One Guitar to Rule Them all! - SCHECTER C-1 E/A

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  • @km_studios
    @km_studios 4 ปีที่แล้ว +605

    A single guitar that can do everything. Such a guitar must have been commissioned by the National Association of Guitarists' Wives 😄

    • @DjazzStyle
      @DjazzStyle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hahhhah

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      OUCH!

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@DjazzStyle BETTER than NAMBLA I guess...

    • @bobbusby5058
      @bobbusby5058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      This reply is the winner! lol

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bobbusby5058 DO they win the INTERNET???

  • @papasmamas1
    @papasmamas1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    I just cant get mad with someone who starts his video saying "hope you having a great day today". Found your chanel couple days ago, i suscribed, looks very good, i like you talk more about how the guitars feel rather than the sound.

    • @rjb7569
      @rjb7569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, but Darrell never smiles or seems to be enjoying himself in his videos. Poor guy always looks so sad.

    • @johnnorris1983
      @johnnorris1983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A teacher explains. Here he also dances on the strings

    • @johnnorris1983
      @johnnorris1983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Miss the blue angel amp though

    • @countblue
      @countblue 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rjb7569 To me there is a smile below that canadian surface. ;-)

    • @rjb7569
      @rjb7569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@greeney1808
      Uh, I was being light heartedly sarcastic. Darrell smiles so much, he makes my face hurt. Our Canadian pied piper never has a bad day, it would seem. Great attitude; always so positive.

  • @mrenson9257
    @mrenson9257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Schecter does it again. I’m no metal player but I do love their guitars. Superior quality at an affordable price and very consistent. And as others have noted, Darrell can make anything sound terrific. What a great talent.

  • @Kenneth-nVA
    @Kenneth-nVA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    I’m getting sick and tired of watching your video breakdowns! I literally want to buy everything you demo... IT’S KILLING ME AND MY WIFE IS GOING CRAZY!!! Your videos are always terrific and you are so in-depth with your insights and your playing! You’re killing me but keep it up!

    • @mikelawrence4849
      @mikelawrence4849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah me too

    • @thomasstengel7356
      @thomasstengel7356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Go ahead and buy this one if you can justify/hide it. It's an incredible value at this price point.

    • @mkattn
      @mkattn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I have four guitars. Yesterday, I jokingly told my wife that I only "need" about five more. She asked how much they were. I told her they were between $400 and $2,000. She said, "Go ahead and buy the $400 guitar now. Are you okay with buying the other ones over the next two years?"
      I am truly blessed.

    • @Kenneth-nVA
      @Kenneth-nVA 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mkattn just curious as to which guitar you’re looking at in the $400 range? Darryl has definitely convinced me that between the $300-$700 range you can get some seriously great sounding guitars! As to the $2000, were you thinking custom type or PRS’s? Thanks

    • @mkattn
      @mkattn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Kenneth-nVA I'm thinking about a Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster.

  • @gavenc673
    @gavenc673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I think it's amazing that someone that doesn't play metal can like schecter this much lol.

    • @Knoxvillemoto
      @Knoxvillemoto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I like to play john mayer on my syn gates signature custom S. 🤟

    • @kenmasters007
      @kenmasters007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Schecter isn't all metal...

    • @joshualessore7652
      @joshualessore7652 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You can get amazing cleans on Jim Roots ENG Telecaster. Anything goes. You wanna play neosoul on a BC Rich Warlock, I guarantee that guitar will let you do that and it will sound good. It all depends on your playing and amp setup

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Tell THAT to Pete Townshend!

    • @YaoEspirito
      @YaoEspirito 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Think I saw a vid of Larry Coryell playing a goofy-looking Jackson or something on here. Sometimes people make quirky choices that work for them.

