy binding many of their models offer. Imho that's the reason why metal players often prefer ESPs and Jacksons, they just look far more METAL. This looks insane for example
Agree to disagree. I think the Wylde Audio guitars are some of the most metal looking guitars out there and they aren’t exactly subtle or simple finishes.
@@matthewvalenti1348 debatable, but I was talking specifically about Schecter branded stuff.
I gotta have one! Schecter is top notch. Couldn't live without mine.
I have a couple of Schecters in my collection and they are great guitars. The Hellraiser in particular is stunning. Fabulous fit and finish straight out of the box. It’s one of those guitars that always seems to inspire me to produce something new, which for a musician is a massive plus.
Been eyeing this guitar for a while (it's been "coming soon" for almost a year), the white finish option with the black binding is so sexy, this is the first demo I've seen, great to finally hear it!
I have a Banshee 7 string and love it. The thin C necks feel so much better than any other neck profile I've played. It's my go-to guitar even for regular 6 string stuff.
I’ve been a fan of Schecter since seeing the Who’s HBO concert in the early ‘80s (yes, I’m old).
Fast forward to early ‘00s. I worked for a Schecter dealer and was impressed with their consistency and quality.
Kudos on your honesty about playing, Glenn. Keep up the good work.
I remember when my schecter synyster gates custom s came in the mail it was my first brand new guitar after playing for 10+ years as a gift to myself for getting promoted at work. Spent $1,300 on it totally worth it still have it 5 years later it's my go to axe for tracking the custom humbucker pickup is fantastic for recording nice clean clear signal picks up harmonics effortlessly love it. That feeling when your unwrapping a brand new guitar is pure joy, enjoy glen!👍
I have to strongly disagree with you on pickups not making a difference Glen. My omen extreme 6 string guitar had stock pickups for about 6 or so years and I wanted more ballz from it so I swapped out to a set of Seymour Duncan invader pickups and it made a world of difference my little boy finally graduated and grew up.
Just got a C-1 FR SLS Elite in black fade burst a few months ago and it’s the nicest guitar I’ve ever played in 43 years! I never wanna put it down! Nice video, Glenn! You never fail to make me laugh while delivering valuable info on gear. I was diggin’ some of those riffs, too, man! Keep up the great work!! 🤘🏼😎
Sorry for interrupting 😂
Niceee! Great guitar! Those inlays are very cool!
Glenn your channel is “ Reviews For Real People” & your Honesty is commendable & appreciated!🤘 TY
I've been a Schecter fan since I got my first Solo 6 Standard back in 2011 (singlecut). It was only $400 brand new and came with Grover tuners, GraphTech Tusq nut, TonePros bridge and tailpiece, Duncan Designed JB/59 pickups with coil tap on tone knob, and rubber around the edges of the volume and tone knobs (anti-slip). Guitar was perfectly set up, plays like a dream, and in tune out of the box.
Most recently I picked up a recent year DJ Ashba signature...alder body with cool matte white with black racing stripes finish, maple neck with ebony board and cool "birds on a wire" inlays, EMG 81 bridge pickup and Sustainiac neck pickup, 3-way selector on lower horn, kill switch, single volume and no tone knob, dive only Floyd 1500 with SS screws, and a unique 2 over 4 headstock that allows straight string pull through the locking nut to the tuners. It's my main player. Really nicely spec'd for the $ and plays amazing. And due to the dive-only Floyd (like EVH guitars) it stays in tune...even if you break a string (which I haven't). This guitar flies under the radar, but is definitely worth checking out. It's like the ultimate super Strat IMO.
They are both made in S Korea...compared to a Jackson X series Scott Ian King V that I also recently acquired made in Indonesia. It's nice, but the QC is just not on par with Schecter and they go cheap on the parts - plastic nut, cheaper bridge and tailpiece, no locking tuners. Schecter is just a better value for the $ IMO and the factory they use in S Korea does a really good job with QC.
Hey Glenn, really have been loving the video's lately partly due to the increase in your chops.
Keep it up man
GLEEEEE3E3EEENNNNNN... for what it's worth, you are probably still better than I am at the guitar!
Goddamn that looks fantastic, comfortable and it stays in fucking tune! Good stuff Glenn!
The universe will not let you record your skills. I am convinced of this
love your videos! also thanks for being vulnerable on camera - people should do this more; tons of respect 🙏; also dude your are KILLER at guitar and your tone is 🤌🤌
Glenn, you are one high energy, funny bastard! Love your videos and blunt honesty...don't ever change a thing!!
