Ive argued Schecter is the best value out there. I have an $800 Schecter Reaper, and it plays better than my Kiesel. Whenever I pick up a Schecter, it feels solid.
So glad you agree! I took a chance on this particular guitar after selling my Epiphone Les Paul Pro FX and I am so glad I did. Literally just used it 45 minutes ago to teach a guitar lesson. It's fantastic.
Schecters are great guitars. So many artists like DJ Ashba, Synyster Gates, and even the bass legend Michael Anthony has their customs with Schecter. Great review!
About 3 months ago I purchased a Schecter Solo II Custom Natural. I'm so impressed with this guitar I just ordered the Translucent Black Burst Solo II Custom... I recommend the Schecter Solo II Custom for players who want a more modern style Single Cut
Thank you! I was happy with the swag they sent me but I wouldn’t complain if they’d let me borrow their new guitars for more reviews. Better get some more subs first! 🤣
I just got one in natural finish and I’m blown away that it plays and sounds way better than my Les Paul standard (2018) and my Les Paul traditional (2016). These Schecter single cuts are built very well, ebony board is smooth. I feel like I overpaid on Gibsons all these years trying to find that great guitar when I payed 800 bucks for the custom solo two and it’s just a better built and overall better guitar.
Completely agree. I’d still love to have a Gibson in my collection, but I am glad to see you can get a quality budget model without much (if any) sacrifice.
I own two schecter solo 6 , the old version and one older v1 . Solid guitars , great build , it's my go to brand for used guitars . I like all of there newer models , great value for the money.
LTD has stainless steel frets for $100 more on the passive models. So this can't compete with that. With a proper steel re-fret, fixing their error, it's up to $1500. I like the way these look better than LTDs on average. The pearl inlays are incandescent. Not used to seeing real pearl.
Thanks for watching! Mine appears to have nickel frets in terms of look and feel. And I can’t seem to find any proof of them being stainless. The newer supreme models are 100% stainless though. It’s a mystery to me! What is your source? You’re not the first to say this so I’m very curious!
I was able to buy this used in Mint conditions for $750 including a ESP molded HSC. This was a great buy! My guitar does not have the crackling issue reported by Austin at 6:03. Personally, I love the ability to split the coils, and I would not have replaced them, especially not with a set that does not accommodate the feature. Also, I don't necessarily agree that it would be a better product if provided with the 4th knob. My one complaint is that the volume pots are wired counterintuitively, with the one closer to the bridge controlling the neck, and vice versa.
I was for sure a strat was my next guitar purchase, until I saw the apocalypse model. I already have a les paul, but still. That thing is amazing looking. Grrrrr.
4 knob layout isn’t possible on that one Gibson sued ESP already for that so they had to change the entire lineup so 3 knob for the U.S. and 4 allowed only in Japan
@@Austin_Shredder yup exactly like that too bad for brands like Dean it completely ruined them ESP was much bigger and survived it pretty easy in comparison
My next review will be of my Dean ML Select. It’s a great guitar so I’m sad to see Dean struggle as of late. Hoping they can figure out ownership and legal issues and make a comeback before it’s too late.
Great review! liked & subbed. 2 Questions: Do you think this model with the electronics fixed could be an option over the big ones? and second, is that a veneer or a real maple top? thanks!
Thank you! 🤘🏻 my answer to that is absolutely. Stock pickups are awesome but pick your Les Paul pickup of choice, change out the pots, and you’re set. Although I’d suspect a stock one would be just fine and this one is just a fluke.
Thank you for taking the time to watch! I really tried to condense this one and keep things moving a little better than the first review. Glad you enjoyed! 🤘🏻
While I think the trend of everything needing a “grip” is hilarious, these are truly helpful on stage and in studio. It’s slightly better than the plastic knobs having a simple textured surface.
You’re the first person to say that! Means a lot actually, thank you for the feedback. I like to dig into the company and learn more as I do these reviews. Happy shredding. 🤘🏻
Great review! Do you think that Gibsons are better? If so, why? And what is your opinion about other alternative like, epiphone, prs, harly benton and etc?
