I currently own this guitar - I have owned custom shops from pretty much every single brand you can imagine, I have owned guitars well over 4,000 dollars. This guitar beats all of them in terms of tone, playability and tuning stability. The guitar is gig ready right out of the box.
That was a treat and thank you Fluff for the great recording as you went through your playthrough. Again great treat and liked what you were doing there *chefs kiss*
Thank you sooooooo much for this review video, I have been checking RUclips for a video on this guitar since Schecter made their 1 instagram post of this guitar. I really wish I could get my hands on one to try, the purple looks insane.
I'm so tempted. I have the California Classic (in blue finish) and it's one of my favorite guitars because I love the tones. I also have a PT Special (in purple) and I love that one too with its warm sounding P90 in the neck. This PT Classic ticks all the boxes for me and I'm afraid I won't be able to stand the temptation.
Would've thought that would be the case but having a look at this on the Schecter website, it says their 2 MIJ models are made at the Fujigen factory that also makes all the Ibanez Prestige stuff. It's cool that Schecter actually mention the factory and give it some praise. I have an Ibanez Prestige AZ atm but I prefer slimmer necks so I'd love to try the Schecter MIJ models one day. They don't have necks as slim as their ultra-slim C shape they use on the lower models but the specs clearly show them to be a little slimmer than the AZs. Also think I'd find the 14" radius more comfortable than the 12" on the AZ.
@@SchecterGuitarTV those are close, but they lack the modern carves you see in the PT special and have limited finish options. If you combine the features of the PT special and jack fowler sig in a T shaped guitar, you'd fill the gap in the current market for a modern T.
You can go for fgn models equipped with fishmans , there go for about 1200 or so , same factory as ibanez prestige and i guess the same as that schecter but not sure about that! Still that schecter looks and sounds incredible. I love the pt series !
I do love the profile and feel of my Schecter necks. Did Fluff happen to mention the finish on the back of the neck? The specs don't mention if it's gloss or satin varnish or unfinished. Shame it's a maple cap with maple veneer, maybe I'm way off but it seems like for list price of $3300 and street of $2300 it shouldn't be a veneer.
I don't think it's a maple veneer because of the arched top. Guitars with veneer tops tend to have flatter bodies and less dramatic curves. The website describes the top as a maple cap with no mention of veneer.
Sounds and looks cool but man just looked these up on SW are both are over 8.5lbs. How the heck did they make these this heavy given how thin the body is?
@@Ortizjan2227 I did manage to fine one that was 8lb 3oz after checking different colors but they were generally all on the heavier side. I was quite shocked. Been eyeing a Schecter for a while.
@@StupidGuitar if you want MIJ FGN exists too and will run you about the same as a Ibby "premium" tier build. Plus those buttery frets, FGN makes fretwork that all else is measured against (for good reasons). "Expert" tier FGN can run 1800 USD to ridiculous custom shop prices for ridiculous custom shop quality axes.
The price seems extreme for a Diamond Series guitar. The weight seems too much also. Where a guitar is made says nothing about the quality. Japan isn't special. I returned 3 2023 guitars made by Fender Japan, because the fretwork was so bad and one neck had dirt in the finish. The Japan myth is just ridiculous. The guitar company determines the quality of the instrument, not the crafters just following orders. If a guitar company building guitars in China, tells the guitar manufacturer to make top quality instruments, the Chinese workers will make perfect guitars. If the same company tell the Chinese companies where to cut corners, those instruments will be built. US guitar makers do turn out stinkers, if they choose, like Gibson did in 2011-13 and Fender lately. I am an ambassador for Schecter guitars, however I have a bone to pick with them and my last guitar, which is a Solo ii Blackjack. I actually have more than one bone. I am looking for a guitar company that I play exclusively in the studio and live performance. Schecter is a contender and Fender isn't even in the running.
