It’s too bad Schecter now has no reference for production numbers at least for their Made in South Korea models. When I was at winter NAMM in 2018 I went to the Schecter room, yes, room. I was able to ask one question about this subject and was specifically told they did not keep production records. I own two 2009 C-1 Blood Moons, the only production year for this model. I know production numbers were low and I will have to keep it at that for these guitars.
Thank you so much. I learned exactly what I needed to for identifying my Jazz Bass body. I bought it in ‘85 as part of a custom build project from a classmate. All this time, I had assumed the body was a Fender. I was actually bummed to learn that it’s a Schecter replacement part. From the information you provided, thank you, I now know all these years I have had an ‘82 Ash Jazz Bass SCHECTER body. I will proceed with my rebuild on this body with all Fender parts. It’s a handsome one piece Ash beauty even if it’s not a Fender. One note, the neck pickup socket is noticeably wider than the bridge .. so let’s not get overly carried away with the superior Schecter quality story., lol. PS: it’s the first bass of my youth , so sentimentally significant,, but what is its actual monetary value? Thanks
@@henrikfevre2109 Nah, it has little value I suppose other than it being my primary bass body over the last 40 years!! Worth likely nothing to anyone but me for the memories. As I said, I'm still smarting for being mistaken about it's true identity all this time,.. I guess it's been a while without changing the pickups!! I feel rather ridiculous. Hey, do you know why they initially made the neck pickup cavity bigger than the bridge pickup cavity? In your provided catalogue images, the JBass body pictured looks identical to mine (other than the particular Ash grain pattern of course). So I guess this wasn't a mistake, rather an intentional routing decision...
@@michaelaiello9525 I don’t know, sorry. I’m actually looking for a body for my spare Schecter jazz neck, so approach me if you should change your mind. Or others out there with a jazz body.
great stuff! i have a pbass with a cs serial - think that means built in chandlers in london? the neck looks identical to your jazz bass, got 2 "a" serials too , a pbass and a tele, theyre not really like the red dallas era one you show, maybe a transition period?using up the less fancy leftover bodies and necks? bass body is cocobolo according to the stamp the bodys and the bass neck have stamps in the pocket similar to yours but the neck on the tele is totally different with a schecter guitar research ink stamp, still good but its like its from another manufacturer - ive no doubt its original to the guitar though and its got the same decal on it.oh and i built a strat using a schecter neck and a metal /super rock loaded scratchplate...the plate doubled the weight of the guitar so i completely agree with you on that!
Hi Henrik, could you tell me exactly the year of construction of my Shecter Jazz bass that has the SN B0103? I bought it in the mid 80s and then I defretted it.
@@TommyGBassChannel I’m sorry. I know almost nothing about Schecters after Van Nuys. (It was actually me, who commented on your bass).I assume it has no serials on the neck heel and body?
@@henrikfevre2109 I believe that the USA made guitars are good quality but there are a lot of guitars in the $1000-$2000 price range from the major names which are made overseas and can leave a lot to be desired. Production was initially moved to Japan, then South Korea, now Indonesia and finally we are seeing $1000+ guitars (Jackson) made in China for major names. The bulk of guitars in the lower price ranges like $500 are coming from Indonesia. However, I have started to see a shift where the mid price guitars are coming from Indonesia rather than South Korea. The location isn’t the problem, but the quality control versus price charged is getting pretty silly. Receiving a guitar with basic things correct like a properly cut nut or level frets can be like winning the lottery. Players are just assuming they’ll need to spend a few hundred dollars additional to have their local luthier “fix” their new guitar. Once you get past the paid reviewers on RUclips and see reviews from regular guys the truth starts to manifest. As expected, the longer a location has been producing the better the local talent gets. So for example, made in Japan guitars come at a premium price now, usually $500-$700 more as they are desired out of all the non-US made guitars. Next in line is South Korea. I’m sure that one day in the future Indonesian produced guitars will be treasured and carry a hefty up charge as we reminisce about how good they used to be before the factories moved to China. 😂😢
Great information!
Very nice & interesting, Congratulations Henrik 😉
It’s too bad Schecter now has no reference for production numbers at least for their Made in South Korea models. When I was at winter NAMM in 2018 I went to the Schecter room, yes, room. I was able to ask one question about this subject and was specifically told they did not keep production records. I own two 2009 C-1 Blood Moons, the only production year for this model. I know production numbers were low and I will have to keep it at that for these guitars.
