I’m kinda ashamed to say but I’ve been playing guitar so long that I don’t normally get inspired watching other guitarist, mostly cuz they’re just running up and down the same scale. I do have to say that watching and listening to your playing is an amazing experience I really enjoy your videos brother. 😎🤘🏼✌🏼
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I really appreciate these reviews by Jonathan, because you not only get to hear the instrument on Overdrive and clean, but he takes the time to label the pickup combinations. And, of course, his playing is always inspiring. In terms of this guitar, sounds and looks nice. The Yamaha revstar series has an interesting answer to the volume drop off of coil split pickups. They call it a dry switch. Reverend Guitars have a similar switch, that has an even wider tonal variation than the revstar. Happy Easter! Peace be with you all.
I wish it was neck-through, but damn that's a nice axe...the first Schecter I've considered buying! Usually their style is a little too adolescent for me... but that axe is a beaut!
A Schecter Van Nuys is very appropiate, this is where it all started from. I visited LA and stayed with friends in Van Nuys in 2006, there is a lot of well known names from there, the original Poniiac Trans-Am were made there. Thanks for another fantastic demo Jonathan, i could listen to your melodic playing all day. How about a "Best Off" Jonathan Koh album?
Great review Jonathan. I've been considering this guitar for awhile and after watching your video I've decided to get it. You also gained a sub, well done.
Same here. The Schecter I remember from my youth was really tacky with an over the top goth appeal. This new stuff is something I could add to my collection
I've got a Tele, a P-90 guitar, and a Schecter Solo ii Custom (LP-style) guitar that I absolutely love. (I'm lucky enough to be able to say I love all three of my electrics.) I do not have a Strat-style guitar so I'm seriously considering this very make and model. Thanks, Jonathan, for a thorough overview -- it's now even higher on my list!
Very nice guitar. I recently bought a Schecter bass guitar that I am very impressed with. They seem to really be making some good value instruments. Thanks for sharing.
Just discovered your channel. Great demo and lovely playing by a very nice chap! This guitar looks like value for money. I admire what Schecter offers at this pricepoint. Keep up the good work!
Incredible playing and great review. Schecter really know how to make a super strat. I have a Sunset II in hsh configuration and a Sun Valley Super Shredder with h h emg config.
Hi Jonathan. Have you played a Charvel Pro-Mod DK22 SSS? I'm considering both models, similar prices, similar specs (the bridge pickup in Charvel is actually a mini hot rails humbucker I believe). Charvel has Alder body, Schecter Ash. Both 22 frets, both roasted/caramelised necks. Both Tusq nuts, both locking tuners. Schecter has in house pickups. Charvel has Seymour Duncan. Touch choice. I think the Charvel
Awesome review! I bought a Schecter NIck Johnston Signature and it was a great guitar! I still let go of it due to the neck profile, otherwise no complaints.
@@jorgemlcosta how are the necks on the Ibanez AZ? So far I am pretty happy with my MiM Fender and will just mod if there is a upgrade needed, but those AZ are pretty sweet looking!
I bought two Van Nuys guitars. Both had microphonic problems in the bridge hum bucker. I liked the single coils enough to go back the second time. I called Schecter and they agreed the bridge was microphonic and said they would send me a new one. They did. Over one hundred dollars to my local luthier later and that pickup was also microphonic. I have more than a few guitar with humbuckers. I can crank them and stand next to my amps without a problem. Not with the Van Nuys. It squeals like a stuck pig and is worthless to play. If you don't play with high gain it's ok. So I'm just warning any who buy it. Be prepared to buy a new (non schecter) hum bucker for the bridge. Everything else works fine. Fit and finish is great not to mention it looks killer.
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Hopefully its just me but it happened. I run a Hughes & Kettner 20 & my Mesa Boogie 25 close to where I play. When gained beyond half way the squealing starts. If I play my Vola HH, PRS custom 24, Suhr T, they all do fine. Just the schecter and only in the bridge. I'm going to get a SD in the bridge. Hopefully that does it. It's a shame because I like everything else about the guitar. The Tech at Schecter sent a new pickup that did the same thing. He wasn't very helpful or seemed to care as much as you would think either. I love the build and look of schecters but not in love with their pickups.