Thank you for watching! I do not think Gibsons are superior, truly. I do enjoy Gibsons for their iconic status and legacy, but in terms of “price to performance”, this guitar is the better choice. I’ve owned Epiphones and find them to be excellent albeit not as good as the Schecter. I have no experience with Harley Benton! But I’ve had students with PRS SE instruments and they are fantastic values. ESP LTD also makes fantastic alternatives to this guitar.
Beautiful guitar. I used to have an LTD EC-1000 that I sold to a friend, but I’m felling the LP bug again… that, or the schecter E-1 custom, hard to choose!
I owned a Gibson Custom Shop Signature Joe Perry Les Paul that I paid over $4000 dollars for over 20 years ago. I was absolutely blown away by this guitar when I bought it. Outside of that 4th knob, the Custom Solo ii is better than that Custom Shop Gibson Les Paul that I had. I have had several people play my guitar and come to the same conclusion while also going out and purchasing their own right after.
So glad you agree and had a similar experience. Imagine if this thing even had stainless steel frets? Thanks for watching. I’m a bit envious that you’ve owned a Gibson Custom Shop though. Still something to be said of the prestige of owning a Gibson. 😊
Certainly not like a Fender neck. I wish I could describe it better. Probably more comparable to a thin Epiphone neck? If you’ve ever grabbed a Schecter off the wall, it is their tried and true C profile, just thinner. I prefer a thicker neck for LP Style guitars but I have no complaints here. I think it’s fantastic!
I own several Schecter Solo IIs, a Hybrid Hellrsiser Solo II and a red Solo II Hellraiser, they both look awesome. But i am curious how thick the quilted maple top is? Also how thick the flame maple top is on that Solo II is and are the mother of pearl inlays real mother of pearl? They both came with EMGs, which i threw away as quickly as i could and replaced with a set of cudtom shop Duncan Black Winters with covers and a set of Bareknuckle Ragnaroks, shielded the inside of the guitars, for a wiring harness i used Mad Hatter solderless set up, and put in a string butler in the head stock. I like the LP shape, Slash was my favorite guitarist as a kid but i love black metal and death metal . I really want one of these Solo IIs like youve got, an Apocalypse, and Supreme Solo II
You have excellent taste! Thanks for watching my review. As for the top, on this particular model it is a thin veneer - probably to keep the price down. As for the MOP, I am not sure if it is real or not. My eyes aren’t trained enough to tell the difference!
@@Austin_Shredder yeah same, I've seen that model of schecter up close and I can't tell. The only guitar Ive owned (traded it a long time ago for an amp that is even long gone now) that I knew had MOP in it was a Jackson King V. I'd assume that the schecter models I own have just a maple veneer too. Itd be cool if they put a solid 3/4" maple top with a veneer on. Instead of just a veneer. Oh well. I liked the way they played better than Gibson, I had the $ to get a silver burst Gibson and got two schecters instead and had $ left over to put better pickups in. I really wanted to like that Gibson but it sucked. 🤷 expensive garbage.
Thank you! I appreciate it. Unfortunately I’ve tried contact cleaner a few times and it temporarily improves the issue, but then it quickly returns to how it originally was. I’d like to switch them out for some EVH pots. Not sure!
Those guitars are amazing, I’d love to have one! Those pickups are Lundgrens. They are high dollar pickups primarily for metal. Definitely a very progressive set up.
Not at all! More weight is toward the body on this, so it naturally holds the next up a bit. I’ve used this extensively in the studio and on stage and it feels great, especially with a nice leather strap. Thanks for watching! 🤘🏻
Hey! You didn't tell me the pickups are custom! :D Still, I am tempted to decide on this one... Word is, new stock prices (in Europe) are about to go up. I like the ABSN look more, but if I order that and wait for it, might come up like 20% higher. While this one is in the store, armed and ready. Tough decisions! :D
Go buy it! I give you permission! 🤣 On a serious note, only buy it if you’re comfortable with it. It’s easy to overthink though. If it’ll fit your budget and make the music you want, I’d say go for it. I love mine.
I was curious to know how heavy the Solo II is. The Les Paul is notorious for being heavy and what I hated most was the fact that there's so much weight in the lower bout that it made it difficult to play while in a sitting position. In other words poorly balanced.
