Schecter guitars is killing it right now. I’ve owned a couple in my lifetime and currently have a nick Johnston signature edition HSS, really awesome and versatile guitar, and Schecter offers many models including this one in a left-hand version which I appreciate.
@@sentforth5 yes definitely and so does kiesel guitars 🎸 as well i just got a lefty Thanos about 5 months ago,awesome guitar perfect for playing shred and metal
Schecter guitars are one of the best (if not THE best) value in both the new and used guitar market. There are very few models I wouldn't own. As you pointed out, the lack of cases with almost every guitar they sell other than the USA models is a sore point for me. Even if they included a decent gig bag, it would make it so much more attractive.
I have 10 Schecters, mainly C-1s, but a couple V-1s as well. and I just paid extra to have the hardshell cases. I don't like gig bags, just because of the dirt, and how easy it is to damage the instrument. The hard cases are made well, so I felt that they are worth it to be able to store them. I mean, there marketing model is to get as many of their models in players' hands at all levels.
Case is not an issue for me. Most people display their guitars. If you have a decent collection, you should have enough gig bags and cases to be able to transport the 6-8 you may take out of the house at one time. .. make any sense?
@@Skippymizzle Not the point. There are other reasonably priced brands that provide at least a gig bag with their guitars. Schecter could do it as well but it is the one ares where they cheap out and don't need to. It doesn't add that much cost from their perspective.
@@DanielBobke I totally agree with you about schecter should at least offer a case or a gig bag after a certain price point, my lefty schecter Nick Johnston HSS was $1025 after tax and if they added a decent gig bag along with it, that would’ve made it even better, I already had a case to put it in when I got it but I agree with you that’s not the point after a certain price that you’re paying you should at least get something to carry it in whether you’re going to use it or not, Kiesel gives you a hard gig bag with all their guitars regardless of price point
@@michaelmetal71 An example from today...ALL of the new Fender Vintera II series guitars come with a nice gig bag. They range from $1149 to $1499 - same price range as many Schecters. Schecter could do it.
Had this C-1 E/A Schecter Cats Eye gloss with flame top. Gorgeous guitar and perfect right out of the box. Schecter really has their act together. Have owned several Schecter’s in the past, all QUALITY! Still regret selling the C-1 E/A. It was absolutely beautiful and a huge tone monster. Great video, TROGS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
For the dye you saw after cleaning the fretboard, doesn't mean it's not ebony. It's just that getting straight black ebony boards just isn't always possible these days, so they probably just used dye on it to make it more uniform. Epiphone does it, and many others do it. Gibson included.
The early C-1 E/A's had quilted maple top, two F holes, pickup selector on the upper horn, and no access panels on the back other than the battery holder holder opposite of the pickup switch for what then was the Graphtech Ghost piezo system. They came with "Duncan Designed" pickups and no push-pulls to split. I installed the Seymour Duncan Jazz/JB combo with push-pulls in mine. Something of a PITA since everything had to go in-out through the pickup holes, but easier to reassemble when you tie a string to everything when pulling it apart. Edit: The very early C-1 E/A's had two 1/4" output jacks. One for the acoustic output and the other for the humbuckers. The newer ones with a TRS output jack make it easy to run a stereo rig, acoustic to one amp and humbuckers to the other. I run the acoustic to a Quilter Superblock US and the humbuckers to a Superblock UK, then into a stereo 4x12 cab. It makes a nice living room/bedroom rig. LOL
I personally have a schecter c-1 hellraiser FR-S and man that thing is my baby. The most versatile and well crafted guitar I've ever held. Not to mention the comfortability when play is immaculate.
Schecter guy here Yeah Idgaf what the haters say. My Evil Twin SLS FR Sustainiac / Fishman is BY FAR the best shredder I'll ever want for what I paid. Mint condition in a coffin case $1,000
These guitars are built by Cort in Indonesia and they do often dye their fretboards. Also it's more likely that the humbuckers are passive. The 9 volt is for the piezo preamp.
@@EarlofBaltimoreit absolutely does sir. I'm actually surprised. Prices going up everywhere it seems. My 2018 Schecter is Korean made It listed for $1,490 new. Fully loaded FR Sustainiac Fishman Neck through Stainless steel frets Ebony fretboard Carbon fiber reinforcement rods etc.
If the Fishman system is wired like the Graphtech Ghost system in my 2006/7 C-1 E/A, the humbuckers also go through the electronics. I learned that when I replaced the "Duncan Designed" humbuckers with a Seymour Duncan Jazz/JB set.
@@mykuntstynx9463 Schecter definitely sources guitars from World music in South Korea but I'm pretty sure that the current Diamond series are all Cort Indonesia. The prices have definitely gone up and that's why most of the production has moved to Indonesia these days. They make a decent product over there and they can still get it done at a reasonable cost
The Piezo just reminded me of my Parker fly deluxe. I wish Parker would start making guitars again and I mean the original owner and founder. That was one hell of a guitar.
@@cataclysmicconverter the Parker? God I miss mine so much. I had the fly deluxe emerald green and it was the first run back in the late 90s. I bought a brand new from guitar Center. I still kick myself in the teeth for selling that thing.