I bought one, used for 500 believe it or not, I like ti. Don't love the trem and I'll look into other options. Like the Monster Tones. Still feeling out the Humbucker.
Id love to have one of those and swap out the Schecter humbucker for one of Dean Zelinskys side kick pickups the only pickup that goes from humbucker to single coil with no drop off
Can you tell us more about the way you set up tones in Helix Native? Do you have a video showing how you get that great lead tone around the 3:00 mark? Great demo, as always, and fantastic playing!
Thank Matt! I usually just use the Fender Deluxe sim with the usual effects...But for the heavier stuff, I would use 2 amps..both panned lft and right. I usually use the Solo Lead OD and the German Mahadeva. Hope this helps!✌🤓
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thanks for the reply. That does help! Do you have a favorite IR cabinet that you use for those high gain lead tones, or do you use the stock Helix cabs?
Hi, have you played a gotoh 510 equipped trem guitar? I always wondered how the stock schecter tremolo compares with the more occurring gotoh 510 like on my previous Ibanez az
Aah... How about the schecter tremolo compared to the Cort g290 tremolo that you reviewed? In your opinion which one is better? Since they look like they're based on the gotoh.
The only thing that has me somewhat concerned is the Bridge. I've never heard of the Diamond Vintage Tremlo system before. I am thinking as long you don't mess with the trem bar that the locking tuners would keep it in tune fairly effectively. Everything else is top notch!
sounds great and you play awesome, this gtr is beautiful, please how is the neck comparing to the nick johnston traditional and which gtr do you prefer? thanks
You are my No.1 to go if I want some guitar information . Im on fence between Nick Johnston and Van Nuys , If I only pick one , which one you recommend. Thank you bro.
This or the Nick Johnston HSS? Decisions, decisions LOL This has an ash body and USA pickups, but everything else seems about the same. They both have roasted maple necks, tusq nuts, locking tuners, vintage 2-pt trem, 5-way switching with push/pull coil split for the humbucker. Hmm. About the same price, too. I think I'm leaning toward the NJ just for the traditional look and more color options. And even though they are import pickups, I think they sound pretty good. Hard time choosing between the white with ebony board or the black with roasted maple board :) I know you did mods to yours, so I'll probably end up doing the same once I get mine...put a Dimarzio AT-1 in the bridge, Super Vee Bladerunner trem, and Hipshot staggered locking tuners.
Jonathan, I'm looking for a stratish guitar and this is one I'll want to consider. It probably sounds stupid, but a major thing I want a Strat-style guitar for is the "quack" in positions 2 and 4. In your video, I can''t hear this effect. When you looked at G&L S-500 or even Comanche there was a quite notable quack. Is there a difference in how you played? Or does this guitar simply not have that particular sound? Thanks!
This guitars does have the quack but not as pronounced as the Comanche. Remember that the Comanche is basically sss, this on the other hand is ssh. If you want more quack , try the Nick Johnston sss. ✌️❤️
If we need A strat, just go Fender player plus with zero compromises,direct strat tone,but Van Nuys is a pure modern superstrat ,think about it before buy!
Your playing makes every guitar sound awesome. The manufacturers must love your channel. I'm glad Schecter doesn't offer this copy in a lefty. Otherwise I would definitely be spending that money.
Hello Jon! I really love your playing. How do you like this Schecter Van Nuys Traditional compare to the yamaha pacifica 612viix? I would love to know your thoughts about those 2 guitars I have mentioned. Thank you very much Jon.
Hi Jonathan, how do you find this in comparison with a Nick Johnson. I am trying to decide which one to get and your videos are my main reference. Cheers
TBH.. I sent for the NJ because I can’t resist orange guitars.. the Van Nuys is a better sounding guitar. The playability is the same for both guitars. Hope this helps✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I like the NJ's way more esthetically to be honest and I'm looking a pure strat tone. The looks of this one doesn't appeal me at all, but from your videos I see it sounds great, and I have it available at a friend's shop, while I would have to order the NJ and wait. Anyhow I think I'll order a white SSS NJ and just patiently wait to get what I really want. Thanks 😊
@@JonIsJustTooLoud In your view, how's the neck AND the sound as compared to the Nick Johnston Traditional HSS model? It seems the Nick Johnston might be slightly hotter. Those were great solos, by the way.
