I bought my first Shecter guitar back around 1977 when David Schecter still owned the company... Schecter was strictly a parts guitar company, back then. I bought all of the parts and built it myself , a Stratocaster copy... and a damn good one. I finished it in a walnut stain and tung oil, with a copper pickguard and copper plated hardware. It was a looker, for sure. I sold it back in the early 80's, to buy a Peavey Mace amp. I still miss that guitar and wish that I had kept it, the body, neck and parts were better than what Fender was offering from that era (and cheaper than a Fender).... At least I still have the Peavey Mace, so I guess that's a good thing.
Schecter back in the day offered tapped pickups which were really cool! Congrats on the Mace. I still use mine, super clean shape, from 1981. I have EVM12L’s in it now since the BW’s melted. Amp is a BEAST! 😊😊
I just wish they had more solid colors finish options, otherwise I think schecter is the the best bang for your buck on an electric guitar. They come setup and feel great
Agree on the finish. The finish design feels like something I would have picked when I was in high school in like 2001, right before I went to the paintball store then went home and played Tony Hawk Pro Skater.
@@guyincognito320 I disagree, they have different looks for different things. Of course, MOST of their guitars kinda lean into that 2007 emo/punk/metalcore era of style but they definitely do have that California sunburst or open grain look if you want something less eye-catching.
@@wingsoficarus1139 None of the trad looking guitars have steel frets or nice Floyds on them. Every guitar that has the desired specs also comes with the sponge paint jobs and funky inlays. Blackjacks are great, except they're black and glossy. I'm just not buying any guitars until all these maker start using steel frets, and probably not buying gloss guitars anymore either. The prices are out of control and the specs don't get better.
@@guyincognito320 I disagree, I have 4 Ibanez RGs, and I think they look cool af, and I also have a Schecter C-7, headstock is... interesting, but it looks pretty cool, too.
I absolutely love my Silver/Black Silver Mountain. Love the way it feels. Stays in tune and just rips! Did not have to touch my bridge at all. Set up was also spot on.
Great timing, Phil! I just bought a Schecter Reaper Elite and was having the same issues with that bridge. Grabbed myself some of those Fender screws from Monster Bolts!
I agree that Schecter has a reputation as a metal guitar brand, but they have quite few non-metal models that I really wish people would give more publicity too. The Nick Johnston strat is the only one I see that gets much attention, but they have other really cool looking non-metal stuff. I'd love it if you could ask them to send you some for review! They have some acoustics (including a 7 string), the PT Special tele looks awesome for only $700 (along with other tele variants), hollow and semihollows that I'm interested in but never see, the Ultra III is wild looking. Plus their various LP's and 80's style stuff.
I have never played a Schecter I did not like and personally I feel they are one of the best values on the market for a guitar. Great Demo and I will have to say that I agree that the bridge pickup needs to be a bit warmer it is extremely bright for a humbucker; however, it does sound the bees knees in a clean voicing.
I bought some Monster Bolts replacement screws for the bridge saddles in my modded 2009 lefty Squier Affinity Strat about two months ago and it was the best cheap modification I've made so far.
Bought a Schecter Gryphon for $300 in 2004. it remains my favorite electric. It's got some upgrades and has "worn in" well, but it was great out the box.
I got the Schecter C-1 in a Sweetwater exclusive finish called Aquaburrst. It is just gorgeous. It has a real Floyd, the SD Full Shred in the bridge and the Sustaniac in the neck. Ebony board, Grover machines and the jumbo frets. I paid over $1200 with tax and will put it up against any high end guitar from any company. I found the perfect strings. The D'Addario NYXL 9-42 (I think. Maybe 46?) they sound and play sooo good. The action is super low and no fret buzz. Anyways, it's a gem and because of it's exclusive finish I have been offered more than I paid. No way I am getting rid of that thing. This guitar you're showing us today is a real beauty too. That finish is siiick!
The conductive coating for childing in all guitars turns to dust almost instantly. I think the foam is less of a problem. Especially since the foam isn't conductive.
