Mine arrived a couple of weeks ago and I just can't put this beauty away since. One of the most versatile guitars I've ever owned. Thanks for this video, pal!
I agree with this! One of my main touring guitars is a Schecter Nick Johnston model, the Diamond Series one which retails in the UK around the £700 mark. It's super reliable and dependable and sounds great every night! Schecter are absolutely crushing it in that mid-tier guitar range right now!
Hey man, I don't recall it having much of a small. It probably has a specific smell as it's being worked, cut and shaped, but once the wood is treated and sent off to be added to the guitar I imagine the smell has gone.
Oh man, it's a killer guitar. They also did a range that's new for 2021 called the Van Nuys series (I've done some videos on the guitars in that range too) and one of those is a HSS Strat which is also awesome.
I'm a proud and happy owner of a Left handed Sun Valley Super Shredder Exotic Black Limba with the USA Pasadena and Sunset Strip Pickups. I love it, and it is a fun guitar to play. It's also a gorgeous looking and feeling guitar for the relatively low cost compared to something comparable from the Fender Custom Shop without breaking the bank. I can't believe I've overlooked Schecter most my life, and now I have what is one of my better Guitars.
Hey, I'm considering buying one of the left handed ones as well, but I'm a bit concerned about the weight. How heavy is your guitar, and does it bother you while playing standing up?
@@bakarenibsheut12 It's not a heavy guitar, and I can play it comfortably standing up. It isn't heavy like a LP. In fact my 1975 Fender Stratocaster is a bit heavier. Just to add, once you get a feel for the extra jumbo frets, and easy access to the 24th fret, you'll never find a better neck. Not sure if you are familiar with Chimp Spanner, but I can see why he went from Ibanez to Schecter. If you do get one, enjoy!
Love mine. It has become my #1. Those in between pickup positions are sweet sounding. Almost sounds like a P90 to me. I use those pickup selections a lot for solos to get a different flavor, ya know? But the full-on humbuckers sound great too! Great demo, my man. Keep rocking!
Thanks for checking out the video! Yeah it’s a super versatile guitar, and it sounds great. Nice to hear someone who’s got one in heavy rotation as their main guitar. I only had this on loan for a week but loved it!
Been looking at this guitar in Hardtail format, along with one of the new made in Japan DK24, s in Hardtail format, trying to make up my mind which one. PS now subscribed Any insight in to which one in Hardtail version you would pick
Hey, thanks for checking out the video and subscribing, welcome to the channel! I haven't played the DK24 personally, but I have heard it's great. I can however say the Schecter was a fantastic guitar. I'd recommend trying them both if you can. I don't think you can go wrong with either
Such a great looking and playing crafted guitar! Looks very fun to play! Killed the 80's metal shred rocking tones for sure! How much oomph is there in the pickups do they sound like anything a super distortion or S.D. JB4 ? The saturation sounded really good and most of the ones i've heard do just wondering if it's any youtube compression or if these things can chug too! ?:)
They are fantastic guitars! The pickups are hot... but not SUPER hot. They're probably close to a Super Distortion... they have that sorta overwound PAF vibe. They definitely have a vintage edge with some bite... I reckon they can chug!!
@@LeighFugeGuitar Thanks for commenting back! I agree with the hot but not super hot for sure! I got mine the past week and the range of tones is really good! SD Like alot really like how the neck pickups breakup too. I've been doing mostly 80's shred and they sing! Look at getting some heavier bringings soon now!
Great video as always. Best review so far. Not sure if this is even a fair question or comparison but how does this Schecter compare to an Ibanez Prestige RG652AHM in general?
Hey, thanks for checking out the video and leaving a comment! I appreciate that. It's a good question, but I'm not sure on the answer. I haven't played an Ibanez Prestige RG for quite sometime. Both are great guitars. The Ibanez would certainly have a slimmer neck, it's designed to be a speedy, smooth guitar. The Schecter doesn't have a fat neck, but it's (to my memory) thicker than the Ibanez style necks which I prefer.