I got a Schecter custom shop a few years ago and it's just killer. I would put it against ANY of the USA custom shop models. You would too. And I got it brand new for half what a Gibson Custom Shop would have cost me. Just look at that thing he's holding! Flawless!
The original C-1E/A from the early 2000s was my DREAM guitar back then. I actually prefer the look of those. 1499 seems like a LOT for this but i trust schecter to make a great product
My 2013 Godin xtsa has both passive pickups, acoustic output and synth output. I can run 3 amps at a time with it sounding like 3 totally different guitars. Quite an amazing axe. The Schecter looks and sounds sweet!
Plus those have the 3-band EQ for the piezo, most guitars with a piezo don’t bother with a tone control, but Godin went and did the same as their acoustic-electric models!
I don’t ever see many Schecters in the wild but they are incredible guitars. I really wished I had got a Kenny Hickey back when they first came out. They were the only metal looking baritones for a while.
Sound, features, play-ability, great looks...Schecter is always money well spent. I have a C-1 Exotic (spalted maple) and an Apocalypse and a Damien. All GREAT guitars.
@@sentforth5 dude how is that spalted maple c-1 exotic? It's everything I was looking for in a c-1. I own a c-1+ and LOVE it but wanted a non-floyd trem. The ONLY thing that turned me off were the zebra buckers. I wish they swapped with the exotic ebony version - just personal taste. The c-1 exotic looks like a perfect guitar
@@vav413 I've got a bunch of great guitars,but I can honestly say the C1 exotic is my number one player. I think the pickups are great. I saw Phil McKnight's video on it and bought one on a whim, and I'm being honest...it outshines all the others and is a pleasure to play. The normal trem was a big plus to me as well! GET ONE!!
Something I haven't noticed until now? is how deliberate you are with you're finger positioning on the fret board. that would make you a great guitar instructor. above what you already do. great job Trogly.
Reminds me of a Fender thin line semihollow. I've noticed some newer electronics in the music field are utilizing a ribbon in the battery chamber to make it easier to remove. I'd bet it wouldn't be hard to add ribbon. I'm hearing Fishman has their own effects pedals. I think I would've like this guitar with some P90s or single coils .
Schecter makes some really solid stuff. Especially when it comes to the lefty crowd. I see some people say they really enjoy their in house branded pickups. However, I've tried Pasadena and Apocalypse pickups and felt they were lacking. That said, most of them can be had at decent price points (especially used as they don't hold high value) and you can swap in pickups within a reasonable budget. That Fishman piezo sounded awesome though. Great review.
Love this guitar. Schecter has some amazing guitars very underrated. Guess my bank account will be almost 2000 light I need this guitar. I love piazos. Thx for this review
I've always loved Schecter. Very comfortable to play, nicely finished, and a lot of their hardware is made in house. So, you end up with some high quality parts that amount to tons of value for your $. Pickups do tend to lean hot.
Schecter is putting out some INSANE value right now. Timing here is funny, I literally just got a new Schecter shipped to me this morning. C-1 SLS Elite. The specs are wild, can't wait to plug it in.
maybe for the American made ones but I've had 3 imports and all 3 had issues. sucks because the first one was amazing till I wiped it down and changed the strings. the top crack and a chunk fell out next to the volume pot. every one since has had more and more problems
I only started learning how to play guitar about a little over a month ago & I'm documenting my entire journey on here so watching this was super interesting to watch!
I have a C1 Plus FR in Vintage Sunburst that I bought in 2002 and I have never ever seen another one anywhere. I remember they came in Cherry sunburst, vintage sunburst and natural. The natural finish was the only one that had a matching headstock veneer. I have looked for one for years but never seen one anywhere
this is my next guitar purchase...thanks for a great review....been playing Schecters as my main instrument for a while, now- just great guitars, especially for the price point...
If the guitar has an active preamp on board (which makes sense given its got a piezoelectric bridge) then you're only measuring the output impedance of the output buffer stage.
You can use a Y cable, or you can get the fancy jack box that rockboard sells and have the y cable on your pedalboard, so you can run just one cable into one jack that you actually have to remove on a regular basis, rather than bothering with a split somewhere it would be annoying. Also those imperfections in the finish are fisheyes, caused by something getting in there while it's wet. Pain to deal with but also a pro finish department shouldn't have the contaminants floating around the air either.
I’ve had two C-1 Hellraisers and both were awesome. I had both of them in Iraq and left them in an underground bunker we played in when off duty. They stood up to the beating of being in that climate for a year and being shipped from here in the states to Iraq and back with no issues. I got laid off several years ago in the middle of winter and ended up having to sell them. One of my greatest regrets. I really want the C-6 Hellraiser baritone. There are not many out there anymore though.
