Schecter...they any good?

[AussieTerry84]

my local guitar store is stocking them and the specs sound alright especially when i could pay around $1000-1200 AUD for a guitar with a EBONY fretboard.

I don't know squat about em, are they any good? they seem to be getting very popular.

[Rich#6]

I had a c+ and loved it(after I changed the pickups).

[emperor_black]

I think ESP bought the parent company of Schecter, guitar research. Before Schecter, guitar research had some pretty good accessories like cases, pedal boards, etc. Schecter guitars are not too bad. I personally haven't owned any, but our drummer who is also a guitar teacher owns a couple and he likes them a lot. If you compare LTD's to Schecters, I think the latter is better.

There are a few artists endorsed by Schecter. Jeff Loomis of Nevermore is the most famous of them I think. They do offer lot of features for lot less. Like you said, ebony boards, maple tops, stock active EMG's, jumbo frets, etc. If you like the playability, go for it.

[Spivonious]

I played a C-1 at the store and loved it except for the TOM bridge (I'm a Floyd guy). Really thick tone, due to the mahogany body. Also really heavy, due to the mahogany body.

The non-custom shop models (a.k.a. "Diamond Series") are produced in South Korea, fwiw.

[emperor_black]

Also really heavy, due to the mahogany body.

Really? I thought they were actually lighter compared to other mahogany guitars I've come across except SG's. Have you tried picking up a PRS? I felt like playing one, picked it up, realized its weight and put it back.

[Spivonious]

Really? I thought they were actually lighter compared to other mahogany guitars I've come across except SG's. Have you tried picking up a PRS? I felt like playing one, picked it up, realized its weight and put it back.

Maybe I'm just used to my relatively light alder/poplar guitars.

The Schecter was definitely lighter than the Gibson Explorer I tried once, but it's still a heavy guitar.

For a lightweight mahogany, the Ibanez S-series is my reference.

[DonP]

Maybe they should try weight relief holes or chambered bodies?

They seem to be good guitars, espcially for the price. I haven't "seriously" tried one.

[CharvelRocker]

I find the fit and finish always seems a little sloppy. I've played a few with crappy nuts as well. The finishes can look too thick and dull at times. They do play nice to their credit, but I think some of the more lavishly finished ones sound bland. Like all the money went into to trimming it and not into the wood choices. Of course, I subscribe to the Vai theory the best sounding guitar will have pieces of wood in the neck and body they resonate similarly when you tap them.

[dx1556]

They're decent Korean guitars. Each one I've played felt, looked, and sounded good. Not great, but good.

I would buy a used Japanese guitar before buying a new Korean one, however.

[Ben...]

I'm not a fan of Schecter. The necks just don't jive with me. I wanted a 7-string a while back and between the Ibeenhad and the Schecter, the Ibanez was a lot better. I really hate the thick finishes and all the shiny junk they put on them. My Jackson works way better for me than any of the Schecters I've tried have. To me, guitars are for playing, not looking at. I like Dots or Sharkfins over that crazy vine crap they put on some of them. Not to mention Schecters are crazy expensive here ($1000 for a guitar I could get for $700 in the States).

[Flatpicker]

Depends on the model.
The PT's are still very good, but, it's hard to f up a bolt on tele copy.
The necks are a bit on the thick side, but, it's a comfortable carve, and they seem to roll the board edges a little. There's no sharp edge.

Perhaps that's because they do the final setups in the US?

[Robert Burns]

IMO ..i think they are one of the best bang for the buck axes out there...
Good stuff Schechter... My brother in law has 3 of the WW2 series..and
all three are great players. Here is "Bottoms up"...




Guess how much he has into all 3 of these Schecters? $950.00! Now that's BANG for the Buck !!

[metalchurch79]

IMO ..i think they are one of the best bang for the buck axes out there...
Good stuff Schechter...

I agree, and what I really like about them is the fact that 99% of their guitar line is available left handed.
What I dont like are the painted necks, and the neck shape is really fat to begin with...
Nice looking guitars especially the Schecter PT, which is a Tele style.
Jackson needs to offer more import lefties in other body shapes besides the DK2, cause it's getting very old and boring...

[Seventh Avenged]

one of my best buds has a schecter c1+ semi-hollow, with a beautiful flamed maple top and matching 'stock.

killer playing guitar, and i've owned a lot of beautiful high end stuff. i was very impressed.

those duncan designed pups could go though...

[toejam]

I had a 007 Elite that was really cool. Jeff Loomis used to play the H/H version. Mine was the H/S version... I put a Duncan Custom in the bridge and a DiMarzio Blaze in the neck, and it sounded great. I sold it to somebody here.