Schecter Blackjack SLS C-1

O'Brian

O'Brian

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OK, mah first post here so.. *derpy laugh* hai.

But seriously. I may be receiving a Schecter Blackjack (yes the one in the title), and my mind is already made up. I'm in no way asking whether or not I should get it, rather, does anybody here have any firsthand (preferably extended use) experience with it? It has all the specs that I want based on other guitars I've played with the thin neck profile, stop tail bridge, 24 frets, HH setup string-thru design, but I haven't played that exact one myself... it has an SD full shred and jazz in the bridge and neck respectively, and I've listened to review and tone-tests and it sounds (and sustains) like crazy. So I was wondering, to anybody who actually has one or has played one before, how'd you like it?
 
Re: Schecter Blackjack SLS C-1

Welcome to the forum man. This is a great place.

I only have experience with the active model of that guitar, so I'll do a small write up of the guitar, feel wise, and I'll get onto my experience with the pickups your guitar will be loaded with.

In short, I love the guitar. The one I played had a satin finish, I don't know about yours. If I needed a super strat style guitar, I'd be looking real hard at one of those Schecters. The neck felt great, and was ridiculously fast. I much prefer hard tail to tremolo bridges. The guitar I played resonated and sustained like nobody's business. And they just look cool.

I only have only ever owned the Jazz out of those two pickups, but my lead guitarist swears by his FS set, so I've played them and heard them enough to know a good bit of how they sound. The Jazz is a great pickup for what it does. Which is a very clean and clear sound, throughout it's range. I thought it got a bit muddy in my mahogany Explorer for distorted rhythm stuff, but I don't play any of that frequently to the point that it would be problematic for me. It has a great clean sound. Very clear and modern sounding, if that makes sense. Solos can really sin if you want them to, but that isn't where my expertise lie either. But for the clean sounds I use it for, I love it.

The Full Shred bridge is really cool. It's a bit different in that you kinda gotta work the guitar a bit to hit that sweet spot. Whether it be rhythmic chugs or screaming leads, you really gotta lay into it. It's not a very compressed pickup by nature. In that way, you get the unforgiving feel that some people talk about. It hits the amp a good bit, but it isn't saturated, or at least overly so. Distorted sounds is where this pickup shines, in my opinion. The natural compression from a distorted amp does wonderful things with this pickup, and it has a real even EQ, which lets all other factors shine through more, including your hands. Keep in mind, this was through an alder body, maple neck and fretboard super strat. Your mileage may vary.
 
Re: Schecter Blackjack SLS C-1

I have a Blackjack that I picked up from a pawn shop for less than two bills. I think it's the baritone model and it came stock with a 59 in the neck and a JB in the bridge, 24 frets, 26.5" scale, set neck, string through body, and a 5 position super switch that splits the neck and bridge in positions 2 and 4. This guitar kicks serious posterior. Great sustain and tone, and the neck is so smooth it almost plays itself.
 
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I have the Diamond Series BlackJack C1, (MIK), and I love it. One of my nicest axes. I have the Distortion set in mine. But its a bit dark. I bet the FS/Jazz would be sweet in this thing.

I don't see how you can go wrong with yours. Mind you, I don't play in a band. (Yet.) :)
 
Re: Schecter Blackjack SLS C-1

I have a ton of experience with these. You will not be disappointed. The neck is amazing and the build quality is outstanding.
 
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Awesome feedback from all of you guys. From what I'm hearing, I might just love this guitar! I only have limited experience with Schecters period, but I've always wanted one of their extensive collection of superstrats like their like the Hellraiser or the Omen or the Banshee, but I just fell in love with this one. I originally wanted a Hellraiser C-1, but I couldn't find one without a Floyd trem, and I really prefer stop tails, plus I didn't want to pay the Hellraiser price but i still wanted the quality. Now the Blackjack is in no way stripped, but it's simple, not loaded with unnecessary price-driving technology, an it looks just stunning, and I'm sure I won't be disappointed (now it just needs to be delivered, hopefully :P)
 
Re: Schecter Blackjack SLS C-1

Does the latest version of the Blackjack SLS C-1 active with the BlackOuts AHB-1 have any push pull option on the nobs ?
 
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