I’ve had a few of the “cheaper” Shecter guitars n every one of them has been an absolute class guitar . The diamond series pick ups are awesome they sound great
Cool guitar! I think Schecter is my favourite brand, only have 2 so far but hopefully more to come. The dream one day is to get one of their USA custom shop models. I love the zebrawood top on this, even if it's just a veneer. Such a cool looking wood. I have a Tama snare drum that is made from solid zebrawood (snares are usually made from plies of wood, solid shells are rarer) and it sounds great. Also noticed that zebrawood is available as a fretboard wood on the Kiesel online configurator. No idea what it would feel like but looks cool as hell. I'm a little confused with the mention of using a splitter cable on this guitar. So you can use the switch to select piezo/humbuckers/both. If choosing both does that not mix both out to a mono signal? As far as I was aware most guitar amps have a mono input so it would need to be mixed down to a mono signal for the blend to work with any normal amp. If the blend puts the two signals out on a TRS cable that can be then accessed seperately with a splitter that would be handy but then the blend wouldn't work with a normal amp? Don't think this guitar is at the top of my list of Schecter models I want the most as I tend to play heavier styles but it would still be on the list. The humbuckers didn't sound as big as I was expecting but I guess that just the very clean tone used for the demo, I've heard the Pasadena pickup set in some high gain demos and they sound great. The Pasadena neck is in the new 'Sunset Extreme' model which seems to be quite a metal focussed shred machine so clearly those pickups can cope with the heavier stuff.
The $1049 version has "Diamond series" humbuckers. I have one of those cheaper ones and it's got a glossy finish. The humbuckers are kind of dark, and I've been thinking about replacing them with the regular old Duncan JB/59 combo. It's got a stereo jack so you can split the acoustic and electric tones, which is nice. The lack of case doesn't bother me. I own enough cases and gig bags as it is. I don't need another for storage.
I actually think that the inclusion of the Piezo pickup and electric guitars is one of the better design innovations since the electric guitar was conceived in the 1920s. There's at least one video I have seen on UA-cam in which somebody is hoping that pickup is one of the things that will fade and disappear before long, but I am not inclined to agree. There has been at least one opportunity that I haven't seized (if not a few) to own a guitar that had one. I'll probably try to change that, eventually.
I dont know why some companies are still dying ebony fretboards as most people prefer the figured brown and black ebony I am not a fan of guitar companies who print the CE and RoHS on the back of the headstock, either print it on a clear sticker or print it on the control cavity plate, IMO this makes the guitar look cheap!
I have a C1-elite and even with the carbon reinforced neck, you need a light touch to keep the note from going sharp due to neck deflection. It stays in tune, but I think the neck is carved a bit too thin.
I got the Nick Johnston PT (tele) recently. It was flawless. I dinged the neck in the first week and messed up the repair but it's still a great guitar.
I believe that the best amp for stereo output capable guitars (Rickenbacker, etc), and for this one is a Supro 1695T Black Magic. You can play clean or dirty, or drive some pedals with it.
I thought your pickup assessment was spot on. Not enough diff in the Bridge vs Neck, and piezo was the best feature, surprisingly good and unique, with or without the buckers. Beautiful guitar.
Have a couple Schecter sand they are great - was choosing between this and the PRS SE hollow body II piezo for a electric guitar with piezo system. Ultimately when with the PRS mostly since it has two outputs - mag + piezo and piezo only so you could run two rigs at once. Went with the PRS ultimately, but this would have made me happy to, I am sure.
Some of those lines in the fretboard were cracks not wood grain which is common in over seas ebony. But for an$1400 guitar I’d send it back for a cleaner fretboard.
Joseph, Congrats on the new guitar, it looks and sounds beautiful. The pickups sound pretty great, especially since the neck pickup is clear and not muddy. It would have been interesting to hear this guitar with some gain, I'll bet it sounds fantastic, especially with just a small amount of Piezo rolled into the humbucker mix. Enjoy Sir 👍😉
I do like that piezo sound. 👍 They shoulve routed the piezo to a 2nd jack to output the diferent pups to 2 separate amps tho. That'd be cool. I'm not a spec snob tho. My 1st year shecter c-1 plain old satin walnut with a SD in the bridge plays as good as ANY guitar out there. I got it used, and its obvious it's been plek'd. I've never owned a guitar I've paid more than $300 for (besides my Martin mahogany and my Yamaha TA) ...and they all play like a dream. I do a fret level, and upgrade the pickups and electronics when/IF needed. They might not be as pretty, but i like "worn in" guitars...and some of them look fantastic. But they ALL play and sound as good as the highest end Gibson. Even my new squire bullet sonic series mustang! 😅
In the very early days, when the C-1 E/A had two F holes, they had two Tip-Shield (TS) output jacks as you describe. I have a later two F hole model from 2006/7 that has a single Tip-Ring-Shield (TRS) stereo output jack, so they can be split to two amps with only one cable from the guitar. I run the piezo to a Quilter Superblock US, the humbuckers to a Superblock UK, then into a stereo 4x12. It's good stuff!
Schecter gives you all the goodies, and they are engineered for the pickups to capture the tones from the wood combinations. Mass production is overseas.
I have one from a few years ago. Picked it up from Guitar Center really cheap because the piezo had to be replaced. It came with two jacks to separate the pickups. Beautiful sound and endless tones.