  • @Boudica234
    @Boudica234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Thank u so much for the review Darrell. After a lot of research (and watching this and other videos you've posted) I just bought this Schecter C1 E/A and will be playing out with it tomorrow. I thought I would share my experience in the hope that it may help other folks interested in this type of guitar. First off, if anyone likes this specific model, make sure u do NOT get the C1 E/A with a quilt top. I saw a review on Reverb where a buyer who ordered this Cat's Eye model instead received a quilt top which did NOT come with the Fishman Powerbridge (apparently it came with another style piezo) or split coil humbuckers. Before buying I compared the C1 A/E ($1,049) with the Godin LGXT ($2,049) which a LOT of folks reviewed quite highly; the Mary Relish One ($2,499), the PRS SE Hollowbody II with piezo ($1,599) which a lot of folks liked as well, and the ESP Ltd. EC 1000 piezo ($1,299.00) which had mixed reviews. On a side note, I recently started to play my friend's Fender Acoustasonic Jazzmaster (w/ piezo) ($1,999) on our half step down set and the guitar plays and sounds good. I've been playing out in an acoustic classic rock cover band for about 7 years. My go to guitar has been an acoustic Breedlove which I love and sounds great However, a lot of the songs we play are acoustic versions of electric classic rock where it can be tough to pull off high register bends and solos. I wanted to try an electric acoustic w/piezo to have the option of going electric or piezo "acoustic" without having to switch guitars. Thus here I am. After jamming the last couple days (through a clean setting on our PA) with the Schecter I have to say my fav sounds are the Fishman Powerbridge piezo by itself and the blended piezo with the humbuckers and the blended piezo with the split coils. I think the sound of the humbuckers and split coils by themselves clean are good but not great. I do think the humbuckers (or split coil) will sound better on a lead channel or with some pedal distortion which I haven't tried yet. The piezo sound by itself is really impressive. Now as everyone (including Darrell) has emphasized, a piezo does NOT sound exactly like an acoustic. Nonetheless this piezo sounds pretty darn close and can almost fool u if you're playing open chords with a lighter touch. And it's worth noting that Darrell also did a separate video comparing the piezos on the Schecter C1 A/E, the Relish Mary One and the PRS Hollowbody SE and gave his opinion that the Schecter Fishman Powerbridge piezo sounded the best out of the bunch. Based on all the videos I've seen of these guitars I agree with Darrell. The other impressive thing about the Schecter is the fit and finish. I can't tell u how impressed I am with the fretwork, the action, the look and sheer playability of this guitar right out of the box. Anyone who routinely plays 3 hour gigs with an acoustic knows it can be tough on the hands and fingers. Playing this Schecter as opposed to my acoustic Breedlove is like night and day. And the EASILY ACCESSIBLE 24 frets makes a BIG difference in bending and playing solos I could not reach on the high end of my Breedlove. In comparison I believe it and the ESP Ltd. EC-1000 piezo are the only one of the comparable guitars with 24 frets. (The Godin LGXT and the PRS have 22 and the Fender Acoustasonic has 21). While the Relish Mary One does have 24 frets the cutaway does not appear to provide great access to the highest frets. Now that I've played both the Schecter and my buddy's Fender Acoustasonic Jazzmaster, I can say that both guitars are damn good and very playable. The Fender has a lot of diverse acoustic sounds using the 5 way switch combined with the A/B tone controls (basically replicating 6 different acoustic models and 4 different electric tones with the ability to blend piezo with the tone control). One thing the Fender has over the Schecter is a dirty electric tone that is really cool for playing leads. I wish the Schecter had a similiar dirty tone for leads or hard rock songs. On the other hand the Schecter piezo can be blended with the neck pickup (humbucker or split coil), the bridge pickup (humbucker or split coil) or blended with both pickups (humbucker or split coil). This provides a shitload of piezo blended options that I'm exploring as we speak. I also have to say the Schecter looks a LOT cooler than the Fender and it's action and playability are superior as well. When I pick up the Schecter versus the Fender it just feels like a better guitar. Also, one advantage Schecter has over the other guitars is separate volume and tone for the magnetic pickups and separate volume and tone for the piezo itself. And the 3 way piezo switch makes it easy to go from acoustic to a blended or electric tone for solos. Bottom line-for me the Shecter is a killer guitar that is less expensive than it's competitors, has perhaps the best piezo sound out of the bunch, has an impressive range of tones and has ridiculous action and feel. Sorry for babbling on so long. I hope this review helps anyone interested in an electric acoustic piezo style guitar.

    • @ranuiarapari4777
      @ranuiarapari4777 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Any updates to how you like the schecter?

    • @michaelk5507
      @michaelk5507 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Interesting views, thanks, as I'm thinking about getting one. If you're gonna write big slabs of stuff, which is fine by me, please consider... paragraphs! Makes reading so much easier.

    • @Boudica234
      @Boudica234 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ranuiarapari4777 It's my go to guitar now. I play out a few times a month and it's been great. Almost always play on the piezo setting. So much easier to play and solo with than my acoustic Breedlove and Martin. One cautionary note. As many other folks have pointed out, the piezo is good but don't expect it to sound exactly like a genuine acoustic.