If you’re going for pure ergonomics, I’d recommend an Ibanez AZ. But for a LP Style guitar, this is wonderful. It’s thinner than an LP and much less hefty. I haven’t had issues with balance both in studio and live with this guitar. If anything, at 6’3” and 225 lbs, the guitar looks a little small on me!
@@Austin_Shredder I'm not sure if Gibson owns the patent for the two volume, two tone knob deal for single cut guitars . But the way Gibson is raising hell now a days I won't be 😯 surprised.
Ibanez is always a solid choice. Particularly the RG and AZ series. The real value is in their Premium line. Make sure to check out Schecter’s lineup too. They have a killer selection of guitars for rock and shred. Sterling by Music Man is also good.
Without a doubt, an Ibanez Prestige model RG. The quintessential shred machine with amazing quality for the money. RGR5221 or Ibanez RG5320C. I’d love to try those!
thanks for your time. I will have a gander. Getting my hands on one of those before I buy it will be a monumental task here in Italy. Great for cheese and wine but good guitars....nightmare@@Austin_Shredder
They weren’t bad at all - I bought this guitar to replace my Epiphone Les Paul that I had the slash pickups in. These slash pickups were a gift and I wanted to keep them in a guitar. Plus, they are tonally “my style”. The stock pickups were fantastic. In fact, they were much more versatile than the slash pickups. Thanks for watching! 🤘🏻
All those upgrades you mentioned would put it well over the thousand dollar price point. You'd be better off just buying used and upgrade to whatever hardware or electronics you want.
Great point! That’s essentially what I did with mine. But the guitar is good enough stock that it isn’t necessary. My slash pickups were a Christmas gift 😊 I really appreciate you watching!
Привет, мой друг! Спасибо за видео. Я тоже хочу поменять Pasadena на Seymour Duncan Black Winter. Мне не нравится, что звук на Pasadena очень толстый и размытый. Какие струны здесь?
Thank you for watching! Nothing wrong with changing out the pickups to define your own sound. I bet those Black Winters will be amazing. I am using 10-46 strings in this video. 🤘🏻
Thanks for watching! I believe this is a veneer, but you may want to search around online for confirmation. At this price point, real flame tops are very rare. I will say despite it being a veneer, it looks fantastic!
The tuning stability I’ve experienced is fantastic. I often record several takes for my videos and this will stay in tune for a large number of takes. It’s extremely reliable. Thanks for watching! 🤘🏻
Thanks for watching! You’re the second person to mention that. I can’t seem to find any proof of these being stainless though!. I even did some double checking when I was writing my script. The Schecter website doesn’t state they are stainless and mine don’t feel stainless, but I could be wrong. Where did you see otherwise? Thank you!
I’m a metal guitarist, brother. I hope the clean and crunch tones I also demonstrated helped a bit though. Sadly there is no better replacement for playing the guitar yourself though - so many things such as amp, impulse response, effects, etc can impact the tone a ton! Even TH-cam compression impacts my tone.
Mine doesn’t! I thought they were stainless at first too but after playing for a while, they certainly feel like nickel. The fretwork is pretty good on this axe.
Hadn’t heard of that guitar until I saw this comment. All I can say is WOW. I’d love to own that! The Schecter appears to be more “modern” while the Epiphone will feel more “vintage”. Both are incredible options though. If you want a more traditional LP, go with the Epiphone.
@@Austin_Shredder im just starting off so tbh I have no idea what style I want. Especially since I do mainly listen to grunge, post punk, and goth style music so not always demanding. 🤣 both look really nice though
I’d recommend this Schecter for you, that Epiphone, or possibly an HSS (humbucker bridge, single coil middle and neck) Fender guitar. All solid choices. Happy hunting! Also, thanks for watching my video! Hope it was helpful.
@@Austin_Shredderis the comfort cuts not being on this on the back matter at all? Like is the stray hss a lot more comfortable for a beginner? Do you also think it matters at all Bolt on neck vs the schecter solo type when it comes to a beginner and how the guitar is handled when learning? My only concerns but this guitar looks great and is my first choice beyond those worries😂
Strats are certainly more comfortable to play at all times due to the contours. That being said, I think Les Pauls look better in many cases! As for bolt-on vs set-neck or neck-thru - they’re all great. I prefer bolt-ons typically due to the snappiness of their tone. Many beginners think bolt-ons are cheap but that’s not true!
