Are schecter guitars any good?
- Thread starter astrozombie
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DankStar
Her Little Mojo Minion
Re: Are schecter guitars any good?
I own a C1 Hellraiser. Absolutely perfect in every detail...(neck, frets, finish, access to upper frets, light weight) except for the active EMGs. They are only so-so. Would like to replace with a good set of Duncans one day.
I would not hesitate to buy another Schecter.
True that their prices are going up. People recognize the quality and are buying them up. Then there's the supply/demand aspect which keeps the price moving upward.
But, imo, they are better quality than any guitar under $1000 (probably $2000).
I own a C1 Hellraiser. Absolutely perfect in every detail...(neck, frets, finish, access to upper frets, light weight) except for the active EMGs. They are only so-so. Would like to replace with a good set of Duncans one day.
I would not hesitate to buy another Schecter.
True that their prices are going up. People recognize the quality and are buying them up. Then there's the supply/demand aspect which keeps the price moving upward.
But, imo, they are better quality than any guitar under $1000 (probably $2000).
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Are schecter guitars any good?
Well, after checking out what Jackson, ESP, and Ibanez have to offer, I am strongly considering getting this guitar in the white finish.
Ibanez has something similar, but it's a 1,500 guitar, it's a signature model (TOO signature) and is way too flashy in the red finish. I already have a black Kirk Hammett ESP. I don't need a black ibanez that has almost the same features. I ibanez I'm talking about is the Mick Thompson (slipknot) signature model.
The schecter has the same features (SD blackouts, jumbo frets...etc) and is half the price. From what I hear, they are good guitars. Decent at least.
The question now is, should I get this now, and a new amp (head) later, or the head now and this later?
I have good amps and guitars available to me. It's not like I need a different guitar or amp, it's just that things are starting to get serious and I'd like to own some (slightly) higher quality gear.
This c-1 comes without a case from every online retailer. They don't sellthis exact guitar localy. Case is an additional $99. Even so, I think all this is still a good deal, even if it was a grand.
Well, after checking out what Jackson, ESP, and Ibanez have to offer, I am strongly considering getting this guitar in the white finish.
Ibanez has something similar, but it's a 1,500 guitar, it's a signature model (TOO signature) and is way too flashy in the red finish. I already have a black Kirk Hammett ESP. I don't need a black ibanez that has almost the same features. I ibanez I'm talking about is the Mick Thompson (slipknot) signature model.
The schecter has the same features (SD blackouts, jumbo frets...etc) and is half the price. From what I hear, they are good guitars. Decent at least.
The question now is, should I get this now, and a new amp (head) later, or the head now and this later?
I have good amps and guitars available to me. It's not like I need a different guitar or amp, it's just that things are starting to get serious and I'd like to own some (slightly) higher quality gear.
This c-1 comes without a case from every online retailer. They don't sellthis exact guitar localy. Case is an additional $99. Even so, I think all this is still a good deal, even if it was a grand.
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Funkfingers
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Re: Are schecter guitars any good?
If you have enough amps (including a back-up) for live work, buy the guitar. If you NEED a particular amplifier to fulfil paid engagements, buy that first.
If you have enough amps (including a back-up) for live work, buy the guitar. If you NEED a particular amplifier to fulfil paid engagements, buy that first.
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Are schecter guitars any good?
Well, I actually don't *need* anything. But, that being said, I think I should go ahead and put my energy towards getting this guitar instead of an amp. I don't think there is a shortage of Mesa rectos or peavey 6505s in the world. And those prices haven't really changed in the past months, while schecter retires models.
Well, I actually don't *need* anything. But, that being said, I think I should go ahead and put my energy towards getting this guitar instead of an amp. I don't think there is a shortage of Mesa rectos or peavey 6505s in the world. And those prices haven't really changed in the past months, while schecter retires models.
Re: Are schecter guitars any good?
Absolutely!
