This year I have started purchasing more Schecters for my guitar shop. I have been blown away by the fit and finish of these guitars and you are really getting your moneys worth. The PT series are super cool!
Schecter is one of the ones to watch going into the future. They've really managed to hit a really good price:quality ratio, every working musician I know has at least one Schecter in their arsenal.
My friend introduced me to Schecter Schecter basses are dope but I still am dreaming of building a green with gold pinstripes and hardware jackson rhoads 5 bass with EMG active pickups and a whammy bar yep they do make bass tremolo and floyd rose bridges Jason newsted had a bass with a tremolo bridge
Their 7 strings are a crazy value. I bought my bandmate a great condition used Damien 7 with active EMGs and gothic inlays for $315 around Christmastime a few years ago. Highway robbery in terms of price to value ratio. We’ve gigged with it countless times.
Schecters have always impressed me. When I taught full time at a store I'd never bring my own guitars and would just grab a Schecter, any Schecter, off the rack. Much better quality than I expected and the necks were great.
Phil, really liked this review. I think too many guitar companies focus on the old sounds and spec'ing the guitars that way. There's a bigger need to have a fresh and original sound, that means having the equipment to do it. So the old look with modern features is a good way to go.
@@yargnad All I meant was that too many companies keep looking backwards for ideas. They should be trying to move forward as much as possible. You have a better chance of new/original ideas with modern tech then rehashing the oldest stuff.
I think Schecter is hitting the sweet spot with retro and traditional looks with a modern play, feel, and sound. I dig the sound of these Schecter Ultratrons, they have a Filtertron sound with more warmth...even in the split sounds. Thanks Phillip, for the great video as always.
Same. I just got the cr6 and I prefer it over my Ibanez prestige now. I put fishman moderns in it and all of my friends can't believe I paid 700 for it lol
@@chitkasametananankul2896 Yeap, dont get me wrong, I love my fender, my ibanez and all that prestige crap. But with schecter korea and up, i dont feel a lot of difference.I mean, it competes with my $2000 guitars. I got other cheap guitars and they cannot compete with the expensive ones without custom modifications. Its just a good company, that provides a good product.
@@juliusmillermusic but a $600 schecter is competing with $1000+ fenders. There are so many features in their mid end models that's you'll never get on a fender player series.
@@juliusmillermusic as he pointed out, the problem is how much less you get for $600 with a mim than you do with most other brands like schecter for $600. Both in quality and features.
@@juliusmillermusic Actually, a basic MIM Player Tele goes for $700 new , and the Schecter PT and PT Special go for $600 while offering some features that many players might find attractive. Like a flatter 12" (PT Special) or 14" (PT) radius, jumbo frets, Grover tuners, belly cut, contoured heel, and brass saddles (PT Special). The closest MIM Fenders for players (like me) looking for a Tele-style close to the above specs are the Deluxe Nashville Tele and FMT Tele, both of which go for $850 compared to $600 for a Schecter PT or PT Special. No I don't work for Schecter.
For me I think Squier Classic Vibe is the best budget guitar I've ever played. I don't have much experience with Schecter as they aren't really common in my country.
Holy Toledo, I love the look of your shop!! Shop video tour!! Also, I am starting to get into fixing and setting up guitars. I am not sure if you have done a video(s) of tools, or better yet, sets of tools for different levels of work. Like a set up set, fret work, electronics, or a home guitar tech, intermediate set, etc. That would be a cool series of videos, please!
Someone just mailed me one after I was in a bad car wreck - haven't been able to find out who. I had to tighten the truss rod maybe 2/3 of a turn, raise the action a millimeter or so, and BAM! Tone city. This one is a goldtop - Schecter website says the fretboard is ebony, but it's more like good rosewood. Thanks for the walkthrough - I was able to notice a couple of things (i.e., compound neck profile) that I hadn't picked up on. Good review.
its sad, they used to be a great deal at somewhere around 400-500. if i was looking at one now, i would probably go partscaster and give myself a project instead.
People need to stop paying those prices. New players to the market due to pandemic haven't helped. Just wait until we finally get through this and all those people that didn't stick with it start selling; the market will be flooded.
yes it's horrible. I really want a mexi tele, but not paying almost retail. May as well save up some extra and get an american one for around 800 which seem to pop up more than good prices on mexi stuff. Even SG tributes are looking desireable at the current prices.
Hello Phil...I own 2 Schecters and couldn't be happier with the quality...they are making some very interesting guitars for sure...Happy Thanksgiving!!
I just ordered one of these 2 days ago, enlarged part because of your video. Now than at the time that you posted the video, but still a great deal even at that price. Can't wait to get it!!