@@joachimleinfelder1200 It does stand for Pete Townshend. His original Schecters that he used in the late 70s- early 80s used a Tele body routed for 2 humbuckers. Schecter nowadays uses the PT name to designate anything Tele-shaped. I have a PT (black, maple neck, dual SuperRock II humbuckers), PT Special (Tele bridge pickup, P-90 neck pickup), PT Pro (quilted maple top, dual Z-Plus humbuckers) and PT Fastback (dual Ultratron humbuckers). All are Tele-shaped, so they are designated ‘PT’.
I tried this out at my local Guitarcenter. The guitar was LUDICROUSLY difficult to bend on. It felt like it had 13 gauge strings on even though they were clearly tens.
I just played one today at my local Guitar Center. I was bending the holy s*** out of them, the guitar sounds🎶 killer🔥. In my opinion, it's the type of guitar, you plug into a amp, even on the clean Channel, and you just can't stop playing. The array of sounds on the clean Channel, just tweaking with the tone controls, was amazing, very good response to touch and pick attack.
Is it necessary to replace the bridge if u wanna use the tremolo more aggressively? I’m getting one of these beauties next weekend and i was thinking if i should get a Gotoh bridge with it
Its a beautiful guitar but its not much different from the Nick Johnston model besides aesthetics. Im surprised they didn't do more to differentiate the two models specs wise
Van Nuys is where Schecter built custom super strats for customers back in the late 70's and 80's. This guitar is a wonderful and affordable reproduction of those guitars - which easily sell for $10k and more today if you can find anyone willing to sell one. So the traditional reference is to the Van Nuys custom guitars which have been around for over 40 years.
Thanks for posting these videos, there's not many videos out there for these Van Nuys models. Jon is just TOO LouD!!, which model did you like better? This one or the PT?
amazing guitar put the pick ups are nothing to write home about, but that neck and look are incredible worth the price under $1000 but I dont think you get a case or a gig bag with it wich is a bummer too
Nice Playing Style, Great Guitar (wish a Guitar company would make a Guitar body with just One Piece of wood). New Sub, Teach me how to Solo, something for the Intermediate Player!
I’m comparing the single coils on this super strat with nick johnston and jack fowler models. It seems me to that the single coils on this is much warmer and hotter than the other two! Nick Johnston model has a very crispy fender sound, and Jack Fowler model stands out less in its split coil model. If I want a Fender style guitar that has better value than fender, I would go with Nick Johnston; if I want a guitar with a more Gibson like tone, I would go for Van Nuys
I have a small Suhr collection, and I know their catalog very well, sorry I cannot say the same, yet still this Schecter is surely a nice low cost guitar aiming at boutique specs. This competes very well with a Ibanez AZ premium, also MII. The only clear downside in the Schecter is the lack of SS frets and compound radius (14 inch is welcome on higher frets, no so much at lower frets where I mostly play chords).
I am a small man at 5’4”, I noticed that you have no problem with reaching for note and chords, is there a type of guitar brand or style that you just don’t enjoy playing?
@@jessebarrera159 Ok Jesse...my height is 5'9" And least favorite? There are no particular Brands or models..I just don't like to play on a poorly setup guitar.
Most guitars with trem system will always have problems with tuning.. big or small. It’s just the way i play.. of this guitar is mine, I will fix the nut by sanding of the sides of certain strings.. a simple fix
I’m kinda ashamed to say but I’ve been playing guitar so long that I don’t normally get inspired watching other guitarist, mostly cuz they’re just running up and down the same scale. I do have to say that watching and listening to your playing is an amazing experience I really enjoy your videos brother. 😎🤘🏼✌🏼
Thank you brother! ✌💚
This demo was just perfect, I love it!
Thank you✌️❤️
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0:00 Intro
1:25 Song
4:05 Demo
8:15 Review
10:57 Conclusion
I really appreciate these reviews by Jonathan, because you not only get to hear the instrument on Overdrive and clean, but he takes the time to label the pickup combinations. And, of course, his playing is always inspiring. In terms of this guitar, sounds and looks nice. The Yamaha revstar series has an interesting answer to the volume drop off of coil split pickups. They call it a dry switch. Reverend Guitars have a similar switch, that has an even wider tonal variation than the revstar. Happy Easter! Peace be with you all.
