Excellent demo! I’m always fascinated by guitarists who play as effortlessly as you. I can tell you’ve spent many hours with a guitar in your hands. Schecter should be paying you to demo their guitars.
Great review - this thing screams!! But I’m sure a good part of it is how well you’re playing, certainly makes watching a review that much better, thanks!
excellent review. i'm about to buy this guitar. i can't wait playing on it to make sure i'm comfortable with the model and your review has convince me already. thanks lml
I have this guitar, and my daughter has the same in antique fade burst. I was amazed at all of the features and the quality. You could easily pay $2,500 for a guitar with these features and build quality. Schecter makes amazing guitars. When I original received my order I actually got a Prince custom which was put into the wrong box. They do not sell those mind you. The store I ordered it from was completely baffled. I contacted Shcecter and I think it eventually got sent back to Paisley Park. An interesting experience to say the least.
Awesome guitar! The fishman pickups have two different voicings (active / passive) so it‘s not a coil split, that‘s probably why voice 2 thickens it up
Fishman actives are my favorite because that second voice on the bridge is so nice for high gain! What kind of guitar out there caters to someone wanting a gnarly tone by ramping up the output, instead of the cliche attempt at a single coil/thinner sound. Leave single coil sounds for the neck imo 😀 but major props to Fishman for thinking about it and realizing this is a unique option high gain players would love more than a single coil bridge sound.
That's a pretty badass guitar! Ironically it's exactly like the one I just built out of a Jackson Mick Thompson SL2 soloist. I put Graphtech locking tuners on there, Fishman pickups, perfected the fret board... Very similar, very cool! I love this new Shector, I may need to buy one even though I already have an identical Jackson. Great job
are you planning on selling the pickups from before? i’d like to give those a try whenever i’m able to. just don’t know when i’ll be able to buy the mick thomson signature guitar
@@jacobmarcelino3584if you ever do get the ibanez or bc rich, Jackson is trash and has the worst qc in the biz outside of gibson. If you want a lemon get a Jackson. If you want quality get ibanez or schecter
I got the c-8 multi-scale evil twin a few days ago and can't stop playing it! They built a beautiful series that has crazy action up and down the fret-board. I'm going to swap out the moderns with the Abasi set for the elevated mids. With distortion the tone separation of the strings is incredible, and it will be even better with Abasi's pickups
No. Not normal. Sounds like your pickup wire is possibly disconnected underneath the pickup. Fishmans use "press on" connectors on the bottoms of their pickups. Or, maybe you got a dead pickup? Lots of potential reasons...
@@ChrisTompkins-Music-And-Gear damn thanks, for the reply in the mean time i am also waiting for Thomann to get back to me. perhaps they are also familiar with the problem. but could a cable really cause only the last position not to work ? as the two other positions work perfect. i also notice when its in bridge position ( the broke position ) and i touch lightly on the pick up it some times comes on, then sometimes cuts out
The 2 positions that are "working" are neck position and middle position. The middle is going to sound like its working because the neck pickup is still on. I'm willing to bet that the cable under the bridge pickup, is loose. Should be an easy fix. You just need to remove your strings, remove the 2 screws that hold the pickup into the body. Gently Pull the pickup out and seat the cable to the connector that is attached to the bridge pickup. Measure the height of your pickup, prior to removing the screws. This way, when you put it back in, you can set the height to where it was. A word of caution... Sometimes they will use a zip tie, inside the electronics cavity in the back of the guitar, to neaten up the extra length of pickup cable. You will need to check for that first. If there is one, cut it before you try to take the pickup out. Otherwise you could pull the connector off of the back of your pickup and then its really broken. You should feed the extra cable length (that is in the electronics cavity) back towards the pickup, as you pull the pickup out. this will ensure that you don't accidentally pull the connector off of the pickup.. It sounds like a lot but its not hard. Just take your time and be patient with it. Also, it's more than likely that you wont easily be able to put the strings back on, since they are locking tuners and there might not be enough slack to allow you to put them back into the tuners. So, plan on replacing the strings.
Hey gang. The deal with the push-pull on Fishman's is NOT a "coil split". It is two different "voicings". Down is "active" mode. Up position is "passive" mode. Still need 9v for both voicings though.
As a KM-6 owner (mk1 - same basic axe but passive, different finish, single push-pull volume) I can vouch for how good these guitars feel. The quality of Schecters coming out of the WMI factory in Korea has to be the best for the money. But that's just my 2 cents. Good review!
Love my Schecter, I have the KM7 MK 1 that i picked up at 50% off because it was a demo model (shop floor) and there is not a mark on it, that model has the Nazgul and Sentient pick ups on it. Great review.