I have two C-1 Blood Moons from the 2009 line. They’re beautiful, sound great and the necks are solid. They always stay in tune. I think this new model is awesome and for $599?!? What a deal. Thanks for the review Philip, and for the mutual love of Schecter’s.
I just bought this guitar in white last night but got looking at reviews of the Nick Johnson HSS Strat style and was on the fence. After watching this I think I'm gonna keep the PT. Love the old school look of the white with black binding and fret inlays. Cheers
I am impressed with this guitar. Great video. I love the sound of the pickups. This will more than likely be my next guitar purchase. Great job as usual Phillip!
Love the way you communicate!!! excellent, mate. The only problem here is whether to go for the gold finish or for the black!!! the look of this model is just fantastic
Great review and demo as always Phil.....been workinglong hours again at the hospital....so I miss the live episodes...but I always watch them later. You Rock my friend ....still my favorite RUclips show or podcast shot. Take care from Florida USA
Most people can agree that Schecter is one of the best bang for the buck guitars on the market. The hardware, pickups, playability, along with the fit & finish for the price point is hard to beat. As for modern takes on Telecasters, the Charvel Pro Mod San Dimas Style 2 is amazing and is near the same price point as the Schecter PT. The Charvel Style 2 has the forearm contour, belly cut, 12-16 compound radius, Seymour Duncans or Fishman Fluence pickups, Locking Tuners & Roasted Maple Necks w/ Oil finish that play like butter. They're just awesome guitars!
I bought a Custom Shop S-style from Schecter in '99. LA made. The craftmanship is top notch ! It plays and sounds just right. I had about a dozen S-types since `69, most of them the big F. None of them could keep up with the Schecter.
I think that someone started selling used guitars as "Vintage", all guitar makers and stores raised the prices high. While shopping for a guitar in the early 80's I was talking to a shop owner when he told me that the Fender in the enclosed glass display case that I was standing next to was $6,000.00. Why I asked? Because Clapton was in his shop, picked it up, and played a few parts of Layla and some blues scales on it. Clapton bought something then left the store. The original price on the tag of the Strat was $449.90. Although quality is everything with any instrument, some builders have priced themselves out of customers. One thing I know for a fact. A well built guitar play's and sounds wonderful to the ears. Learning and understanding how to play makes that step up to an expensive guitar everything. Start with a lower priced instrument and learn to play it well. Save a little money along the way until all of your friends tell you how good you are. Then buy that Gibson "Hummingbird". When you hear yourself playing that instrument you'll blush, then when you hear everyone around you clapping you know that your dream has come true.
Quite refreshing to have such a wide selection of guitars and basses for left-handed players compared to many other companies that only offer their most mainstream models.
Interesting guitar, looks like my 1973 Telecaster Deluxe. FYI my 73 Tele has a belly cut, no arm relief but I’m slowly adding one 😎🎶. Like your videos, always informative.
I love Schecter guitars. I own three, but now I'm wanting this PT. I love that they cater to all kinds of musicians. And come ready to play right out of the box.
Wow, may have to get me one of those. Love the coil splits (keeps me from having to swap guitars all the time) and the neck improvements are huge for me. My first guitar ever was an Omen 6. Took it apart 1000 times watching your videos, but learned well on it. Thanks for all you do mate.
Always went for higher end Fenders/Gibsons but have been getting pretty fed up with their BS and started looking at alternatives and have found a couple I absolutely love. I just recently purchased the same one in a gold top and it absolutely rocks, like it just as much if not more than any Telecaster I own. You hit the nail on the head, modern features with a vintage vibe, hard to beat that combo. I tried a couple Eastman's as well, purchased them and got rid of a few Gibsons. Point is there are a lot of alternatives to the two top dogs and more often than not a better option.
I had a Schecter Classic that I sold to my sons friend. Wish I still had it....stayed in tune, the neck was always true, with great action and no fret buzz. I will definitely look into this model.
Schecter guitars have always been a great value. Back in '05, I was ready to purchase a standard Strat at GC for $350, but I came across a Gryphon that was $399, Korean-made, had a string-through body, a flamed maple top with a caramel finish, and duncan designed humbuckers. Went with the Schecter Gryphon and never looked back. 17 years later, it's still my go-to guitar.
I love their Tele style with the p90 in the neck.. if I ever get a tele style I would likely go with one of those, just because of the belly cut and arm carve. 😊
Schecter are always up to something. Something really cool that is. Like that time when they put bat inlays or sustainiac pickups. How awesome is that. Now they are nailing it with the retro modern models. But tell you this, today someone was selling a chipped Fender Player Series, on my local FB group and EVERYONE rushed to buy it first. By the time I refreshed the page it was no longer there.
I’ll take a schecter over a fender all day every day they’re amazing...partial to schecters with neck thru and stainless frets...pickups are usually great too.