Thanks for sharing David!!✌💚
I wish it was neck-through, but damn that's a nice axe...the first Schecter I've considered buying! Usually their style is a little too adolescent for me... but that axe is a beaut!
You are right.. just like you, I’m finding out more about schecter guitars✌️❤️
Played one of these trying out my new amp. Just grabbed it off the wall, loved it! Especially the neck and fat frets.
Did you get it?😀
Going through the pickup selector options the tones are clear and distinct. sounds nice and looks great too.
Agreed!✌️❤️
Very beautifull guitar, very nice review!! I'm always glad to see the weight info!
Glad you enjoy it!✌💚
A Schecter Van Nuys is very appropiate, this is where it all started from.
I visited LA and stayed with friends in Van Nuys in 2006, there is a lot of well known names from there, the original Poniiac Trans-Am were made there.
Thanks for another fantastic demo Jonathan, i could listen to your melodic playing all day.
How about a "Best Off" Jonathan Koh album?
Lol... o one day Allan✌️❤️
I want one of these since I was born in Van Nuys 😂
@@downshift00 cool!! Go for it✌️❤️
Great review Jonathan. I've been considering this guitar for awhile and after watching your video I've decided to get it. You also gained a sub, well done.
Glad I could help! Welcome to the channel!✌♥
well Schecter becomes more and more interesting to me (and I still need a HSS) ... happy easter, Jonathan!
You too Andrew✌️❤️
Same here. The Schecter I remember from my youth was really tacky with an over the top goth appeal. This new stuff is something I could add to my collection
love this guitar. Love both actually. The PT too. Classic look.
Cool ✌️❤️
I've got a Tele, a P-90 guitar, and a Schecter Solo ii Custom (LP-style) guitar that I absolutely love. (I'm lucky enough to be able to say I love all three of my electrics.) I do not have a Strat-style guitar so I'm seriously considering this very make and model. Thanks, Jonathan, for a thorough overview -- it's now even higher on my list!
Glad you liked the video✌️❤️
Very nice guitar. I recently bought a Schecter bass guitar that I am very impressed with. They seem to really be making some good value instruments. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you liked the video✌️❤️
Beautiful demo
Thank you ✌️❤️
I’m thinking about getting that or the Kramer HSS
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This just goes to show you its the player more than the guitar. Jonathan could make any guitar sound good.
Thank you Brian...but still the guitar does paly a part!✌💚
Just discovered your channel. Great demo and lovely playing by a very nice chap! This guitar looks like value for money. I admire what Schecter offers at this pricepoint. Keep up the good work!
Thank you.. hope you have subbed✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I did! ))
@@stroopwafel6141 awesome!!
Sounds great!! Happy Easter to you and yours
Thank you Anthony!!! Godbless!✌💚
Great playing as always Jonathan!
Happy Easter
A blessed Easter to you Andy ✌️❤️
I bought one. Beautiful guitar.
It sure is✌️❤️
Incredible playing and great review. Schecter really know how to make a super strat. I have a Sunset II in hsh configuration and a Sun Valley Super Shredder with h h emg config.
Awesome!!!! ✌💚
Wow! Nice playing.
Thank you✌️❤️
I always enjoy your playing and reviews.
Glad you like them!✌🤓
😀♥️🎶🤘🏾 Jonathan nice guitar playing my friend! 😎
Thank you brother✌️❤️
AWESOME!!! GREAT GUITAR AND GREAT PLAYING!!!!
Thank you so much✌️❤️
Great playing! Nice guitar too. That thing has some sweet tone.
Thank you✌️❤️
Great playing and sound.
Thanks!✌♥
Hi Jonathan. Have you played a Charvel Pro-Mod DK22 SSS? I'm considering both models, similar prices, similar specs (the bridge pickup in Charvel is actually a mini hot rails humbucker I believe).
Charvel has Alder body, Schecter Ash. Both 22 frets, both roasted/caramelised necks. Both Tusq nuts, both locking tuners. Schecter has in house pickups. Charvel has Seymour Duncan.
Touch choice.