I like Gibsons but if I was buying new, I wouldn't be buying a Gibson. A modern update like this Solo-II Custom or a top of the range Jap Tokai would be my choice. Gibson's attitude sucks!
You can’t go wrong with a modern interpretation like this! Hopefully with Gibson’s new leadership we will see more satisfying builds from the brand very soon. I do like Gibson, but lately I view them more as art pieces rather than guitars I’d actually gig.
@@Austin_Shredder I did recently buy a second hand Epiphone Prophesy in Midnite Blue because it had active Fishman Fluence pickups in it. Coz' it was going cheap, basically :-)
Ive argued Schecter is the best value out there. I have an $800 Schecter Reaper, and it plays better than my Kiesel. Whenever I pick up a Schecter, it feels solid.
So glad you agree! I took a chance on this particular guitar after selling my Epiphone Les Paul Pro FX and I am so glad I did. Literally just used it 45 minutes ago to teach a guitar lesson. It's fantastic.
Schecters are great guitars. So many artists like DJ Ashba, Synyster Gates, and even the bass legend Michael Anthony has their customs with Schecter. Great review!
We can’t forget Nikki Sixx too! Thanks for watching the review! ☺️
I've said this to people for years! It's great to see more people getting into schecters!
About 3 months ago I purchased a Schecter Solo II Custom Natural. I'm so impressed with this guitar I just ordered the Translucent Black Burst Solo II Custom... I recommend the Schecter Solo II Custom for players who want a more modern style Single Cut
You won’t regret it! I agree with you. Perfect modern single cut.
Awesome shout out to Schecter, I hope they send you some sweet gear
Thank you! I was happy with the swag they sent me but I wouldn’t complain if they’d let me borrow their new guitars for more reviews. Better get some more subs first! 🤣
Schecter builds very nice guitars!! Yours is very sharp!! Thanks for the video
They really do, I’m glad you agree! And thank you for watching - I really appreciate it. 🤘🏻
Thank you for the review
Thank you for taking time to watch! 👍🏻
Nice demo showcasing an awesome guitar , it sounded great on my end . 👍🙏😊
Thank you for watching and dropping some comments. I really appreciate it. Hope you continue to love your Schecters! 🤘🏻
I just got one in natural finish and I’m blown away that it plays and sounds way better than my Les Paul standard (2018) and my Les Paul traditional (2016). These Schecter single cuts are built very well, ebony board is smooth. I feel like I overpaid on Gibsons all these years trying to find that great guitar when I payed 800 bucks for the custom solo two and it’s just a better built and overall better guitar.
Completely agree. I’d still love to have a Gibson in my collection, but I am glad to see you can get a quality budget model without much (if any) sacrifice.
I own two schecter solo 6 , the old version and one older v1 . Solid guitars , great build , it's my go to brand for used guitars . I like all of there newer models , great value for the money.
LTD has stainless steel frets for $100 more on the passive models. So this can't compete with that. With a proper steel re-fret, fixing their error, it's up to $1500. I like the way these look better than LTDs on average. The pearl inlays are incandescent. Not used to seeing real pearl.
Very nice guitar, and really nice playing. Great review
What an awesome comment. Thank you for watching my work! 🤝🏻
Quick correction: It does have stainless steel frets.
Thanks for watching! Mine appears to have nickel frets in terms of look and feel. And I can’t seem to find any proof of them being stainless. The newer supreme models are 100% stainless though. It’s a mystery to me! What is your source? You’re not the first to say this so I’m very curious!
I was able to buy this used in Mint conditions for $750 including a ESP molded HSC. This was a great buy! My guitar does not have the crackling issue reported by Austin at 6:03. Personally, I love the ability to split the coils, and I would not have replaced them, especially not with a set that does not accommodate the feature. Also, I don't necessarily agree that it would be a better product if provided with the 4th knob. My one complaint is that the volume pots are wired counterintuitively, with the one closer to the bridge controlling the neck, and vice versa.