You just need to dig in and start your note with a nice squeeky harmonic. Covers that chirp right up and adds a a nice Italian icepick in the ear; so no one will forget the f# passing tone you threw in there. 😬
I bought a new C1 Diamon Series XXX edition in college around 2007, and that guitar played great the whole time i had it! Very stable, and I could keep pretty low action with little to no audible buzzing. I finally traded it to a kid because I felt the stripper inlays were a bit cringy and having a teenage daughter... It didn't seem appropriate, lol. But great guitar!
Hi Phil, another great deep dive, I love when you analyse in detail the intricacies of a guitar in relation to the setup & player technique. By the way, stunning looking guitar. Only downer for me was when you changed to the Engl amp, you lost me with the bridge pickup, I found it extremely muddy indeed, only to be cleaned up by coil split. Not sure if it was an amp setting or the pickup itself? Tc, Cheers ✌️🎸
You might want to try adjusting the pickup heights to the low strings raising ended up a tad and dropping the pickup High strings believe me 1/32 of an inch can make a huge difference just the slightest variable can bring up the brilliance with the low strings and the high strings
I dont have a Schechter yet however have considered getting one for my collection and this one is definately one that is a keeper! Thanks for the expert opinion Phil! Cheers!
I wanted to buy a 7 string Apocalypse Red with FR and Sustainer for few years, but when I got an opportunity, their guitars went up in price in Europe. So instead of EUR 1.2k they are 1.8-2k. And unfortunately, I just can't justify spending money on them, when I can get at least 2 great guitars for that price...
Just getting back into playing after a 20-ish year hiatus. Loving my Omen 6 Extreme, especially the neck... so easy to play when compared to a few other guitars I tried out.
I recently got my first schecter after a few years of playing high end stuff (aristides, suhr). Got a banshee mach 7 and it's a fantastic guitar i'm really pleased with it!
As a lefty metal guitarist I've always played Schecter guitars. I've always loved them, however I recently got an Ormsby Hype GTR 7 Run 16, and it's genuinely so much better to me. It's like it was made for my hands and body.
Schecters are awesome. I got a Banshee Mach 6 last year, and it freaking shreds. The term arm came loose pretty quickly, but otherwise it was spot on right out of the box.
I own the silver mountain( blood moon) thats red version for those that do not know and I love it so much so that I just ordered the silver and black version as well! Schecter just makes great guitars and I agree they are just as good if not better then any $3000 plus guitar hand down all day long!
I teach some lessons and do occasional tech work out of a Guitar Center, and I can grab any guitar off the wall for my lessons. I find myself defaulting to Schecters because they seem to be one of the only companies that actually sets up their guitars and basses decently from the factory (at least the $500+ ones). I wish I liked more of their designs, because I'd definitely buy one if it looked how I wanted. After seeing that clip of A7X with a headless guitar, I've got hopes for a headless 7 string from Schecter in the future. Great content as always! (I learned a lot of the tech skills I use at work from your videos)
Super-fantastic video, thanks so much! I've largely been a PRS player for decades now, and there have been very few guitars from other makers that have 'spoken' to me. That said, the one other brand of electric which has always felt and sounded really good to me is Schecter. I've really liked literally every single Schecter guitar I've ever played, from the very moment I picked it up. Weirdly, though, I've never owned one. You've just made me realise that it's about time I did own a Schecter, so I plan to pick up this model as soon as possible. And I was thinking I'll likely tune it to D-standard. I also like your idea of swapping out at least the bridge pup. I think we as guitarists should do our best to support the work of makers who produce well-made, consistent instruments at decent prices. Brilliant, cheers!
Think I own six Schecters right now. They are amazing guitars for the money. The explorer looking one has the sustainer 🎉🎉🎉 and it makes me feel like a kid back in the 80s!
They ship with an insane amount of great packaging. The guitars are mad protected and most people are overloaded on cases. Redundant to pay an extra 50-100$ for something you don’t want/need when you just want the guitar itself
Weeds lols 😎 what's up with these gummy commercial setting your mood they said.... I remember back in day being pulled over by police... I had a ounce of weed . I ate the whole bag rolling papers and All... Didn't help my mood. AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT 😜 lols.... Nice Axe by the way...