Came here to see if anyone posted this. It's a fun fact IMO that their first signature model was Pete Townshend (you misspelled it lol) and it's still going. That's probably the longest running signature model of any guitar made except Les Paul. Check the Eminence Front video - that's my recollection of the first time I really saw/noticed Schecter on Pete's headstocks. I don't know why, because I never got to try one, but I always wanted one of those black teles, and I still don't know to this day if those were full Schecter builds, Schecter necks on Boogie Bodies, or just Schecter necks on Fender bodies. But something about them just grabbed at you differently.
I currently own this guitar - I have owned custom shops from pretty much every single brand you can imagine, I have owned guitars well over 4,000 dollars.
This guitar beats all of them in terms of tone, playability and tuning stability. The guitar is gig ready right out of the box.
What styles can this handle ?
That was a treat and thank you Fluff for the great recording as you went through your playthrough. Again great treat and liked what you were doing there *chefs kiss*
Schecter is putting out some eye catching guitars , looks and playability. I like it.
and then they made the mgk razor blade 🤦
Thank you sooooooo much for this review video, I have been checking RUclips for a video on this guitar since Schecter made their 1 instagram post of this guitar. I really wish I could get my hands on one to try, the purple looks insane.
I'm so tempted. I have the California Classic (in blue finish) and it's one of my favorite guitars because I love the tones. I also have a PT Special (in purple) and I love that one too with its warm sounding P90 in the neck. This PT Classic ticks all the boxes for me and I'm afraid I won't be able to stand the temptation.
beautiful and sounds amazing!
Ty for helping me make my mind up. Yep going to buy one
That is a really nice Schecter man! It is stunning!
I was just checking this out on AMS. I have a PT hybrid and love it to pieces
What's awesome is knowing that ESP owns Schecter so if it's a MIJ build then it was built most likely at the same factories as ESP/Edwards/Navigator.
Would've thought that would be the case but having a look at this on the Schecter website, it says their 2 MIJ models are made at the Fujigen factory that also makes all the Ibanez Prestige stuff. It's cool that Schecter actually mention the factory and give it some praise. I have an Ibanez Prestige AZ atm but I prefer slimmer necks so I'd love to try the Schecter MIJ models one day. They don't have necks as slim as their ultra-slim C shape they use on the lower models but the specs clearly show them to be a little slimmer than the AZs. Also think I'd find the 14" radius more comfortable than the 12" on the AZ.
I've been using a pretty similar guitar (Schecter PT Pro) for recordings and videos lately and I love it. I'd like to try one of these sometime.
Thanks man. That thing sounds splendiferous!!!
Stunning indeed! 🎸🎸
The Top on that Axe and the clear coat R Killer. Nice job Schecter & Fluff you did Ok😉 too
Wish they would release a 750-1000$ version of this with classic telecaster colors and pick guard. Would totally steal fenders lunch for a modern T.
Check out the PT Pro or PT Van Nuys
@@SchecterGuitarTV those are close, but they lack the modern carves you see in the PT special and have limited finish options. If you combine the features of the PT special and jack fowler sig in a T shaped guitar, you'd fill the gap in the current market for a modern T.
You can go for fgn models equipped with fishmans , there go for about 1200 or so , same factory as ibanez prestige and i guess the same as that schecter but not sure about that! Still that schecter looks and sounds incredible. I love the pt series !
@thelowlifex9437 But they don't have the Schecter Thin C neck (and Schecter's phenomenal pickups)...
Would love the PT Pro in Trans Blue but with an ebony fretboard - killer!
What an incredible finish!
The bridge pickup sounds out of this world. Maybe in the Suhr DA camp?
Beautiful guitar.
You get'em Waylon
that is one beautiful guitar...
How are you doing Fluff? Hope the health scare is in check. Hope to see you at NAMM at the end of the month.
Can this T style guitar play it all like other teles with those pick ups?
That lead tone at 7:40 sounds a lot like Eric Johnson tone!
I’m still trying to see the back of the guitar
I do love the profile and feel of my Schecter necks. Did Fluff happen to mention the finish on the back of the neck? The specs don't mention if it's gloss or satin varnish or unfinished. Shame it's a maple cap with maple veneer, maybe I'm way off but it seems like for list price of $3300 and street of $2300 it shouldn't be a veneer.
