VIDEO SECTIONS: 1 Specs and features - 1:10 2. What does it sound like? - 3:10 3. What is the construction like? - 6:48 4. Final thoughts/recommendations - 8:30 Enoy!
Darrell, to say that it’s versatile is almost an understatement. You were able to get so many different tones. It’s so crisp, too. That guitar in my opinion sounds just as good as the higher end guitars out there. I wouldn’t have thought twice if it was double what they want for them. Real ear and eye candy. Great pick for a review. I want one now. Thank you Darrell! 👍🏼
Is there a reason than why basically every one I see someone do a cover with on YT, has more fret buzz than I've ever heard before? I never played one because I'm a lefty and there's not any available to go and just pick up to try, but I almost bought one used for $300 or $400 a month or so ago online.. I mean to me they literally sound like the time when I put my saddles all the way down on my bass guitar when I first got it 😂. Every Fender I've played doesn't exactly do that. I've never heard one on a video either that sounds like it's dead, but the schecter ones are another story. And many of these guys seemed to have had them setup well too. I beleive iirc, one or two even made a comment about that. I guess what I'm saying is I never got the appeal of them, considering they're not even in the realm of typical Squier, Epiphone, or used Fender prices usually, at least for me anyway being lefty.. But I almost jumped on that wagon.
@@justanotherguitarplayer9767 Some guitarists videos may have used Schecters not set up properly or they are set too low on the action, string guages , tunings used also, playing articulations, so frets buzz and it comes through on videos for a number of reasons, poor sound gear guality and parameter settings or poor quality video. I hear that fret buzz in videos with varying logoed electric guitars more than acoustic guitars. Sometimes, Effects Gear Tone, outputs into tones that mimics fret buzz ! ! ! Peace & Play 🎸 On . . . 🎸🤘👍. DDH 4-26-2020.
I just got this in read. It's so versatile . It's heavy enough to feel it's made well. It came flawless. And what sticks out and took me a while to notice this is how good it sounds in a song. It comes through in a mix so good. I play covers in a band all over southern Cal. We play every kind of music and this guitar sounds great in all of them. I don't even pick up my Tele now. I recommend this guitar .
Listening with earphones.. All the depth and bass of Darrell's Voice is super clear and clean.. Proving how good a sound engineer he is. His gears and how he mix the audio Especially guitar tones Best guy ever
@@dustindavis3348 I stays in tune pretty well. Not as good as a hard tail would of course. I did put Hipshot locking tuning keys on mine. I did this mostly for ease of string changes, not because of tuning stability issues. It does come stock with Grover (non-locking) tuning keys, a Graph Tech Tusq nut and a roller bridge. All of that is great and contributes to the stability. If you use the Bigsby for light vibrato (as it was intended) tuning is not much of an issue. I do, on a few songs, do some more exreme bending with the Bigsby, like dropping the bar all the way down to the body. I will touch up the tuning after finishing the song when I do that. Generally a string or two is off somewhat, but not far enough for the tuner to think it's a different note. Just slightly flat or sharp. Usually flat, and often a quick tug up on the bar will put it back to where it needs to be. It's never gone out of tune far enough to delay a show so I could tune. My backup guitar is in drop-D and I will use that for those songs so I don't have to change tunings between songs, just swap guitars. The Schecter is still my number one guitar and I don't feel the tuning stability is an issue at all.
Darrell is probably what is known in the jargon an "influencer" on social media and is probably getting a lot of guitars for free. Read other comments here and you will see that others have bought this guitar after this video.
If it is a Schecter then I will buy it. 🤗😎👍 I Would love to have a carbon black with a Wilkinson Tremolo, only have other options on finish colours and tremolo option other than fixed bridges, so I got the Schecter Exotic that has mostly the same features as the Schecter CR6 Aurora Burst that came out after I had already bought the CR6 in the Brown Burst. All three of these guitars have carbon fiber and double action truss rods in the necks. Extra Neck Stability and Sustain. I'm still getting used to the Reverse Headstock. Some of these music gear companies need more finish and hardware options, but that's just IMHO ! ! ! 😎🎸🤘👍 DDH 4-26-2020.
I own two Schecters, a bass and a 12-string guitar. Schecter is, hands down, the BEST mass manufacturer for intermediate priced instruments out there. Especially the stuff made in South Korea.
Just ordered this guitar because of your video! I’ve been looking for a good T style with a bigsby and humbuckers for a while. Thank you Darrell. Your content is truly top notch quality!
@@ChuckEldon I love it! It’s honestly really specked out, especially for the price. It has a lot of really high-end hardware. You can tell the Schecter really had the player in mind when they made this guitar. Great tones, really comfortable to play. A guitar with these specs would cost way over $1000 from any of the bigger name guitar companies. I would highly recommend it!
@@ekostopoulos it’s a fantastic guitar. I’m really impressed. It blows the Fender Mexican series teles out of the water, and I am a big fan of the Mexican line. They really put a lot of great features into it. I find it’s becoming a go to guitar for me in my collection. I’d definitely recommend it!