    • @Boudica234
      @Boudica234 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelk5507 You're right. When I saw how long I rambled on for it was embarrassing. Oh well. Live and learn.

    • @joekaras7080
      @joekaras7080 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ranuiarapari4777 You would not be disappointed....

  • @dylanpullam3820
    @dylanpullam3820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Wow. The acoustic sound coming out of the piezo is amazing. I am pretty impressed

  • @mo_dabbin3198
    @mo_dabbin3198 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    You have the weirdest relationship with Schecter and I absolutely love it. Synyster gates is actually the guy who got my interested in the instrument. Schecters have always been a favorite next to my kiesels. You do them justice by promoting not just their metal oriented products. You’re killing it man 🤘🏻

    • @thomasstengel7356
      @thomasstengel7356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can tell you that, if anything, he undersold it. Especially for the price, it's a fantastic guitar. I've been playing it constantly since I got mine. I've already replaced the Piezo battery twice and I've had it a little over a month.

    • @sketchyold
      @sketchyold 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Puke

    • @charliew9515
      @charliew9515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thomasstengel7356 FYI - schecter tech advised me that the battery drains if there is a plug in the guitar jack - so be sure to unplug the guitar jack when not in use.

    • @thomasstengel7356
      @thomasstengel7356 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@charliew9515 Thanks very much.

  • @geralr
    @geralr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Had I not known you were playing an electric guitar, that piezo pickup would’ve definitely fooled me.

  • @filipgeci
    @filipgeci 4 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Fender acoustasonic series: silently cries

    • @mkattn
      @mkattn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Silently? That thing has been bawling like a baby since day one.

    • @mr.smithgnrsmith7808
      @mr.smithgnrsmith7808 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a piece of junk…I played one for about 30minutes….no bueno

  • @MarcCoteMusic
    @MarcCoteMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This guitar sounds really good... especially for classic rock. The piezo is, well, it won't fool me or probably anyone else through a guitar cab, but it gives the general flavour of an acoustic, which can be very useful. Nice demo, Darrell.

  • @NourMohamed-xe8zw
    @NourMohamed-xe8zw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    At this point this man should be sponsored by schecter.

    • @luckyvr39163
      @luckyvr39163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You make a good point all of there guitars are amazing as he says I would say there bias reviews

    • @thomasstengel7356
      @thomasstengel7356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well, they do send him free guitars. Doesn't that sorta count? FWIW, Schecter is making excellent instruments for the price points. Really great value. Mr. Braun is doing players a great service to players by getting the word out. For the money, you'd be hard-pressed to find better instruments. I've purchased the one in this vid and also the Solo Custom II and they're both far beyond what I had hoped even after having watched Mr. Braun's video. He was very complimentary of both and, in my experience, for very, very good reasons.

    • @sorrenblitz805
      @sorrenblitz805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Being a recent buyer of a Schecter Omen I have to say for under 500 bucks it's an amazing guitar. Vastly superior to the Squier featured in my profile picture.

  • @rev.j.chriswallace642
    @rev.j.chriswallace642 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a Schecter Diamond Series Classic that I've been playing for years - still loving it. Thanks Darrell! And hope YOU'RE having a great day! Soli Deo Gloria!

  • @DarrellBraunGuitar
    @DarrellBraunGuitar  4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    VIDEO SECTIONS:
    1. Specs and Features - 0:33
    2. Controls - 2:50
    3. Tones (Humbucker and Coil Splits) - 4:42
    4. Tones (Piezo) - 8:23
    5. One Minute Solo - 10:29
    6. Final Thoughts - 12:07
    Guitar link: imp.i114863.net/EBz99

  • @MarcSiqueira
    @MarcSiqueira 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The humbuckers middle position and the piezo was amazing! I did not expected those bealtiful tones!

  • @magickb7255
    @magickb7255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    when I saw the cover I was thinking about a PRS

    • @CreeperSkullDZ
      @CreeperSkullDZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Wicker Billy yes he used a prs with piezo pickups too

    • @cyrilsl520
      @cyrilsl520 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @kodas3366
      @kodas3366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      施柳吟 me too

    • @gingerbeer914
      @gingerbeer914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This Schecter was built in the same factory as the PRS SE series: World factory in Korea. Just look at the serial number: W19080043. They used that format for Ibanez guitars too. The main difference is that PRS SE guitars used to go for €500-550 new and cost €899-999 now, although the real cost hasn't doubled, apart from the CITES troubles about the fretboards (this problem is gone since November 2019). As soon as the timber and storage investments that were made have been earned back, World factory and its clients could go back to their usual wood supply from before 2017. Using Indian rosewood is cheaper than importing pau ferro from Latin America.
      The double transport of fretboard wood was not exactly environment-friendly. The best way is to purchase it as nearby as possible.