Great input. Completely agree with the wiring of the pots being counterintuitive. Glad you like the guitar and got a great deal on it! 👍🏻
I was for sure a strat was my next guitar purchase, until I saw the apocalypse model. I already have a les paul, but still. That thing is amazing looking. Grrrrr.
Why not buy all of them? (I’m irresponsible)
Also, thanks for watching! 🤘🏻
4 knob layout isn’t possible on that one Gibson sued ESP already for that so they had to change the entire lineup so 3 knob for the U.S. and 4 allowed only in Japan
I thought I had heard about a lawsuit - thanks for clarifying! What a bizarre thing to sue for. Kind of similar to the DiMarzio double cream pickups.
@@Austin_Shredder yup exactly like that too bad for brands like Dean it completely ruined them ESP was much bigger and survived it pretty easy in comparison
My next review will be of my Dean ML Select. It’s a great guitar so I’m sad to see Dean struggle as of late. Hoping they can figure out ownership and legal issues and make a comeback before it’s too late.
So time to surf eBay for a Japanese import 😁
Happy hunting!
Great review! liked & subbed. 2 Questions: Do you think this model with the electronics fixed could be an option over the big ones? and second, is that a veneer or a real maple top? thanks!
Thank you! 🤘🏻 my answer to that is absolutely. Stock pickups are awesome but pick your Les Paul pickup of choice, change out the pots, and you’re set. Although I’d suspect a stock one would be just fine and this one is just a fluke.
Once again, great video man!
Thank you for taking the time to watch! I really tried to condense this one and keep things moving a little better than the first review. Glad you enjoyed! 🤘🏻
The noisy pots can usually be cleaned with some deoxit.
Been there done that, sadly they are shot and it doesn’t help much. 😔
Good job Austin!!!
Thank you, sir! I appreciate the support!
You mentioned the knobs have a grip. Is that important to you?
While I think the trend of everything needing a “grip” is hilarious, these are truly helpful on stage and in studio. It’s slightly better than the plastic knobs having a simple textured surface.
I liked the bit of history at the start!
You’re the first person to say that! Means a lot actually, thank you for the feedback. I like to dig into the company and learn more as I do these reviews. Happy shredding. 🤘🏻
Great review!
Do you think that Gibsons are better? If so, why?
And what is your opinion about other alternative like, epiphone, prs, harly benton and etc?
Thank you for watching! I do not think Gibsons are superior, truly. I do enjoy Gibsons for their iconic status and legacy, but in terms of “price to performance”, this guitar is the better choice. I’ve owned Epiphones and find them to be excellent albeit not as good as the Schecter. I have no experience with Harley Benton! But I’ve had students with PRS SE instruments and they are fantastic values. ESP LTD also makes fantastic alternatives to this guitar.
Beautiful guitar. I used to have an LTD EC-1000 that I sold to a friend, but I’m felling the LP bug again… that, or the schecter E-1 custom, hard to choose!
*feeling
Why not all of them? Yes, I know I’m a bad influence! 🤣
I owned a Gibson Custom Shop Signature Joe Perry Les Paul that I paid over $4000 dollars for over 20 years ago.
I was absolutely blown away by this guitar when I bought it. Outside of that 4th knob, the Custom Solo ii is better than that Custom Shop Gibson Les Paul that I had.
I have had several people play my guitar and come to the same conclusion while also going out and purchasing their own right after.
So glad you agree and had a similar experience. Imagine if this thing even had stainless steel frets? Thanks for watching. I’m a bit envious that you’ve owned a Gibson Custom Shop though. Still something to be said of the prestige of owning a Gibson. 😊
Looks amazing without the pick guard
Completely agree. I don’t really like pickguards on LP-style guitars. I forgot to mention it in my review! 🤣
Just out of curiosity, what does the neck feel like? Is it like a slim taper or a Fender neck? Love the volute, glad to see a guitar with it.
Certainly not like a Fender neck. I wish I could describe it better. Probably more comparable to a thin Epiphone neck? If you’ve ever grabbed a Schecter off the wall, it is their tried and true C profile, just thinner. I prefer a thicker neck for LP Style guitars but I have no complaints here. I think it’s fantastic!