Fit & finish are fantastic. Great features. One has to ask; with all that is out there, why would anyone buy a Gibson (unless they are collectors and buy vintage). The world sure has changed from when I was a kid (50s & 60s)!! Keep up your fantastic videos.
Got my first Schecter back in May- a PT Special w sunburst and a P90 in the neck slot- and I can’t recommend them highly enough. Tone, playability, looks, everything. Through my Spark40 amp w headphones it’s like a dream
Love my schecter, very well made and super playable right out of the box plus a price I don't think anyone can beat, a 600$ schecter is every bit as good as the more expensive stuff, can't wait to buy another!
I have a cheap $200 Schecter Damien from many years ago, one of my first guitars. I picked it up the other day and was blown away at the quality of the thing. Seems as though those EMG Hz pickups were designed for solid state amps because the guitar sounds great on my Yamaha Thr30ii, but not so good on my Blackstar tube amp. I recommend Schecter to everyone who is in the market for that entry level guitar.
Schecter bringing up more models like the PT is awesome. Their quality has gone way up over the years and it’s showing they arent just catering to the metal market (but those models are sick too)
I just had a custom Warmoth Tele made look just like this with the black blocks in the maple neck. I had no idea anyone else was doing it, much less Schecter. I did it because I needed a Tele and I always loved the look of Geddy Lee's '72 Jazz Bass that had the same look but I had never seen it done on a 6 string. Guess Schecter and I think alike.
I've had a PT Fastback since April of 2013. Not technically new for 2020 but the updates they've done since I bought mine are really nice. Watching this makes me wish I took better care of mine. It sounds amazing but has taken a beating. A workhorse for sure.
Hey, the new set up looks very nice and the sound was amazing!!! Keep it up!!! I just want to say thet I have watched all your videos and I want to THANK YOU for making me go into guitar repairs and luthiery... I love it! 😍😍😍
Bought my younger brother a Schecter C6 Elite, they're only $240 on musicians friend right now. I personally own an older model 006 Elite, great brand.
I love the Schecter PT models for all the reasons you stated. They have dual action truss rods too. You get way more for your money than you would with a Fender.
Bit the bullet and ordered one of these; arrived today. No idea what I'd have to pay to get a Fender that looks/feels as good as it does and I'm not sure I want to know.
2020 might be the year guitar manufactures all recognized the Les Paul. It seems to be the year that the design elements of the Les Paul started being incorporated into other styles more than ever before. Holy Poop! Once you started playing it I instantly fell in love with it. It sounds like every setting is beyond just usable. Every setting sounds BEAUTIFUL! I'm asking myself if I've ever heard anything like this. I'm in love with that guitar now!
I've been mulling over a telecaster for a while now and this popped up in my recommendations. I have a Schecter Damien Elite which is great. I really like the look and fast thin neck, not so keen on jumbo frets though. Seems like a bargain though thanks!
Thanks, Philip, for stirring up my Schecter G.A.S. I bought a C-1 Elite Exotic and I LOVE it. Now I want the P.T. CUT IT OUT, Man! I can't afford another LOL
I bought a Custom Shop Schecter new, 22 yrs ago...(which I absolutely love..!!!) I bought a Diamond series PT Tele 4 yrs ago, new, (for $500.. a really great deal).. Of course the Custom shop is top notch.. But, I reach for that Tele the most.. It is a VERY versitile guitar.. The pickups neck and fretwork are GREAT..! There are some good Fenders, for sure, but for the consistency of quality, and bang for the buck.. it's Schecter..!
Ive had a few schecters, great guitars and features for not a crap ton of money. I have a schecter PT special, set up was great,love the neck, the tuners, the feel, staggered brass saddles,has the p90 in the neck and single coil in the bridge, not quite doing it, putting a seymour duncan quarter pound tele set with a custom 57 chevy pick guard . Was gonna do a fender ,really liked the Fender american performer tele, but the schecter fit the budget.
I have an import PT and a custom shop PT. Love them both. Probably will pick up one of these, too, once they've been around long enough to be available at good prices on the used market.
I would have leapt on this one two years or so back, if I did not already have a bunch of good Tele's. I did find an excellent condition, made in Korea, 2004 used Schecter Classic (with tree of life inlays through entire fingerboard, thank God for the side markers as sometimes I get lost, ha) in deep flame blue with the nice OHSC for only $380.01 before sales tax (2 cents for the case) at a local GC. Had been checking those out for years, finally found the one that fit the ticket and budget. Best of all, plays so good, super low action, 24 frets, and has the Seymour Duncan USA Hot Rod set (Jazz SH2/neck and JB SH4/bridge) with five way Strat-style pup selector (2 and 4 positions are the single coil selections, sound good also in addition to the normal three humbucker tones at 1, 3, 5). Super pleased with it. A real gem.