Thank you so much. I learned exactly what I needed to for identifying my Jazz Bass body. I bought it in ‘85 as part of a custom build project from a classmate. All this time, I had assumed the body was a Fender. I was actually bummed to learn that it’s a Schecter replacement part. From the information you provided, thank you, I now know all these years I have had an ‘82 Ash Jazz Bass SCHECTER body. I will proceed with my rebuild on this body with all Fender parts. It’s a handsome one piece Ash beauty even if it’s not a Fender. One note, the neck pickup socket is noticeably wider than the bridge .. so let’s not get overly carried away with the superior Schecter quality story., lol.
PS: it’s the first bass of my youth , so sentimentally significant,, but what is its actual monetary value? Thanks
Nice story. Thanks for sharing. About the pricing I really don’t know. You’re not selling, are you?
Maybe someone has the socket enlarged for a different pickup?
@@henrikfevre2109 Nah, it has little value I suppose other than it being my primary bass body over the last 40 years!! Worth likely nothing to anyone but me for the memories. As I said, I'm still smarting for being mistaken about it's true identity all this time,.. I guess it's been a while without changing the pickups!! I feel rather ridiculous. Hey, do you know why they initially made the neck pickup cavity bigger than the bridge pickup cavity? In your provided catalogue images, the JBass body pictured looks identical to mine (other than the particular Ash grain pattern of course). So I guess this wasn't a mistake, rather an intentional routing decision...
@@michaelaiello9525 I don’t know, sorry. I’m actually looking for a body for my spare Schecter jazz neck, so approach me if you should change your mind. Or others out there with a jazz body.
great stuff! i have a pbass with a cs serial - think that means built in chandlers in london? the neck looks identical to your jazz bass, got 2 "a" serials too , a pbass and a tele, theyre not really like the red dallas era one you show, maybe a transition period?using up the less fancy leftover bodies and necks? bass body is cocobolo according to the stamp the bodys and the bass neck have stamps in the pocket similar to yours but the neck on the tele is totally different with a schecter guitar research ink stamp, still good but its like its from another manufacturer - ive no doubt its original to the guitar though and its got the same decal on it.oh and i built a strat using a schecter neck and a metal /super rock loaded scratchplate...the plate doubled the weight of the guitar so i completely agree with you on that!
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Some later van nuys parts were ink stamped because the burn tool kept breaking down !
It’s already in the description of this video. 👍🏼
Hi Henrik, could you tell me exactly the year of construction of my Shecter Jazz bass that has the SN B0103? I bought it in the mid 80s and then I defretted it.
@@TommyGBassChannel I’m sorry. I know almost nothing about Schecters after Van Nuys. (It was actually me, who commented on your bass).I assume it has no serials on the neck heel and body?
@@henrikfevre2109 Lol! I didn't realize you were the same guy as FB ,I'm really dumb! 🤭 Anyway yes, you're right, no sn on the neck heel and body
@@TommyGBassChannelmid 80’s then. Not VN.
The major manufacturers are still struggling with quality control. 😢
Fender Custom shop guiatrs are great, I think. Otherwise I don't know. Is it that bad?
@@henrikfevre2109 I believe that the USA made guitars are good quality but there are a lot of guitars in the $1000-$2000 price range from the major names which are made overseas and can leave a lot to be desired.
Production was initially moved to Japan, then South Korea, now Indonesia and finally we are seeing $1000+ guitars (Jackson) made in China for major names. The bulk of guitars in the lower price ranges like $500 are coming from Indonesia. However, I have started to see a shift where the mid price guitars are coming from Indonesia rather than South Korea.
The location isn’t the problem, but the quality control versus price charged is getting pretty silly.
Receiving a guitar with basic things correct like a properly cut nut or level frets can be like winning the lottery. Players are just assuming they’ll need to spend a few hundred dollars additional to have their local luthier “fix” their new guitar. Once you get past the paid reviewers on RUclips and see reviews from regular guys the truth starts to manifest.
As expected, the longer a location has been producing the better the local talent gets. So for example, made in Japan guitars come at a premium price now, usually $500-$700 more as they are desired out of all the non-US made guitars. Next in line is South Korea.
I’m sure that one day in the future Indonesian produced guitars will be treasured and carry a hefty up charge as we reminisce about how good they used to be before the factories moved to China. 😂😢
I dunno I have a new American pro2 strat and the build quality is as good as it gets.