I use my vol & tone knobs on all my guitars because I rely more on my sound from my guitar and amp than I do with pedals. All I need from my amp is a bluesy break up, reverb and vibrato. The rest is up to my fingers and my guitar. Perhaps it is because I can not use my feet due to paralysis to turn on/off pedals or other?. I dunno!?! No matter, I’m happy to have learned to get the most from what is in my hands.
Sad part, you should have nothing to fix or repair on a 1,000 dollar guitar, this is terible for this price point, thanks for the review I now know what brand and model of guitar not to buy.
So ya see what I was talking about towards the end there when you were working that tone control knob you're getting some cool sounds you know I guess that you're used to having a as you control your tone control that might be just a little too much for you but hey it works and it will work and it gives you a little bit more appreciation I was just the slightest touch gives you that perfect sound
I got a Schecter omen 6 and I love it and I love the Gothic inlay once stop playing it I have a hard time stop playing it the only thing I probably will change is the strings I love D’Addario
The issue with Schecter to me is they once were a top-notch quality brand. Then they became synonymous with aggressive pointy guitars in typical colors for a certain genre and a certain way of playing, so they become a no-go for anyone that was not into that kind of music. The Nick Johnson models were an exception, but I still tend to click away when I see or hear the name Schecter for I'm not into 'their' genre.
I have the Schecter C-1 E/A and the build quality is amazing. Super comfortable to play and the Piezo sounds great. The Diamond Plus Humbuckers are a bit dark to me and I will probably change them out soon. Another guitar I just got that has amazing quality for the price is my Vola Vasti V3 MC. It is superb Japanese craftsmanship for under 1k.
I played (or at least tried to) a Schecter once. VERY responsive IMHO, but you need to be spot on, because it will emphasize any inaccuracies. One thing I like about cheaper guitars is their capacity for covering mistakes. 😍🎸🥰🎸😁🎸🤩🎶🎵🎼😜
I got me a Michael Kelly telecaster for well under $1,000 dollars and it's got mini humbuckers and it's not expensive and the guitar plays and sounds amazing right out of the box so you do not have to have a three or four $5,000 guitar to be happy from the comments I read it sounds like there's a lot of nice in expensive guitars that sounds great look great and play great 🤘
Oh yeah if you turn it a quarter of a turn it's going to do that that's why I'm saying you got to do it's very slightly there is a variation in between like any Nob that controls the tone
Great video Phil... I love my Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder with the Sustainaac… so fun! I have It striped up like the black-and-white Frankie right now. I really like the EMG Retroactive in the bridge position... what do you think of those? You rock!!!
I got a SVSS Exotic earlier this year and I was impressed with the build quality at a $1200 price point. They tout those American pick ups they put in them, but I don't think they come close to a set of Seymour Duncan's. I will admit this is the first dual humbucker guitar I have owned with a 5 way switch which I enjoy more than I thought I would.
Beautiful guitar! The Graph tech black tusq, hipshot, and stainless steel frets have me really considering this one.. However, I have small hands short fingers. Is the thin C okay fer this, or should I look into ultra thin do you think?
Love the addition of the cheese grater test. I'm a always-resting-my-hand-on-the-bridge kinda guy, so comfort on the bridge is super important to me. I got highwood saddles for my strat, but the big one, for me, is I always swap out TOM bridges for roller bridges. SO much more comfy for the palm mutes. Am I the only one who does that? I'm surprised it's not something I hear more, because for me it makes such a difference...
I have a C-1+ that I bought in 2001that I put a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge and a Dimarzio Humbucker From Hell in the neck. It is a great combo. The Dimarzio is the most underrated pickup ever. It is probably the most versatile guitar that I own. BTW they were doing USA QA / setups even back then. Everyone who has played it has wanted to buy it but they haven’t wanted to pay what it would take for me to part with it.😂
I have by sheer accident a Schecter Solo 6 Classic. Wanted a semi-hollow but a steal of a second-hand deal got me interested. Due to the slightly unusual shape, not very many people are interested. But it is my best playing guitar.
I just picked up a used C-1 SLS elite on reverb. I am a sucker for neck thru with wood stripes. First time trying active fishmans. The elite model is $50 more, but the finishes are different.
I don't own a Schecter guitar, but I have two B-stock 4-string Schecter basses: Stiletto Extreme (made in Indonesia) and Model T Session (made in South Korea). Both are outstanding in every way, including sound. In fact, I like the sound of the Model T Session almost more than my more expensive American basses. You just can't go wrong with Schecter.
