I bought my first Shecter guitar back around 1977 when David Schecter still owned the company... Schecter was strictly a parts guitar company, back then. I bought all of the parts and built it myself , a Stratocaster copy... and a damn good one. I finished it in a walnut stain and tung oil, with a copper pickguard and copper plated hardware. It was a looker, for sure. I sold it back in the early 80's, to buy a Peavey Mace amp. I still miss that guitar and wish that I had kept it, the body, neck and parts were better than what Fender was offering from that era (and cheaper than a Fender).... At least I still have the Peavey Mace, so I guess that's a good thing.
Schecter back in the day offered tapped pickups which were really cool! Congrats on the Mace. I still use mine, super clean shape, from 1981. I have EVM12L’s in it now since the BW’s melted. Amp is a BEAST! 😊😊
I just wish they had more solid colors finish options, otherwise I think schecter is the the best bang for your buck on an electric guitar. They come setup and feel great
Agree on the finish. The finish design feels like something I would have picked when I was in high school in like 2001, right before I went to the paintball store then went home and played Tony Hawk Pro Skater.
@@guyincognito320 I disagree, they have different looks for different things. Of course, MOST of their guitars kinda lean into that 2007 emo/punk/metalcore era of style but they definitely do have that California sunburst or open grain look if you want something less eye-catching.
@@wingsoficarus1139 None of the trad looking guitars have steel frets or nice Floyds on them. Every guitar that has the desired specs also comes with the sponge paint jobs and funky inlays. Blackjacks are great, except they're black and glossy. I'm just not buying any guitars until all these maker start using steel frets, and probably not buying gloss guitars anymore either. The prices are out of control and the specs don't get better.
@@guyincognito320 I disagree, I have 4 Ibanez RGs, and I think they look cool af, and I also have a Schecter C-7, headstock is... interesting, but it looks pretty cool, too.
Bought a Schecter Gryphon for $300 in 2004. it remains my favorite electric. It's got some upgrades and has "worn in" well, but it was great out the box.
I have never played a Schecter I did not like and personally I feel they are one of the best values on the market for a guitar. Great Demo and I will have to say that I agree that the bridge pickup needs to be a bit warmer it is extremely bright for a humbucker; however, it does sound the bees knees in a clean voicing.
I recently got my first schecter after a few years of playing high end stuff (aristides, suhr). Got a banshee mach 7 and it's a fantastic guitar i'm really pleased with it!
I absolutely love my Silver/Black Silver Mountain. Love the way it feels. Stays in tune and just rips! Did not have to touch my bridge at all. Set up was also spot on.
I agree that Schecter has a reputation as a metal guitar brand, but they have quite few non-metal models that I really wish people would give more publicity too. The Nick Johnston strat is the only one I see that gets much attention, but they have other really cool looking non-metal stuff. I'd love it if you could ask them to send you some for review! They have some acoustics (including a 7 string), the PT Special tele looks awesome for only $700 (along with other tele variants), hollow and semihollows that I'm interested in but never see, the Ultra III is wild looking. Plus their various LP's and 80's style stuff.
Great timing, Phil! I just bought a Schecter Reaper Elite and was having the same issues with that bridge. Grabbed myself some of those Fender screws from Monster Bolts!
Super-fantastic video, thanks so much! I've largely been a PRS player for decades now, and there have been very few guitars from other makers that have 'spoken' to me. That said, the one other brand of electric which has always felt and sounded really good to me is Schecter. I've really liked literally every single Schecter guitar I've ever played, from the very moment I picked it up. Weirdly, though, I've never owned one. You've just made me realise that it's about time I did own a Schecter, so I plan to pick up this model as soon as possible. And I was thinking I'll likely tune it to D-standard. I also like your idea of swapping out at least the bridge pup. I think we as guitarists should do our best to support the work of makers who produce well-made, consistent instruments at decent prices. Brilliant, cheers!
I bought some Monster Bolts replacement screws for the bridge saddles in my modded 2009 lefty Squier Affinity Strat about two months ago and it was the best cheap modification I've made so far.
You just need to dig in and start your note with a nice squeeky harmonic. Covers that chirp right up and adds a a nice Italian icepick in the ear; so no one will forget the f# passing tone you threw in there. 😬
I got the Schecter C-1 in a Sweetwater exclusive finish called Aquaburrst. It is just gorgeous. It has a real Floyd, the SD Full Shred in the bridge and the Sustaniac in the neck. Ebony board, Grover machines and the jumbo frets. I paid over $1200 with tax and will put it up against any high end guitar from any company. I found the perfect strings. The D'Addario NYXL 9-42 (I think. Maybe 46?) they sound and play sooo good. The action is super low and no fret buzz. Anyways, it's a gem and because of it's exclusive finish I have been offered more than I paid. No way I am getting rid of that thing. This guitar you're showing us today is a real beauty too. That finish is siiick!