I think the Charvel
No I have not..✌♥
My PRS DGT has a spit humbucker that does not lose volume when ingaged. Schector needs to copy that circuit.
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Awesome review! I bought a Schecter NIck Johnston Signature and it was a great guitar! I still let go of it due to the neck profile, otherwise no complaints.
Oh.. what was wrong with the neck profile? Too slim?✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Yep, slim and flat, which is great as it's more efficient, but I enjoy a thicker neck that fills up the hand with some curve.
@@AxemanMessiah go for an Ibanez AZ , or upgrade to a Suhr classic or TAG classic ;-)
@@jorgemlcosta how are the necks on the Ibanez AZ? So far I am pretty happy with my MiM Fender and will just mod if there is a upgrade needed, but those AZ are pretty sweet looking!
I bought two Van Nuys guitars. Both had microphonic problems in the bridge hum bucker. I liked the single coils enough to go back the second time. I called Schecter and they agreed the bridge was microphonic and said they would send me a new one. They did. Over one hundred dollars to my local luthier later and that pickup was also microphonic. I have more than a few guitar with humbuckers. I can crank them and stand next to my amps without a problem. Not with the Van Nuys. It squeals like a stuck pig and is worthless to play. If you don't play with high gain it's ok. So I'm just warning any who buy it. Be prepared to buy a new (non schecter) hum bucker for the bridge. Everything else works fine. Fit and finish is great not to mention it looks killer.
That’s really interesting.. because I did not find the pickups on the van Nuys that I’ve reviewed, microphonic at all. Thanks for sharing
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Hopefully its just me but it happened. I run a Hughes & Kettner 20 & my Mesa Boogie 25 close to where I play. When gained beyond half way the squealing starts. If I play my Vola HH, PRS custom 24, Suhr T, they all do fine. Just the schecter and only in the bridge. I'm going to get a SD in the bridge. Hopefully that does it. It's a shame because I like everything else about the guitar. The Tech at Schecter sent a new pickup that did the same thing. He wasn't very helpful or seemed to care as much as you would think either. I love the build and look of schecters but not in love with their pickups.
@@TheOldFlyguy sorry to hear that buddy.. I hope you get what you’re looking for when you change pickups✌️❤️
How quickly do you review a guitar after receipt?@@JonIsJustTooLoud
I bought one, used for 500 believe it or not, I like ti. Don't love the trem and I'll look into other options. Like the Monster Tones. Still feeling out the Humbucker.
Nice
Hi Jon, have you tried Schecter Van Nuys Tele? If so - would recoment it over the Sire T7 HH? 'im going for at tele sounding less tele'ish 🙂
Yes I did a review of it..
ruclips.net/video/4sE-sJ6Z-OU/видео.html
Id love to have one of those and swap out the Schecter humbucker for one of Dean Zelinskys side kick pickups the only pickup that goes from humbucker to single coil with no drop off
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Can you tell us more about the way you set up tones in Helix Native? Do you have a video showing how you get that great lead tone around the 3:00 mark? Great demo, as always, and fantastic playing!
Thank Matt! I usually just use the Fender Deluxe sim with the usual effects...But for the heavier stuff, I would use 2 amps..both panned lft and right. I usually use the Solo Lead OD and the German Mahadeva. Hope this helps!✌🤓
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thanks for the reply. That does help! Do you have a favorite IR cabinet that you use for those high gain lead tones, or do you use the stock Helix cabs?
@@mattjesse5196 no worries Matt.. I use 3 sigma’s iRs..
Hi, have you played a gotoh 510 equipped trem guitar? I always wondered how the stock schecter tremolo compares with the more occurring gotoh 510 like on my previous Ibanez az
The 510s a a tad smoother✌️❤️
Aah... How about the schecter tremolo compared to the Cort g290 tremolo that you reviewed? In your opinion which one is better? Since they look like they're based on the gotoh.
The only thing that has me somewhat concerned is the Bridge. I've never heard of the Diamond Vintage Tremlo system before. I am thinking as long you don't mess with the trem bar that the locking tuners would keep it in tune fairly effectively. Everything else is top notch!