I love this Headstock, it is exactly what i´m doing right now as 7-String.
You know what, I gotta hand it to you man, showing the struggle and the time it takes to become proficient is a testament to your Love of the artform. I gave up playing when I was about 14 (for about 8 years) because I saw all these guys absolutely shredding who were just a few years older than I was. You're absolutely right, some of us need to see the errors and time needed. Thank you for taking a more scientific approach to tone, as well. It's easy to get sucked in by marketing hype!
I pre-ordered the Reaper 7 elite multi-scale back when Schecter announced it in January. It’s coming at the end of the month and you’ve managed to add to my excitement!
Keep working on that playing, Glenn! You keep proving that you can teach old dogs new tricks. And remember, practice makes better.
That's a lie that they say I feel to just hold people back. My father is 60 years old and he just started learning the piano and he's getting really good really fast
Over the past 4 yrs or so I have become a huge Schecter fan. I love there guitars and basses, I have a recording studio with over 50 guitars and basses. From Fender, Gibson, MusicMan and Alembic and I stack my Schecter axes right up there with them. Great quality at great prices, and I really dig my Diamond Plus P & Jazz basses.
So nice you showing the real guitar player .not always perfect and like you say the joy is in learning and mastering those tunes you’ve been working on . Great guitar ,great video👍
I just bought a Reaper 7 Multiscale, highly recommended for anyone looking for a good 7 string. Easily the best 7 I've ever played and for 11-1200 bucks it punches above its weight class. The reapers are such a solid line of instruments.
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Man, Schecter kills it. I recently got a used Korean-made Hellraiser C7 and the build quality is phenomenal! My first 7 string and easily my favorite guitar I've owned in the 15 years I've been playing.
I have 3 different guitars from the Korea shop and they are all amazing. A slightly older diamond series solo ii, an Ltd ec 1000 fluence, and a Wylde Audio Barbarian, the ec and barbarian were both bought brand new and arrived in immaculate condition. The solo ii made me never want to pick up a Gibson lp again.
You are the reason I play Schecter, the bang for buck and sound are unmatched.
Glad you tell people to practice. i practiced and played constantly for about 2.5 years, sold guitars (at always dead Sam Ash so I could play a lot and I did) had a kid at 19, got a full time job, didn't practice for a few years. Every time I try again, my fingers don't want to do what I taught them to do. For more than a couple of minutes. I like playing metal and punk and a lot of hand endurance that I had that I don't have anymore.
If you love it, like I do, never stop playing like I did. It makes it frustrating to pick up again.
Love what you said about
"Shut the fuck up and play", so you inspired me to try again. Gonna move shit around my condo that I've been in almost 4 years and played maybe five times, tomorrow.
Thanks a lot, Glenn, and FUCK YOU cuz my hands are gonna hurt. I say that with total love, for real!
I love that you get to do that THING you want to man. Hellafied happy for you andn your channel w00t for 500k!
Score another one for Schecter! Love this company, they are just so consistent with all of their guitars
I've had a two that had terrible fretwork. Maybe I'll try another in the future
@@beefnacos6258 that's interesting, I've never had bad fretwork. Maybe one or two that were a little sharp and needed sanding. But my only big issue came from an input jack that wasn't wired great, it was a quick 2 min fix, but otherwise I've never had any issues worth noting.
Glenn, that reflection from the grid of light on the top of the guitar would make for a wicked air brush!
THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU!!!!!!!
All these TH-cam "perfect" guitarists are so demoralizing for the average or new guitarist. We all can relate to the record button causing muscle unmemory! Thanks for keeping it real
Hell yea!!!! I love schecters!!!
Keep practicing Glenn! You're getting better every video. I own over a dozen guitars ranging from $700-$5,000(mostly Ibanez incl. a MIJ M8M,DCM100 and Strandberg). Got my stepson two Schecter A7X(his favorite band)signature models($800 range) for his last 2 birthdays. I was going over them before surprising him with them to see what the fuss was about. They both had decent,very playable setups and were in tune right out of the box. The finishes and fretwork were immaculate and one even had a see thru cherry finish that has to be seen close up to be appreciated. Clean work on the fretmarkers and inlays,sturdy hardware and they felt solid and stable. My next guitar will be the Kenny Hickey(TON/Silvertomb) Signature model based on how well these were made,how fun they were to play and the feeling of quality and care they put into the guitars. I've played brand new guitars in the $2000 price range that had loose hardware,sharp or sloppy fretwork,poor setups and I had to work on them before I could actually even play them! It is so nice to be able to just get an affordable instrument and open the box and play it instead of reaching for sandpaper,fretfiles,screwdriver,allen wrench and soldering iron. Bravo Schecter! This channel and my experiences have made me a fan.