The inlays are pretty much all white pearl color, none of the richer abalone hues like some models I have seen, but I can't complain, as a whole the guitar is just fantastic.
Phil that's a damn nice layout you have there for doing work on guitars. Plenty of room, tool storage, counter space etc etc. The counter mounted light with the long arm is very handy too.
I'm a big Tele fan, and while I've never owned a top-tier Tele, I have owned a Highway One and an American Performer. Great guitars, but the ystill didn't have the features I was looking for so I sold them. The features I liked were the jumbo frets, brass saddles on the Performer, and that they were "USA" Fenders. I've decided I'm going to buy a PT special, which has a bunch of features that you can't find on affordable Teles, even Mexi's.
The "standard" configuration is comfortable, it's familiar. The upside is filtertrons w/split coils and a flat neck w/jumbo frets. It gives you viable alternative or addition to a deluxe.
Oooo weeeee I LOVE that tele!! I'm also diehard Schecter so that's perfect. Yup that's my next axe! Thanks brotha✊ killer content as usual. I just got the CR6 and the neck is the thinnest and fastest I've ever played. Super smooth. HAPPY THANKSGIVINGGGG
Charvel (i.e. Fender) offers competitive MIM guitars (with the « right » headstock shape) to those, also with very modern features, and with very high quality and top parts.
I just got a schecter guitar and I love it. I hooked it into a spark amp which is 40 watts make it sound like any amp I want but the two together its bless
I’ve been really thinking about a telecaster. It would be a parts caster tele. I built my last strat, so I would do the same thing for a tele. But definitely arm and belly carve, sand the back of the neck. All the stuff you are talking about with this guitar.
Pointing out the belly carve on Thanksgiving is a smart move. Like the shop updates.
Happy holidays!
We need it now more than ever
This year I have started purchasing more Schecters for my guitar shop. I have been blown away by the fit and finish of these guitars and you are really getting your moneys worth. The PT series are super cool!
Schecter is one of the ones to watch going into the future. They've really managed to hit a really good price:quality ratio, every working musician I know has at least one Schecter in their arsenal.
My friend introduced me to Schecter Schecter basses are dope but I still am dreaming of building a green with gold pinstripes and hardware jackson rhoads 5 bass with EMG active pickups and a whammy bar yep they do make bass tremolo and floyd rose bridges Jason newsted had a bass with a tremolo bridge
I have the Schecter C/SH-1 Hollow body and love it. Had an Omen-6 but gave it to my son. (the neck was a wee bit narrow for me.)
Their 7 strings are a crazy value. I bought my bandmate a great condition used Damien 7 with active EMGs and gothic inlays for $315 around Christmastime a few years ago. Highway robbery in terms of price to value ratio. We’ve gigged with it countless times.
Ive been a fan of theirs for years. Ive managed to end up with 5. lol
I have a Schecter Reaper 6 as my main axe and it's marvelous AND beautiful!
Schecters have always impressed me. When I taught full time at a store I'd never bring my own guitars and would just grab a Schecter, any Schecter, off the rack. Much better quality than I expected and the necks were great.
Phil, really liked this review. I think too many guitar companies focus on the old sounds and spec'ing the guitars that way. There's a bigger need to have a fresh and original sound, that means having the equipment to do it. So the old look with modern features is a good way to go.
Nothing about this would produce new and fresh sounds. This configuration has been around for quite a long time.
@@yargnad All I meant was that too many companies keep looking backwards for ideas. They should be trying to move forward as much as possible. You have a better chance of new/original ideas with modern tech then rehashing the oldest stuff.
Them crunch tones sound like a delicious mouth full of chips, like in a good way. Full of flavor, completely satisfying and leaving you wanting more 😎
I think Schecter is hitting the sweet spot with retro and traditional looks with a modern play, feel, and sound. I dig the sound of these Schecter Ultratrons, they have a Filtertron sound with more warmth...even in the split sounds. Thanks Phillip, for the great video as always.
this is one of the coolest guitars I've ever seen
Schecters, Epiphones and Gretches are my favorite guitars! I own 4 Schecters and they all are fantastic quality!
And WOLF.
Checter guitars are very very good. I own several guitars and the schecter are very good quality for far less money.
Same. I just got the cr6 and I prefer it over my Ibanez prestige now. I put fishman moderns in it and all of my friends can't believe I paid 700 for it lol
I got Reaper6 and it has amazing quality and sharp and good pickup.
@@chitkasametananankul2896 Yeap, dont get me wrong, I love my fender, my ibanez and all that prestige crap. But with schecter korea and up, i dont feel a lot of difference.I mean, it competes with my $2000 guitars. I got other cheap guitars and they cannot compete with the expensive ones without custom modifications. Its just a good company, that provides a good product.