Oh they are ok.. I guess my Jack Fowler is stock Diamond trem ✌️❤️
Amazing playing Jonathan! Very nice guitar, only wish that the finish is satin instead of gloss.
yea...✌💚
sounds great and you play awesome, this gtr is beautiful, please how is the neck comparing to the nick johnston traditional and which gtr do you prefer? thanks
The necks almost similar… I prefer the NJ✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud thanks!!! love your playing
Beautifull guitar, good video
Thank you✌️❤️
Thanks for a great demo. Can you tell me if the neck is the same as the Nick Johnston traditional?
Yes almost if not the same..✌️❤️
You are my No.1 to go if I want some guitar information . Im on fence between Nick Johnston and Van Nuys , If I only pick one , which one you recommend. Thank you bro.
The Van Nuys
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thank you so much 😊
Hi John, probably this is a bit late..but what do you think of this compare to the Jack Fowler traditional?thanks
Different guitars..✌️❤️
This or the Nick Johnston HSS? Decisions, decisions LOL This has an ash body and USA pickups, but everything else seems about the same. They both have roasted maple necks, tusq nuts, locking tuners, vintage 2-pt trem, 5-way switching with push/pull coil split for the humbucker. Hmm. About the same price, too. I think I'm leaning toward the NJ just for the traditional look and more color options. And even though they are import pickups, I think they sound pretty good. Hard time choosing between the white with ebony board or the black with roasted maple board :)
I know you did mods to yours, so I'll probably end up doing the same once I get mine...put a Dimarzio AT-1 in the bridge, Super Vee Bladerunner trem, and Hipshot staggered locking tuners.
lol Indeed decisions....they're a pain...Go with what your heart says...✌
Jonathan,
I'm looking for a stratish guitar and this is one I'll want to consider. It probably sounds stupid, but a major thing I want a Strat-style guitar for is the "quack" in positions 2 and 4. In your video, I can''t hear this effect. When you looked at G&L S-500 or even Comanche there was a quite notable quack. Is there a difference in how you played? Or does this guitar simply not have that particular sound? Thanks!
This guitars does have the quack but not as pronounced as the Comanche. Remember that the Comanche is basically sss, this on the other hand is ssh. If you want more quack , try the Nick Johnston sss. ✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thank you sir!
If we need A strat, just go Fender player plus with zero compromises,direct strat tone,but Van Nuys is a pure modern superstrat ,think about it before buy!
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Great playing!
Thank you !✌♥
Your playing makes every guitar sound awesome. The manufacturers must love your channel. I'm glad Schecter doesn't offer this copy in a lefty. Otherwise I would definitely be spending that money.
I wish! lol Thank you for your kind comments!✌💚
But they do offer it in a lefty. 👍🤣
I just bought a lefty…
Hey Jonathan, how would you describe the tone difference between this one and the NJ? Awesome video btw
Almost the same but the NJ subtle coils are more strat like imho ✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud thanks man
killin it 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you✌️❤️
Great playing, informative, and you know guitars, thanks, new subscriber here!
Thanks and welcome to the channel!!✌️❤️
Hello Jon! I really love your playing. How do you like this Schecter Van Nuys Traditional
compare to the yamaha pacifica 612viix? I would love to know your thoughts about those 2 guitars I have mentioned. Thank you very much Jon.
Go for the Schecter✌️❤️
Hi Jonathan, how do you find this in comparison with a Nick Johnson.
I am trying to decide which one to get and your videos are my main reference. Cheers
TBH.. I sent for the NJ because I can’t resist orange guitars.. the Van Nuys is a better sounding guitar. The playability is the same for both guitars. Hope this helps✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I like the NJ's way more esthetically to be honest and I'm looking a pure strat tone. The looks of this one doesn't appeal me at all, but from your videos I see it sounds great, and I have it available at a friend's shop, while I would have to order the NJ and wait. Anyhow I think I'll order a white SSS NJ and just patiently wait to get what I really want. Thanks 😊
@@BlackZar84 lol ok!
Hey Jon do you still like this guitar? I'm thinking about getting one. Thanks
Oh yes I do like it.. it’s not mine though✌️❤️
Love your content ❤️ and how does this model compare to nick johnstons model?
Different feel.. this is more of a traditional kinda thing✌️❤️
Very beautiful guitar 🙂👍
Yes it is✌️❤️
Hey Jon. Is it just me or the guitar doesn't have a strat sound ? And do you prefer it to the Nick Johnston ?