Man, I don’t know how many Schecter review videos I’ve seen, but I never hear anyone being disappointed. It doesn’t matter if it’s something like one of their traditional-ish PT “Teles”, their LP style Solo models, or one of their many shredder guitars. The quality and price combo is really hard to beat. My Nick Johnston HSS “Strat” is no exception. It’s everything a classic Strat should be, but with so much more. It’s the only Schecter I’ve ever had, so I don’t think I qualify as a fan-boy. Maybe if I ever get the PT Special I’ve always wanted, it’ll be official.
I had a Schecter Avenger Diamond series from the 90’s that guitar had real mother of pearl binding around the guitar and headstock, loaded with Duncan Design PU’s, schaller tuners, bone nut, string through design. It was an awesome guitar to play and it had a varied tonal range. It did favour overdrive to get the sustain and gain at the optimum for my ears. Regrettably I sold it a number of years ago after having it for 20 odd years. Schecter build awesome instruments and value for money for sure.
I bought my first Shecter guitar back around 1977 when David Schecter still owned the company... Schecter was strictly a parts guitar company, back then. I bought all of the parts and built it myself , a Stratocaster copy... and a damn good one. I finished it in a walnut stain and tung oil, with a copper pickguard and copper plated hardware. It was a looker, for sure. I sold it back in the early 80's, to buy a Peavey Mace amp. I still miss that guitar and wish that I had kept it, the body, neck and parts were better than what Fender was offering from that era (and cheaper than a Fender).... At least I still have the Peavey Mace, so I guess that's a good thing.
Schecter back in the day offered tapped pickups which were really cool! Congrats on the Mace. I still use mine, super clean shape, from 1981. I have EVM12L’s in it now since the BW’s melted. Amp is a BEAST! 😊😊
Bought a Peavey Mace back in the 70's because Skynyrd used them. I wish I still had it. I sold it to get a SONY 4 track recorder.
Had no idea Schecter was that old, nice!
Just bought the Monster Bolts bridge screws, can’t wait to make my partscaster stop eating my hands thank you so much!!!
@@dennisneo1608 Sometimes I anchor my palm there but mostly noticed it from hard strumming near the bridge
I play metal and my hand almost lives on my bridge at times. Different musics require different techniques @@dennisneo1608
Stainless Frets should be the Standard nowadays.
They are just the best fret material. (EVO are nice as well)
I just wish they had more solid colors finish options, otherwise I think schecter is the the best bang for your buck on an electric guitar. They come setup and feel great
Agree on the finish. The finish design feels like something I would have picked when I was in high school in like 2001, right before I went to the paintball store then went home and played Tony Hawk Pro Skater.
Schecter and Ibanez really are generous with specs on a lot of guitars, but both love making guitars that are ugly as sin.
@@guyincognito320 I disagree, they have different looks for different things. Of course, MOST of their guitars kinda lean into that 2007 emo/punk/metalcore era of style but they definitely do have that California sunburst or open grain look if you want something less eye-catching.
@@wingsoficarus1139 None of the trad looking guitars have steel frets or nice Floyds on them. Every guitar that has the desired specs also comes with the sponge paint jobs and funky inlays. Blackjacks are great, except they're black and glossy. I'm just not buying any guitars until all these maker start using steel frets, and probably not buying gloss guitars anymore either. The prices are out of control and the specs don't get better.
@@guyincognito320 I disagree, I have 4 Ibanez RGs, and I think they look cool af, and I also have a Schecter C-7, headstock is... interesting, but it looks pretty cool, too.
I have a Schecter PT Hellraiser Hybrid and it's easily one of the best built guitars I've ever used. It feels much more expensive than it was.
I absolutely love my Silver/Black Silver Mountain. Love the way it feels. Stays in tune and just rips! Did not have to touch my bridge at all. Set up was also spot on.
Great timing, Phil! I just bought a Schecter Reaper Elite and was having the same issues with that bridge. Grabbed myself some of those Fender screws from Monster Bolts!