Salutations Austin! That’s a nice Schecter with some nice options. I agree with you about the pickup selection, and I would prefer the less expensive model, and then swap out the pickups with a set of Gibson 57 Classics with the four (4) conductor wires so that the coil splits would still be functional, I also might add another push pull pot so I could have control over each pickup separately, and one more to have phase switching as well. I definitely like the zebra wood and the finish. Thanks for reviewing this guitar and sharing it with us all by posting this video! Keep rocking! Please have an excellent and awesome day! ☀️✨🎸
Lemmo is incredible such a inventive player but I do miss the good old days mark playing covers of mostly my favourite music, what a sweet guitar if they said it was a modern guitar I’d believe it someone’s looked after that
I always find the "doesn't come with a case" argument a little odd. I'd kind of expect that to increase the price by roughly that of a case. Don't get me wrong I'd rather be able to buy it in a case for fewer shipping worries but I would expect the price to go up with it too
Wasn’t long ago brands switched to Indonesia over China to keep prices low, at this price I’d just add what little is left for a low-end PRS or mid-tier Gibson.
More consistent guitars from Indonesia than China. Better fretwork mainly, but it's a shame this wasn't produced by World Music in South Korea like C1's used to be.
When you said Friday/Saturday for the huge Gibson order video I thought you meant it would be a two-parter over two days😅 still ready for my daily dose of Schecter guitar information though!
Trogly, Schecter guy here! They leave slack on locking tuners for people that down tune. Those are legit strings, not cheap. But yeah, thats for tuning down.
I bought a c1 blackjack frs a few years ago with the USA seymor duncan bridge pickup and a sustainiac. The price to quality ratio is higher than anything I own. My prs mccarty is the nicest guitar I've played but it was 3 times as much as the schecter. It's certainly not 3 times as nice though. For the same price as my SG, it blows Gibson out of the water in the QA department.
This model, by the serial number, was manufactured at PT Wildwood (at least the body/husk was). That's a better maker than Cort and at least equal to Samick.
My Schecter Pt has the same push/pull pot as this C-1 does But I almost guarantee the hot pickups that are in the PT sound a lot better , your right about those pickups in the there really not so good , but it’s a nice looking guitar.
Update: I've struggled with this guitar for months changing pickups trying to get them to work with the pizeo.. having problem with the volume knob the company says that's the way it's designed that's ridiculous... every pickup I put in is muddy and bottom ending in the neck and tinny and trebley in the bridge... It's been a big disappointment I've gutted it and tried so many different things It's a shame because it plays very nice and the piezo sounds great but the PCB board interacts with the electric pickups the system is terrible...I found the volume knob goes from on to off not a good taper and gets muddy when you turn it down needs a treble bleed.
Can we get some love for the non-Gibson/Fender reviews?
I'd like to see him do some Hamers, I love the Hamers I had/have.
I know! As soon as I saw schecter I clicked. And I’m not really a schecter fan, just glad for something different.
@@allenmitchell09 hence why I'm doing my part in getting LTD and strandberg on the show
@@DetVenHamers all the way : so good quality ❤
I have 3 schecters and there all awesome
Schecter guitars is killing it right now. I’ve owned a couple in my lifetime and currently have a nick Johnston signature edition HSS, really awesome and versatile guitar, and Schecter offers many models including this one in a left-hand version which I appreciate.
They offer plenty of axes for the left handed player. Big plus!
@@sentforth5 yes definitely and so does kiesel guitars 🎸 as well i just got a lefty Thanos about 5 months ago,awesome guitar perfect for playing shred and metal
I’m always impressed with Schecter guitars! They play extremely well for the money!
I got a buddy that swears by them. And with the USA pickups in this it does sound great!
Schecter guitars are one of the best (if not THE best) value in both the new and used guitar market. There are very few models I wouldn't own. As you pointed out, the lack of cases with almost every guitar they sell other than the USA models is a sore point for me. Even if they included a decent gig bag, it would make it so much more attractive.
I have 10 Schecters, mainly C-1s, but a couple V-1s as well. and I just paid extra to have the hardshell cases. I don't like gig bags, just because of the dirt, and how easy it is to damage the instrument. The hard cases are made well, so I felt that they are worth it to be able to store them. I mean, there marketing model is to get as many of their models in players' hands at all levels.
Case is not an issue for me. Most people display their guitars. If you have a decent collection, you should have enough gig bags and cases to be able to transport the 6-8 you may take out of the house at one time. .. make any sense?
@@Skippymizzle Not the point. There are other reasonably priced brands that provide at least a gig bag with their guitars. Schecter could do it as well but it is the one ares where they cheap out and don't need to. It doesn't add that much cost from their perspective.
@@DanielBobke I totally agree with you about schecter should at least offer a case or a gig bag after a certain price point, my lefty schecter Nick Johnston HSS was $1025 after tax and if they added a decent gig bag along with it, that would’ve made it even better, I already had a case to put it in when I got it but I agree with you that’s not the point after a certain price that you’re paying you should at least get something to carry it in whether you’re going to use it or not, Kiesel gives you a hard gig bag with all their guitars regardless of price point
@@michaelmetal71 An example from today...ALL of the new Fender Vintera II series guitars come with a nice gig bag. They range from $1149 to $1499 - same price range as many Schecters. Schecter could do it.
Had this C-1 E/A Schecter Cats Eye gloss with flame top. Gorgeous guitar and perfect right out of the box. Schecter really has their act together. Have owned several Schecter’s in the past, all QUALITY!