Hi guys, (sorry if My English is not that good). Im interested in this guitar but I dunno if is the Best option for me, what about the bigsby, the smoothness/action(this is really important for me), Weight, sound, etc for You ?? I need an opinion from someone that already got this guitar, please (i'm interested in this guitar and the pt pro, but I prefer the look of the fastback)
This is the exact same Schecter that I own; my very first Schecter out of 4 as a matter of fact! To me, this guitar looks like a guitar that you would see being played on stage in the 1950s! What a great guitar indeed! I hope that you keep this one Darrell, you won't regret it!
Do you find that the coil split tones have enough oomph compared to humbuckers mode? In the other videos I've seen, the coil split sounds seemed very weak.
Nice to see that a manufacturer has realised that a roller bridge makes a Bigsby so much easier to keep in tune. It seems like a guitar spec that I would aim for as the result of a modding project, but in this case all the mods have been applied at the factory. Pretty much the only thing to add is strap locks.
Holy Smokes! The Nick Johnston Diamond Series is SO AMAZING at the price point ($799ish). Now add this to the mix? Schecter is crushing it right now. Of course there will be a lemon or a rough edge every now and then, as there always will be at this level of production guitar, but these are reminding me a lot of the Yamahas when it comes to quality at a price point. Great video. $599 new on Reverb right now!
Paint in truss rod pocket, now that's finish! Plus green, yeah! Really liking all these Schecters you're reviewing Darrell, especially the Tele variations.
After watching this video. I purchased this exact guitar. It is now my go to guitar. It just sounds great. My only recommendation is to get Hipshot staggered locking tuners. The pick ups sound fantastic and I wouldn’t recommend replacing them. They are wide range the sound great clean, they sound great distorted. I have owned a dozen T style guitars. This is by far my favorite. Everyone that has played it live has loved it. I run an open mic and have let several high talented and experienced players play it. They all loved it. Thank you very much for creating this video.
Hi guys, (sorry if My English is not that good). Im interested in this guitar but I dunno if is the Best option for me, what about the bigsby, the smoothness/action(this is really important for me), Weight, sound, etc for You ?? I need an opinion from someone that already got this guitar, please (i'm interested in this guitar and the pt pro, but I prefer the look of the fastback)
I bought one of these years ago. So well made, rounded over edges, all the comfort contours of a strat, beautifully finished, all just really nice and plays nicely to boot. There is only one thing and it's a big negative for me that I hate though, and turns me off taking it off the wall, and that is, it weighs a ton. If you don't mind heavier guitars and lower output humbuckers (just turn up the amp volume), then this is a very good guitar in my opinion also.
My experience in hearing other vids of this guitar is that there is a big drop off in decibels when you switch to the coil split tones. Thus I never got one. This is true of most coil split guitars other than PRS in my experience. Did you feel this way about the coil splits?
@@nazmoking3171 Yes, you lose significant volume when you coil split, just kick on a clean boost pedal to resolve. What's good though, in the middle position, you can split one pick-up and get a strat like tone, Premier Guitar did a review some years back check it out in this regard. And I agree with your PRS experience, I have a PRS s2 Custom 24 and it has the best coil split that I've experienced , but hey, it costs a lot more. The PRS is the only guitar I actually use the coil split, if I want a single coil tone I just pick up my Tele or Yamaha 502T.
Looks great - love that green sparkle, and the matching headstock. Sounds good, too. Interesting mechanical bits, too - the roller bridge for one. I rarely use a trem, and I've never had a guitar with a Bigsby (weight is always an issue for me), but they always look interesting. I agree about the vintage vibe. Nicely done, Darrell!
@@brendangray i love it! very versatile, its light weight and looks beautiful, still fine tuning tone, but so far so good...Bigsby is great too! i mostly play at my church
Just ordered one. Selling my Tele for this. I bought the 3 way switch from your other video and couldn't get it wired properly. This will solve all those needs and no messing with a switch. This guitar is beautiful and it's tele enough for me.
Nice review of the Schecter T-style guitar Darrell. I bought their C6 Deluxe about a month ago and it too was setup very nicely and plays/sounds really good. At $300 I couldn't be more pleased. Next on the list is their PT Special in the Sunburst. I wish that model came in the jade green. That's such a beautiful color. I seriously enjoy hearing you play any guitar you pick up. You have an awesome talent Darrel. I appreciate you sharing your newest acquisition. Hopefully you'll play it again in a video and really put the Bigsby to the test . Take care .
I have the same one! I usually switch out pups on guitars, but I cant seem to find a good reason to with this one. Only thing that turns me off, is that the poles are cosmetic, and can't be adjusted. Still though, it sounds great no matter what I'm playing. Best $550 I spent!!
@@dustindavis3348 Not bad at all. It has Grover tuners, but if you're really picky, you'd want to replace them with locking Sperziels or the equivalent.
Watched the video, and then bought the guitar. And WOW, it's just as good as you said, and the sound is amazing for what I was looking for! It is not a shred guitar, but has more of a classic guitar tone. Great for clean jazz, classic rock, and church music. Mine also seems to have a lot of thick mids and lows, at least more than I expected. So, I turn up the treble on the amp, and it's the exact thick low break-up tone I wanted. I have several guitars that cost much more than this, and I put the fastback head to head with a couple Gibsons, Fenders, and PRSs and the Schector was more of what I was looking for, not to mention the fit and finish of the Schector easily beat the Gibsons. I still love a good LP, but, we all know the fit and finish issues. I'm extremely pleased with the Fastback. At this price, I may buy another one as a gift to my son, because he won't leave mine alone. Thank you for the video which gave me the confidence to try a brand I was not as familiar with.