Yeah man, they definitely went with more of the vintage hot rod vibe for the pickups. They told me that the guitar is based around the early 80s Schecters which came out of their Hot Rod shop in LA, so I guess at that time a lot of the pickups they might have sourced on the second hand market would've been things like old PAFs and 70s humbuckers so I guess making these a little more PAF like made sense for that era of sound.
Dudes selling one close to me in mint condition for 700. I think ima do it. i was wanting a Ibanez AZ HSS, since i have the 24 fret HH prestige...but does it really hurt to have another?
Good question... I played a DK24 recently for the first time and my first impression was that the neck was VERY thin. Perhaps a little too thin for my personal tastes. The Schecter had a pretty slim neck, but it didn't feel too uncomfortable for me. Not that the DK24 was uncomfortable... it's a killer guitar, but I did feel the neck may be slightly too thin for something I'd gravitate towards. The Schecter on the other hand felt great to me. Not sure if you've tried any of the Schecter Nick Johnston models, but it's a very similar neck feel.
Finally a proper demo without those nonsense levels of muffled gain. I dig this, the Sunset Strip sounds cutting without lacking balls (like some modern high output pickups do nowadays, just sterile ball-less djenticulate crap). Really reminds of some 80s pickup, ballsy, articulate but with some breath and not overly compressed. What do you think?
Thank you man! I really appreciate you checking out the video and taking the time to comment. As you probably guessed by my playing style I’m certainly not a high gain or Djent player haha! I’m a blues rock and 80s hair metal guy so the 80s vibe here really interested me. Especially with one of the pickups being called the Sunset Strip! I really liked this guitar, it was a really fun one to demo. You’re right in what you’re saying, the pickups are really full sounding but still super clear and you can really hear the pick attack!
@@LeighFugeGuitar well said, we do share the playing background, so I can't help but like your playing and style! Never been a fan of djent and every piece of gear related to such genre is just not for me, that's why I dig Schecter 80s trips!
@@razorcola5434 sound wise maybe, you can play thrash metal with a 60s spec strat, though noone would, but it's undeniable that some genres are just more suited for certain kind of guitar, looks, sound and style wise.
Hey man, Just years and years of practise. I've got a guitar glued to my hands most hours of most days. Was there any particular part, or did you mean in general?
Thank you man, glad you liked it. Learning lots of licks helps, because it gives you patterns to work with. I’m actually launching a guitar course soon, but in the description of this video there is a link to join my mailing list. For joining the list you get a free lesson video with 17 licks! If you’re interested, there may be some cool ideas there for you to use!
Honestly, the first few times, it's a MASSIVE pain... but once you learn how to maintain it, it becomes very easy and intuitive. I can restring a Floyd Rose in like 15 minutes now.
Not many guitars I like and call good nowadays Hey I was there in the 80s, Cannot beat those but that one here is the most beautiful and good if you take that f tremolo off. A tip here don't order it you might end out with a fucked up finish like his, That yellowish stripe in the middle bottom yikes. I mean for 1200$ US guys,make sure the finish is good.
@@LeighFugeGuitar Well thx for people like you that bend,accept and pay for all. I returned mine twice unit I got the right one. Enjoy your "natural"guitar.
Not sure I quite understand your comment, but that doesn’t change the fact that the wood is still natural. Schecter didn’t do that to the wood. I don’t own this guitar, only had it on loan for a while from the brand to make a video with.
@@LeighFugeGuitar I understand buddy,no offense.My point was just if you know you can buy the same product in perfect standards instead of having imperfection even due to natural causes. Well might as well getting the perfect condition.That's all.
Mine arrived a couple of weeks ago and I just can't put this beauty away since. One of the most versatile guitars I've ever owned. Thanks for this video, pal!
I love mine. Beautiful and such high end touches. So hard to put it down. A real must have. It is absolutely amazing.
Schecter is absolutely kicking ass in the guitar market with affordable premium guitars! I have 4 now and wouldn't part with a single one of them!