Still regret selling the C-1 E/A. It was absolutely beautiful and a huge tone monster. Great video, TROGS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
For the dye you saw after cleaning the fretboard, doesn't mean it's not ebony. It's just that getting straight black ebony boards just isn't always possible these days, so they probably just used dye on it to make it more uniform. Epiphone does it, and many others do it. Gibson included.
Yes, StewMac used to sell the dye, it’s nasty stuff, don’t use it without gloves because it will not come off your skin.
The early C-1 E/A's had quilted maple top, two F holes, pickup selector on the upper horn, and no access panels on the back other than the battery holder holder opposite of the pickup switch for what then was the Graphtech Ghost piezo system. They came with "Duncan Designed" pickups and no push-pulls to split. I installed the Seymour Duncan Jazz/JB combo with push-pulls in mine. Something of a PITA since everything had to go in-out through the pickup holes, but easier to reassemble when you tie a string to everything when pulling it apart.
Edit: The very early C-1 E/A's had two 1/4" output jacks. One for the acoustic output and the other for the humbuckers. The newer ones with a TRS output jack make it easy to run a stereo rig, acoustic to one amp and humbuckers to the other.
I run the acoustic to a Quilter Superblock US and the humbuckers to a Superblock UK, then into a stereo 4x12 cab. It makes a nice living room/bedroom rig. LOL
I personally have a schecter c-1 hellraiser FR-S and man that thing is my baby. The most versatile and well crafted guitar I've ever held. Not to mention the comfortability when play is immaculate.
Schecter guy here
Yeah Idgaf what the haters say.
My Evil Twin SLS FR Sustainiac / Fishman is BY FAR the best shredder I'll ever want for what I paid.
Mint condition in a coffin case
$1,000
@@mykuntstynx9463 I have an C1 FR Hellraiser and an C1 Exotic Star and love them both! Love the Ebony fb on the Exotic Star!
Thanks Austin, there was a 2007-ish version of these with double f-holes, so yeah, really going for the PRS McCarty semi-hollow vibes.
These guitars are built by Cort in Indonesia and they do often dye their fretboards. Also it's more likely that the humbuckers are passive. The 9 volt is for the piezo preamp.
The higher end imports are made in South Korea.
Anything over a $1,000 is Korean made
@@mykuntstynx9463 that may be true in some cases but the back of the headstock clearly says crafted in Indonesia
@@EarlofBaltimoreit absolutely does sir.
I'm actually surprised.
Prices going up everywhere it seems.
My 2018 Schecter is Korean made
It listed for $1,490 new. Fully loaded
FR
Sustainiac
Fishman
Neck through
Stainless steel frets
Ebony fretboard
Carbon fiber reinforcement rods etc.
If the Fishman system is wired like the Graphtech Ghost system in my 2006/7 C-1 E/A, the humbuckers also go through the electronics. I learned that when I replaced the "Duncan Designed" humbuckers with a Seymour Duncan Jazz/JB set.
@@mykuntstynx9463 Schecter definitely sources guitars from World music in South Korea but I'm pretty sure that the current Diamond series are all Cort Indonesia. The prices have definitely gone up and that's why most of the production has moved to Indonesia these days. They make a decent product over there and they can still get it done at a reasonable cost
The Piezo just reminded me of my Parker fly deluxe. I wish Parker would start making guitars again and I mean the original owner and founder. That was one hell of a guitar.
@@cataclysmicconverter the Parker? God I miss mine so much. I had the fly deluxe emerald green and it was the first run back in the late 90s. I bought a brand new from guitar Center. I still kick myself in the teeth for selling that thing.
I got a Schecter custom shop a few years ago and it's just killer. I would put it against ANY of the USA custom shop models. You would too. And I got it brand new for half what a Gibson Custom Shop would have cost me. Just look at that thing he's holding! Flawless!
The original C-1E/A from the early 2000s was my DREAM guitar back then. I actually prefer the look of those. 1499 seems like a LOT for this but i trust schecter to make a great product
I bought my second Schecter yesterday, a sun valley super shredder. Incredible guitar! The guitar came in tune. No QC issues.
@cataclysmicconverter Thanks! I feel the same way.
My 2013 Godin xtsa has both passive pickups, acoustic output and synth output. I can run 3 amps at a time with it sounding like 3 totally different guitars. Quite an amazing axe. The Schecter looks and sounds sweet!
Plus those have the 3-band EQ for the piezo, most guitars with a piezo don’t bother with a tone control, but Godin went and did the same as their acoustic-electric models!
I don’t ever see many Schecters in the wild but they are incredible guitars. I really wished I had got a Kenny Hickey back when they first came out. They were the only metal looking baritones for a while.
That’s a beautiful looking guitar. Im hoping to add a couple of Schecter guitars later in the year.
Cheers from NZ
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Sounds amazing! Unfortunately I couldn't live with the shape but I really love how it sounds in every mode.
Sound, features, play-ability, great looks...Schecter is always money well spent. I have a C-1 Exotic (spalted maple) and an Apocalypse and a Damien. All GREAT guitars.
Looks wise they don't do much for me personally
@@tylersmith7534 I can dig it. Great players, tho.