As a TeleBastard, I really like this machine...and the price ($600-700? I think a commenter said it was) is in the affordable range. Super review, as always, Darrell. The hard edge of Teles is my one complaint, so I'm glad to see the forearm contour. And where is your 1-minute jam at the end? Did I nod off and miss it? Always look forward to the Canadian riffing at the end of your reviews.
Great review, spec profile and tone info- great job. The way you conduct these reviews have greatly helped my decision making process easier. I’m a fan, keep up the good work and thanks for making it fun!!🎸🎸🎸🎸 🤘 ROCK ON!!
This is my guitar!! It's also my first one. I got it for myself last Christmas and I'm so happy with it!!! I'm just a beginner though so haven't really gotten the same sound on it as you Darrell. 😅
This T style has all the comforts that it needs, forearm and belly cut, Grovers, Bigsby. Now just make it in a dark caramel-ish finish with a roasted maple neck and I'm onboard! Honest review from Darrell as usual! 🤟
@@SchecterGuitarTV Oh boy, I just may have to do that. I'll get bummed out. Maybe after when i go back to work. Thank you for the info, a Schecter is next on my list. This model won me over. Beautiful work guys😉👍
I would love to see a comparison between the fastback and the PRS SE! Thank you for giving us a nice overview of the features, sound and construction of this gorgeous guitar!
Truth be told I have never been a fan of T style guitars & thanks to your Mr Durrell sir, They are starting to grow on me & this one you just reviewed here, Love it.
Forearm contour + binding... that takes some epic carpentry. Not seen that before. Love the colour too - like Steve McQueens Mustang GT in Bullitt. I'll just go find a cash machine.
Besides the obvious comparison to the Telecaster Deluxe, it leads me to the question of how the Tele Deluxe with unpotted pickups compares to more modern Tele HH models. Good stuff, Darrell!
Darrell, great channel, finally subbed. Two minor gripes, and this goes for every other guitar review channel 1) can you please give a description of the neck SIZE? Something comparable to what you believe it is closest to in Fender terms (early 60s standard C, thinner C, early 50s fat D or U. Maybe even compared to PRS pattern necks (wide thin, regular, wide fat etc?) Nut width, actual and string to string would be helpful. 2) Weight, like exact weight. I know guitars will vary but it's important to many. Thx!
Just got mine this week, I have to agree with you, for the money I don't think you can get a better made, versatile guitar, sounds great, plays fantastic, I put mine on the bench and gave it a complete look over, I could not find a single flaw. Incredible sounding guitar. Mine was payment for a LP makeover, he wanted EMGs, so for the upgrade and work he gave me this, still in the box. A good trade definitely. I absolutely love, a bit heavier than a Tele but not overly so, but it is a very well made guitar, it's a keeper for sure.
I went and checked this out at my favorite music gear store AMS and they have it and it's only $699. a really sweet guitar for that price. Darrell i really enjoy all your videos, informative, your a great guitarist and always humor and these days I'll take all of that I can get. keep on pickin and grinnin from Nashville, Tn. God bless all stay safe
If John Suhr suddenly made lower budget high grade instruments, l think they may have truned out like this. He did start out making custom guitars out of schecter parts back in late 70s and early 80s.and they where amazing.
Darrell, keep up the amazing work and keep pushing Schecter!!! I’m afraid they are slowly fading away from the limelight and we can’t let that happen! They are too focused on the Metal crowd for their own good and their more classic style guitars get very little to no publicity from them at all whatsoever! I’d like you and other Schecter loving youtubers to keep pushing them so that they keep producing them don’t go away completely
Schecter Guitar Research Well, I would hope not! It really breaks my heart that most of the Tempest line has all but disappeared, except for the Jerry Horton models... I’d also like to see the TS/H-1 Classic come standard from the factory with a Bigsby!
@@SchecterGuitarTV I would love a PT fastback 2, can't find one anywhere in the UK right now. I am glad you will make this a permanent model, it looks and sounds fabulous.
Even on my Diamond Series Blackjack PT, the fretwork is outstanding. This one sounds excellent - some great classic rock tones coming out of it (of course your playing helps).
It has a classic look. I really don't like the pickguards on regular Fender Teles, but I do like the deluxe. I also enjoyed your demo of the PT Pro, and I'm considering buying one. This one has a more vintage vibe/look, which is not what I'm looking for, but should I change my mind, it is a definite contender. Schecter is just killing it. I'm not surprised you demo a lot of their stuff.
As always, that was an excellent demo, Darrell! I'm interested to see how it compares to a Fender/Squier Telecaster Deluxe or Thinline since the PT has similar appointments; especially the pickups. Cheers from Western New York!
I have one in red sparkle that is fantastic. I put a Vibramate comb attachment on the Bigsby to facilitate string changing. I also put 2 GraphTech string trees on it. It really holds tune very well and is a blast to play.