I have the Schecter C-1 E/A and the build quality is amazing. Super comfortable to play and the Piezo sounds great. The Diamond Plus Humbuckers are a bit dark to me and I will probably change them out soon. Another guitar I just got that has amazing quality for the price is my Vola Vasti V3 MC. It is superb Japanese craftsmanship for under 1k.
Hi Phil, another great deep dive, I love when you analyse in detail the intricacies of a guitar in relation to the setup & player technique. By the way, stunning looking guitar. Only downer for me was when you changed to the Engl amp, you lost me with the bridge pickup, I found it extremely muddy indeed, only to be cleaned up by coil split. Not sure if it was an amp setting or the pickup itself? Tc, Cheers ✌️🎸
Beautiful guitar! The Graph tech black tusq, hipshot, and stainless steel frets have me really considering this one.. However, I have small hands short fingers. Is the thin C okay fer this, or should I look into ultra thin do you think?
I teach some lessons and do occasional tech work out of a Guitar Center, and I can grab any guitar off the wall for my lessons. I find myself defaulting to Schecters because they seem to be one of the only companies that actually sets up their guitars and basses decently from the factory (at least the $500+ ones). I wish I liked more of their designs, because I'd definitely buy one if it looked how I wanted. After seeing that clip of A7X with a headless guitar, I've got hopes for a headless 7 string from Schecter in the future. Great content as always! (I learned a lot of the tech skills I use at work from your videos)
Phil... Wonder if you agree or disagree with my current thinking about jazz guitar amplification: I am a one-man-dog playing along with .WAV files into a PA system. I am moving away from my stereo Fender CyberTwin SE to a PodGo wireless stereo effects pedal, because it supports cabinet IRs, much more variety of amps than the Fender amp, and is infinitely lighter to move. However, I still have occasional jamming needs for a portable guitar amp. So, believe it or not, I have a stereo Roland Street Cube EX, with 2 x 8" speakers + tweeters. It is literally a compact PA system. I am considering upgrading the speakers for 8" FRFR speakers used in luxury marine boats. Why? 4 ohms and designed from scratch for FRFR. This would make the cube amp closer to an FRFR system. I would tweek the EQ from the PodGo. Is this improper thinking? A dead end or a flexible future? Thanks...
Great video Phil... I love my Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder with the Sustainaac… so fun! I have It striped up like the black-and-white Frankie right now. I really like the EMG Retroactive in the bridge position... what do you think of those? You rock!!!
Love the addition of the cheese grater test. I'm a always-resting-my-hand-on-the-bridge kinda guy, so comfort on the bridge is super important to me. I got highwood saddles for my strat, but the big one, for me, is I always swap out TOM bridges for roller bridges. SO much more comfy for the palm mutes. Am I the only one who does that? I'm surprised it's not something I hear more, because for me it makes such a difference...
I had a Schecter Avenger Diamond series from the 90’s that guitar had real mother of pearl binding around the guitar and headstock, loaded with Duncan Design PU’s, schaller tuners, bone nut, string through design. It was an awesome guitar to play and it had a varied tonal range. It did favour overdrive to get the sustain and gain at the optimum for my ears. Regrettably I sold it a number of years ago after having it for 20 odd years. Schecter build awesome instruments and value for money for sure.
I bought a schecter silver mountain in the classic silver finish with the floyd rose and sustainiac over a year ago, it's my favorite guitar and it looks so good! It plays like a dream.
I have a Schecter Sun Valley “Super Shredder” tele (seafoam green) with sustaniac. The way it came set up really blew me away. Great neck, super super smooth.
I agree. My Schecter C1-FR is my #1 in my collection and I have Gibson Les Pauls, Fenders, Kramers, Charvels, Gretsche and others. My Schecter has the sound, the weight is perfect, stays in tune for the whole gig, and the craftsmanship is equal to all others.
I got a Schecter omen 6 and I love it and I love the Gothic inlay once stop playing it I have a hard time stop playing it the only thing I probably will change is the strings I love D’Addario
You might want to try adjusting the pickup heights to the low strings raising ended up a tad and dropping the pickup High strings believe me 1/32 of an inch can make a huge difference just the slightest variable can bring up the brilliance with the low strings and the high strings
Thanks Phil. I've a Strat Custom Deluxe, American Tele, and a Novo Serus J. What do you think that this guitar bring sonically that these others don't, aside from price? Great video. p.s. the bridge screw replacement is a genius and cheap solution.
24:56 a relative of mine says the same thing about my “shredder guitars”. I own three different Schecters: C-1 SLS FR Elite in Black Fade Burst, Hellraiser C-1 FR in Trans Black Flame, and CR-6 in Red Burst. All are amazing.