@@sentforth5 dude how is that spalted maple c-1 exotic? It's everything I was looking for in a c-1. I own a c-1+ and LOVE it but wanted a non-floyd trem. The ONLY thing that turned me off were the zebra buckers. I wish they swapped with the exotic ebony version - just personal taste. The c-1 exotic looks like a perfect guitar
@@vav413 I've got a bunch of great guitars,but I can honestly say the C1 exotic is my number one player.
I think the pickups are great.
I saw Phil McKnight's video on it and bought one on a whim, and I'm being honest...it outshines all the others and is a pleasure to play. The normal trem was a big plus to me as well! GET ONE!!
@@sentforth5 that's great news. c-1 schecters are absolutely amazing - thanks for the info I'll have to start shopping around. What a great guitar
Something I haven't noticed until now? is how deliberate you are with you're finger positioning on the fret board. that would make you a great guitar instructor. above what you already do. great job Trogly.
Reminds me of a Fender thin line semihollow. I've noticed some newer electronics in the music field are utilizing a ribbon in the battery chamber to make it easier to remove. I'd bet it wouldn't be hard to add ribbon. I'm hearing Fishman has their own effects pedals. I think I would've like this guitar with some P90s or single coils .
Schecter makes some really solid stuff. Especially when it comes to the lefty crowd. I see some people say they really enjoy their in house branded pickups. However, I've tried Pasadena and Apocalypse pickups and felt they were lacking. That said, most of them can be had at decent price points (especially used as they don't hold high value) and you can swap in pickups within a reasonable budget. That Fishman piezo sounded awesome though. Great review.
Love this guitar. Schecter has some amazing guitars very underrated. Guess my bank account will be almost 2000 light I need this guitar. I love piazos. Thx for this review
That's a classy rig. PRS needs more satin finishes on their semi hallows
I've always loved Schecter. Very comfortable to play, nicely finished, and a lot of their hardware is made in house. So, you end up with some high quality parts that amount to tons of value for your $. Pickups do tend to lean hot.
Schecter is putting out some INSANE value right now. Timing here is funny, I literally just got a new Schecter shipped to me this morning. C-1 SLS Elite. The specs are wild, can't wait to plug it in.
I just got one about a week ago. It is legitimately amazing.
Probably the best ( most consistent) quantity guitars 🎸 made today. Quality control on schecter guitars is top notch . My next axe for sure
maybe for the American made ones but I've had 3 imports and all 3 had issues. sucks because the first one was amazing till I wiped it down and changed the strings. the top crack and a chunk fell out next to the volume pot. every one since has had more and more problems
@@captaintony1227 that's a shame bro. Yeah you're probably right 👍
Great video showing all the different tonal options. Thanks.
I only started learning how to play guitar about a little over a month ago & I'm documenting my entire journey on here so watching this was super interesting to watch!
I have a C1 Plus FR in Vintage Sunburst that I bought in 2002 and I have never ever seen another one anywhere. I remember they came in Cherry sunburst, vintage sunburst and natural. The natural finish was the only one that had a matching headstock veneer. I have looked for one for years but never seen one anywhere
Schecter is killing it! My next guitar will probably be a Schecter!
A Trogly video on Schecter? More likely than you think!
this is my next guitar purchase...thanks for a great review....been playing Schecters as my main instrument for a while, now- just great guitars, especially for the price point...
I like when you touch a different brand once and a while. You should try a Yamaha Revstar. Would like to hear your opinion
If the guitar has an active preamp on board (which makes sense given its got a piezoelectric bridge) then you're only measuring the output impedance of the output buffer stage.
You can use a Y cable, or you can get the fancy jack box that rockboard sells and have the y cable on your pedalboard, so you can run just one cable into one jack that you actually have to remove on a regular basis, rather than bothering with a split somewhere it would be annoying. Also those imperfections in the finish are fisheyes, caused by something getting in there while it's wet. Pain to deal with but also a pro finish department shouldn't have the contaminants floating around the air either.
I’ve had two C-1 Hellraisers and both were awesome. I had both of them in Iraq and left them in an underground bunker we played in when off duty. They stood up to the beating of being in that climate for a year and being shipped from here in the states to Iraq and back with no issues. I got laid off several years ago in the middle of winter and ended up having to sell them. One of my greatest regrets. I really want the C-6 Hellraiser baritone. There are not many out there anymore though.
I’ve had a few of the “cheaper” Shecter guitars n every one of them has been an absolute class guitar .
The diamond series pick ups are awesome they sound great
This guitar functions like the Carvin AE-185 with the same functionality.
Cool guitar! I think Schecter is my favourite brand, only have 2 so far but hopefully more to come. The dream one day is to get one of their USA custom shop models.
I love the zebrawood top on this, even if it's just a veneer. Such a cool looking wood. I have a Tama snare drum that is made from solid zebrawood (snares are usually made from plies of wood, solid shells are rarer) and it sounds great. Also noticed that zebrawood is available as a fretboard wood on the Kiesel online configurator. No idea what it would feel like but looks cool as hell.