Mahogany tonewood is a relatively heavy choice, and you’ll feel the weight of it more than basswood, alder and ash around your shoulder, though it’s not as dense as some brighter-sounding woods.
You had to upload this two days after I purchased a Fender Player Telecaster, didn't you? Kidding, good video, as always. I actually considered one of these PT Fastbacks but I wanted to support my local guitar shop through all of this virus mess and ordered a Tele from them. :)
This is a really nice guitar and priced right for the quality and features. Thanks to your demo here I am going to have to by one. I'm getting the green one. Running out of studio space but I think I can fit this one in. Good job on this presentation. When I order can I say "Darrell Sent Me ". FYI.... No need to wiggle the guitar when you have a Bigsby on it. It's the ultimate wiggle stick ! Be well !
You sold me Darrell! Great video as always. Was heading for a $1,300 PRS. This has that and more plus the great Tele shape. And the Bigsby!!! I hear you’re a Bigsby Fan!!?? Yepper. Pairs with my existing Tele! Be well and keep up the great work.
It arrives tomorrow. I combo’d it with a fender jag vintera pf for a broad range of styles and tones, all for under $1.8G with bags. Thanks for the review.
Bought one and love it. Only complaint is it is very heavy. In the description it says light weight alder body. No RUclips reviews mention the weight. Something is up with that.
Been playing Schecters for the last decade+. My first was a C1FR and my latest is the C7FR SLS Elite. Best "bang for the buck" guitar out there in my opinion. Sure there's Harley Benton and Wolf, but while nice they still don't hold a candle to Schecters.
VIDEO SECTIONS:
1 Specs and features - 1:10
2. What does it sound like? - 3:10
3. What is the construction like? - 6:48
4. Final thoughts/recommendations - 8:30
Enoy!
Hey Darrell.
There a a guitar company called MJT can u do a video on them
You should edit the comment to "enjoy" instead of enoy at the end. Just helping you out 😊 (btw I love your videos ❤)
If it passes your standards of quality, it has to be good.
Great review and indepth description.
Darrell, You have to compare the ESP Ltd ec-256 and the epiphone
les Paul
Darrell, to say that it’s versatile is almost an understatement. You were able to get so many different tones. It’s so crisp, too. That guitar in my opinion sounds just as good as the higher end guitars out there. I wouldn’t have thought twice if it was double what they want for them. Real ear and eye candy. Great pick for a review. I want one now. Thank you Darrell! 👍🏼
I made the mistake of buying a Schecter as one of my first guitars. Now everything else I play just feels inferior.
Nice "mistake".
I want the Schecter natural finish Les Paul Darrell demoed recently. Schecter are totally kicking arse lately.
Is there a reason than why basically every one I see someone do a cover with on YT, has more fret buzz than I've ever heard before? I never played one because I'm a lefty and there's not any available to go and just pick up to try, but I almost bought one used for $300 or $400 a month or so ago online.. I mean to me they literally sound like the time when I put my saddles all the way down on my bass guitar when I first got it 😂. Every Fender I've played doesn't exactly do that. I've never heard one on a video either that sounds like it's dead, but the schecter ones are another story. And many of these guys seemed to have had them setup well too. I beleive iirc, one or two even made a comment about that. I guess what I'm saying is I never got the appeal of them, considering they're not even in the realm of typical Squier, Epiphone, or used Fender prices usually, at least for me anyway being lefty.. But I almost jumped on that wagon.
I made the same mistake with Gretsch :( .... ;)
@@justanotherguitarplayer9767 Some guitarists videos may have used Schecters not set up properly or they are set too low on the action, string guages , tunings used also, playing articulations, so frets buzz and it comes through on videos for a number of reasons, poor sound gear guality and parameter settings or poor quality video. I hear that fret buzz in videos with varying logoed electric guitars more than acoustic guitars. Sometimes, Effects Gear Tone, outputs into tones that mimics fret buzz ! ! ! Peace & Play 🎸 On . . . 🎸🤘👍. DDH 4-26-2020.
Nice seeing a review of a guitar that’s not $5000. At $6-700 this is a really nice T style! Thanks for the review!
You can get a 490ish or 500 used on reverb
I know this is 9 months old. Did u ever get one? If so how do you like it now that you've had some time with it?
No I didn’t. My wife bought me a Fender American Professional ll Deluxe Tele that I absolutely love. A lot more $$$ than the Schecter though
@@sid5156 I have one, and it's really good!
I just got this in read. It's so versatile . It's heavy enough to feel it's made well. It came flawless. And what sticks out and took me a while to notice this is how good it sounds in a song. It comes through in a mix so good. I play covers in a band all over southern Cal. We play every kind of music and this guitar sounds great in all of them. I don't even pick up my Tele now. I recommend this guitar .
I bought this guitar after watching this. Very happy with it, everyone who played it and loves it! Thank you DBG
Are the necks on the schecter similar to the telecaster or are they a little thinner?
Me too, just got it. Real nice, everything you said it would be.
Well? What do you think?