The necks on these are 3 pc Mahogany with carbon fiber reinforcement rods . Ive got the C-7 Multiscale version in same finish. Specs are the same though for the build side. The neck should be rock solid. Mind stays in tune perfectly. I couldnt ask for a more stable axe. It feels amazing, has weight but not so much you dread wearing it. Finish is amazing, love mine.
I've got a 2005 Schecter C1 Classic with the Seymour Duncan JB / Jazz combination and it's an absolutely amazing guitar. A true neck-thru construction with phenomenal playability and really just an all around high quality, top-notch instrument. The craftsmanship on these guitars was nothing short of superb.
I use my vol & tone knobs on all my guitars because I rely more on my sound from my guitar and amp than I do with pedals. All I need from my amp is a bluesy break up, reverb and vibrato. The rest is up to my fingers and my guitar. Perhaps it is because I can not use my feet due to paralysis to turn on/off pedals or other?. I dunno!?! No matter, I’m happy to have learned to get the most from what is in my hands.
I have a C1 Helraiser Hybrid FRS. Its amazing. Trans black, which actually looks dark green, over quilt with carbon fiber binding, body neck and headstock! Sustaniac and an EMG, Floyd Rose, Grover tuners. Its beautiful. I got it at a yardsale for less than 300 bucks and it cleaned up like a brand new guitar. Best deal ever!
Man, I don’t know how many Schecter review videos I’ve seen, but I never hear anyone being disappointed. It doesn’t matter if it’s something like one of their traditional-ish PT “Teles”, their LP style Solo models, or one of their many shredder guitars. The quality and price combo is really hard to beat. My Nick Johnston HSS “Strat” is no exception. It’s everything a classic Strat should be, but with so much more. It’s the only Schecter I’ve ever had, so I don’t think I qualify as a fan-boy. Maybe if I ever get the PT Special I’ve always wanted, it’ll be official.
@Phillip McKnight Hey Phil!👋🎸 Once again thanks for "All the Guitar Goodness without the Hype"!👍 Your review just reaffirms why I am trying to replace the C1 Classic that brought so much joy🥰 from 2004 until 2018, when someone stole my car with the Schecter inside it at the time it was stolen. Neither were recovered!😥🤬 Have not been able to work since 2010 due to cardiac problems, so saving enough money after living expenses in Southern California ($$$$$😱) just hasn't happened yet. Hopefully soon!🤞🙏 Before I run out of time. A Comparable Schecter replacement for the C1 Classic Neck-through with the SD JB and 59 pickups, and Experiencing live, in person, a SpaceX Starship /Super heavy Launch and Landings, are at the Top of my Revised Bucket List of "Things I want to do Before I DIE,,,, AGAIN"!😬😉 I Appreciate the Hard Work and Effort you put into bringing us the Content that you provide! Thank you Very Much!👍🥰 I went to DeVry Institute in Phoenix in the early 80's I had SO much Fun in Phoenix and the surrounding areas.😏 So many Good memories!🥰 If I could handle the Heat🤔, I would move back! Mike in San Diego.🌞🎸🚀🖖
I have a C-1+ that I bought in 2001that I put a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge and a Dimarzio Humbucker From Hell in the neck. It is a great combo. The Dimarzio is the most underrated pickup ever. It is probably the most versatile guitar that I own. BTW they were doing USA QA / setups even back then. Everyone who has played it has wanted to buy it but they haven’t wanted to pay what it would take for me to part with it.😂
I don't own a Schecter guitar, but I have two B-stock 4-string Schecter basses: Stiletto Extreme (made in Indonesia) and Model T Session (made in South Korea). Both are outstanding in every way, including sound. In fact, I like the sound of the Model T Session almost more than my more expensive American basses. You just can't go wrong with Schecter.
I dont have a Schechter yet however have considered getting one for my collection and this one is definately one that is a keeper! Thanks for the expert opinion Phil! Cheers!
I bought a new C1 Diamon Series XXX edition in college around 2007, and that guitar played great the whole time i had it! Very stable, and I could keep pretty low action with little to no audible buzzing. I finally traded it to a kid because I felt the stripper inlays were a bit cringy and having a teenage daughter... It didn't seem appropriate, lol. But great guitar!
I own a Schecter Diamond series C-1 platnium with active EMG 81 and 85. It's a hard tail through the body and its a beast...I got it in Satin Blue with quilted top and it's plays phenomenally. It has locking tuners also...
I own the silver mountain( blood moon) thats red version for those that do not know and I love it so much so that I just ordered the silver and black version as well! Schecter just makes great guitars and I agree they are just as good if not better then any $3000 plus guitar hand down all day long!