I heard Jimmy Hendricks and David Gilmore like playing Checters.
Nice video thankyou. Cool guitar, love your honest, casual presentation style 👍
Schecter are making some highly desirable guitars, at mid range prices that are affordable for most people, why pay Fenders crazy prices.
$600 for a fender mim guitar is not that crazy much, it’s in the same range as the schecter.
@@juliusmillermusic but a $600 schecter is competing with $1000+ fenders. There are so many features in their mid end models that's you'll never get on a fender player series.
@@juliusmillermusic as he pointed out, the problem is how much less you get for $600 with a mim than you do with most other brands like schecter for $600. Both in quality and features.
@@juliusmillermusic Actually, a basic MIM Player Tele goes for $700 new , and the Schecter PT and PT Special go for $600 while offering some features that many players might find attractive. Like a flatter 12" (PT Special) or 14" (PT) radius, jumbo frets, Grover tuners, belly cut, contoured heel, and brass saddles (PT Special). The closest MIM Fenders for players (like me) looking for a Tele-style close to the above specs are the Deluxe Nashville Tele and FMT Tele, both of which go for $850 compared to $600 for a Schecter PT or PT Special. No I don't work for Schecter.
One of my favorite aspects to your videos Mr. McKnight, is your guitar playing. I never hear noodling, just great music from you. Thanks!
Philip videos on Thanksgiving? lets gooooooo
I have a PT from the past generation, filtertron and humbucker version and I love it, I paid $180 used.
Would you sell it to me for a further cheaper price?
Schecter guitars just keep getting better and better. They are definitely my favorite brand of guitars now
Man, i totally agree with you on wanting guitars that have a classic look with modern features.That should be a no brainer for guitar manufacturers.
I have almost pulled the trigger on the white one, love telecasters but I like the flatter neck. Thanks for the review Phil!
For me I think Squier Classic Vibe is the best budget guitar I've ever played. I don't have much experience with Schecter as they aren't really common in my country.
Holy Toledo, I love the look of your shop!! Shop video tour!! Also, I am starting to get into fixing and setting up guitars. I am not sure if you have done a video(s) of tools, or better yet, sets of tools for different levels of work. Like a set up set, fret work, electronics, or a home guitar tech, intermediate set, etc. That would be a cool series of videos, please!
Someone just mailed me one after I was in a bad car wreck - haven't been able to find out who. I had to tighten the truss rod maybe 2/3 of a turn, raise the action a millimeter or so, and BAM! Tone city. This one is a goldtop - Schecter website says the fretboard is ebony, but it's more like good rosewood. Thanks for the walkthrough - I was able to notice a couple of things (i.e., compound neck profile) that I hadn't picked up on. Good review.
Am I the only one that thinks it's crazy how high the used prices for MIM guitars are now?
its sad, they used to be a great deal at somewhere around 400-500. if i was looking at one now, i would probably go partscaster and give myself a project instead.
@@mitchaelhollingsworth1698 These are the exact 2 thoughts I had during the last months! :D
I am pretty sure since 2017 they have increased about $30 a year
People need to stop paying those prices. New players to the market due to pandemic haven't helped. Just wait until we finally get through this and all those people that didn't stick with it start selling; the market will be flooded.
yes it's horrible. I really want a mexi tele, but not paying almost retail. May as well save up some extra and get an american one for around 800 which seem to pop up more than good prices on mexi stuff. Even SG tributes are looking desireable at the current prices.
Hello Phil...I own 2 Schecters and couldn't be happier with the quality...they are making some very interesting guitars for sure...Happy Thanksgiving!!
schecter is making the best mass produced guitars right now.
Fender
@@scaredycat8685 Schecter any day, Fenders are now way overpriced.
@@scaredycat8685 schecter
@@scaredycat8685 both honestly are just ok.
@@Barbarapape nah, they are great instruments. And they actually hold their value too
I love the modern playability guitar like Yamaha, Ibanez, Schecter, ESP/LTD, and Charvel.
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Really nice to hear a warmer tone that sounds open and not muffled.
I bought my first Schecter guitar recently and I realized these guys are smart. They build quality stuff with the player's comfort in mind.
I just ordered one of these 2 days ago, enlarged part because of your video. Now than at the time that you posted the video, but still a great deal even at that price. Can't wait to get it!!
I have two C-1 Blood Moons from the 2009 line. They’re beautiful, sound great and the necks are solid. They always stay in tune. I think this new model is awesome and for $599?!? What a deal. Thanks for the review Philip, and for the mutual love of Schecter’s.