I bought a Schecter Custom Shop Master Works California Custom USA with a stabilized Burl top and it’s hands down thee nicest guitar I’ve ever played. I’ve been playing for 35 years and own many high end guitars (minus any Gibson) and the attention to detail,fit and finish is beyond anything I’ve seen or played. I know it’s not an off the shelf guitar but I do know that Schecter pays great attention to their fit and finish all the way down the line. Definitely a great guitar and bass manufacturer for sure. Gibson will never get the point because they are stuck in the past and only cater to the wealthy. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Love my schecters. I'm thinking of adding the V to my collection. Keep up on your videos!.
Geez, That thing sounds absolutely incredible! Schecter makes some good guitars.
I been trying to keep the Schecter secret for years. I've owned at least 5 for under $100 used that were fantastic players.... now the prices are going up. Tremendously undervalued brand that deserves all the kudos you give them Glenn!!
Honestly with all the information, precision machine work, and cost cuttings methods is not hard to make a good guitar for cheap without compromise to quality. Nice demo.
I have a old Schecter C-1 Elite , love that guitar , got it for a really good price off a guy on Craigslist , still sounds great.
I love how a guitar, or tone, brings inspiration.. Started messing about, ended up on Painkiller, then CFH.. So real world.. Well done!!
I have a Reaper-6 and a Reaper-7, both excellent guitars and came flawless out of the box.
Just noticed it’s a reverse head stock too which I love! I down tune a lot and really like the slight increase in tension on the low strings. Plus it looks cool lol
Their basses are sick too. I own a Riot 5 and I love it
I just discovered Schecter basses and I agree with you. They are incredible.
Ive got a J4, SLS Evil Twin 4 and a Sixx 4, I love all of them i do want a Yseult Casket Bass though
I love my Schecter Demon 7, Stiletto Custom 4 and Omen Elite 5. The Omen has similar fret markings and satin neck, love that feel. The stiletto needed a pickup swap, but I got that years ago so might be better from factory nowadays.
Hi glen I bought a hellraiser after months and months of saving because of your videos, it's the best guitar I've ever played and likely will play, like you said the tuning stability is amazing and that finish... 😲.
Keep up the videos brotha 🤘
Awesome video! And thank you, so much for being honest about your playing. I’ve been playing for years myself and i still feel frustrated and self conscious with my own playing especially after watching numerous other videos of players hitting everything flawlessly all the time and they don’t ever really speak about how long it takes them to get there.
ANother great guitar from schecter hands down! I love schecter guitars I own several of them myself!
I think Schecters are on top right now, certainly on value. Wonderful instruments.
As a once in a while, bedroom hobbyist - I have no regrets choosing a demon 6 as my one and only "good" guitar. Schecter rules.
The Pole pieces on that guitar are HUGE!
That’s what she said
“Fingerprint Magnet Black”. That’s perfect Glenn. 😆
17:48 just want to clarify for people who may not know, you don’t use the truss rod directly to adjust the action. Adjusting the truss rod can affect the action yes, but what it’s actually for is to adjust the relief of the neck. So, if your action is higher than you want it, first look at the relief of the neck if it’s got too much forward relief b(f then adjust it to take some or all of that out (depending on preference) and recheck the action and it’s probably come down a good amount. If your neck has little to no relief, then you adjust the action at the bridge (and sometimes the nut if it’s not cut properly).
Not directed at you Glen, I’m sure you’re more than aware and were just short handing what you were saying, but there’s a big problem with people who aren’t as familiar thinking “truss rod = adjusting the action” and cranking the shit out of their truss rods trying to drop their action super low and ending up with more problems.
Glenn's shit is the most entertaining show I've seen on the tube! AND the content is spot on! Glenn. Don't change a thing! Thanks to you..
The red recording light. Yep, I have it too. I've been recording/sharing a lot more lately, so it's been getting slightly better every time.
It does suck, but I keep working on it. Good luck with it, Glenn. Your playing has become a LOT better, so you can afford a slight red light syndrome ;)
Raw wenge necks feel so good. I but a fretless bass with a wenge neck, ebony fingerboard and black korina body. Plan on building a guitar this summer with a wenge neck. Great wood for necks, and really stable too.