I agree that Schecter has a reputation as a metal guitar brand, but they have quite few non-metal models that I really wish people would give more publicity too. The Nick Johnston strat is the only one I see that gets much attention, but they have other really cool looking non-metal stuff. I'd love it if you could ask them to send you some for review! They have some acoustics (including a 7 string), the PT Special tele looks awesome for only $700 (along with other tele variants), hollow and semihollows that I'm interested in but never see, the Ultra III is wild looking. Plus their various LP's and 80's style stuff.
I agree 100%. Their lp's are insane too! But I really want the semi hollow body with the piezo on it. Such a versatile guitar!
Phil's wife locks her sock drawer every time a new guitar shows up at the front door.
😂
I have never played a Schecter I did not like and personally I feel they are one of the best values on the market for a guitar. Great Demo and I will have to say that I agree that the bridge pickup needs to be a bit warmer it is extremely bright for a humbucker; however, it does sound the bees knees in a clean voicing.
I bought some Monster Bolts replacement screws for the bridge saddles in my modded 2009 lefty Squier Affinity Strat about two months ago and it was the best cheap modification I've made so far.
Bought a Schecter Gryphon for $300 in 2004. it remains my favorite electric. It's got some upgrades and has "worn in" well, but it was great out the box.
Me too!!! My 2004 Gryphon from GC is still awesome!
I got the Schecter C-1 in a Sweetwater exclusive finish called Aquaburrst. It is just gorgeous. It has a real Floyd, the SD Full Shred in the bridge and the Sustaniac in the neck. Ebony board, Grover machines and the jumbo frets. I paid over $1200 with tax and will put it up against any high end guitar from any company. I found the perfect strings. The D'Addario NYXL 9-42 (I think. Maybe 46?) they sound and play sooo good. The action is super low and no fret buzz. Anyways, it's a gem and because of it's exclusive finish I have been offered more than I paid. No way I am getting rid of that thing. This guitar you're showing us today is a real beauty too. That finish is siiick!
It would be worth an extra $15-25 for that bridge to be done by the manufacturers
It should be done by the manufacturers in the first place. That bridge would be dangerous to play the way it was.
Yes it’s humiliating for them to have their guitar fixed by parts from another manufacturer.
This is the best deep dive video you've done Phil, the small tips and explanations provided are top notch. keep it up!
legit this went way deeper than I ever could hope
My mind was blown when he bought new screws for the bridge 🤯 Such a brilliant piece of practical advice.
Ive had quite a few mid to upper grade Shecters and have never been disappointed. Very good stuff IMO.
Shame to see the foam in the pickup cavity. I feel like that's going to disintegrate and leave dust all over the insides in a few years.
The conductive coating for childing in all guitars turns to dust almost instantly. I think the foam is less of a problem. Especially since the foam isn't conductive.
Hey Phil just wanted to comment and say you’re the coolest cat around town!! Keep it up! Thanks for all you do!
It amazes me that guitars at over a thousand dollars and no case or even a decent bag .
I got a Jack Fowler in white. Absolute beast. I put a ceramic magnet in the bridge pickup, a Pasadena Plus, it works really well
I hate hearing chirp. Once you hear it you can’t unhear it. Great to hear it talked about
You just need to dig in and start your note with a nice squeeky harmonic. Covers that chirp right up and adds a a nice Italian icepick in the ear; so no one will forget the f# passing tone you threw in there. 😬
100% agreed
Jimmy Page's playing on Led Zeppelin II is riddled with chirping. I've hated that sound ever since
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I bought a new C1 Diamon Series XXX edition in college around 2007, and that guitar played great the whole time i had it! Very stable, and I could keep pretty low action with little to no audible buzzing. I finally traded it to a kid because I felt the stripper inlays were a bit cringy and having a teenage daughter... It didn't seem appropriate, lol. But great guitar!
For twelve-fiddy, they should come with at least a gig bag and real carbon fiber.
Hi Phil, another great deep dive, I love when you analyse in detail the intricacies of a guitar in relation to the setup & player technique. By the way, stunning looking guitar. Only downer for me was when you changed to the Engl amp, you lost me with the bridge pickup, I found it extremely muddy indeed, only to be cleaned up by coil split. Not sure if it was an amp setting or the pickup itself? Tc, Cheers ✌️🎸
The hipshot ibby bridge is very comfortable - love it on my Schecter
What a great tip on the shorter screws for bridges! Thanks!