    • @masterofdesaster104
      @masterofdesaster104 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

  • @eclipsekitsune4837
    @eclipsekitsune4837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Schecter is such a good company, for bang for your buck guitar. This one's no exception.
    So when are we going to see a schecter E-1.

    • @SenkoLoaf
      @SenkoLoaf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Better question, when are we going to see an Avenger? (E-1 is also a priority though)

  • @denisorourke4444
    @denisorourke4444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    DARRELL! You have an _awesome_ channel and I hope you keep growing and keep doing this for as long as possible!

  • @ubertwerpify
    @ubertwerpify 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Darrell - some comments - i like the high quality level of your videos - sounds are HQ but more so the little details you point out such as how the tone pros work- as well as the details of tuning stability and the construction/fret work and neck body interface - you make it easy for us to make informed decisions - much appreciated man - 👍🏻

  • @jenkinsmichael3006
    @jenkinsmichael3006 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love the complexity of the clean with the piezo. Beautiful to hear.

  • @remyr5749
    @remyr5749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I got one of these back in 2005...still is one of my favorite guitars.

  • @mikegeeguitarman8991
    @mikegeeguitarman8991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are quite the man Darrell. Your channel is beyond outstanding. I have learnt so much watching your uploads and love your insights and playing. Your work is much appreciated. I end up wanting to buy everything you review.especially this one..it looks an amazing buy!

  • @FunkyELF
    @FunkyELF 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wish I knew about this kind of guitar before I bought mine. I ended up going for an Epiphone Les Paul with split coils thinking it'd be the "one guitar to rule them all" since I could do full humbucking or get that split coil sound. Didn't even think about Piezo.
    This looks like it'd be perfect for creating loops. You could lay down an acoustic rhythm in a loop, then layer on electric on top.

  • @DBSG1976
    @DBSG1976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Another great review...you have done the impossible and made me actually look at Schecter, but of course I never thought I'd look at Teles, either.

  • @utsavroy6414
    @utsavroy6414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your tonal demos are so loud and clean that every time I see your demos I want to buy them. I add them to my bucket list.

  • @douglaughlin6139
    @douglaughlin6139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I would love to see Darrell compare this guitar side by side to the PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo for comparison - especially since Schecter is 33% less expensive and looks the same on paper!

    • @miguelpanta
      @miguelpanta 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i think here both PU are either humbucker or split.

    • @nicksonthevet
      @nicksonthevet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He did with other two and this won on my opinion

    • @steves12strings
      @steves12strings 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I owned both. Kept the PRS. Nothing wrong with this one at all though...I just preferred the pickups and lighter weight of the prs.

    • @richcline2366
      @richcline2366 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a Fender acoustasonic jazzmaster which I like for a range of acoustic sounds but not so much the electric or jazz worlds. Can anyone comment on PRS, SCHECTER C-1 E/A and acoustasonic comparisons,

    • @jlepre752
      @jlepre752 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@richcline2366 I actually own all 3 now. I just got the Schecter today. The Jazzmaster Acoustasonic is now up for sale. I'll be gigging the Schecter on this weekend. I'm a solo performer.

  • @zkj8741
    @zkj8741 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really love what you’re doing you’re my favorite TH-cam guitarist by far. I’ve been here a long time. keep on going man, best wishes!

  • @RaabStephan
    @RaabStephan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another guitar I didn't know I needed..thanks for that Darrell.
    This has shot up to first in line as my next guitar!

  • @jeremyduran8896
    @jeremyduran8896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've had this guitar since 2017 and the thing just kills. Amazing for any tone, period. I also have a hellraiser c-1, and I still use this guitar for drop b metal over that one because it just sounds clear and beautiful and mean when necessary. Beautiful for any tone imaginable. I cannot recommend this guitar enough! So happy to finally see a decent video for it

    • @BradyZ-eo9se
      @BradyZ-eo9se 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does it have a gloss or satin neck

  • @caseylee12
    @caseylee12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just got one of these, 2nd-hand, and I have to say, the piezo really does sound that good. Love this guitar!