Holy shit! I just learned something new about the use of a tone knob! Being a thrash metal player, I tend to leave it all the way up for an aggressive sound. Had no idea the tone knob could soften chirp sounds in picking. 😮😮😮
I have by sheer accident a Schecter Solo 6 Classic. Wanted a semi-hollow but a steal of a second-hand deal got me interested. Due to the slightly unusual shape, not very many people are interested. But it is my best playing guitar.
is this better than the solo 2 custom? Im new and just looking for something that I can keep and play for a long time. I also was gifted a schecter s-1 elite so I'm looking for something that can do whatever the s-1 can't
Schecters are awesome. I got a Banshee Mach 6 last year, and it freaking shreds. The term arm came loose pretty quickly, but otherwise it was spot on right out of the box.
Just getting back into playing after a 20-ish year hiatus. Loving my Omen 6 Extreme, especially the neck... so easy to play when compared to a few other guitars I tried out.
Got my first Schecter about a month ago. Had the Hellraiser with the Sustainic on back order for months and months. The thing is amazing. I own American Strats, and a Gibson LP, and my first take away with the Schecter was, so this is what a premium guitar feels like. The fretwork, the floyd rose, everything was perfect out of the box. If what I got was standard Schecter quality for $1300, Fender MIM or MIA have no business costing more than $800, that makes me think the Fender brand name is worth $500 a pop. The one downside the the Hellraiser is the weight, but with all the electronics and floyd rose, that comes with the territory.
I have one of these in the blood moon color. Schecter has some of the best bang for buck you can get. The Schecter USA pick ups on this guitar are really good.
I wanted to buy a 7 string Apocalypse Red with FR and Sustainer for few years, but when I got an opportunity, their guitars went up in price in Europe. So instead of EUR 1.2k they are 1.8-2k. And unfortunately, I just can't justify spending money on them, when I can get at least 2 great guitars for that price...
![ARGENTINA vs. BOLIVIA [6-0] | RESUMEN | ELIMINATORIAS SUDAMERICANAS | FECHA 10](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/C3wPtKNbAOA/mqdefault.jpg)
I bought my first Shecter guitar back around 1977 when David Schecter still owned the company... Schecter was strictly a parts guitar company, back then. I bought all of the parts and built it myself , a Stratocaster copy... and a damn good one. I finished it in a walnut stain and tung oil, with a copper pickguard and copper plated hardware. It was a looker, for sure. I sold it back in the early 80's, to buy a Peavey Mace amp. I still miss that guitar and wish that I had kept it, the body, neck and parts were better than what Fender was offering from that era (and cheaper than a Fender).... At least I still have the Peavey Mace, so I guess that's a good thing.
Schecter back in the day offered tapped pickups which were really cool! Congrats on the Mace. I still use mine, super clean shape, from 1981. I have EVM12L’s in it now since the BW’s melted. Amp is a BEAST! 😊😊
Bought a Peavey Mace back in the 70's because Skynyrd used them. I wish I still had it. I sold it to get a SONY 4 track recorder.
Had no idea Schecter was that old, nice!
Just bought the Monster Bolts bridge screws, can’t wait to make my partscaster stop eating my hands thank you so much!!!
@@dennisneo1608 Sometimes I anchor my palm there but mostly noticed it from hard strumming near the bridge
I play metal and my hand almost lives on my bridge at times. Different musics require different techniques @@dennisneo1608
Stainless Frets should be the Standard nowadays.
They are just the best fret material. (EVO are nice as well)
I have a Schecter PT Hellraiser Hybrid and it's easily one of the best built guitars I've ever used. It feels much more expensive than it was.
I like that finish. It's really pretty.
What a great tip on the shorter screws for bridges! Thanks!
I just wish they had more solid colors finish options, otherwise I think schecter is the the best bang for your buck on an electric guitar. They come setup and feel great
Agree on the finish. The finish design feels like something I would have picked when I was in high school in like 2001, right before I went to the paintball store then went home and played Tony Hawk Pro Skater.
Schecter and Ibanez really are generous with specs on a lot of guitars, but both love making guitars that are ugly as sin.
@@guyincognito320 I disagree, they have different looks for different things. Of course, MOST of their guitars kinda lean into that 2007 emo/punk/metalcore era of style but they definitely do have that California sunburst or open grain look if you want something less eye-catching.
@@wingsoficarus1139 None of the trad looking guitars have steel frets or nice Floyds on them. Every guitar that has the desired specs also comes with the sponge paint jobs and funky inlays. Blackjacks are great, except they're black and glossy. I'm just not buying any guitars until all these maker start using steel frets, and probably not buying gloss guitars anymore either. The prices are out of control and the specs don't get better.