I just bought this guitar in white last night but got looking at reviews of the Nick Johnson HSS Strat style and was on the fence. After watching this I think I'm gonna keep the PT. Love the old school look of the white with black binding and fret inlays. Cheers
I am impressed with this guitar. Great video. I love the sound of the pickups. This will more than likely be my next guitar purchase. Great job as usual Phillip!
Damn it, Phil. You put a hurtin' on my wallet. I want one and that Fender Deluxe. That sounded GREAT!
How bout it dan, thank you phil....lol
Love the way you communicate!!! excellent, mate. The only problem here is whether to go for the gold finish or for the black!!! the look of this model is just fantastic
Great review and demo as always Phil.....been workinglong hours again at the hospital....so I miss the live episodes...but I always watch them later. You Rock my friend ....still my favorite RUclips show or podcast shot. Take care from Florida USA
Most people can agree that Schecter is one of the best bang for the buck guitars on the market. The hardware, pickups, playability, along with the fit & finish for the price point is hard to beat. As for modern takes on Telecasters, the Charvel Pro Mod San Dimas Style 2 is amazing and is near the same price point as the Schecter PT. The Charvel Style 2 has the forearm contour, belly cut, 12-16 compound radius, Seymour Duncans or Fishman Fluence pickups, Locking Tuners & Roasted Maple Necks w/ Oil finish that play like butter. They're just awesome guitars!
I bought a Custom Shop S-style from Schecter in '99. LA made. The craftmanship is top notch ! It plays and sounds just right. I had about a dozen S-types since `69, most of them the big F. None of them could keep up with the Schecter.
Always liked the look of a maple neck with the black block inlays
I agree!
hats off to Schecter's designers. they really know what'll look cool and appeal to the eye, yet still have great functionality to all players.
Love Schecter. Black block inlay is so hot 🔥. Thanks for ur attention to this guitar. ✌
The Godin session and stadium are along these lines, but they're made in Canada. They're insanely great guitars for less than $700.
i have an AcoustiCaster sweet little guitar. Godin does good.
I love my beauty blue schecter. If I get a les Paul this Christmas, that’s all I’ll ever need
I hope Santa hooks you up. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I think that someone started selling used guitars as "Vintage", all guitar makers and stores raised the prices high. While shopping for a guitar in the early 80's I was talking to a shop owner when he told me that the Fender in the enclosed glass display case that I was standing next to was $6,000.00. Why I asked? Because Clapton was in his shop, picked it up, and played a few parts of Layla and some blues scales on it. Clapton bought something then left the store. The original price on the tag of the Strat was $449.90. Although quality is everything with any instrument, some builders have priced themselves out of customers. One thing I know for a fact. A well built guitar play's and sounds wonderful to the ears. Learning and understanding how to play makes that step up to an expensive guitar everything. Start with a lower priced instrument and learn to play it well. Save a little money along the way until all of your friends tell you how good you are. Then buy that Gibson "Hummingbird". When you hear yourself playing that instrument you'll blush, then when you hear everyone around you clapping you know that your dream has come true.
It's lefty duty to point out that Schecter are very southpaw friendly.
Quite refreshing to have such a wide selection of guitars and basses for left-handed players compared to many other companies that only offer their most mainstream models.
@@JerreYeah I've seen a lot of left handed guitars on their website. And one of my favorite band has signature models for most of their band.
Getting the gold top delivered today I’m so pumped sounds great. Figured I would try a schecter have enough Fender’s
I haven't had GAS in a long time (40 years of playing with 11 instruments left in my arsenal), but man does this one do it for me.
Interesting guitar, looks like my 1973 Telecaster Deluxe. FYI my 73 Tele has a belly cut, no arm relief but I’m slowly adding one 😎🎶. Like your videos, always informative.
I love Schecter guitars. I own three, but now I'm wanting this PT. I love that they cater to all kinds of musicians. And come ready to play right out of the box.
I've always loved Schecter guitars had several over the years last one I owned was close to 10yrs ago.
Recently purchases the Fastback PT II with a Bigsby. No locking tuners so I do have to tune it more than I would like, but I love this guitar.
Wow, may have to get me one of those. Love the coil splits (keeps me from having to swap guitars all the time) and the neck improvements are huge for me. My first guitar ever was an Omen 6. Took it apart 1000 times watching your videos, but learned well on it. Thanks for all you do mate.
Schecter makes some really great stuff! I own several quality is always there!
I have a Schecter Reaper 6, Schecter Nick Johnston, and I just got a Schecter Apocalypse w/ the Red Reign finish. They are an amazing company!
Philip, your content is always so professional and insightful. Thank you very much for the quality of your videos.