I love it 🤘🏽🤘🏽 Reminds me of Type O Negative!!! That finish is amazing. It sounds great too !!
I think Kenney Hickey does have a signature model. I dont recall if it is a Schecter.
The biggest downside to schecter is their website. Absolutely terrible
Monster bolts is AWESOME! I've used them for at least 6-7 of my guitars. They ship internationally, too, so that's a big plus!
You might want to try adjusting the pickup heights to the low strings raising ended up a tad and dropping the pickup High strings believe me 1/32 of an inch can make a huge difference just the slightest variable can bring up the brilliance with the low strings and the high strings
I dont have a Schechter yet however have considered getting one for my collection and this one is definately one that is a keeper! Thanks for the expert opinion Phil! Cheers!
Beautiful axe! Love my Schecter Hellraiser! Yes, excellent quality for the price!
I like that finish. It's really pretty.
I know it's a matter of taste, but the sound of that coil split is absolutely sick, crunch with tone and note value, that thing as is, it's a beast.
That's the thing about Schecter guitars. They ALWAYS "feel" like expensive guitars no matter the price
I'd just use my dremel and file the top of the screws a bit. Done!
I've had the LP shaped diamond blackjack for several years, it's been very good.
I wanted to buy a 7 string Apocalypse Red with FR and Sustainer for few years, but when I got an opportunity, their guitars went up in price in Europe. So instead of EUR 1.2k they are 1.8-2k. And unfortunately, I just can't justify spending money on them, when I can get at least 2 great guitars for that price...
Great video Phil!! As per usual. Cheers from Aus mate! 🤘🏻🇦🇺🤘🏻
Very nice
Evening everyone .
Just getting back into playing after a 20-ish year hiatus. Loving my Omen 6 Extreme, especially the neck... so easy to play when compared to a few other guitars I tried out.
I recently got my first schecter after a few years of playing high end stuff (aristides, suhr). Got a banshee mach 7 and it's a fantastic guitar i'm really pleased with it!
As a lefty metal guitarist I've always played Schecter guitars. I've always loved them, however I recently got an Ormsby Hype GTR 7 Run 16, and it's genuinely so much better to me. It's like it was made for my hands and body.
Love it when a good looking guitar is also well made. Style *and* substance.
I have 6 Schecters ! No regrets . No better guitar for the money !
A fender scale C1 for some. The Gibson scale 2003 regular Silver C1, best guitar they ever made.
Schecters are awesome. I got a Banshee Mach 6 last year, and it freaking shreds. The term arm came loose pretty quickly, but otherwise it was spot on right out of the box.
Totally agree with everything you said Schecter’s just feel like quality instruments
That thing looks sick as hell too 😂
I own the silver mountain( blood moon) thats red version for those that do not know and I love it so much so that I just ordered the silver and black version as well! Schecter just makes great guitars and I agree they are just as good if not better then any $3000 plus guitar hand down all day long!
I got a blue schecter C1 platinum last year, my favorite I’ve played
Hello phil and everyone
You didn't mention the neck radius! ( I'm guessing 14-16"?)
Nice guitar.
A great review of a very nice guitar. Thanks for sharing.
Why not lower the treble side or raise the bass side of the pickup to balance out the tone? Did I miss him adressing how to remedy this issue?
I have a Schecter C1 Silver Mountain. It is an amazing guitar. A perfect high quality guitar.
My Schecter C1 Elite SLS FRS is the best guitar I've owned to date: my 1984 Kramer Pacer (RIP) is/was #2.
My wife bought a used Hellraiser. A very nice guitar!