  • @alans1313
    @alans1313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    always look forward to your posts as they are always interesting,,,as this one defiantly is...very versatile guitar for sure....cheers from oz

  • @knokeydv
    @knokeydv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Dead broke, but this just went on my 'must acquire' list

    • @rdpatterson2682
      @rdpatterson2682 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      $850.00 is a ridiculously low price.

    • @jeremyacton4569
      @jeremyacton4569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dumbdumberanddumbest9375 Plant a veggie farm, keep chickens, and go busking . Best wishes. :-)

    • @malcolmhardwick4258
      @malcolmhardwick4258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My acquire list is far bigger than my bank balance 😣

    • @gingerbeer914
      @gingerbeer914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If I would sell two guitars for €425.- each, I'd be able to buy a Schecter totally cost neutral and win a spot in my guitar room. I have so many Paula-like guitars with two humbuckers... I wouldn't miss two (or three) of them... I think I'd start with my Ibanez ST-50, which has become totally redundant since I bought a 1979 Ibanez AR100 with V-2 pickups...
      and I could sell one of my ES-335 replicas that has been sitting in its big case for years... that should cover it, especially if I wait for a young USED Schecter... for may be €550.- ... then I would even GAIN a few hundred bucks.

    • @keithlucas6260
      @keithlucas6260 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeremyacton4569 .....add Ramen noodles and rice for the rest of the year.

  • @markkonzal1756
    @markkonzal1756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have one the earlier model with two f- holes. Made a few mods, and now it is, overall, the most useful (and most used) guitar I own. Plays great and stays in tune!

  • @jcoulter43
    @jcoulter43 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Schecter proves that they are firmly in the game and this is a fantastic looking and sounding guitar. Great review as always. God bless and rock on 😎🎸👏

  • @ryanjbrown406
    @ryanjbrown406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the review Darrell! Thanks to this video I ordered one of these guitars and it just arrived yesterday! Love it!!

  • @tamillerwv
    @tamillerwv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I ordered mine in early March from Guitar Center. It finally arrived today (August). I can’t stop playing this thing! If I could have only one guitar, this would be it!

    • @thomasstengel7356
      @thomasstengel7356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I always think I'd be able to grab two if there were a fire or something. This one would be one of the two.

    • @BradyZ-eo9se
      @BradyZ-eo9se 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      how does this sound with steve vai sorda sounds

    • @BradyZ-eo9se
      @BradyZ-eo9se 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thomasstengel7356 does the neck feel thick

    • @thomasstengel7356
      @thomasstengel7356 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BradyZ-eo9se Not at all. For sake of comparison, I have a 2000 Fat Strat Texas Special and the neck on the C-1 is significantly thinner than that. For the vast majority of people, I think this is exceedingly playable.

  • @timwoodruff
    @timwoodruff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've wanted this guitar for a very long time. One of these days I'll get around to it. A friend of mine had the older version in the mid-2000s and it was a great guitar.

  • @xunliu8696
    @xunliu8696 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My soul was elevated when the e/a are blended together

  • @worshipgeek
    @worshipgeek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video review of a stunning guitar. You always manage to hit all the right notes (musically and rhetorically). It's great to have someone who takes the time and care to provide honest evaluations. Plus, your positivity is simply contageous. Thanks.
    This guitar is cool. A friend and I have been in the process of building a "Swiss Army Knife" guitar for a while now. One thing I've noticed about guitars like this is that they never offer an option to split the signal, so you can send the "acoustic" signal to a sound reinforcement system geared for acoustic instruments, whole sending the magnetic pickups to your favorite tone-shaping amp. Even on the clean channel, the H & K amp still colored the tone, making the piezo somewhat less organic sounding than it should.
    It's a tricky challenge, I'm finding. You could use a TRS jack and solitter cable, like the ones used on many efgects loops. However, these guitars actually already have a TRS jack which is used to switch the battery on and off when a cable is plugged in, so that won't work.
    Anyway, I think that limitarion has put off some people who might want a guitar that does all of what we really want this to do.
    One final note: I loved your technique when demoing the single coil mode on the guitar, to get that spanky, "quack" sound like a Strat, without the benefit of a middle pickup. That was all technique there. Without what you were doing, it would have just sounded like a Tele, which wouldn't be bad at all. It demonstrates how crucial the player is in constructing a tone.

  • @HODIUSDUDE
    @HODIUSDUDE 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks. Been considering one of these. The blending capability has me sold. Extremely versatile sound.