Always went for higher end Fenders/Gibsons but have been getting pretty fed up with their BS and started looking at alternatives and have found a couple I absolutely love. I just recently purchased the same one in a gold top and it absolutely rocks, like it just as much if not more than any Telecaster I own. You hit the nail on the head, modern features with a vintage vibe, hard to beat that combo. I tried a couple Eastman's as well, purchased them and got rid of a few Gibsons. Point is there are a lot of alternatives to the two top dogs and more often than not a better option.
I got myself a PT back in 2011 or something like that. When I let others play it, they all love it. Its a gnarly explosive t style axe
I had a Schecter Classic that I sold to my sons friend. Wish I still had it....stayed in tune, the neck was always true, with great action and no fret buzz. I will definitely look into this model.
Schecter guitars have always been a great value. Back in '05, I was ready to purchase a standard Strat at GC for $350, but I came across a Gryphon that was $399, Korean-made, had a string-through body, a flamed maple top with a caramel finish, and duncan designed humbuckers. Went with the Schecter Gryphon and never looked back. 17 years later, it's still my go-to guitar.
Very cool. Thank you for the review. Well-done as usual. Would love one in seafoam green.
I love their Tele style with the p90 in the neck.. if I ever get a tele style I would likely go with one of those, just because of the belly cut and arm carve. 😊
The clean sound was great, almost acoustic. The wide chords just rang.
Fender changes name from "Offset Series" puts those in the "Player" series and price goes from $499 to $599
Schecter are always up to something. Something really cool that is. Like that time when they put bat inlays or sustainiac pickups. How awesome is that. Now they are nailing it with the retro modern models. But tell you this, today someone was selling a chipped Fender Player Series, on my local FB group and EVERYONE rushed to buy it first. By the time I refreshed the page it was no longer there.
I’ll take a schecter over a fender all day every day they’re amazing...partial to schecters with neck thru and stainless frets...pickups are usually great too.
This looks really nice! I would definitely like to try it!
And it sounds really nice!
Fit & finish are fantastic. Great features. One has to ask; with all that is out there, why would anyone buy a Gibson (unless they are collectors and buy vintage). The world sure has changed from when I was a kid (50s & 60s)!! Keep up your fantastic videos.
Got my first Schecter back in May- a PT Special w sunburst and a P90 in the neck slot- and I can’t recommend them highly enough. Tone, playability, looks, everything. Through my Spark40 amp w headphones it’s like a dream
Completely agree with you Phil! The PT special is another great example of how they're improving Fender designs for less money.
Nice look and cool features.
I looked at a Schecter quite a few years ago. Was impressed and still might consider one in future.
Love my schecter, very well made and super playable right out of the box plus a price I don't think anyone can beat, a 600$ schecter is every bit as good as the more expensive stuff, can't wait to buy another!
I have a cheap $200 Schecter Damien from many years ago, one of my first guitars. I picked it up the other day and was blown away at the quality of the thing. Seems as though those EMG Hz pickups were designed for solid state amps because the guitar sounds great on my Yamaha Thr30ii, but not so good on my Blackstar tube amp. I recommend Schecter to everyone who is in the market for that entry level guitar.
Schecter bringing up more models like the PT is awesome. Their quality has gone way up over the years and it’s showing they arent just catering to the metal market (but those models are sick too)
I just had a custom Warmoth Tele made look just like this with the black blocks in the maple neck. I had no idea anyone else was doing it, much less Schecter. I did it because I needed a Tele and I always loved the look of Geddy Lee's '72 Jazz Bass that had the same look but I had never seen it done on a 6 string. Guess Schecter and I think alike.
That guitar looks and sounds great, Phil. If I was in the market for a Tele, I'd take a hard look at one of these.
I've had a PT Fastback since April of 2013. Not technically new for 2020 but the updates they've done since I bought mine are really nice. Watching this makes me wish I took better care of mine. It sounds amazing but has taken a beating. A workhorse for sure.
Hey, the new set up looks very nice and the sound was amazing!!! Keep it up!!!
I just want to say thet I have watched all your videos and I want to THANK YOU for making me go into guitar repairs and luthiery... I love it! 😍😍😍
Bought my younger brother a Schecter C6 Elite, they're only $240 on musicians friend right now. I personally own an older model 006 Elite, great brand.
I picked up a schecter hellraiser seven string for like 350 bucks on reverb. Definitely a high quality instrument, and at a great price
What a great looking and sounding guitar at a nice price!!! Wow!! Thanks, Phill !
I love the Schecter PT models for all the reasons you stated. They have dual action truss rods too. You get way more for your money than you would with a Fender.
Bit the bullet and ordered one of these; arrived today. No idea what I'd have to pay to get a Fender that looks/feels as good as it does and I'm not sure I want to know.
