Schecter C1 Classic

[fretburner]

Do they have SOLID maple tops? Or maple veneer?

And how much would you guys pay for it USED?

Thanks!

 

[Skullkrusher]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

Im pretty sure it's a solid top. Depending on condition you could probably find a used one for $450-550.

 

[fretburner]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

Cool...

Btw, if the "Diamond Series" is printed perpendicular to the "Schecter" on the headstock, instead of being parallel and directly below the "Schecter", is that an older model? If yes, would it have the same specs?

Thanks again!

 

[Skullkrusher]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

Cool...

Btw, if the "Diamond Series" is printed perpendicular to the "Schecter" on the headstock, instead of being parallel and directly below the "Schecter", is that an older model? If yes, would it have the same specs?

Thanks again!

I'm not positive, but if 'Diamond Series' is parallel (on the C1 classic) Id say its an older model. I couldnt really say about the specs though.

 

[fretburner]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

I'm not positive, but if 'Diamond Series' is parallel (on the C1 classic) Id say its an older model. I couldnt really say about the specs though.

I'm worried it might be fake?

Or maybe I can pull out the pups before I buy it or something to see if those are indeed Duncans in there.

 

[Lee_L]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

It's a veneer. I've contacted Schecter before and they said all the C series guitars have a veneer except the C-1 Exotic.

 

[wildstar]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

If you're at all unsure, contact Schecter directly. On the phone, they've been extremely friendly and helpful to me.

 

[fretburner]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

If you're at all unsure, contact Schecter directly. On the phone, they've been extremely friendly and helpful to me.

I've emailed them already and they haven't responded yet.

It's a veneer. I've contacted Schecter before and they said all the C series guitars have a veneer except the C-1 Exotic.

Now that's a big turn off! I thought twas a better alternative to an Ibanez SZ. But if they had the JB/Jazz (or JB/59 as other online stores would say) then maybe they can still be better for the price?

 

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

I owned one, it was a veneer.

 

[fretburner]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

I owned one, it was a veneer.

Whoa! I guess the Ibanez SZ is a better choice then.

 

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

How so? It has a shorter scale and worse pickups.

I prefer how the Schecters play, too.

 

[fretburner]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

Hmm... shorter scale = worse?

Thats subjective...

yeah...i love the LP's short scale...

but yeah, it's got worse pickups... but saving a little more for "real" duncans, then it's supposed to sound better right?

the one thing i really hate about the ibanez SZ though is that tiny switch...

 

[wildstar]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

You'd probably want to put some real Duncans in the Schecter anyways, right? Better and more customized pickups would do wonders for either model guitar. And a tiny switch could always be replaced on the SZ. I think it's a toss-up.

Maybe color, or scale preference, or neck shape/size will determine it for you. I love the SZ guitars AND Schecters. Still thinking about an SZ I once played... mmm, tasty.

 

[Lee_L]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

The C-1 Classic comes with real Duncans, JB/Jazz combo to be exact...I thought this was mentioned already? Anyway, the Classic is also a neck-thru while the Ibanez SZ is a set neck. I'd take a Schecter over an Ibanez any day of the week.

 

[wildstar]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

Sorry - my mistake. Was thinking of the C-1 Plus.

Pay no attention to the man in the corner.

 

[D-EJ915]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

The SZ does play nicely, my friend has the 520 and it's an awesome guitar, I wish it had 24 frets but considering how nicely it plays that's not a really huge deal.

 

[fretburner]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

The C-1 Classic comes with real Duncans, JB/Jazz combo to be exact...I thought this was mentioned already? Anyway, the Classic is also a neck-thru while the Ibanez SZ is a set neck. I'd take a Schecter over an Ibanez any day of the week.

Outside the pups... why would u choose a C1 classic over an SZ?

 

[Lee_L]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

Outside the pups... why would u choose a C1 classic over an SZ?

I actually prefer some of the other models over the Classic, but I've been wanting to give them another shot. I just prefer the feel, sound, hardware, and looks of Schecter over Ibanez.

 

[fretburner]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

I actually prefer some of the other models over the Classic, but I've been wanting to give them another shot. I just prefer the feel, sound, hardware, and looks of Schecter over Ibanez.

Good point... the feel... I haven't really held one... but I've tried some SZs and they feel solid...

And yeah, I guess tone pros would be better than those gibraltars?

 

[Lee_L]

Re: Schecter C1 Classic

Good point... the feel... I haven't really held one... but I've tried some SZs and they feel solid...

And yeah, I guess tone pros would be better than those gibraltars?

Plus Grover tuners instead of Ibanez, and Duncan Designed pickups instead of Ibanez pickups.