I agree with this! One of my main touring guitars is a Schecter Nick Johnston model, the Diamond Series one which retails in the UK around the £700 mark. It's super reliable and dependable and sounds great every night! Schecter are absolutely crushing it in that mid-tier guitar range right now!
Great video! Schecter makes nice guitars!
Thank you James! Schecter make some great guitars!
That Wenge looks glourious! A lot of luthiers say that Wenge have quite a pungent smell could you perceive it?
Hey man,
I don't recall it having much of a small. It probably has a specific smell as it's being worked, cut and shaped, but once the wood is treated and sent off to be added to the guitar I imagine the smell has gone.
That's one mighty sounding axe! Very beautiful finishing!
Oh yes! It sounded awesome. I think these guitars will be very popular!
Very nice. I’ve been looking at Super Strats. Think I’ve made my decision.
Oh man, it's a killer guitar. They also did a range that's new for 2021 called the Van Nuys series (I've done some videos on the guitars in that range too) and one of those is a HSS Strat which is also awesome.
Stunning guitar. Great review
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed
This thing is gorgeous!!! I think it's my next guitar. Do you know where this thing is made?
Hey man,
Thanks for the comment and thanks for checking out the video! It's a great guitar. This line of Schecters are made in Korea. They feel great!
I'm a proud and happy owner of a Left handed Sun Valley Super Shredder Exotic Black Limba with the USA Pasadena and Sunset Strip Pickups. I love it, and it is a fun guitar to play. It's also a gorgeous looking and feeling guitar for the relatively low cost compared to something comparable from the Fender Custom Shop without breaking the bank. I can't believe I've overlooked Schecter most my life, and now I have what is one of my better Guitars.
Hey, I'm considering buying one of the left handed ones as well, but I'm a bit concerned about the weight. How heavy is your guitar, and does it bother you while playing standing up?
@@bakarenibsheut12 It's not a heavy guitar, and I can play it comfortably standing up.
It isn't heavy like a LP. In fact my 1975 Fender Stratocaster is a bit heavier.
Just to add, once you get a feel for the extra jumbo frets, and easy access to the 24th fret, you'll never find a better neck. Not sure if you are familiar with Chimp Spanner, but I can see why he went from Ibanez to Schecter.
If you do get one, enjoy!
@@Strato13 Thanks! That gives me a lot of confidence
Love mine. It has become my #1.
Those in between pickup positions are sweet sounding. Almost sounds like a P90 to me. I use those pickup selections a lot for solos to get a different flavor, ya know?
But the full-on humbuckers sound great too! Great demo, my man. Keep rocking!
Thanks for checking out the video! Yeah it’s a super versatile guitar, and it sounds great. Nice to hear someone who’s got one in heavy rotation as their main guitar. I only had this on loan for a week but loved it!
Hi! How heavy is your guitar? I'm considering buying one of these but I'm a bit hesitant given these are usually at least 8.5 lbs.
@@bakarenibsheut12mine is a little over 8. It's Les Paul heavy, for sure.
@@christopherhorton4634 Thanks for the reply!
Been looking at this guitar in Hardtail format, along with one of the new made in Japan DK24, s in Hardtail format, trying to make up my mind which one. PS now subscribed
Any insight in to which one in Hardtail version you would pick
Hey, thanks for checking out the video and subscribing, welcome to the channel! I haven't played the DK24 personally, but I have heard it's great. I can however say the Schecter was a fantastic guitar. I'd recommend trying them both if you can. I don't think you can go wrong with either
@@LeighFugeGuitar I am inclined to agree both similar in nearly every aspect.
great guitar + great demo ... thx alot, Leigh :-)
Thanks for checking out the demo! Glad you enjoyed it!
That’s a bit of a stunner. Sounding great buddy.
Its a cracking guitar. I miss it already haha
So damn good. Easily becomes my next dream guitar!!
It’s a great guitar. Since I shot this video 2 years ago they also realised a bunch more colours!