  • @jayp6990
    @jayp6990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Got one of these over Christmas, very nice!

  • @LeonJohannDias
    @LeonJohannDias 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The last track you played with the backing track was awesome!

  • @joekaras7080
    @joekaras7080 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've had this guitar for about a year. I can't put it down. I was blown away by the quality of a guitar made in Indonesia. Very versatile. I would by another.

    • @phi2771
      @phi2771 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is the output jack stereo? One side acoustic the other electric?

    • @joekaras7080
      @joekaras7080 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@phi2771 Yes. One jack. A switch that toggles electric, both, piezo.

    • @phi2771
      @phi2771 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joekaras7080 awesome. I'd like to run the acoustic through the pa, and electric through the amp. Thanks for the reply

  • @collinmcmahon2427
    @collinmcmahon2427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aaaaaand straight to the bucket list it goes!

  • @vatican6666
    @vatican6666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Darrell,
    I've been looking at this guitar for a while and had it in a wish list as at $1500 it was a wish. It was up against the Les Paul Studio in smokehouse burst. In June, 2020, I see Sweetwater has it on sale and honoring the sale price if ordered. They were expecting more so I put in an order. I was at a guitar center and tried the LP Studio but at $1500 didn't go for it. About a week ago the C-1 E/A shows up at my door. From the moment I picked it up, I was in love. Cannot find a single thing wrong with it. The construction, the sound and the looks. What a beauty. It is now my favorite guitar and for the sales price of $950, it was an absolute steal. Gibson should check into Schecter to learn how to make an amazing guitar in the $1500 price range as I don't think the LP Studio I tried is anywhere near as nice. Great review on the C-1 E/A. Hopefully you will open up some eyes to this beauty.

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Quite a bold statement to make, but if it's from Darrell, I'll definitely take his word for it! Cheers for this review man!

    • @tgmgullion
      @tgmgullion 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      H

    • @graftongodofmemes
      @graftongodofmemes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And it's got NOTHING to do with the recent sponsorship that shecter has given him.. NOTHING AT ALL!!!!

    • @mikemjp1573
      @mikemjp1573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@graftongodofmemes any idea what the relationship is? I like the pt special but I can't trust what he's saying if he's paid by them

  • @tjnugent62
    @tjnugent62 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a killer guitar. Schecter has been doing things right for a while now. Not everyone notices, but they should. These guys are serious about growing the brand and doing a hell of a job designing interesting guitars. I now want this guitar!

  • @DMSProduktions
    @DMSProduktions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Schecter makes some GREAT guitars! Nice job Daz!

  • @iiTray
    @iiTray 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That acoustic tone is awesome!!

  • @dadprice1
    @dadprice1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice demo Darrell, lots to go over and well done.

  • @dj-cg2cv
    @dj-cg2cv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such an under-appreciated guitar! Great job on reviewing it!

  • @marvinstephanie2085
    @marvinstephanie2085 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've had a few Schectors...always impressed.

  • @1olddoggie
    @1olddoggie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My guitar just came from Sweetwater today. She is a beauty! Thank you for introducing me to her. I learned a few weeks ago that if i click on your link and buy the guitar within a few weeks, that you get a commission of sorts. Fed ex sat on the guitar in the Sacramento warehouse for 2 weeks. The fed ex Store staff acknowledged that it was typical. Sweetwater feels terrible that it took 2 extra weeks for me to get the guitar. So i will ask that you get credit for this purchase. I love you and your channel. I am a huge fan!

  • @timwhite5562
    @timwhite5562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's good to see Schecter at least making an effort to not be relegated to the "metal only," section. They've made some traditional guitars, but they were either more than I'm going to pay for a Fender copy with the US line, or a few bones they throw.
    I actually liked the PT Special, after a pickup replacement.

  • @jlepre752
    @jlepre752 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks to your videos on this guitar vs the PRS SE I just got one. It's pretty nice and I'll be gigging it this weekend. I play solo with backing tracks and switch alot from acoustic to electric.

  • @Bluetooth_ez
    @Bluetooth_ez ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! First time I've heard one of these. Very tempted to add one to my collection.

  • @garideb
    @garideb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovey sound from the piezo. Really zingy and jangly - I really liked that, possibly more than the systems on a lot of "proper" electro-acoustics, certainly the older ones.