I don't think it's a maple veneer because of the arched top. Guitars with veneer tops tend to have flatter bodies and less dramatic curves. The website describes the top as a maple cap with no mention of veneer.
She rips 🖤🤘
Beautiful PT.
How's the Betty White Schecter doing?
It's a really nice guitar. I like the sounds. I would like to have a tremolo system on this guitar...
The California Classics have the Trem
Same pickup that’s in machine gun Kelly’s new razor guitar
Did you like the California Classic or the PT Classic more?
Are you gonna demo the MGK Razor blade? Most thought it was a Chibson 😂
Love.
When you were doing thise chugs...what were you tuned in/strings?
the purple version looks so good! too bad it's $$$$$ :'(
Would love a p90 version
Port Townsend FTW.
Safe to say it Chugs.
What the hell Schecter. A PT Classic guitar that looks amazing, but sadly no left handed version.
What...no Razor?
Sounds and looks cool but man just looked these up on SW are both are over 8.5lbs. How the heck did they make these this heavy given how thin the body is?
Crazy cause the old pt customs were on the lighter side
@@Ortizjan2227 I did manage to fine one that was 8lb 3oz after checking different colors but they were generally all on the heavier side. I was quite shocked. Been eyeing a Schecter for a while.
@@StupidGuitar if you want MIJ FGN exists too and will run you about the same as a Ibby "premium" tier build. Plus those buttery frets, FGN makes fretwork that all else is measured against (for good reasons). "Expert" tier FGN can run 1800 USD to ridiculous custom shop prices for ridiculous custom shop quality axes.
I built a T style and it weighs 10 lbs. Mahogany with a resin top is heavy. 😂
@@joerushing1593 see the part about it being thin. I have a much thicker mahogany guitar also with resin that is under 8 lbs
Digging the n3ck with the clean. But the bridge with any gain sounds horrible . Anyone confirm, I'm listening to this on a cell phone.
The price seems extreme for a Diamond Series guitar. The weight seems too much also. Where a guitar is made says nothing about the quality. Japan isn't special. I returned 3 2023 guitars made by Fender Japan, because the fretwork was so bad and one neck had dirt in the finish. The Japan myth is just ridiculous. The guitar company determines the quality of the instrument, not the crafters just following orders. If a guitar company building guitars in China, tells the guitar manufacturer to make top quality instruments, the Chinese workers will make perfect guitars. If the same company tell the Chinese companies where to cut corners, those instruments will be built. US guitar makers do turn out stinkers, if they choose, like Gibson did in 2011-13 and Fender lately. I am an ambassador for Schecter guitars, however I have a bone to pick with them and my last guitar, which is a Solo ii Blackjack. I actually have more than one bone. I am looking for a guitar company that I play exclusively in the studio and live performance. Schecter is a contender and Fender isn't even in the running.
The p.t cruiser😊
I like the guitar, but it's over 8 pounds. Haha. I just wish they made guitars like this in a lighter weight.
Sounds like there’s a blanket over the speakers
No it doesnt
Well? Take the blanket off of your speakers then! 😂
Thats a bit out of my price range.
Pete Townsend.
Came here to see if anyone posted this. It's a fun fact IMO that their first signature model was Pete Townshend (you misspelled it lol) and it's still going. That's probably the longest running signature model of any guitar made except Les Paul. Check the Eminence Front video - that's my recollection of the first time I really saw/noticed Schecter on Pete's headstocks. I don't know why, because I never got to try one, but I always wanted one of those black teles, and I still don't know to this day if those were full Schecter builds, Schecter necks on Boogie Bodies, or just Schecter necks on Fender bodies. But something about them just grabbed at you differently.
I am pretty sure they were a limited production run back in the day but this is the new sig apparently.@@russellzauner
I know its lame but the headstock is ugly AF and not the most thrilled w the pups for the price. Best i can say is decent