@@guyincognito320 I disagree, I have 4 Ibanez RGs, and I think they look cool af, and I also have a Schecter C-7, headstock is... interesting, but it looks pretty cool, too.
Bought a Schecter Gryphon for $300 in 2004. it remains my favorite electric. It's got some upgrades and has "worn in" well, but it was great out the box.
Me too!!! My 2004 Gryphon from GC is still awesome!
I have never played a Schecter I did not like and personally I feel they are one of the best values on the market for a guitar. Great Demo and I will have to say that I agree that the bridge pickup needs to be a bit warmer it is extremely bright for a humbucker; however, it does sound the bees knees in a clean voicing.
I recently got my first schecter after a few years of playing high end stuff (aristides, suhr). Got a banshee mach 7 and it's a fantastic guitar i'm really pleased with it!
I absolutely love my Silver/Black Silver Mountain. Love the way it feels. Stays in tune and just rips! Did not have to touch my bridge at all. Set up was also spot on.
I agree that Schecter has a reputation as a metal guitar brand, but they have quite few non-metal models that I really wish people would give more publicity too. The Nick Johnston strat is the only one I see that gets much attention, but they have other really cool looking non-metal stuff. I'd love it if you could ask them to send you some for review! They have some acoustics (including a 7 string), the PT Special tele looks awesome for only $700 (along with other tele variants), hollow and semihollows that I'm interested in but never see, the Ultra III is wild looking. Plus their various LP's and 80's style stuff.
I agree 100%. Their lp's are insane too! But I really want the semi hollow body with the piezo on it. Such a versatile guitar!
Great timing, Phil! I just bought a Schecter Reaper Elite and was having the same issues with that bridge. Grabbed myself some of those Fender screws from Monster Bolts!
Super-fantastic video, thanks so much! I've largely been a PRS player for decades now, and there have been very few guitars from other makers that have 'spoken' to me. That said, the one other brand of electric which has always felt and sounded really good to me is Schecter. I've really liked literally every single Schecter guitar I've ever played, from the very moment I picked it up. Weirdly, though, I've never owned one. You've just made me realise that it's about time I did own a Schecter, so I plan to pick up this model as soon as possible. And I was thinking I'll likely tune it to D-standard. I also like your idea of swapping out at least the bridge pup. I think we as guitarists should do our best to support the work of makers who produce well-made, consistent instruments at decent prices. Brilliant, cheers!
It would be worth an extra $15-25 for that bridge to be done by the manufacturers
It should be done by the manufacturers in the first place. That bridge would be dangerous to play the way it was.
Yes it’s humiliating for them to have their guitar fixed by parts from another manufacturer.
This is the best deep dive video you've done Phil, the small tips and explanations provided are top notch. keep it up!
legit this went way deeper than I ever could hope
My mind was blown when he bought new screws for the bridge 🤯 Such a brilliant piece of practical advice.
I bought some Monster Bolts replacement screws for the bridge saddles in my modded 2009 lefty Squier Affinity Strat about two months ago and it was the best cheap modification I've made so far.
I hate hearing chirp. Once you hear it you can’t unhear it. Great to hear it talked about
You just need to dig in and start your note with a nice squeeky harmonic. Covers that chirp right up and adds a a nice Italian icepick in the ear; so no one will forget the f# passing tone you threw in there. 😬
100% agreed
Jimmy Page's playing on Led Zeppelin II is riddled with chirping. I've hated that sound ever since
,
I love it 🤘🏽🤘🏽 Reminds me of Type O Negative!!! That finish is amazing. It sounds great too !!
I think Kenney Hickey does have a signature model. I dont recall if it is a Schecter.
I got the Schecter C-1 in a Sweetwater exclusive finish called Aquaburrst. It is just gorgeous. It has a real Floyd, the SD Full Shred in the bridge and the Sustaniac in the neck. Ebony board, Grover machines and the jumbo frets. I paid over $1200 with tax and will put it up against any high end guitar from any company. I found the perfect strings. The D'Addario NYXL 9-42 (I think. Maybe 46?) they sound and play sooo good. The action is super low and no fret buzz. Anyways, it's a gem and because of it's exclusive finish I have been offered more than I paid. No way I am getting rid of that thing. This guitar you're showing us today is a real beauty too. That finish is siiick!
I have the Schecter C-1 E/A and the build quality is amazing. Super comfortable to play and the Piezo sounds great. The Diamond Plus Humbuckers are a bit dark to me and I will probably change them out soon. Another guitar I just got that has amazing quality for the price is my Vola Vasti V3 MC. It is superb Japanese craftsmanship for under 1k.