I swear every single time I need a review for a guitar you always have something that meets my needs, I love your channel man
Listening with earphones.. All the depth and bass of Darrell's Voice is super clear and clean.. Proving how good a sound engineer he is. His gears and how he mix the audio
Especially guitar tones
Best guy ever
This feels like a Tele and PRS combo to me, and that is absolutely amazing! Sounds awesome man! Great work
Can’t go wrong with either of those
I’ve had one of these for over a year now. It’s become my number one. Love it!
I wanna get one lol
Do you mind speaking to how well it stays in tune?
@@dustindavis3348 I stays in tune pretty well. Not as good as a hard tail would of course. I did put Hipshot locking tuning keys on mine. I did this mostly for ease of string changes, not because of tuning stability issues. It does come stock with Grover (non-locking) tuning keys, a Graph Tech Tusq nut and a roller bridge. All of that is great and contributes to the stability. If you use the Bigsby for light vibrato (as it was intended) tuning is not much of an issue. I do, on a few songs, do some more exreme bending with the Bigsby, like dropping the bar all the way down to the body. I will touch up the tuning after finishing the song when I do that. Generally a string or two is off somewhat, but not far enough for the tuner to think it's a different note. Just slightly flat or sharp. Usually flat, and often a quick tug up on the bar will put it back to where it needs to be. It's never gone out of tune far enough to delay a show so I could tune. My backup guitar is in drop-D and I will use that for those songs so I don't have to change tunings between songs, just swap guitars. The Schecter is still my number one guitar and I don't feel the tuning stability is an issue at all.
this man has literally a guitar from every single brand I swear
Darrell is probably what is known in the jargon an "influencer" on social media and is probably getting a lot of guitars for free. Read other comments here and you will see that others have bought this guitar after this video.
if it has a bigsby darrell will buy it 😂
Why not both
If it's a guitar Darrell will buy it
If it is a Schecter then I will buy it. 🤗😎👍 I Would love to have a carbon black with a Wilkinson Tremolo, only have other options on finish colours and tremolo option other than fixed bridges, so I got the Schecter Exotic that has mostly the same features as the Schecter CR6 Aurora Burst that came out after I had already bought the CR6 in the Brown Burst. All three of these guitars have carbon fiber and double action truss rods in the necks. Extra Neck Stability and Sustain. I'm still getting used to the Reverse Headstock. Some of these music gear companies need more finish and hardware options, but that's just IMHO ! ! ! 😎🎸🤘👍 DDH 4-26-2020.
That's a piece of art👍. Beautiful guitar.
I own two Schecters, a bass and a 12-string guitar. Schecter is, hands down, the BEST mass manufacturer for intermediate priced instruments out there. Especially the stuff made in South Korea.
Was just checking this guitar out online, it’s stunning! So glad you did a review on it! Definitely on my wishlist now
I just ordered one!
@@scottpuckett215 Me too! :D
I’m about to order one, this will be my very first guitar, how are y’all liking it?:)
@@zeeh2883 I love it! It's well balanced and easy to play. Excellent build quality and incredible tone.
Scott Puckett thank you for the reply! I will definitely be ordering one soon! It’ll be my first guitar i’m excited !
Just ordered this guitar because of your video! I’ve been looking for a good T style with a bigsby and humbuckers for a while. Thank you Darrell. Your content is truly top notch quality!
Hi. I'm thinking of buying the same model. What are your impressions so far? Thanks
how are u liking it? im thinkn of getting one
@@ChuckEldon I love it! It’s honestly really specked out, especially for the price. It has a lot of really high-end hardware. You can tell the Schecter really had the player in mind when they made this guitar. Great tones, really comfortable to play. A guitar with these specs would cost way over $1000 from any of the bigger name guitar companies. I would highly recommend it!
@@ekostopoulos it’s a fantastic guitar. I’m really impressed. It blows the Fender Mexican series teles out of the water, and I am a big fan of the Mexican line. They really put a lot of great features into it. I find it’s becoming a go to guitar for me in my collection. I’d definitely recommend it!
Hi guys, (sorry if My English is not that good). Im interested in this guitar but I dunno if is the Best option for me, what about the bigsby, the smoothness/action(this is really important for me), Weight, sound, etc for You ?? I need an opinion from someone that already got this guitar, please (i'm interested in this guitar and the pt pro, but I prefer the look of the fastback)
I just can't get enough of teles, just beautiful instruments
I especially like them with a little bit of makeup on ;) Standard tele fare is kind of boring imo.
This is the exact same Schecter that I own; my very first Schecter out of 4 as a matter of fact! To me, this guitar looks like a guitar that you would see being played on stage in the 1950s! What a great guitar indeed! I hope that you keep this one Darrell, you won't regret it!
Do you find that the coil split tones have enough oomph compared to humbuckers mode? In the other videos I've seen, the coil split sounds seemed very weak.
@@nazmoking3171, it sounds quite adequate to me.
Single coils are always weaker than humbuckers bro . 😊
Man Alive! Schecter has really upped their game in recent years!
Nice to see that a manufacturer has realised that a roller bridge makes a Bigsby so much easier to keep in tune. It seems like a guitar spec that I would aim for as the result of a modding project, but in this case all the mods have been applied at the factory. Pretty much the only thing to add is strap locks.