Oh it does actually..✌️❤️
弹得真棒👍🏻schecter的声音跟Tom Anderson听起来好像哦！很宽广舒服
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Van NICE!!!!!!🙌🏻🤩
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Nice clean tone...
Yes ✌️❤️
Inspirational playing...if you did not attend Berkeley School of Music, you sure sound like you did. Wow...!
lol Thank you kindly! ✌♥
Traditional fender necks are sometimes too thin and may cause trouble for playing on high e. Would it happen on this one?
it depends on what you deemed thin..✌💙
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Sorry maybe that's not clear. I'm talking about the width of the fretboard. I play a telecaster and the high E slips off sometimes
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thank you, not the most specific answer, but definitely right for my vague question lol
Awesome. Thanks for the demo!!! Have you measured the thickness at the 1st fret and 12 frets without strings?
no...✌💚
@@JonIsJustTooLoud In your view, how's the neck AND the sound as compared to the Nick Johnston Traditional HSS model? It seems the Nick Johnston might be slightly hotter. Those were great solos, by the way.
@@Millo1868 the neck is almost similar.. the difference is the sound of the pickups. Both sounds different. The NJ is more stratty ✌️❤️
Kickass!
Thank you!✌💛
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I was looking at one of those guitars on line and saw your review, excellent man, thank you.
@@samueltractorton2088 glad to help ✌️❤️
Sounds real nice ! But whats that sheep on your left side !
Lol it’s a lamp✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud lol !
Nice sounding and playing Jonathan like always :) , but14" radius for a "traditional strat" isn't it a bit flat?
It’s not a traditional strat.. it’s a modern take ✌️❤️
So the "Traditional" in its name is a little bit confusing... ;-)
@@joachimleinfelder1200 Schecter uses ‘Traditional’ to designate S-style guitars, and ‘PT’ to designate T-styles.
@@jareddonze4001 I own a PT Standard and thought that PT stands for Pete Townsend. Read this in a guitar magazin as well...
@@joachimleinfelder1200 It does stand for Pete Townshend. His original Schecters that he used in the late 70s- early 80s used a Tele body routed for 2 humbuckers. Schecter nowadays uses the PT name to designate anything Tele-shaped. I have a PT (black, maple neck, dual SuperRock II humbuckers), PT Special (Tele bridge pickup, P-90 neck pickup), PT Pro (quilted maple top, dual Z-Plus humbuckers) and PT Fastback (dual Ultratron humbuckers). All are Tele-shaped, so they are designated ‘PT’.
I tried this out at my local Guitarcenter. The guitar was LUDICROUSLY difficult to bend on. It felt like it had 13 gauge strings on even though they were clearly tens.
That’s strange.. ✌️❤️
I just played one today at my local Guitar Center. I was bending the holy s*** out of them, the guitar sounds🎶 killer🔥. In my opinion, it's the type of guitar, you plug into a amp, even on the clean Channel, and you just can't stop playing. The array of sounds on the clean Channel, just tweaking with the tone controls, was amazing, very good response to touch and pick attack.
@@therealtech833 Good to know. It sounded fantastic when I played it, my guess is that it just REALLY needed a truss rod adjustment
Could be old strings
@@jacobehlers Maybe if they were 16 years old lol. Pretty sure it just really needed a truss rod adjustment
Do you like this guitar more compared to Nick Johnston model? What are the pros and cons of these models to you?
They are quite different..I actually like this a lot ✌♥
Is it necessary to replace the bridge if u wanna use the tremolo more aggressively? I’m getting one of these beauties next weekend and i was thinking if i should get a Gotoh bridge with it
My advice is try it out for a few days..and let the guitar settle in..if the tuning still gives you problems..then go change the trem ✌♥
Between this and nick johnston diamond series which one is more preferable?
The NJ ✌️❤️
Do you prefer this Traditional model to the PT Van Nyes?
Fact is.. they both work for me ✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud That's not fair! lol!
How do you expect me to think for myself!?😉
What would you rather have this guitar or Nick Johnston HSS?
The NJ for me ✌️❤️
Great review, regarding the frets. Are the frets S/S or N/S?
N/S
Great demo and playing
The tuning stability is very good
Is it a floating bridge ? Which can go both ways ?