I own several Schecter Solo IIs, a Hybrid Hellrsiser Solo II and a red Solo II Hellraiser, they both look awesome. But i am curious how thick the quilted maple top is? Also how thick the flame maple top is on that Solo II is and are the mother of pearl inlays real mother of pearl? They both came with EMGs, which i threw away as quickly as i could and replaced with a set of cudtom shop Duncan Black Winters with covers and a set of Bareknuckle Ragnaroks, shielded the inside of the guitars, for a wiring harness i used Mad Hatter solderless set up, and put in a string butler in the head stock. I like the LP shape, Slash was my favorite guitarist as a kid but i love black metal and death metal . I really want one of these Solo IIs like youve got, an Apocalypse, and Supreme Solo II
You have excellent taste! Thanks for watching my review. As for the top, on this particular model it is a thin veneer - probably to keep the price down. As for the MOP, I am not sure if it is real or not. My eyes aren’t trained enough to tell the difference!
@@Austin_Shredder yeah same, I've seen that model of schecter up close and I can't tell. The only guitar Ive owned (traded it a long time ago for an amp that is even long gone now) that I knew had MOP in it was a Jackson King V. I'd assume that the schecter models I own have just a maple veneer too. Itd be cool if they put a solid 3/4" maple top with a veneer on. Instead of just a veneer. Oh well. I liked the way they played better than Gibson, I had the $ to get a silver burst Gibson and got two schecters instead and had $ left over to put better pickups in. I really wanted to like that Gibson but it sucked. 🤷 expensive garbage.
Hey Austin by chance did you take a look inside the control and pickup cavities to see how thick the maple cap is????
Sadly I did not. I do however greatly appreciate you watching my video!
Thanks for the reply
Hands down better than the Epiphone counterpart
Agreed! But Epiphone has been stepping their game up. The competition only benefits us! Thanks for watching.
Great review. Almost certainly contact cleaner will clean up your pot noise.
Thank you! I appreciate it. Unfortunately
I’ve tried contact cleaner a few times and it temporarily improves the issue, but then it quickly returns to how it originally was. I’d like to switch them out for some EVH pots. Not sure!
Nice review
Thank you! Really appreciate you taking the time to give it a watch.
Just picked this guitar up new on a 48 hour sale for $700
What a DEAL! Hope you love it!
Good stuff!
Thank you sir! Just trying to follow in your footsteps!
I have got a Solo II Supreme version, it sounds very progressive, the pickups are very unique. Weird sound.
Those guitars are amazing, I’d love to have one! Those pickups are Lundgrens. They are high dollar pickups primarily for metal. Definitely a very progressive set up.
Is it top heavy? When you play on the upper frets, does the headstock dip down if you don't hold it?
Not at all! More weight is toward the body on this, so it naturally holds the next up a bit. I’ve used this extensively in the studio and on stage and it feels great, especially with a nice leather strap. Thanks for watching! 🤘🏻
Hey! You didn't tell me the pickups are custom! :D
Still, I am tempted to decide on this one...
Word is, new stock prices (in Europe) are about to go up.
I like the ABSN look more, but if I order that and wait for it, might come up like 20% higher.
While this one is in the store, armed and ready.
Tough decisions! :D
Go buy it! I give you permission! 🤣
On a serious note, only buy it if you’re comfortable with it. It’s easy to overthink though. If it’ll fit your budget and make the music you want, I’d say go for it. I love mine.
I was curious to know how heavy the Solo II is. The Les Paul is notorious for being heavy and what I hated most was the fact that there's so much weight in the lower bout that it made it difficult to play while in a sitting position. In other words poorly balanced.
If you’re going for pure ergonomics, I’d recommend an Ibanez AZ. But for a LP Style guitar, this is wonderful. It’s thinner than an LP and much less hefty. I haven’t had issues with balance both in studio and live with this guitar. If anything, at 6’3” and 225 lbs, the guitar looks a little small on me!
@@Austin_Shredder lol, I get the "looks small on me" thing but at 6'--2" 190 lbs I don't feel I dwarf guitars of this nature! Thanks for the OP!
Lol! You’re close enough! Thanks for watching. Feel free to hit me up if you think of anything else. 🍻
Gibson won't like it if schecter uses the traditional two volume , two tone . As a customer and guitar player I really dig the three knob guitars .