2020 might be the year guitar manufactures all recognized the Les Paul. It seems to be the year that the design elements of the Les Paul started being incorporated into other styles more than ever before. Holy Poop! Once you started playing it I instantly fell in love with it. It sounds like every setting is beyond just usable. Every setting sounds BEAUTIFUL! I'm asking myself if I've ever heard anything like this. I'm in love with that guitar now!
It's funny how they are often known for their meh metal guitars while they make some of the best "classic style" guitars out there.
They're making a U-turn. You should check out the Banshee Mach series.
I’d love a review of some B&G guitars at some point ☺️
Very few informed, non sponsored people seem to have picked them up for videos
I've been mulling over a telecaster for a while now and this popped up in my recommendations. I have a Schecter Damien Elite which is great. I really like the look and fast thin neck, not so keen on jumbo frets though. Seems like a bargain though thanks!
Hey, I feel it is a great buy, especially for Christmas. Thank you for bringing this to us. Rock On.
Beautiful guitar sound when it's clean. Nice playing.
Neck pickup setting sounds very musical yet grungy.
Thanks, Philip, for stirring up my Schecter G.A.S.
I bought a C-1 Elite Exotic and I LOVE it. Now I want the P.T.
CUT IT OUT, Man! I can't afford another LOL
I bought a Custom Shop Schecter new, 22 yrs ago...(which I absolutely love..!!!) I bought a Diamond series PT Tele 4 yrs ago, new, (for $500.. a really great deal).. Of course the Custom shop is top notch.. But, I reach for that Tele the most.. It is a VERY versitile guitar.. The pickups neck and fretwork are GREAT..!
There are some good Fenders, for sure, but for the consistency of quality, and bang for the buck.. it's Schecter..!
Ive had a few schecters, great guitars and features for not a crap ton of money. I have a schecter PT special, set up was great,love the neck, the tuners, the feel, staggered brass saddles,has the p90 in the neck and single coil in the bridge, not quite doing it, putting a seymour duncan quarter pound tele set with a custom 57 chevy pick guard . Was gonna do a fender ,really liked the Fender american performer tele, but the schecter fit the budget.
I have an import PT and a custom shop PT. Love them both. Probably will pick up one of these, too, once they've been around long enough to be available at good prices on the used market.
I have the Schecter custom solo ii and it is amazing.
I would have leapt on this one two years or so back, if I did not already have a bunch of good Tele's. I did find an excellent condition, made in Korea, 2004 used Schecter Classic (with tree of life inlays through entire fingerboard, thank God for the side markers as sometimes I get lost, ha) in deep flame blue with the nice OHSC for only $380.01 before sales tax (2 cents for the case) at a local GC. Had been checking those out for years, finally found the one that fit the ticket and budget. Best of all, plays so good, super low action, 24 frets, and has the Seymour Duncan USA Hot Rod set (Jazz SH2/neck and JB SH4/bridge) with five way Strat-style pup selector (2 and 4 positions are the single coil selections, sound good also in addition to the normal three humbucker tones at 1, 3, 5). Super pleased with it. A real gem.
The inlays are pretty much all white pearl color, none of the richer abalone hues like some models I have seen, but I can't complain, as a whole the guitar is just fantastic.
Phil that's a damn nice layout you have there for doing work on guitars. Plenty of room, tool storage, counter space etc etc. The counter mounted light with the long arm is very handy too.
I'm a big Tele fan, and while I've never owned a top-tier Tele, I have owned a Highway One and an American Performer. Great guitars, but the ystill didn't have the features I was looking for so I sold them. The features I liked were the jumbo frets, brass saddles on the Performer, and that they were "USA" Fenders. I've decided I'm going to buy a PT special, which has a bunch of features that you can't find on affordable Teles, even Mexi's.
The "standard" configuration is comfortable, it's familiar. The upside is filtertrons w/split coils and a flat neck w/jumbo frets. It gives you viable alternative or addition to a deluxe.
I loved my Schecter PT but sold it because it was very heavy. Found a killer Fender Cabronita and never looked back🤙🏼
Oooo weeeee I LOVE that tele!! I'm also diehard Schecter so that's perfect. Yup that's my next axe! Thanks brotha✊ killer content as usual. I just got the CR6 and the neck is the thinnest and fastest I've ever played. Super smooth. HAPPY THANKSGIVINGGGG
I have 3 schecters. They're amazing. All out of the Korean factory fwiw
Charvel (i.e. Fender) offers competitive MIM guitars (with the « right » headstock shape) to those, also with very modern features, and with very high quality and top parts.
I just got a schecter guitar and I love it. I hooked it into a spark amp which is 40 watts make it sound like any amp I want but the two together its bless
I’ve been really thinking about a telecaster. It would be a parts caster tele. I built my last strat, so I would do the same thing for a tele. But definitely arm and belly carve, sand the back of the neck. All the stuff you are talking about with this guitar.