Thanks
Yes you can float the bridge.. tremolo is stable ✌️❤️
Its a beautiful guitar but its not much different from the Nick Johnston model besides aesthetics. Im surprised they didn't do more to differentiate the two models specs wise
There are differences.. in terms of pickups and body wood
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I think this will be one of the big questions people will ask. Nick Johnston or PT Van Nuys.
Van Nuys is where Schecter built custom super strats for customers back in the late 70's and 80's. This guitar is a wonderful and affordable reproduction of those guitars - which easily sell for $10k and more today if you can find anyone willing to sell one. So the traditional reference is to the Van Nuys custom guitars which have been around for over 40 years.
The sound is good, but I wish there were other color options.
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Thanks for posting these videos, there's not many videos out there for these Van Nuys models. Jon is just TOO LouD!!, which model did you like better? This one or the PT?
Both! Lol
With this budget do you have something better to recommend or is this one fine?
This is great
Hi Jon, how does this compare to the Nick Johnston model.?
Different pickup configurations.. other than that, plays about the same ✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud are the pickups the same as you put in your orange NJ?
@@johnboy10 no John.. they are not ✌️❤️
Hi Jon, wich one do you prefer between this one and the Nick Johnston, and why.
Thanks
I would still choose the NJ .. both guitars plays almost the same.. just different pickups and sounds✌️❤️
amazing guitar put the pick ups are nothing to write home about, but that neck and look are incredible worth the price under $1000 but I dont think you get a case or a gig bag with it wich is a bummer too
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Nice Playing Style, Great Guitar (wish a Guitar company would make a Guitar body with just One Piece of wood). New Sub, Teach me how to Solo, something for the Intermediate Player!
Thank you✌❤
I’m comparing the single coils on this super strat with nick johnston and jack fowler models. It seems me to that the single coils on this is much warmer and hotter than the other two! Nick Johnston model has a very crispy fender sound, and Jack Fowler model stands out less in its split coil model. If I want a Fender style guitar that has better value than fender, I would go with Nick Johnston; if I want a guitar with a more Gibson like tone, I would go for Van Nuys
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Witch Laney you 're playing?
No laney used in this video..✌❤
Witch amp do you own?
Do you prefer this one or the tele style model?
I like the tele more as it’s more unique✌️❤️
Going from squire to this guitar next!
Cool✌️❤️
peace n love brotha!
If ya had to pick one would take this Van nuys or the nick johnson?
I chose the NJ✌♥
I bet this guitar is a good as any Suhr out there.
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Maybe:), but no ss frets disqualifies it.
I have a small Suhr collection, and I know their catalog very well, sorry I cannot say the same, yet still this Schecter is surely a nice low cost guitar aiming at boutique specs. This competes very well with a Ibanez AZ premium, also MII. The only clear downside in the Schecter is the lack of SS frets and compound radius (14 inch is welcome on higher frets, no so much at lower frets where I mostly play chords).
Sheesh Big Jon, tasty.
Thank you kindly ✌️❤️
all the reviewers seem to be getting a 1pc ash body….every retailer ive seen ships either a 2pc or a 3pc one
I have this piece from the shop..✌️❤️
Wow! You make that thing sing! I love the look and sounds of that guitar, but i don't particularly care for the look of pick up covers.
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schecter should pay you for this review
Lol... I’ll just settled for a guitar from them 😜✌️❤️
So if I get this guitar, I will sound like that? 😳
Lol why not!??
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I may have mentioned that I sprung for the Van Nuys PT after watching your video, and am very pleased with it.
Great playing, are you a little guy and is there a guitar that you do not like to playing.
I dont understand your question ✌💚
I am a small man at 5’4”, I noticed that you have no problem with reaching for note and chords, is there a type of guitar brand or style that you just don’t enjoy playing?
@@jessebarrera159 Ok Jesse...my height is 5'9" And least favorite? There are no particular Brands or models..I just don't like to play on a poorly setup guitar.
So your saying it don’t stay in tune because the nut ain’t right
Most guitars with trem system will always have problems with tuning.. big or small. It’s just the way i play.. of this guitar is mine, I will fix the nut by sanding of the sides of certain strings.. a simple fix