I'm a little confused with the mention of using a splitter cable on this guitar. So you can use the switch to select piezo/humbuckers/both. If choosing both does that not mix both out to a mono signal? As far as I was aware most guitar amps have a mono input so it would need to be mixed down to a mono signal for the blend to work with any normal amp. If the blend puts the two signals out on a TRS cable that can be then accessed seperately with a splitter that would be handy but then the blend wouldn't work with a normal amp?
Don't think this guitar is at the top of my list of Schecter models I want the most as I tend to play heavier styles but it would still be on the list. The humbuckers didn't sound as big as I was expecting but I guess that just the very clean tone used for the demo, I've heard the Pasadena pickup set in some high gain demos and they sound great. The Pasadena neck is in the new 'Sunset Extreme' model which seems to be quite a metal focussed shred machine so clearly those pickups can cope with the heavier stuff.
My first import guitar was a Schecter. Great bang for buck value. Those pickups shine with a little crunch.
The $1049 version has "Diamond series" humbuckers. I have one of those cheaper ones and it's got a glossy finish. The humbuckers are kind of dark, and I've been thinking about replacing them with the regular old Duncan JB/59 combo. It's got a stereo jack so you can split the acoustic and electric tones, which is nice.
The lack of case doesn't bother me. I own enough cases and gig bags as it is. I don't need another for storage.
I actually think that the inclusion of the Piezo pickup and electric guitars is one of the better design innovations since the electric guitar was conceived in the 1920s. There's at least one video I have seen on UA-cam in which somebody is hoping that pickup is one of the things that will fade and disappear before long, but I am not inclined to agree. There has been at least one opportunity that I haven't seized (if not a few) to own a guitar that had one. I'll probably try to change that, eventually.
I dont know why some companies are still dying ebony fretboards as most people prefer the figured brown and black ebony
I am not a fan of guitar companies who print the CE and RoHS on the back of the headstock, either print it on a clear sticker or print it on the control cavity plate, IMO this makes the guitar look cheap!
I have a C1-elite and even with the carbon reinforced neck, you need a light touch to keep the note from going sharp due to neck deflection. It stays in tune, but I think the neck is carved a bit too thin.
I am not usually a big fan of natural wood finishes but this one is special.
Absolutely gorgeous top and finish (color) on this model. Played one in my local shop and it was incredible.
Man, Trogs crushed that review!
I got the Nick Johnston PT (tele) recently. It was flawless. I dinged the neck in the first week and messed up the repair but it's still a great guitar.
Who else would love if Trogly reviewed that new Schecter Triad guitar? I would love to see the output readings for that triple coil pickup
12:45 sounding like The Pretender by FF
My favorite guitars the Schecter. I have a few and love playing them, thanks Trogs
I believe that the best amp for stereo output capable guitars (Rickenbacker, etc), and for this one is a Supro 1695T Black Magic. You can play clean or dirty, or drive some pedals with it.
I thought your pickup assessment was spot on. Not enough diff in the Bridge vs Neck, and piezo was the best feature, surprisingly good and unique, with or without the buckers. Beautiful guitar.
Have you ever featured an Eastman on your channel? Might be cool to get your take on their Gibson "inspired" models
Was hoping Trogly was gonna play Holiday in Cambodia…cuz that guitar has Pol Pots😎
Too soon
Have a couple Schecter sand they are great - was choosing between this and the PRS SE hollow body II piezo for a electric guitar with piezo system. Ultimately when with the PRS mostly since it has two outputs - mag + piezo and piezo only so you could run two rigs at once. Went with the PRS ultimately, but this would have made me happy to, I am sure.
Some of those lines in the fretboard were cracks not wood grain which is common in over seas ebony. But for an$1400 guitar I’d send it back for a cleaner fretboard.
Joseph, Congrats on the new guitar, it looks and sounds beautiful.
The pickups sound pretty great, especially since the neck pickup is clear and not muddy.
It would have been interesting to hear this guitar with some gain, I'll bet it sounds fantastic, especially with just a small amount of Piezo rolled into the humbucker mix.
Enjoy Sir 👍😉
I own a Schecter - a Solo ii Custom (a Les Paul-style guitar) - and it is absolutely fantastic. Definitely one of the best values out there.
I do like that piezo sound. 👍 They shoulve routed the piezo to a 2nd jack to output the diferent pups to 2 separate amps tho. That'd be cool.
I'm not a spec snob tho. My 1st year shecter c-1 plain old satin walnut with a SD in the bridge plays as good as ANY guitar out there. I got it used, and its obvious it's been plek'd. I've never owned a guitar I've paid more than $300 for (besides my Martin mahogany and my Yamaha TA)
...and they all play like a dream. I do a fret level, and upgrade the pickups and electronics when/IF needed. They might not be as pretty, but i like "worn in" guitars...and some of them look fantastic. But they ALL play and sound as good as the highest end Gibson. Even my new squire bullet sonic series mustang! 😅
In the very early days, when the C-1 E/A had two F holes, they had two Tip-Shield (TS) output jacks as you describe. I have a later two F hole model from 2006/7 that has a single Tip-Ring-Shield (TRS) stereo output jack, so they can be split to two amps with only one cable from the guitar. I run the piezo to a Quilter Superblock US, the humbuckers to a Superblock UK, then into a stereo 4x12. It's good stuff!