The knobs switches have are two different voicings. The down position is similar to an EMG voicings the up is similar to a PAF. They list the exact specs on the fishman modern website.
Hey I have a question about something besides the guitar... I noticed the very comfortable looking chair you are using, has some arms that can be raised.. could you tell me where you got them? (name/model etc) and how much they cost? I'm also about to buy this axe, so thank you very much for the review!
You've got some skills there. Sir. I'm about to buy one of the fade SLS Elites (Black Fade or Antique Fade).... but I've started to look at this one. I do have an incoming Blackjack Solo II, so I may go for color on the C-1.
I bought this guitar partly because of your review and the price ..listed at 1300 +, got it for 1100+ your right ..how does Schecter offer this at that price
I have the E1 version. The Explorer body style. But I am mad, because now they are coming out with a version, with a sustainiac pickup, and its a solid hip shot bridge. I've always wanted a sustainiac. But I refuse to do Floyd Rose! So I should of waited to get the new one coming out. C-1 HT S SLS Evil Twin. It looks perfect!
A little late on this comment but I’m sure you have also Figured out that the pickups offer the voicing options. Active and passive. There are no coil tap options on these models.
Longer scale, so can deal with lower tunings better, and a thinner neck + more frets and higher fret access. IMO this would be a good companion to a Les Paul, different strengths
@@SpookyApparitionles paul doesnt have any strengths lol. They're designed bad, with no volute or scarry joint and the head stock break angle is too extreme to have reliable tuning. Not to mention the awful lack of qc in gibsons quality department. Gibson is trash and isn't even remotely comparable to a quality guitar like schecter
I just received my from sweetwater today Looks so bad ass But I'm also asking the question of the push pull pots. So from what I'm gathering push down is active and pulled up is passive?
@@SirBrandanthat wasn't the question lol buddy wasn't asking if it can handle low tuning ..that's a given ... He's asking if it can pull off a low action aka can you pull off having the strings super close to the fret board without them buzzing
Hey Chris, I have the Evil Twin V and I love it! Hey, I have found a BRAND NEW (or NEVER Bought) Washburn Parallaxe Solar V 160 Ola Englund Guitar. Are you still loving your White one? The one I found is in BLACK.. What do you say, is it worth it?
Nice looking axe and great playing. Question about the frets -- are they nice and rounded/crowned? I ask because I had a KM6 a couple years ago and the stainless frets were dead flat on top, zero crowing. I'm thinking of getting this Evil Twin but I'd have to get it sight unseen and I'm hesitating because of that experience with the KM6.
Perhaps you are part of the small percentage of error of any company. I bought 2 schecter, a sls blackjack C-1 and a Banshee 6A, both have flawless fret job, at the level of an ibanez prestige fret treatment, excellent built quality, no visible defects. The truth is I am totally satisfied with my purchase, the circuit in both is phenomenal, with everything super well organized, and done in a careful way. If someone had told me, that they are an ESP E-II I would believe them, because they are 10 out of 10, much better than any LTD series 1000 that I have tried.
@@ChrisTompkins-Music-And-Gear Cool, I was digging that Purple E-1 with the Floyd Rose. That was great. That guitar was sick. But I think I like this guitar better. There are many different shapes of the SLS Evil Twin. I like yours and they an Explorer like one. Sorry for the many questions, did you trade that guitar for this one?
I've played every high end Schecter out there and I prefer the sound and the fretboard of the Mach 6 to this one, although this guitar is incredibly good. I played the Mach 6 with the fixed Hipshot bridge and the fretboard is just so smooth, but leaps and bounds better feeling toe was the Mach 7. I have tried going on two dozen guitars in that $1000-$2000 range and nothing can touch the Mach 7. I've never felt a fretboard so smooth and easy and fast. The Lundgren pickups in the Mach 6 and 7 just sound way better, and are much more versatile than this model. That being said, what I'm trying to do right now is figure a way I can afford to buy this model with a Floyd, AND the Mach 7 with the Hipshot bridge. You really can't go wrong with a high end Schecter though. They are so well built, loaded with premium features and still much cheaper than other guitars fitted out the same.
I enjoy your channel, just wish you would mic yourself better. Guitar sounds great, can't hear you. When I can hear you, the guitar is too much. Cheers and happy new year!
Your had two bad Schecter guitars in a row and didn't video document it? I almost don't believe you... you're a UA-cam guy, make a damn video about it!!