I teach some lessons and do occasional tech work out of a Guitar Center, and I can grab any guitar off the wall for my lessons. I find myself defaulting to Schecters because they seem to be one of the only companies that actually sets up their guitars and basses decently from the factory (at least the $500+ ones). I wish I liked more of their designs, because I'd definitely buy one if it looked how I wanted. After seeing that clip of A7X with a headless guitar, I've got hopes for a headless 7 string from Schecter in the future. Great content as always! (I learned a lot of the tech skills I use at work from your videos)
Super-fantastic video, thanks so much! I've largely been a PRS player for decades now, and there have been very few guitars from other makers that have 'spoken' to me. That said, the one other brand of electric which has always felt and sounded really good to me is Schecter. I've really liked literally every single Schecter guitar I've ever played, from the very moment I picked it up. Weirdly, though, I've never owned one. You've just made me realise that it's about time I did own a Schecter, so I plan to pick up this model as soon as possible. And I was thinking I'll likely tune it to D-standard. I also like your idea of swapping out at least the bridge pup. I think we as guitarists should do our best to support the work of makers who produce well-made, consistent instruments at decent prices. Brilliant, cheers!
Think I own six Schecters right now. They are amazing guitars for the money. The explorer looking one has the sustainer 🎉🎉🎉 and it makes me feel like a kid back in the 80s!
When I see bridge screws sticking out like that I automatically think the neck angle isn't correct.
graphtech nuts are the best you can get. if you got a graphtech pick as well you pretty much have access to some of the best tone you can achieve
No case with a new $1,200 guitar is ridiculous.
No case is nothing new.
They ship with an insane amount of great packaging. The guitars are mad protected and most people are overloaded on cases. Redundant to pay an extra 50-100$ for something you don’t want/need when you just want the guitar itself
My Tacoma didn’t come with floor mats! Lol
My charvel was about the same and didn’t come with a case, pissed me off
@@couchpoet1 dont feel bad.... My marriage didn't come with sex.
Weeds lols 😎 what's up with these gummy commercial setting your mood they said.... I remember back in day being pulled over by police... I had a ounce of weed . I ate the whole bag rolling papers and All... Didn't help my mood. AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT 😜 lols.... Nice Axe by the way...
I use my vol & tone knobs on all my guitars because I rely more on my sound from my guitar and amp than I do with pedals.
All I need from my amp is a bluesy break up, reverb and vibrato. The rest is up to my fingers and my guitar.
Perhaps it is because I can not use my feet due to paralysis to turn on/off pedals or other?. I dunno!?! No matter, I’m happy to have learned to get the most from what is in my hands.
Sad part, you should have nothing to fix or repair on a 1,000 dollar guitar, this is terible for this price point, thanks for the review I now know what brand and model of guitar not to buy.
You can't go wrong with a Schecter ! That guitar is cool !!!
Looking forward to your review of the PRS special semihollow.
Phil, that finish is sweet! I love it!
So ya see what I was talking about towards the end there when you were working that tone control knob you're getting some cool sounds you know I guess that you're used to having a as you control your tone control that might be just a little too much for you but hey it works and it will work and it gives you a little bit more appreciation I was just the slightest touch gives you that perfect sound
I got a Schecter omen 6 and I love it and I love the Gothic inlay once stop playing it I have a hard time stop playing it the only thing I probably will change is the strings I love D’Addario
The issue with Schecter to me is they once were a top-notch quality brand. Then they became synonymous with aggressive pointy guitars in typical colors for a certain genre and a certain way of playing, so they become a no-go for anyone that was not into that kind of music. The Nick Johnson models were an exception, but I still tend to click away when I see or hear the name Schecter for I'm not into 'their' genre.
Seriously, who would send out a bridge that looked like that. If this was a Gibson guitar there would be an uproar. 😂
I have the Schecter C-1 E/A and the build quality is amazing. Super comfortable to play and the Piezo sounds great. The Diamond Plus Humbuckers are a bit dark to me and I will probably change them out soon. Another guitar I just got that has amazing quality for the price is my Vola Vasti V3 MC. It is superb Japanese craftsmanship for under 1k.