I'm a Strat and Les paul guy for most of my playing time (I'm old), and the last great axe that I bought was a Schecter C-1 Classic series, w/ thr "Vine of Life" fretboard inlays, beautiful dark sunburst finish, and I love the 4th and 2nd p/u selection- you get a very cool single coil sound on those positions.
Def. worth the $650.00 ...
Absolutely!
I'm a Strat and Les paul guy for most of my playing time (I'm old), and the last great axe that I bought was a Schecter C-1 Classic series, w/ thr "Vine of Life" fretboard inlays, beautiful dark sunburst finish, and I love the 4th and 2nd p/u selection- you get a very cool single coil sound on those positions.
Def. worth the $650.00 ...
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Funkfingers
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Skullkrusher
The T-Files-ologist
Re: Are schecter guitars any good?
I've got a Schecter Baritone and it's a tank. Very well made guitar for the money.
I've got a Schecter Baritone and it's a tank. Very well made guitar for the money.
Re: Are schecter guitars any good?
I had one of the C1 artists like what MF used to sell for $499. I got mine for less on ebay. It was a great guitar and I liked it alot.. I had to pawn it to pay my elec bill and couldnt afford to get it out.. I chose that one to pawn only cuz it was like new so they would give me something for it ( gave me $250 and sold it for $550) and the neck was alil thicker than I prefer.
I had one of the C1 artists like what MF used to sell for $499. I got mine for less on ebay. It was a great guitar and I liked it alot.. I had to pawn it to pay my elec bill and couldnt afford to get it out.. I chose that one to pawn only cuz it was like new so they would give me something for it ( gave me $250 and sold it for $550) and the neck was alil thicker than I prefer.
sosomething
Seymour Duncan Customer Support
Re: Are schecter guitars any good?
Schecters are near the top of their price bracket for quality.
They suffer from the one main shortcoming of most Asian imports, in that they all have a pretty thick polyurethane finish (which in my opinion feels and sounds a little stifled) but it's applied VERY well and matters very little once the requisite ocean of distortion is applied.
Schecters are near the top of their price bracket for quality.
They suffer from the one main shortcoming of most Asian imports, in that they all have a pretty thick polyurethane finish (which in my opinion feels and sounds a little stifled) but it's applied VERY well and matters very little once the requisite ocean of distortion is applied.
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Are schecter guitars any good?
ive been trying really hard to understand this statement but dont get it. :laugh2:
you mean the quality is greater than the price?
i was wondering about this. i dont like thick finishes. that C-1 seems to have a satin kind of thing going on though.
ive been trying really hard to understand this statement but dont get it. :laugh2:
you mean the quality is greater than the price?
i was wondering about this. i dont like thick finishes. that C-1 seems to have a satin kind of thing going on though.
misterwhizzy
Well-known member
Re: Are schecter guitars any good?
I think he meant that in the $500-$1000 price range, Schecters are the best quality. Does that make sense?
ive been trying really hard to understand this statement but dont get it. :laugh2:
you mean the quality is greater than the price?
I think he meant that in the $500-$1000 price range, Schecters are the best quality. Does that make sense?
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Funkfingers
Guest
Re: Are schecter guitars any good?
Yes, folks. The statement makes sense. Whether it helps is another matter.
It is obvious to me, from this and other threads, that Astrozombie is hovering on the verge of committing to the purchase of one twenty-four fret, twin HB "Rock" guitar but cannot narrow down from a shortlist of three or four candidates.
IMO, the only real solution is to visit a few music stores and try 'em all out properly.
Yes, folks. The statement makes sense. Whether it helps is another matter.
It is obvious to me, from this and other threads, that Astrozombie is hovering on the verge of committing to the purchase of one twenty-four fret, twin HB "Rock" guitar but cannot narrow down from a shortlist of three or four candidates.
IMO, the only real solution is to visit a few music stores and try 'em all out properly.
sosomething
Seymour Duncan Customer Support
Re: Are schecter guitars any good?
+15 reading comprehension points for misterwhizzy!
+15 reading comprehension points for misterwhizzy!