Yeah, but i like this exact model & colour 😍
Such a great looking and playing crafted guitar! Looks very fun to play! Killed the 80's metal shred rocking tones for sure! How much oomph is there in the pickups do they sound like anything a super distortion or S.D. JB4 ? The saturation sounded really good and most of the ones i've heard do just wondering if it's any youtube compression or if these things can chug too! ?:)
They are fantastic guitars! The pickups are hot... but not SUPER hot. They're probably close to a Super Distortion... they have that sorta overwound PAF vibe. They definitely have a vintage edge with some bite... I reckon they can chug!!
@@LeighFugeGuitar Thanks for commenting back! I agree with the hot but not super hot for sure! I got mine the past week and the range of tones is really good! SD Like alot really like how the neck pickups breakup too. I've been doing mostly 80's shred and they sing! Look at getting some heavier bringings soon now!
I already have an Ibby RG920, and wasnt really for any superstrat but this got me interested.
Great video as always. Best review so far. Not sure if this is even a fair question or comparison but how does this Schecter compare to an Ibanez Prestige RG652AHM in general?
Hey, thanks for checking out the video and leaving a comment! I appreciate that.
It's a good question, but I'm not sure on the answer. I haven't played an Ibanez Prestige RG for quite sometime. Both are great guitars. The Ibanez would certainly have a slimmer neck, it's designed to be a speedy, smooth guitar. The Schecter doesn't have a fat neck, but it's (to my memory) thicker than the Ibanez style necks which I prefer.
That's some nice playing!
Thank you Josh! Appreciate the kind words!
@@LeighFugeGuitar you're welcome! 👍
Great review nice job
Thank you for checking it out! Glad you enjoyed it
How do you like those pickups?
I quite liked them when I had this guitar. They sounded pretty good to me.
I’m impressed by the pickups…. i was expecting darker…. It’s pretty snappy on the bridge, like a hot rodded PAF…
Yeah man, they definitely went with more of the vintage hot rod vibe for the pickups. They told me that the guitar is based around the early 80s Schecters which came out of their Hot Rod shop in LA, so I guess at that time a lot of the pickups they might have sourced on the second hand market would've been things like old PAFs and 70s humbuckers so I guess making these a little more PAF like made sense for that era of sound.
Dudes selling one close to me in mint condition for 700. I think ima do it. i was wanting a Ibanez AZ HSS, since i have the 24 fret HH prestige...but does it really hurt to have another?
It never hurts to have more! If it’s close to you, go try it out and if you bond with it then you’re onto a winner!
I'm officially jealous hehe , that's a beauty 😍
Oh man, it was amazing. I really had fun with this guitar while it was here. What a great playing guitar.
it's amazing the sound
Its a fantastic sounding guitar!
If it had got the Sustainiac I'd buy one.
That would be a pretty fun addition, but it would certainly bump the price up.
Puke
Now thats what I call a demo.
How does the neck shape/feel compare to Charvel Pro-Mod DK24? Not sure if anyone tried both guitars... keen to find out, thanks
Good question... I played a DK24 recently for the first time and my first impression was that the neck was VERY thin. Perhaps a little too thin for my personal tastes. The Schecter had a pretty slim neck, but it didn't feel too uncomfortable for me.
Not that the DK24 was uncomfortable... it's a killer guitar, but I did feel the neck may be slightly too thin for something I'd gravitate towards. The Schecter on the other hand felt great to me.
Not sure if you've tried any of the Schecter Nick Johnston models, but it's a very similar neck feel.
Nice T shirt!
Thanks! I love The Cult!
Finally a proper demo without those nonsense levels of muffled gain. I dig this, the Sunset Strip sounds cutting without lacking balls (like some modern high output pickups do nowadays, just sterile ball-less djenticulate crap). Really reminds of some 80s pickup, ballsy, articulate but with some breath and not overly compressed. What do you think?
Thank you man! I really appreciate you checking out the video and taking the time to comment.