Holy Smokes! The Nick Johnston Diamond Series is SO AMAZING at the price point ($799ish). Now add this to the mix? Schecter is crushing it right now. Of course there will be a lemon or a rough edge every now and then, as there always will be at this level of production guitar, but these are reminding me a lot of the Yamahas when it comes to quality at a price point. Great video. $599 new on Reverb right now!
Ordered this PT Fastback from Reverb (sold by Sam Ash in mint condition) in red for $475 a couple days ago!
Paint in truss rod pocket, now that's finish! Plus green, yeah! Really liking all these Schecters you're reviewing Darrell, especially the Tele variations.
And some companies just flat out refuse to paint the headstock at all. Matching headstock or GTFO! (unless the guitar is all exotic woods)
Whoever is currently in charge at Schecter is getting it right in every way possible. He/she better not get headhunted by Gibson!
lol
After watching this video. I purchased this exact guitar. It is now my go to guitar. It just sounds great. My only recommendation is to get Hipshot staggered locking tuners. The pick ups sound fantastic and I wouldn’t recommend replacing them. They are wide range the sound great clean, they sound great distorted. I have owned a dozen T style guitars. This is by far my favorite. Everyone that has played it live has loved it. I run an open mic and have let several high talented and experienced players play it. They all loved it. Thank you very much for creating this video.
I have one as well. My only complaint is that the pole pieces are cosmetic, and can't be adjusted.
Hi guys, (sorry if My English is not that good). Im interested in this guitar but I dunno if is the Best option for me, what about the bigsby, the smoothness/action(this is really important for me), Weight, sound, etc for You ?? I need an opinion from someone that already got this guitar, please (i'm interested in this guitar and the pt pro, but I prefer the look of the fastback)
You install the Hipshot without modifications?
The HipShot’s come with a UMP or Universal Mounting Plate. No drilling required!
No clue how this video goes yet but I can't help but press like after watching that intro.
What a beautiful guitar! Love the metallic colour and overall appearance.
Thanks for posting.
First Impression:Beautiful Loaded Guitar that sounds great and has excellent features like a 14 inch radius on the fingerboard. It is a great buy
Former Nashville session picker here (some 40 years ago). I really like your videos and demonstrations, Darrell. Liked and subscribed.
Schecter does it again! Awesome!
I bought one of these years ago. So well made, rounded over edges, all the comfort contours of a strat, beautifully finished, all just really nice and plays nicely to boot. There is only one thing and it's a big negative for me that I hate though, and turns me off taking it off the wall, and that is, it weighs a ton. If you don't mind heavier guitars and lower output humbuckers (just turn up the amp volume), then this is a very good guitar in my opinion also.
My Wolfgang is over 9½ lbs. It's a pig.
My experience in hearing other vids of this guitar is that there is a big drop off in decibels when you switch to the coil split tones. Thus I never got one. This is true of most coil split guitars other than PRS in my experience. Did you feel this way about the coil splits?
@@nazmoking3171 Yes, you lose significant volume when you coil split, just kick on a clean boost pedal to resolve. What's good though, in the middle position, you can split one pick-up and get a strat like tone, Premier Guitar did a review some years back check it out in this regard. And I agree with your PRS experience, I have a PRS s2 Custom 24 and it has the best coil split that I've experienced , but hey, it costs a lot more. The PRS is the only guitar I actually use the coil split, if I want a single coil tone I just pick up my Tele or Yamaha 502T.
Looks great - love that green sparkle, and the matching headstock. Sounds good, too. Interesting mechanical bits, too - the roller bridge for one. I rarely use a trem, and I've never had a guitar with a Bigsby (weight is always an issue for me), but they always look interesting. I agree about the vintage vibe. Nicely done, Darrell!
Haven’t tuned into your channel in a minute and your intro video was hilariously amazing!
just ordered mine....arrives Friday and im so excited!
thanks for the review
How are you finding it?
@@brendangray i love it! very versatile, its light weight and looks beautiful, still fine tuning tone, but so far so good...Bigsby is great too! i mostly play at my church
Woa, looks like THE guitar I'm looking for ! I was building one, but that one will stay in my future list.
Just ordered one. Selling my Tele for this. I bought the 3 way switch from your other video and couldn't get it wired properly. This will solve all those needs and no messing with a switch. This guitar is beautiful and it's tele enough for me.
Nice review of the Schecter T-style guitar Darrell. I bought their C6 Deluxe about a month ago and it too was setup very nicely and plays/sounds really good. At $300 I couldn't be more pleased. Next on the list is their PT Special in the Sunburst. I wish that model came in the jade green. That's such a beautiful color.
I seriously enjoy hearing you play any guitar you pick up. You have an awesome talent Darrel.
I appreciate you sharing your newest acquisition. Hopefully you'll play it again in a video and really put the Bigsby to the test . Take care .
Had one Schecter, good stuff. This is a really beautiful one for sure!
Wow, that is just gorgeous. And truly a "do everything" guitar.
I have this guitar in Red colour, this is my go to guitar on my self quarantine time
Schecter really has it going on. I own one and love it,not a T style though. You get good quality with a Shec.😉
This is one of the best Tele style guitars for the money.
I have one in red metallic.