I have the 8 string version. Got it stratch and dent for cheap. Love it! Can play as good as any other guitar and better
Lost me at 1200 smacks. I'll stick with my 20 year old diamond select or snow leopard exotic star
schecter are just very good guitars for the money, maybe the high import guitars that we have in the market
Actually my favorite Hipshot bridge :-)
"too bad it looks like a $3 vomit rag HA!" - some traditional guitar boomer probably
I played (or at least tried to) a Schecter once. VERY responsive IMHO, but you need to be spot on, because it will emphasize any inaccuracies. One thing I like about cheaper guitars is their capacity for covering mistakes. 😍🎸🥰🎸😁🎸🤩🎶🎵🎼😜
I got me a Michael Kelly telecaster for well under $1,000 dollars and it's got mini humbuckers and it's not expensive and the guitar plays and sounds amazing right out of the box so you do not have to have a three or four $5,000 guitar to be happy from the comments I read it sounds like there's a lot of nice in expensive guitars that sounds great look great and play great 🤘
Oh yeah if you turn it a quarter of a turn it's going to do that that's why I'm saying you got to do it's very slightly there is a variation in between like any Nob that controls the tone
Great video Phil... I love my Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder with the Sustainaac… so fun! I have It striped up like the black-and-white Frankie right now. I really like the EMG Retroactive in the bridge position... what do you think of those? You rock!!!
I got a SVSS Exotic earlier this year and I was impressed with the build quality at a $1200 price point. They tout those American pick ups they put in them, but I don't think they come close to a set of Seymour Duncan's.
I will admit this is the first dual humbucker guitar I have owned with a 5 way switch which I enjoy more than I thought I would.
Beautiful guitar! The Graph tech black tusq, hipshot, and stainless steel frets have me really considering this one.. However, I have small hands short fingers. Is the thin C okay fer this, or should I look into ultra thin do you think?
They pick material also plays a roll in chirp.
Love the addition of the cheese grater test. I'm a always-resting-my-hand-on-the-bridge kinda guy, so comfort on the bridge is super important to me. I got highwood saddles for my strat, but the big one, for me, is I always swap out TOM bridges for roller bridges. SO much more comfy for the palm mutes. Am I the only one who does that? I'm surprised it's not something I hear more, because for me it makes such a difference...
I have a C-1+ that I bought in 2001that I put a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge and a Dimarzio Humbucker From Hell in the neck. It is a great combo. The Dimarzio is the most underrated pickup ever. It is probably the most versatile guitar that I own. BTW they were doing USA QA / setups even back then. Everyone who has played it has wanted to buy it but they haven’t wanted to pay what it would take for me to part with it.😂
I have by sheer accident a Schecter Solo 6 Classic.
Wanted a semi-hollow but a steal of a second-hand deal got me interested.
Due to the slightly unusual shape, not very many people are interested.
But it is my best playing guitar.
I just picked up a used C-1 SLS elite on reverb. I am a sucker for neck thru with wood stripes. First time trying active fishmans. The elite model is $50 more, but the finishes are different.
Anyone that charges $3000 should be ashamed anyway.
I’m sold on Schecter’s. I have 4 of them lol. All of them were $700 or less and sound and play just as good as guitars that cost 2k.
Sweet guitar Phil…I have never played a JB…it’s definitely on my to do list👍
I always learn something when I watch your videos.
That finish is gorgeous.
nice job phillip, what a cool looking guitar
I don't own a Schecter guitar, but I have two B-stock 4-string Schecter basses: Stiletto Extreme (made in Indonesia) and Model T Session (made in South Korea). Both are outstanding in every way, including sound. In fact, I like the sound of the Model T Session almost more than my more expensive American basses. You just can't go wrong with Schecter.
Man, I don’t know how many Schecter review videos I’ve seen, but I never hear anyone being disappointed. It doesn’t matter if it’s something like one of their traditional-ish PT “Teles”, their LP style Solo models, or one of their many shredder guitars. The quality and price combo is really hard to beat. My Nick Johnston HSS “Strat” is no exception. It’s everything a classic Strat should be, but with so much more. It’s the only Schecter I’ve ever had, so I don’t think I qualify as a fan-boy. Maybe if I ever get the PT Special I’ve always wanted, it’ll be official.
The click bait has once again tricked me into watching an excellent video and really enjoying myself. **Shakes fist at the screen**
I had a Schecter Avenger Diamond series from the 90’s that guitar had real mother of pearl binding around the guitar and headstock, loaded with Duncan Design PU’s, schaller tuners, bone nut, string through design. It was an awesome guitar to play and it had a varied tonal range. It did favour overdrive to get the sustain and gain at the optimum for my ears. Regrettably I sold it a number of years ago after having it for 20 odd years. Schecter build awesome instruments and value for money for sure.