As you probably guessed by my playing style I’m certainly not a high gain or Djent player haha! I’m a blues rock and 80s hair metal guy so the 80s vibe here really interested me. Especially with one of the pickups being called the Sunset Strip!
I really liked this guitar, it was a really fun one to demo. You’re right in what you’re saying, the pickups are really full sounding but still super clear and you can really hear the pick attack!
@@LeighFugeGuitar well said, we do share the playing background, so I can't help but like your playing and style! Never been a fan of djent and every piece of gear related to such genre is just not for me, that's why I dig Schecter 80s trips!
@@razorcola5434 sound wise maybe, you can play thrash metal with a 60s spec strat, though noone would, but it's undeniable that some genres are just more suited for certain kind of guitar, looks, sound and style wise.
I dig it! 🤘
Hey Mike!
Yeah this guitar was a lot of fun! I think they'll sell well!
Stainless Steel frets I believe...
Damn I want this guitar
What’s the weight of this guitar??
Not sure on the exact weight, but I remember it being pretty weighty for a Superstrat when it was here. I remember it feeling pretty solid.
E un model super bun...e práctica si nu este obositoare la mână
How do you play like that??
Hey man,
Just years and years of practise. I've got a guitar glued to my hands most hours of most days.
Was there any particular part, or did you mean in general?
@@LeighFugeGuitar The Intro Jam is just INSANE
Thank you man, glad you liked it. Learning lots of licks helps, because it gives you patterns to work with.
I’m actually launching a guitar course soon, but in the description of this video there is a link to join my mailing list. For joining the list you get a free lesson video with 17 licks! If you’re interested, there may be some cool ideas there for you to use!
@@LeighFugeGuitar Where can I buy the guitar? I can barely find any information of the guitar in the internet
Hey man, the guitar might not be released fully yet. I know most of the stores here in the UK have it on Pre Order
How much does that thing weigh, your flipping it around like it don’t weigh anything
Haha! I do actually remember it had a bit of weight behind it. It’s not super heavy… but it’s solid!
@@LeighFugeGuitar thanks man
Which floydrose?
1500 Series
That is by far the most sexiest looking and sounding guitar ever!!
Oh yeah, it's a looker! It plays so good too.
I love all the super shredders but I can’t cope with the headstock….
I actually used to think the same til I got a Schecter with that headstock. It grew on me once I saw it everyday
Azi am probat același model Valley
How much of a pain in the arse is maintaining a Floyd Rose over time? I've never had one.
Honestly, the first few times, it's a MASSIVE pain... but once you learn how to maintain it, it becomes very easy and intuitive. I can restring a Floyd Rose in like 15 minutes now.
Not many guitars I like and call good nowadays
Hey I was there in the 80s,
Cannot beat those but that one here is the most beautiful and good if you take that f tremolo off.
A tip here don't order it you might end out with a fucked up finish like his,
That yellowish stripe in the middle bottom yikes.
I mean for 1200$ US guys,make sure the finish is good.
You know that’s the natural wood grain right?
@@LeighFugeGuitar Well thx for people like you that bend,accept and pay for all.
I returned mine twice unit I got the right one.
Enjoy your "natural"guitar.
Not sure I quite understand your comment, but that doesn’t change the fact that the wood is still natural. Schecter didn’t do that to the wood. I don’t own this guitar, only had it on loan for a while from the brand to make a video with.
@@LeighFugeGuitar I understand buddy,no offense.My point was just if you know you can buy the same product in perfect standards instead of having imperfection even due to natural causes.
Well might as well getting the perfect condition.That's all.
Great guitar. A bit pricey. I think I'll just stick the Floyd Rose black bridge on my black Strat🙂
Looks cool.
Also, if he was blonde I'd think it was a Karen.
Guess it’s lucky that I’m not blonde then
No trem action? Yah, boo, sucks!
Haha! Next time I demo a Floyd guitar I'll do a 30 minute demo of divebombs just for you 😀