Much respect for you leaving in the mess up on the pantera lick, love the content keep up the great work
Love the blue in the guitar case...love that guitar...wow..greatjob..cool video..
Awesome!!! After watching your videos, I can say that my next guitar will be a Schecter!!!!
That Hellraiser is amazing. It’s on our Aquila album
I went from a BC Rich fan boy to a Schecter fan boy when I got my C-1 Platinum FR easily one of the best guitars I've played and it was only 600 usd!! I also now own 3 Schecs and am always pleased with the quality
The old Blackjack S-1 is my go to guitar. Love it so much, I owe three, same model same color. Black!
I absolutely love the struggle. Keep up the killer shred Glenn
Schecter is the best. I have three that I play for studio/live (Damien and two E-1 FR S, one in purple one in green). They're the only guitars I play these days.
I’m 52 just started playing got c1 platinum . Holy hell the struggles my hats off to all that play !!!!!
You now play way better then even a year ago! Keep it up Glenn!
I have been a long time banjo player. I am looking to start playing electric Guitar. Your videos have been so helpful. Thanks, love your commentary as usual.
Schecter uses one piece bodies which is great! No glue seams to show in the finish. Quality is more than just fret work. It is the idea of perfection.
Awesome tone and playing my man , great guitar as well!
I have a schecter E1 Sweetwater sxclusive.....love it.....such a great sounding guitar
Well said on the "the fun is in the time learning the instrument itself" if you dont have fun practicing and if you can't laugh at your effups you need to get to that point.
Schecter really has been killing it as of late. Their Schecter USA pickups that they've been putting in guitars really are quality and sound really good. I agree with you that the pickup doesn't exactly matter much as long as the quality is there.
Schecter does have good pickups I'll give you that
I’ve played tens of bully guitars one felt OKish in my hands, every Shecter I’ve played felt awesome. I really need to get one for my own.
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Hellraiser C-1 FR is looking BADASS!
Bully guitars
If Glenn says “it does the thing,” you know it’s a winner. That high gloss finish looks killer by the way. Cheers.
Love the neck dive test! Wish more guitar reviews had this!
You nailed the painkiller intro. Sounds heavier
That looks sick. I have a non custom reaper 6 and even that thing bangs
I have the original reaper with the burl tops. The guitar plays like a dream and I love it. Want this new one so bad.
Hey Glenn. I know it's easy for me to say, but don't sweat the playing. You're better than I am for sure, so it's always great to see you playing bud. As for Schecter, they ROCK! I have an old Hellraiser Special here, and it's definitely my go to. Love the channel, been a sub for a few years now, even though I'm just a basement hack.
I have several Schecters with different pickup configurations. I love them all for different reasons, but I think they are the best guitars out there for the $. My C1+ is a great all around guitar that I play mostly (after it was setup nicely), and it has the Duncan designed PUs still which I think sound great for hard rock, metal, and punk. Have some EMGs and Seymours in other models, and they are great, of course, also. The playability is great on all of them whether set neck or bolt on. If I bought another, it would be a Tempest Custom. Played one in a store, and they are very cool! Thanks for the review, Glen!
Love Schecter. Possibly the most underrated for quality and price. I Love my Reaper FR-S. The business end of any guitar is its neck and Schecter rules imho.
I used to hate on Schecters back when all the young metal kids were playing them, which was foolish, of course, since I never played one myself. I finally gave ‘em a shot one year and got the USA Nick Johnston model. Long story short, it’s a fabulous axe. Schecter sure has come a long way.
dang, now I want a Schecter
Always loved Schecter Guitars, since I saw Jerry Horton rocking a Tempest model on their music videos. I recently got a C-Platinum purple burst and it's spectacular! Playability, sound and finish are absurdly good. Way better than other more expensive guitars (not going to mention brands but we know which ones lol)
DUDE! That guitar is just fu@king awesome!!!
And he's sending it to me??? Thank you, Glenn!!!
Love the reaper series guitars, own two of the original transparent stained models and they are some of my favorite guitars to just pick up play.
Sounds really good! For bass at least, the pickup you pluck the string over is what really changes the tone in addition to which pickup is selected. Playing close to bridge is used more for soloing and sounds thinner while playing over the neck pickup gives a fuller sound for each note. Maybe something for a video? Not sure if its as a big a deal with regular guitars as it is with bass.