  • @waynecribb4922
    @waynecribb4922 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In your comparison of piezo guitar I though the PRS SE was the best but now I got to go with this Schecter. Having owned a C1 in the past I know they are fantastic guitars. Now this model has my full attention. Thank you for these reviews. They really help a musician on a limited budget. Awesome Darrell! Thanks bro.

  • @rustydodge6167
    @rustydodge6167 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Darrell. I just purchased this guitar from Demo Deals thru Amazon. Came from Canada. Better priced from anywhere here in Chicago. I LOVE THIS BEAST 🎸🤘🎸

  • @manbearpig2164
    @manbearpig2164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Doesn't get any better than this guitar, its perfect

  • @jeremyacton4569
    @jeremyacton4569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I also wanted to hear it not plugged in at all .
    I just want to say that your studio is really cool, and the playing was very educational, and impressive, and this was an excellent presentation . Awesome channel. Thanks.

  • @zekebecker4155
    @zekebecker4155 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for reviewing this guitar Darrell! I've been very curious about the piezo bridge.

  • @avjake
    @avjake 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That may also be the most beautiful Schecter made. The overdrive sound in this vid is fab. The H&K sounds like the real deal.

  • @TechyTimM
    @TechyTimM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My only reservation is not having separate outputs for the acoustic and electric channels so they can go through different processing chains. I used a Godin LGX for over 20 years built along this concept and it was fantastic. I could see the C-1 E/A being a viable modern option.

    • @lava_ava
      @lava_ava ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can use a Y split cable since the output jack is stereo

  • @ShaneTN
    @ShaneTN 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy moly this is absolutely amazing .

  • @russellharris5072
    @russellharris5072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Best piezo pick up i've heard.Why?No "quack" sound which is quite an acheivement.

  • @christianshipley7472
    @christianshipley7472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful looking guitar. Sounds awesome as well. 2 guitars for one under a grand! Can play a multitude of styles with this one!

  • @IndyRockStar
    @IndyRockStar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the sound of guitar. I'm going to check one out. Thanks for the video!

  • @joelinpa185
    @joelinpa185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I echo RJB's sentiments - I too could see selling one or more of my guitars to get this one. Great review! Thanks Darrell.

  • @scottdunbar4898
    @scottdunbar4898 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an older model C1EA (2004) and I just
    love it. I would definitely consider picking up
    one of these if I hadn't just bought a Les Paul.
    Still on the radar though. Thanks for the video.

  • @jimriley4319
    @jimriley4319 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video review of the Schecter C-1 E/A, Darrell. I have been in the market recently for an electric guitar that has a built-in piezo. I had settled on the PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo until I watched this video, as well as the video you did comparing the piezos on three different guitars, including the PRS model. I just ordered the Schecter C-1 E/A from Sweetwater and should get it early next week. I can't wait! Thanks again for the video and all of the video reviews you do on TH-cam. I have now subscribed to your channel. :)

  • @larryjeffryes6168
    @larryjeffryes6168 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I rarely hit like as soon as the vid starts. But with DB, yep I do. Great channel.

  • @jodlen49
    @jodlen49 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Purchased the SCHECTER C-1 E/A - took a while for the music shop to get it in :( I am more than pleased with the quality/price - of course here in Canada we pay at least 30% more than you Americans for our equipment and instruments. The tones are all there and are fun to play with - I have never purchased a guitar without holding it and playing it first - so I trusted you and you didn't let me down - Thanks Darrell.

  • @anthonyangelis1094
    @anthonyangelis1094 ปีที่แล้ว

    Schecter’s guitars are awesome. I own four of them now. Gradually switching all my guitars over to Schecter‘s. The quality is always absolutely flawless and they offer these spectacular guitars at very affordable prices I just purchased a C -1 Hell raiser, and a Nick Johnston custom and they are both Beautiful guitars

  • @joelinpa185
    @joelinpa185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I bought one and tried it out last night. It's amazing in both looks and sound.

  • @mcr0741
    @mcr0741 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh man this guitar....

  • @JPuckett89
    @JPuckett89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been watching your channel for a year or so now, and I just saw at the bottom of your info box "SOLI DEO GLORIA!". I had a suspicion for a while now :) Can't explain how but it's good to know brother. Hope you're doing well, and I love your videos. You do great sound, video, and content. Keep it up!

  • @douglasgreen5234
    @douglasgreen5234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't make up my mind. I was looking at the fender acoustasonic. But now, not so much. Awesome job Darrell.