I have the same one! I usually switch out pups on guitars, but I cant seem to find a good reason to with this one. Only thing that turns me off, is that the poles are cosmetic, and can't be adjusted. Still though, it sounds great no matter what I'm playing. Best $550 I spent!!
Would you mind speaking to how well it stays in tune?
@@dustindavis3348 Not bad at all. It has Grover tuners, but if you're really picky, you'd want to replace them with locking Sperziels or the equivalent.
@@IRONWOOKIE0825 thanks so much for the info!
Thanks for another quality video, Darrell, you are appreciated!!
Not gonna lie, the green looks freaking gorgeous
Watched the video, and then bought the guitar. And WOW, it's just as good as you said, and the sound is amazing for what I was looking for! It is not a shred guitar, but has more of a classic guitar tone. Great for clean jazz, classic rock, and church music. Mine also seems to have a lot of thick mids and lows, at least more than I expected. So, I turn up the treble on the amp, and it's the exact thick low break-up tone I wanted. I have several guitars that cost much more than this, and I put the fastback head to head with a couple Gibsons, Fenders, and PRSs and the Schector was more of what I was looking for, not to mention the fit and finish of the Schector easily beat the Gibsons. I still love a good LP, but, we all know the fit and finish issues. I'm extremely pleased with the Fastback. At this price, I may buy another one as a gift to my son, because he won't leave mine alone. Thank you for the video which gave me the confidence to try a brand I was not as familiar with.
As a TeleBastard, I really like this machine...and the price ($600-700? I think a commenter said it was) is in the affordable range.
Super review, as always, Darrell. The hard edge of Teles is my one complaint, so I'm glad to see the forearm contour.
And where is your 1-minute jam at the end? Did I nod off and miss it? Always look forward to the Canadian riffing at the end of your reviews.
Great review, spec profile and tone info- great job. The way you conduct these reviews have greatly helped my decision making process easier. I’m a fan, keep up the good work and thanks for making it fun!!🎸🎸🎸🎸 🤘 ROCK ON!!
Have it in the red. Took the bigsby off and installed a stop tailpiece. Its amazing. Great guitar.
Any particular reason or just not a bigsby fan?
This is my guitar!! It's also my first one. I got it for myself last Christmas and I'm so happy with it!!! I'm just a beginner though so haven't really gotten the same sound on it as you Darrell. 😅
This T style has all the comforts that it needs, forearm and belly cut, Grovers, Bigsby. Now just make it in a dark caramel-ish finish with a roasted maple neck and I'm onboard! Honest review from Darrell as usual! 🤟
Ooh yeah, roasted neck! 👍
@@Scottocaster6668 we made the PT Pro with the Roasted Maple check out Darrell's review on that!
@@SchecterGuitarTV Oh boy,
I just may have to do that. I'll get bummed out. Maybe after when i go back to work.
Thank you for the info, a Schecter is next on my list. This model won me over. Beautiful work guys😉👍
I would love to see a comparison between the fastback and the PRS SE!
Thank you for giving us a nice overview of the features, sound and construction of this gorgeous guitar!
Truth be told I have never been a fan of T style guitars & thanks to your Mr Durrell sir, They are starting to grow on me & this one you just reviewed here, Love it.
I'm not a huge fan of traditional tele colors and features but this one just screams rock n roll
Beautiful guitar!!! Love the content Darrell!
Darrell for the colour this is exactly what I've heard referred to as "Fastback green" in many places so yeah very apt colour for this
Forearm contour + binding... that takes some epic carpentry. Not seen that before. Love the colour too - like Steve McQueens Mustang GT in Bullitt. I'll just go find a cash machine.
Besides the obvious comparison to the Telecaster Deluxe, it leads me to the question of how the Tele Deluxe with unpotted pickups compares to more modern Tele HH models. Good stuff, Darrell!
Darrell, great channel, finally subbed. Two minor gripes, and this goes for every other guitar review channel 1) can you please give a description of the neck SIZE? Something comparable to what you believe it is closest to in Fender terms (early 60s standard C, thinner C, early 50s fat D or U. Maybe even compared to PRS pattern necks (wide thin, regular, wide fat etc?) Nut width, actual and string to string would be helpful. 2) Weight, like exact weight. I know guitars will vary but it's important to many. Thx!
Just got mine this week, I have to agree with you, for the money I don't think you can get a better made, versatile guitar, sounds great, plays fantastic, I put mine on the bench and gave it a complete look over, I could not find a single flaw. Incredible sounding guitar. Mine was payment for a LP makeover, he wanted EMGs, so for the upgrade and work he gave me this, still in the box. A good trade definitely. I absolutely love, a bit heavier than a Tele but not overly so, but it is a very well made guitar, it's a keeper for sure.
Thank you for this. It's on my short list of must have guitars.
Love my black PT and would like to add that one or the new Fastback with „Trons“ :)
Anybody else still very amused by the intro clip? It never gets old for me 😂
When he throws that Acoustic up on the roof...dying!!
All T-style guitars should have binding. Double bound is even better!
I went and checked this out at my favorite music gear store AMS and they have it and it's only $699. a really sweet guitar for that price. Darrell i really enjoy all your videos, informative, your a great guitarist and always humor and these days I'll take all of that I can get. keep on pickin and grinnin from Nashville, Tn. God bless all stay safe
I bought this guitar based on this video. Thank you for showing this. It had everything I was looking for.