How the hell did you spend 1700 dollars on a guitar and you dont know what the knobs do? Lol or even what fishman fluence do lol how did you even assume its a coil tap it has no single coil characteristics whatsoever at all. Im just saying, if youre gonna explain and review a guitar, you should understand how said guitar works
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There isnt a single thing that I dislike about this guitar. The back is super gorgeous. I want one bad
Your playing is so relaxed and effortless
Really appreciate your calm presentation style! Very easy to listen to
I love the SLS series! These guitars are just brilliant!
I just ordered one!!! Sold my cr-6 for it lol I got the sls elite though
Congrats! You'll love it! I have a C7 FR SLS Elite but man I want every finish and variation haha
Ok, that thing is freaking gorgeous. Sinister looking axe. Wow
Excellent demo! I’m always fascinated by guitarists who play as effortlessly as you. I can tell you’ve spent many hours with a guitar in your hands. Schecter should be paying you to demo their guitars.
Great review - this thing screams!! But I’m sure a good part of it is how well you’re playing, certainly makes watching a review that much better, thanks!
Man I love your guitar demos. You're funny and just have an air of confidence that is very welcoming. Plus your playing is sweeeeeet.
i could watch you play for hours upon hours and i will never get bored. Your playstyle is amazing. Well done sir.
Great video, you told me exactly what I needed to hear to get it (antique burst)
excellent review. i'm about to buy this guitar. i can't wait playing on it to make sure i'm comfortable with the model and your review has convince me already. thanks lml
I have the Schecter C-1 FR-S Apocalypse and the build quality is amazing. The neck is the same as on your guitar. Great guitars !
Schecter always offer so much great guitars 👍👍👍👍
Yooo the clean sound is amazing. I play mine on my Helix and I love it
You sir, I love your tone. Might be my favorite clean tone. This guitar is amazing
Geez, the specs alone make this my dream guitar
Thoroughly played and demonstrated. Nice!
I have it and love it too. Great video brother!
I have this guitar, and my daughter has the same in antique fade burst. I was amazed at all of the features and the quality. You could easily pay $2,500 for a guitar with these features and build quality. Schecter makes amazing guitars. When I original received my order I actually got a Prince custom which was put into the wrong box. They do not sell those mind you. The store I ordered it from was completely baffled. I contacted Shcecter and I think it eventually got sent back to Paisley Park. An interesting experience to say the least.
Thanks for the review Chris. I bought the Sliver Mountain but this is next on my list, much to my wife's chagrin! Awesome playing!
11:22 Amazing playing, super slick tap shred 👌
I’m glad you had all nice things to say about it, cuz I just ordered the 8 string version. Waiting on that bad boy to come in!
Very nice playing, super clean
Sounds way better than my expectation, thanks
Awesome guitar! The fishman pickups have two different voicings (active / passive) so it‘s not a coil split, that‘s probably why voice 2 thickens it up
Oh, and great review, as always. Cheers mate!
Thanks!! :)
Correctamundo
Fishman actives are my favorite because that second voice on the bridge is so nice for high gain! What kind of guitar out there caters to someone wanting a gnarly tone by ramping up the output, instead of the cliche attempt at a single coil/thinner sound. Leave single coil sounds for the neck imo 😀 but major props to Fishman for thinking about it and realizing this is a unique option high gain players would love more than a single coil bridge sound.
I have this guitar and it’s amazing!!
Can you shred on this axe with ease, or does it have the blackjack feel to it?
@@S.Ladd67 incredibly easy to play on
That's a pretty badass guitar! Ironically it's exactly like the one I just built out of a Jackson Mick Thompson SL2 soloist. I put Graphtech locking tuners on there, Fishman pickups, perfected the fret board... Very similar, very cool! I love this new Shector, I may need to buy one even though I already have an identical Jackson. Great job
are you planning on selling the pickups from before? i’d like to give those a try whenever i’m able to. just don’t know when i’ll be able to buy the mick thomson signature guitar
@@jacobmarcelino3584if you ever do get the ibanez or bc rich, Jackson is trash and has the worst qc in the biz outside of gibson. If you want a lemon get a Jackson. If you want quality get ibanez or schecter
You shred so casually
I got the c-8 multi-scale evil twin a few days ago and can't stop playing it! They built a beautiful series that has crazy action up and down the fret-board. I'm going to swap out the moderns with the Abasi set for the elevated mids. With distortion the tone separation of the strings is incredible, and it will be even better with Abasi's pickups
I just got this, is it normal the last position on pickup switch is a mute ??
No. Not normal. Sounds like your pickup wire is possibly disconnected underneath the pickup. Fishmans use "press on" connectors on the bottoms of their pickups. Or, maybe you got a dead pickup? Lots of potential reasons...