Do you think they hold a patent for that? Gibson is very litigious so it wouldn’t surprise me. Better to tread carefully!
@@Austin_Shredder I'm not sure if Gibson owns the patent for the two volume, two tone knob deal for single cut guitars . But the way Gibson is raising hell now a days I won't be 😯 surprised.
What would you recommend for shred and general rock. You mention the Ibanez RG. I have a 350 but im looking for a new guitar.
Ibanez is always a solid choice. Particularly the RG and AZ series. The real value is in their Premium line. Make sure to check out Schecter’s lineup too. They have a killer selection of guitars for rock and shred. Sterling by Music Man is also good.
Come on Austin .....If you had 2000 euros and you were forced to chose a shred come rock guitar what would it be.
Without a doubt, an Ibanez Prestige model RG. The quintessential shred machine with amazing quality for the money. RGR5221 or Ibanez RG5320C. I’d love to try those!
thanks for your time. I will have a gander. Getting my hands on one of those before I buy it will be a monumental task here in Italy. Great for cheese and wine but good guitars....nightmare@@Austin_Shredder
Cheers. Happy hunting! 🥂
Beautiful guitar!
Thank you!
Why did you decide to change the
Custom shop in-stock pickups?were they really bad? Thanks
They weren’t bad at all - I bought this guitar to replace my Epiphone Les Paul that I had the slash pickups in. These slash pickups were a gift and I wanted to keep them in a guitar. Plus, they are tonally “my style”. The stock pickups were fantastic.
In fact, they were much more versatile than the slash pickups.
Thanks for watching! 🤘🏻
@@Austin_Shredder thanks!
No problem. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions! Thanks again for watching the video. 🤘🏻
All those upgrades you mentioned would put it well over the thousand dollar price point. You'd be better off just buying used and upgrade to whatever hardware or electronics you want.
Great point! That’s essentially what I did with mine. But the guitar is good enough stock that it isn’t necessary. My slash pickups were a Christmas gift 😊
I really appreciate you watching!
I wish I never sold my Apocalypse ☹️
Oh no. 😰 Never too late to pick up another!
i have 2 schecter Hellraiser and 2 schecter bass , and now I am looking for more... LOL
You can never have too many! 🤣
Did you put F space in the bridge ????
Nope! Standard spacing.
Привет, мой друг! Спасибо за видео. Я тоже хочу поменять Pasadena на Seymour Duncan Black Winter. Мне не нравится, что звук на Pasadena очень толстый и размытый.
Какие струны здесь?
Thank you for watching! Nothing wrong with changing out the pickups to define your own sound. I bet those Black Winters will be amazing. I am using 10-46 strings in this video. 🤘🏻
Look at Gibson. They couldn’t make a good guitar if they tried. They have more imperfections than any other guitar manufacture that I’ve seen.
Sadly, I agree…like I mentioned in the review, this Schecter plays and feels better than a $4,999 Gibson Les Paul I tried out. Absolutely crazy!
are these guitars veneers or real flame top
Thanks for watching! I believe this is a veneer, but you may want to search around online for confirmation. At this price point, real flame tops are very rare. I will say despite it being a veneer, it looks fantastic!
Sir Austin what is the exact weight of the guitar??? Please
Hey Miguel! Thanks for watching. I just weighed the guitar. Mine is 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)!
@@Austin_Shredder so kind of you sir
No problem at all. 🤘🏻
Sir Austin is this guitar nitro finish or polyurethane???
I believe the finish is gloss polyurethane on the body and headstock, but I’m unsure of the matte finish smooth neck.
Is the flame top veneer of solid flame?
Thanks for watching! I believe this is a veneer. Typically real tops come with a much higher price tag. 👍🏻
@@Austin_Shredder thank you for the quick answer!
Happy to help!
Спасибо за субтитры. Я могу использовать переводчик и понимать о чем ты говоришь.
Luckily for us both, TH-cam creates the subtitles for me! I am glad you were able to watch. Thank you. Greetings from the United States! 🤝🏻
Привет мой друг! Какие датчики стоят на гитаре?