  • @timberwolfenstein
    @timberwolfenstein 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have an older version of this guitar that I got from Craigslist for around $200. The concept was good but the magnetic PUPs had much to be desired being "Duncan Designed". Still it's a really cool guitar and I've always had a plan to upgrade all of the electronics. It looks like Schecter has really stepped up their game!

    • @skyshark445
      @skyshark445 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a 2011 C-1 BlackMarket with Duncan black outs. I love the way it sounds.

  • @thomasstengel7356
    @thomasstengel7356 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got mine today after having watched your vid. It's gorgeous and the bang for the buck is absolutely insane. Thank you, as ever, for your excellent reviews.

    • @Hamachingo
      @Hamachingo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What kind of semi-hollow is it actually? Is it solid all the way except for the upper third with the soundhole is?

    • @thomasstengel7356
      @thomasstengel7356 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Hamachingo Typical semi-hollow. It has the pillar down the middle. Helps greatly with the weight (nice and light) and the balance.

  • @electroKrunch
    @electroKrunch 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    (@5:00) Very cool compliment of options on that Schecter! Seems well thought out!

  • @israelunterman
    @israelunterman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an amazing guitar! And cool video, as always, thanks!

  • @skillzilluh7769
    @skillzilluh7769 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Almost got mine paid off. By far my favorite instrument

  • @the1trueporkchop
    @the1trueporkchop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These are so cool.
    But literally the main reason I have a hard time with it is previous versions had block inlays and looked so. Much. Better.

  • @Yankees121205
    @Yankees121205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just bought this guitar!! it's actually my first guitar as beginner, I'm in love

  • @daveg1208
    @daveg1208 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That guitar has some impressive versatility. I prefer a 9.5 neck radius but would love to to play that one at least once. God bless you brother.

  • @jimbecker5675
    @jimbecker5675 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful tone all around including the piezo.

  • @tankawavetankawave9522
    @tankawavetankawave9522 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid as always. Keep it up!

  • @davidpomella6786
    @davidpomella6786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have always been interested in an electric guitar with a Piezo circuit and PRS had the only one that I feel was excellent on sound and the ability to blend. This Schecter is a gigging musicians dream, great sound, build quality, looks and price.

  • @thomasstengel7356
    @thomasstengel7356 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Schecter is making some great instruments for the money. I purchased the Solo Custom II (transparent black burst) after having watched your video/review and it's excellent. Surpasses every expectation. I like it so much that, after watching this video, I had to order this one too. I may have a problem.

  • @tonymarks8528
    @tonymarks8528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Darrell, love your reviews on everything. Am a 64 years young with enough time now to start learning to play a guitar. Watching all of your reviews on various guitars, models & makes and have landed on this Schecter. Trying to locate one in stock down here in Australia is a challenge however I will persist. Can you give me some advice on what AMP i should look at to purchase - I will only ever be playing in my music room so not public or overly loud. Keep up the fantastic works.

  • @picksalot1
    @picksalot1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    They did a surprisingly good job on Piezo pickup!

  • @bustinclouds2007
    @bustinclouds2007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoy your hard work......Thank you. Tim n Tina.

  • @1dragon9447
    @1dragon9447 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That PRS looks and sounds amazing!

  • @rveurope
    @rveurope 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing review! Acoustic tone super..love it!

  • @passivepuppy
    @passivepuppy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice! I love magnetic/piezo guitars for fingerstyle jazz business. Thanks for the review!

  • @MrTriple3b
    @MrTriple3b 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Darrell. I hope this brief request in these troubled times finds you safe and well. I have been following you on you you tube channel for quite some time. In 2009 I had a stroke, and still recovering! I felt playing guitar would be a good activity to help with my recovery. I have purchased and tried several guitars, but none have held my interest for long. I recently saw you review the schecter C1 AE, this guitar has the versatility, aesthetic of a guitar that could hold my attention. But trying to purchase one has been a challege. And now when I watch you channel, I see yours hanging behind you, and wonder if its getting any love .

  • @LoPacu
    @LoPacu ปีที่แล้ว

    It's incredible, whenever I look for information about a guitar, I find a video of you talking about it. I don't know if we have the same taste or if you have reviewed all the guitars that exist.

  • @markfahey3921
    @markfahey3921 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks incredible value for money. i watched a comparison between a Schecter and a USA core model PRS, The Schecter held up extremely well and there were times I could not tell the difference.

  • @markdalton293
    @markdalton293 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah Darrell I have the schector hellraiser with sustainiac and this would go great with that . I'm amazed at the quality of these guitars .