Hi Phil, another great deep dive, I love when you analyse in detail the intricacies of a guitar in relation to the setup & player technique. By the way, stunning looking guitar. Only downer for me was when you changed to the Engl amp, you lost me with the bridge pickup, I found it extremely muddy indeed, only to be cleaned up by coil split. Not sure if it was an amp setting or the pickup itself? Tc, Cheers ✌️🎸
Beautiful guitar! The Graph tech black tusq, hipshot, and stainless steel frets have me really considering this one.. However, I have small hands short fingers. Is the thin C okay fer this, or should I look into ultra thin do you think?
I teach some lessons and do occasional tech work out of a Guitar Center, and I can grab any guitar off the wall for my lessons. I find myself defaulting to Schecters because they seem to be one of the only companies that actually sets up their guitars and basses decently from the factory (at least the $500+ ones). I wish I liked more of their designs, because I'd definitely buy one if it looked how I wanted. After seeing that clip of A7X with a headless guitar, I've got hopes for a headless 7 string from Schecter in the future. Great content as always! (I learned a lot of the tech skills I use at work from your videos)
Phil... Wonder if you agree or disagree with my current thinking about jazz guitar amplification: I am a one-man-dog playing along with .WAV files into a PA system.
I am moving away from my stereo Fender CyberTwin SE to a PodGo wireless stereo effects pedal, because it supports cabinet IRs, much more variety of amps than the Fender amp, and is infinitely lighter to move. However, I still have occasional jamming needs for a portable guitar amp. So, believe it or not, I have a stereo Roland Street Cube EX, with 2 x 8" speakers + tweeters. It is literally a compact PA system.
I am considering upgrading the speakers for 8" FRFR speakers used in luxury marine boats. Why? 4 ohms and designed from scratch for FRFR. This would make the cube amp closer to an FRFR system. I would tweek the EQ from the PodGo.
Is this improper thinking? A dead end or a flexible future? Thanks...
It amazes me that guitars at over a thousand dollars and no case or even a decent bag .
Great video Phil... I love my Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder with the Sustainaac… so fun! I have It striped up like the black-and-white Frankie right now. I really like the EMG Retroactive in the bridge position... what do you think of those? You rock!!!
Love the addition of the cheese grater test. I'm a always-resting-my-hand-on-the-bridge kinda guy, so comfort on the bridge is super important to me. I got highwood saddles for my strat, but the big one, for me, is I always swap out TOM bridges for roller bridges. SO much more comfy for the palm mutes. Am I the only one who does that? I'm surprised it's not something I hear more, because for me it makes such a difference...
Ive had quite a few mid to upper grade Shecters and have never been disappointed. Very good stuff IMO.
Phil's wife locks her sock drawer every time a new guitar shows up at the front door.
😂
I had a Schecter Avenger Diamond series from the 90’s that guitar had real mother of pearl binding around the guitar and headstock, loaded with Duncan Design PU’s, schaller tuners, bone nut, string through design. It was an awesome guitar to play and it had a varied tonal range. It did favour overdrive to get the sustain and gain at the optimum for my ears. Regrettably I sold it a number of years ago after having it for 20 odd years. Schecter build awesome instruments and value for money for sure.
Monster bolts is AWESOME! I've used them for at least 6-7 of my guitars. They ship internationally, too, so that's a big plus!
Phil which would you personally buy? Schecter or Charvel?
I have the 8 string version. Got it stratch and dent for cheap. Love it! Can play as good as any other guitar and better
I bought a schecter silver mountain in the classic silver finish with the floyd rose and sustainiac over a year ago, it's my favorite guitar and it looks so good! It plays like a dream.
Love it when a good looking guitar is also well made. Style *and* substance.
I have a Schecter Sun Valley “Super Shredder” tele (seafoam green) with sustaniac. The way it came set up really blew me away. Great neck, super super smooth.
I agree. My Schecter C1-FR is my #1 in my collection and I have Gibson Les Pauls, Fenders, Kramers, Charvels, Gretsche and others. My Schecter has the sound, the weight is perfect, stays in tune for the whole gig, and the craftsmanship is equal to all others.
I got a Jack Fowler in white. Absolute beast. I put a ceramic magnet in the bridge pickup, a Pasadena Plus, it works really well
I got a Schecter omen 6 and I love it and I love the Gothic inlay once stop playing it I have a hard time stop playing it the only thing I probably will change is the strings I love D’Addario
Is that a graphic wrap over the guitar? Or was it swirl-dipped?
Beautiful guitar. Good video buddy 👍👏💯🎸🎸
I always learn something when I watch your videos.
You might want to try adjusting the pickup heights to the low strings raising ended up a tad and dropping the pickup High strings believe me 1/32 of an inch can make a huge difference just the slightest variable can bring up the brilliance with the low strings and the high strings
Thanks Phil. I've a Strat Custom Deluxe, American Tele, and a Novo Serus J. What do you think that this guitar bring sonically that these others don't, aside from price? Great video. p.s. the bridge screw replacement is a genius and cheap solution.