A Schecter PT might have to be my next purchase.
If John Suhr suddenly made lower budget high grade instruments, l think they may have truned out like this. He did start out making custom guitars out of schecter parts back in late 70s and early 80s.and they where amazing.
Darrell, keep up the amazing work and keep pushing Schecter!!! I’m afraid they are slowly fading away from the limelight and we can’t let that happen! They are too focused on the Metal crowd for their own good and their more classic style guitars get very little to no publicity from them at all whatsoever! I’d like you and other Schecter loving youtubers to keep pushing them so that they keep producing them don’t go away completely
Don't worry our retro line isn't going anywhere. Especially the PT's.
Schecter Guitar Research Well, I would hope not! It really breaks my heart that most of the Tempest line has all but disappeared, except for the Jerry Horton models... I’d also like to see the TS/H-1 Classic come standard from the factory with a Bigsby!
@@The2ndProtectsTheRest check out IG there may be a come back REALLY soon!
@@SchecterGuitarTV I would love a PT fastback 2, can't find one anywhere in the UK right now. I am glad you will make this a permanent model, it looks and sounds fabulous.
Darrell my man, you were making that autofocus work overtime today!
Its a t-style schecter and it sounds like it will chug and shred as well as do most of the duties of a t-style.
Darell is now obsessed with schecter guitars haha!
Even on my Diamond Series Blackjack PT, the fretwork is outstanding. This one sounds excellent - some great classic rock tones coming out of it (of course your playing helps).
I've got this same guitar and I love it. Great guitar for the money!
Really cool guitar sounds awesome!
It has a classic look. I really don't like the pickguards on regular Fender Teles, but I do like the deluxe.
I also enjoyed your demo of the PT Pro, and I'm considering buying one. This one has a more vintage vibe/look, which is not what I'm looking for, but should I change my mind, it is a definite contender.
Schecter is just killing it. I'm not surprised you demo a lot of their stuff.
I love that model - especially the green. I just wish it didn't have the bigsby.
You always make me thirsty Darrell, and I always enjoy your work.
Darrell is the only RUclipsr I wake up for at 4:33A.M 😆
This channel is actual ASMR about guitars
As always, that was an excellent demo, Darrell! I'm interested to see how it compares to a Fender/Squier Telecaster Deluxe or Thinline since the PT has similar appointments; especially the pickups. Cheers from Western New York!
It arrives tomorrow. Will follow up. I combo’d it with a fender jag vintera pf for a broad range of styles and tones, all for under 2G with bags.
I have one in red sparkle that is fantastic. I put a Vibramate comb attachment on the Bigsby to facilitate string changing. I also put 2
GraphTech string trees on it. It really holds tune very well and is a blast to play.
Mahogany tonewood is a relatively heavy choice, and you’ll feel the weight of it more than basswood, alder and ash around your shoulder, though it’s not as dense as some brighter-sounding woods.
I've been waiting for this one!
Wow, that is beautiful.
I'll even trade you my '02 Wolfgang for that!!
Great camera work Darrell, nice job 👍.
You had to upload this two days after I purchased a Fender Player Telecaster, didn't you?
Kidding, good video, as always. I actually considered one of these PT Fastbacks but I wanted to support my local guitar shop through all of this virus mess and ordered a Tele from them. :)
This is a really nice guitar and priced right for the quality and features. Thanks to your demo here I am going to have to by one. I'm getting the green one. Running out of studio space but I think I can fit this one in. Good job on this presentation. When I order can I say "Darrell Sent Me ". FYI.... No need to wiggle the guitar when you have a Bigsby on it. It's the ultimate wiggle stick ! Be well !
I am a total beginner. Just bough an electric guitar to learn. Objectif, become good enough to be able to buy and enjoy this guitar. It's superb...
That is great. Not even a tele guy and would love to play it.
This video inspired me to purchase this guitar. In love.
Darrell, do you have a disclosure policy if you're compensated in some way for a guitar review?
I wish my provience sold this model , it's so gorgeous! 🤩
A real beauty !
You sold me Darrell! Great video as always. Was heading for a $1,300 PRS. This has that and more plus the great Tele shape. And the Bigsby!!! I hear you’re a Bigsby Fan!!?? Yepper. Pairs with my existing Tele! Be well and keep up the great work.
It arrives tomorrow. I combo’d it with a fender jag vintera pf for a broad range of styles and tones, all for under $1.8G with bags. Thanks for the review.
One word only........superb!
It does sound very surprisingly good!!!
If that had block inlays, it would be amazing.
Bought one and love it. Only complaint is it is very heavy. In the description it says light weight alder body. No RUclips reviews mention the weight. Something is up with that.
gorgeous guitar there's something about a green guitar that stands out
Very nice guitar. I have a PT Special and love it.
Been playing Schecters for the last decade+. My first was a C1FR and my latest is the C7FR SLS Elite. Best "bang for the buck" guitar out there in my opinion. Sure there's Harley Benton and Wolf, but while nice they still don't hold a candle to Schecters.
Wow... that thing’s incredible!