@@yobaby14 TRS = Tip Ring Sleeve
TS = Tip Sleeve
Your guitar playing is getting better and better! Good job 👍🏼
This or the PRS Paul Reed Smith SE Hollowbody II if you're after a better piezo sound? They're close enough in price.
Love to see you with a schecter Trogly! They're such an amazing value... these c1-EAs bring new meaning to the word versatility.
Schecter gives you all the goodies, and they are engineered for the pickups to capture the tones from the wood combinations. Mass production is overseas.
Back around 1971 I bought a Kay Thin Semi Hollow in Tiger wood from a local pawn shop new! I loved it but unfortunately it was stolen in 1973.
I have one from a few years ago. Picked it up from Guitar Center really cheap because the piezo had to be replaced. It came with two jacks to separate the pickups. Beautiful sound and endless tones.
I love my schecter. I’ve got the omen extreme Fr model. Paid 250 for it at a pawn shop. Very very well built!
Salutations Austin!
That’s a nice Schecter with some nice options.
I agree with you about the pickup selection, and I would prefer the less expensive model, and then swap out the pickups with a set of Gibson 57 Classics with the four (4) conductor wires so that the coil splits would still be functional, I also might add another push pull pot so I could have control over each pickup separately, and one more to have phase switching as well.
I definitely like the zebra wood and the finish.
Thanks for reviewing this guitar and sharing it with us all by posting this video!
Keep rocking!
Please have an excellent and awesome day!
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Thats a veneer over a different top wood. Solid Zebrawood would show the lines throughout the thickness.
The piezo sounded great in that axe!
That satin finish is gorgeous
Love Schecter guitars. They have served me very well
9:50 a ROLAND JC amplifier works great with a piezo set up.
Lemmo is incredible such a inventive player but I do miss the good old days mark playing covers of mostly my favourite music, what a sweet guitar if they said it was a modern guitar I’d believe it someone’s looked after that
THANK YOU ! I Love Gibsons but this is cool to see a refreshing bunch of other brands
Always loved the 90% of this Schecter strat-like hollows, I dont like the "F hole", but all the rest is super cool.
I always find the "doesn't come with a case" argument a little odd. I'd kind of expect that to increase the price by roughly that of a case. Don't get me wrong I'd rather be able to buy it in a case for fewer shipping worries but I would expect the price to go up with it too
I noticed you didn't speak to the frets, these guys usually have stainless steel for fret material, I don't know for sure about this model however.
Now lets start doing more classic era B.C. Rich. And Eagle, Seagull, or a Mockingbird would be awesome. There are some great Koa models as well.
Hey Trogs do you know about the Schecter Solo II headstock ?
Wasn’t long ago brands switched to Indonesia over China to keep prices low, at this price I’d just add what little is left for a low-end PRS or mid-tier Gibson.
More consistent guitars from Indonesia than China. Better fretwork mainly, but it's a shame this wasn't produced by World Music in South Korea like C1's used to be.
Trogly “ I like that bridge pickup!”
Me “ew”
more Schecter, CARVIN, and Charvel.
When you said Friday/Saturday for the huge Gibson order video I thought you meant it would be a two-parter over two days😅 still ready for my daily dose of Schecter guitar information though!
Love Schecter guitars! Great specs and quality without an outrageous price tag of a USA guitar.
I think the pricing was misspoken, you said 10049 then mentioned no case for that price point ?
Trogly, Schecter guy here! They leave slack on locking tuners for people that down tune. Those are legit strings, not cheap. But yeah, thats for tuning down.
Still seems like an excessive amount of extra string even for downtuning
I bought a c1 blackjack frs a few years ago with the USA seymor duncan bridge pickup and a sustainiac. The price to quality ratio is higher than anything I own. My prs mccarty is the nicest guitar I've played but it was 3 times as much as the schecter. It's certainly not 3 times as nice though. For the same price as my SG, it blows Gibson out of the water in the QA department.
That satin finish rocks💯
This model, by the serial number, was manufactured at PT Wildwood (at least the body/husk was). That's a better maker than Cort and at least equal to Samick.
I love my Schecter Blackjack ATX. Definitely a workhorse of a guitar.
This one and the Pelham blue one have carbon fibre rods in the neck, the cateye one doesn't, it's another reason for the price difference
My Schecter Pt has the same push/pull pot as this C-1 does But I almost guarantee the hot pickups that are in the PT sound a lot better , your right about those pickups in the there really not so good , but it’s a nice looking guitar.
Was confused what is the difference between semihollow from chambered? I thought both were sane
I had the Cats eye….. didn’t like those humbuckers either…. Piezo was great!
Pretty impressive tonal options.
Update: I've struggled with this guitar for months changing pickups trying to get them to work with the pizeo.. having problem with the volume knob the company says that's the way it's designed that's ridiculous... every pickup I put in is muddy and bottom ending in the neck and tinny and trebley in the bridge... It's been a big disappointment I've gutted it and tried so many different things It's a shame because it plays very nice and the piezo sounds great but the PCB board interacts with the electric pickups the system is terrible...I found the volume knob goes from on to off not a good taper and gets muddy when you turn it down needs a treble bleed.
How much