You didn't mention the neck radius! ( I'm guessing 14-16"?)
Nice guitar.
Hey Phil just wanted to comment and say you’re the coolest cat around town!! Keep it up! Thanks for all you do!
I have 6 Schecters ! No regrets . No better guitar for the money !
Beautiful axe! Love my Schecter Hellraiser! Yes, excellent quality for the price!
I'd just use my dremel and file the top of the screws a bit. Done!
Great video Phil!! As per usual. Cheers from Aus mate! 🤘🏻🇦🇺🤘🏻
A fender scale C1 for some. The Gibson scale 2003 regular Silver C1, best guitar they ever made.
24:56 a relative of mine says the same thing about my “shredder guitars”. I own three different Schecters: C-1 SLS FR Elite in Black Fade Burst, Hellraiser C-1 FR in Trans Black Flame, and CR-6 in Red Burst. All are amazing.
The necks on these are 3 pc Mahogany with carbon fiber reinforcement rods .
Ive got the C-7 Multiscale version in same finish. Specs are the same though for the build side. The neck should be rock solid. Mind stays in tune perfectly. I couldnt ask for a more stable axe.
It feels amazing, has weight but not so much you dread wearing it. Finish is amazing, love mine.
Always great thorough reviews. Schecter has definitely come a long way and definitely worth a look at. 👍👍
I'm late to the party. What model is this schecter?
I've got a 2005 Schecter C1 Classic with the Seymour Duncan JB / Jazz combination and it's an absolutely amazing guitar. A true neck-thru construction with phenomenal playability and really just an all around high quality, top-notch instrument. The craftsmanship on these guitars was nothing short of superb.
I use my vol & tone knobs on all my guitars because I rely more on my sound from my guitar and amp than I do with pedals.
All I need from my amp is a bluesy break up, reverb and vibrato. The rest is up to my fingers and my guitar.
Perhaps it is because I can not use my feet due to paralysis to turn on/off pedals or other?. I dunno!?! No matter, I’m happy to have learned to get the most from what is in my hands.
Ever try a c6 pro? Genuinely one of the best guitars I've ever play
My Schecter C1 Elite SLS FRS is the best guitar I've owned to date: my 1984 Kramer Pacer (RIP) is/was #2.
I have a C1 Helraiser Hybrid FRS. Its amazing. Trans black, which actually looks dark green, over quilt with carbon fiber binding, body neck and headstock! Sustaniac and an EMG, Floyd Rose, Grover tuners. Its beautiful. I got it at a yardsale for less than 300 bucks and it cleaned up like a brand new guitar. Best deal ever!
Why not lower the treble side or raise the bass side of the pickup to balance out the tone? Did I miss him adressing how to remedy this issue?
Evening everyone .
JB pick up is the way to go !!
I got a Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder. I love it.
Man, I don’t know how many Schecter review videos I’ve seen, but I never hear anyone being disappointed. It doesn’t matter if it’s something like one of their traditional-ish PT “Teles”, their LP style Solo models, or one of their many shredder guitars. The quality and price combo is really hard to beat. My Nick Johnston HSS “Strat” is no exception. It’s everything a classic Strat should be, but with so much more. It’s the only Schecter I’ve ever had, so I don’t think I qualify as a fan-boy. Maybe if I ever get the PT Special I’ve always wanted, it’ll be official.
You can't go wrong with a Schecter ! That guitar is cool !!!
Thanks Phil... it is always educational and entertaining!
Great video Phil!
@Phillip McKnight
Hey Phil!👋🎸
Once again thanks for "All the Guitar Goodness without the Hype"!👍
Your review just reaffirms why I am trying to replace the C1 Classic that brought so much joy🥰 from 2004 until 2018, when someone stole my car with the Schecter inside it at the time it was stolen. Neither were recovered!😥🤬
Have not been able to work since 2010 due to cardiac problems, so saving enough money after living expenses in Southern California ($$$$$😱) just hasn't happened yet.
Hopefully soon!🤞🙏
Before I run out of time.
A Comparable Schecter replacement for the C1 Classic Neck-through with the SD JB and 59 pickups, and Experiencing live, in person, a SpaceX Starship /Super heavy Launch and Landings, are at the Top of my Revised Bucket List of "Things I want to do Before I DIE,,,, AGAIN"!😬😉
I Appreciate the Hard Work and Effort you put into bringing us the Content that you provide!
Thank you Very Much!👍🥰
I went to DeVry Institute in Phoenix in the early 80's
I had SO much Fun in Phoenix and the surrounding areas.😏
So many Good memories!🥰
If I could handle the Heat🤔, I would move back!