Thank you for watching! My pickups are the Seymour Duncan Slash signature Alnico II Pro pickups. 🤘🏻
@@Austin_ShredderНа сколько мне известно с завода стоят Schecter pasadena! Ты заменил их сам????
You are correct! Yes, I placed the nickel covers on the slash pickups and installed them myself.
how is the tuning stability?
The tuning stability I’ve experienced is fantastic. I often record several takes for my videos and this will stay in tune for a large number of takes. It’s extremely reliable. Thanks for watching! 🤘🏻
@@Austin_Shredder rad man I have my eye on the natural finish one
Awesome - if you end up pulling the trigger on it, report back! Good luck, I hope you love it!
А у меня EMO-guitar Schecter Tempest Custom 2021 и я ей доволен. 🇷🇺🤟😭
You chose well! Thanks for watching! 🤘🏻
FYI, those are stainless steel frets.
Thanks for watching! You’re the second person to mention that. I can’t seem to find any proof of these being stainless though!. I even did some double checking when I was writing my script. The Schecter website doesn’t state they are stainless and mine don’t feel stainless, but I could be wrong. Where did you see otherwise? Thank you!
Just spray the pots with electronic cleaner.
Been there, done that! Sadly, it doesn’t help much and quickly becomes problematic again.
Tell you what kid, you can certainly play a bit.
Lol! Much appreciated. I’ve been known to dabble in the art of the axe from time to time. 🤘🏻
Playing speed metal with that guitar tells us nothing about the way it sounds.
I’m a metal guitarist, brother. I hope the clean and crunch tones I also demonstrated helped a bit though. Sadly there is no better replacement for playing the guitar yourself though - so many things such as amp, impulse response, effects, etc can impact the tone a ton! Even TH-cam compression impacts my tone.
1800$ best fucking value for korean guitar, what you can sell neveeeeeeer
$1,800 in which currency? It’s only $1,000 in USD. I think it’s a great value!
In Europe. Yes, you are right - 1800$ it is supreme solo serie. And 1300$ solo custom ii
I am almost sure this has stainless steel frets
Mine doesn’t! I thought they were stainless at first too but after playing for a while, they certainly feel like nickel. The fretwork is pretty good on this axe.
How does this compare to like a Epiphone Jerry Cantrell wino ?
Hadn’t heard of that guitar until I saw this comment. All I can say is WOW. I’d love to own that!
The Schecter appears to be more “modern” while the Epiphone will feel more “vintage”. Both are incredible options though. If you want a more traditional LP, go with the Epiphone.
@@Austin_Shredder im just starting off so tbh I have no idea what style I want. Especially since I do mainly listen to grunge, post punk, and goth style music so not always demanding. 🤣 both look really nice though
I’d recommend this Schecter for you, that Epiphone, or possibly an HSS (humbucker bridge, single coil middle and neck) Fender guitar. All solid choices. Happy hunting! Also, thanks for watching my video! Hope it was helpful.
@@Austin_Shredderis the comfort cuts not being on this on the back matter at all? Like is the stray hss a lot more comfortable for a beginner? Do you also think it matters at all
Bolt on neck vs the schecter solo type when it comes to a beginner and how the guitar is handled when learning? My only concerns but this guitar looks great and is my first choice beyond those worries😂
Strats are certainly more comfortable to play at all times due to the contours. That being said, I think Les Pauls look better in many cases! As for bolt-on vs set-neck or neck-thru - they’re all great. I prefer bolt-ons typically due to the snappiness of their tone. Many beginners think bolt-ons are cheap but that’s not true!
I like Gibsons but if I was buying new, I wouldn't be buying a Gibson. A modern update like this Solo-II Custom or a top of the range Jap Tokai would be my choice. Gibson's attitude sucks!
You can’t go wrong with a modern interpretation like this! Hopefully with Gibson’s new leadership we will see more satisfying builds from the brand very soon. I do like Gibson, but lately I view them more as art pieces rather than guitars I’d actually gig.
@@Austin_Shredder I did recently buy a second hand Epiphone Prophesy in Midnite Blue because it had active Fishman Fluence pickups in it. Coz' it was going cheap, basically :-)
Those are an excellent value and buy. Well done! 👏🏻 hope you love it!
Locking tuners loose strings.
Do you have problems with them snapping at the post?