Mike in San Diego.🌞🎸🚀🖖
I have a C-1+ that I bought in 2001that I put a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge and a Dimarzio Humbucker From Hell in the neck. It is a great combo. The Dimarzio is the most underrated pickup ever. It is probably the most versatile guitar that I own. BTW they were doing USA QA / setups even back then. Everyone who has played it has wanted to buy it but they haven’t wanted to pay what it would take for me to part with it.😂
I don't own a Schecter guitar, but I have two B-stock 4-string Schecter basses: Stiletto Extreme (made in Indonesia) and Model T Session (made in South Korea). Both are outstanding in every way, including sound. In fact, I like the sound of the Model T Session almost more than my more expensive American basses. You just can't go wrong with Schecter.
I dont have a Schechter yet however have considered getting one for my collection and this one is definately one that is a keeper! Thanks for the expert opinion Phil! Cheers!
I bought a new C1 Diamon Series XXX edition in college around 2007, and that guitar played great the whole time i had it! Very stable, and I could keep pretty low action with little to no audible buzzing. I finally traded it to a kid because I felt the stripper inlays were a bit cringy and having a teenage daughter... It didn't seem appropriate, lol. But great guitar!
I own a Schecter Diamond series C-1 platnium with active EMG 81 and 85. It's a hard tail through the body and its a beast...I got it in Satin Blue with quilted top and it's plays phenomenally. It has locking tuners also...
I've played several Schecters for the past 15 years and they just get it right and are really incredible guitars!
I own the silver mountain( blood moon) thats red version for those that do not know and I love it so much so that I just ordered the silver and black version as well! Schecter just makes great guitars and I agree they are just as good if not better then any $3000 plus guitar hand down all day long!
I got a blue schecter C1 platinum last year, my favorite I’ve played
Love the bridge test, great addition to the reviews!
A great review of a very nice guitar. Thanks for sharing.
Holy shit! I just learned something new about the use of a tone knob! Being a thrash metal player, I tend to leave it all the way up for an aggressive sound. Had no idea the tone knob could soften chirp sounds in picking. 😮😮😮
More rock / metal guitars should be like this, rounded in all ways. Generally super nice
Totally agree with everything you said Schecter’s just feel like quality instruments
That thing looks sick as hell too 😂
I have by sheer accident a Schecter Solo 6 Classic.
Wanted a semi-hollow but a steal of a second-hand deal got me interested.
Due to the slightly unusual shape, not very many people are interested.
But it is my best playing guitar.
is this better than the solo 2 custom? Im new and just looking for something that I can keep and play for a long time. I also was gifted a schecter s-1 elite so I'm looking for something that can do whatever the s-1 can't
Any recommendations for a Schecter that is versatile and under $1000.00
Well what was the height of strings at 24th ??
Schecters are awesome. I got a Banshee Mach 6 last year, and it freaking shreds. The term arm came loose pretty quickly, but otherwise it was spot on right out of the box.
does this come with a tremolo bar option?
Just getting back into playing after a 20-ish year hiatus. Loving my Omen 6 Extreme, especially the neck... so easy to play when compared to a few other guitars I tried out.
Hello phil and everyone
Got my first Schecter about a month ago. Had the Hellraiser with the Sustainic on back order for months and months. The thing is amazing. I own American Strats, and a Gibson LP, and my first take away with the Schecter was, so this is what a premium guitar feels like. The fretwork, the floyd rose, everything was perfect out of the box. If what I got was standard Schecter quality for $1300, Fender MIM or MIA have no business costing more than $800, that makes me think the Fender brand name is worth $500 a pop. The one downside the the Hellraiser is the weight, but with all the electronics and floyd rose, that comes with the territory.
That clean guitar sounds so open and resonant man! Some guitars just feel like they're alive ... Hard to put it in words!
I have one of these in the blood moon color. Schecter has some of the best bang for buck you can get. The Schecter USA pick ups on this guitar are really good.
The biggest downside to schecter is their website. Absolutely terrible
The hipshot ibby bridge is very comfortable - love it on my Schecter
Great video and I LOVE this guitar. Just perfect for me.... cheers.
I wanted to buy a 7 string Apocalypse Red with FR and Sustainer for few years, but when I got an opportunity, their guitars went up in price in Europe. So instead of EUR 1.2k they are 1.8-2k. And unfortunately, I just can't justify spending money on them, when I can get at least 2 great guitars for that price...
I know it's a matter of taste, but the sound of that coil split is absolutely sick, crunch with tone and note value, that thing as is, it's a beast.
I have a Schecter C1 Silver Mountain. It is an amazing guitar. A perfect high quality guitar.