@@ChrisTompkins-Music-And-Gear damn thanks, for the reply in the mean time i am also waiting for Thomann to get back to me. perhaps they are also familiar with the problem.
but could a cable really cause only the last position not to work ? as the two other positions work perfect. i also notice when its in bridge position ( the broke position ) and i touch lightly on the pick up it some times comes on, then sometimes cuts out
The 2 positions that are "working" are neck position and middle position. The middle is going to sound like its working because the neck pickup is still on. I'm willing to bet that the cable under the bridge pickup, is loose. Should be an easy fix. You just need to remove your strings, remove the 2 screws that hold the pickup into the body. Gently Pull the pickup out and seat the cable to the connector that is attached to the bridge pickup. Measure the height of your pickup, prior to removing the screws. This way, when you put it back in, you can set the height to where it was.
A word of caution... Sometimes they will use a zip tie, inside the electronics cavity in the back of the guitar, to neaten up the extra length of pickup cable. You will need to check for that first. If there is one, cut it before you try to take the pickup out. Otherwise you could pull the connector off of the back of your pickup and then its really broken.
You should feed the extra cable length (that is in the electronics cavity) back towards the pickup, as you pull the pickup out. this will ensure that you don't accidentally pull the connector off of the pickup.. It sounds like a lot but its not hard. Just take your time and be patient with it.
Also, it's more than likely that you wont easily be able to put the strings back on, since they are locking tuners and there might not be enough slack to allow you to put them back into the tuners. So, plan on replacing the strings.
Great guitar! Amazing playing!
Man you have the nicest guitars! 🤘
Anyone know what song 8:28-8:39 is? I know its probably obvious but I just can't think of the name lol
Fade to Black
Hey gang. The deal with the push-pull on Fishman's is NOT a "coil split". It is two different "voicings". Down is "active" mode. Up position is "passive" mode. Still need 9v for both voicings though.
Thanks. The info on this is a bit vague on the net
What about when you have the switch in the middle position?
As a KM-6 owner (mk1 - same basic axe but passive, different finish, single push-pull volume) I can vouch for how good these guitars feel. The quality of Schecters coming out of the WMI factory in Korea has to be the best for the money. But that's just my 2 cents. Good review!
nice playing, gonna order mine this week!
Love my Schecter, I have the KM7 MK 1 that i picked up at 50% off because it was a demo model (shop floor) and there is not a mark on it, that model has the Nazgul and Sentient pick ups on it. Great review.
Hi.how much weight does it have?
Great review!!
Beautiful as always Chris. Please turn up your voice a little for the next video! Thanks
The knobs switches have are two different voicings. The down position is similar to an EMG voicings the up is similar to a PAF. They list the exact specs on the fishman modern website.
This is my next one. Ive made my decision:) Nice playing!
Can you tell me what you were playing at 6:01 and 7:11 ?
At 6:01, just noodling. At 7:11, an original tune of mine called "A way with words".
@@ChrisTompkins-Music-And-Gear wished you had tabs for the 6:01. I can play I just don’t know what your playing lol
How does this compare to the Hellraiser?
Hey I have a question about something besides the guitar... I noticed the very comfortable looking chair you are using, has some arms that can be raised.. could you tell me where you got them? (name/model etc) and how much they cost? I'm also about to buy this axe, so thank you very much for the review!
I think I got it from Amazon.... Maybe $180ish?
@@ChrisTompkins-Music-And-Gear awesome dude thanks!
Sound nice, maybe the best-sounding Schecter model ever, since the year 2002 every model had a poor consistent sound, with the stock pickups
You've got some skills there. Sir. I'm about to buy one of the fade SLS Elites (Black Fade or Antique Fade).... but I've started to look at this one. I do have an incoming Blackjack Solo II, so I may go for color on the C-1.
I'm torn between the blackjack solo 2 and the sls evil twin.
Uhh does anyone know a link to the manual because idk what all the knobs and switches do
Beautiful guitar but I want to a get a Schecter guitar with a descent clean sound. Can the guitar do this?⁷
I have the seven string version. It's amaze thinking bout getting the ol 6 string version
I bought this guitar partly because of your review and the price ..listed at 1300 +, got it for 1100+ your right ..how does Schecter offer this at that price
Men if that intro of fade to black would've been continued...
Just snagged one of these for under $600 with the schecter hard case
Mine is down for bridge to be humbucker and up for coil tap.
I have the E1 version. The Explorer body style. But I am mad, because now they are coming out with a version, with a sustainiac pickup, and its a solid hip shot bridge. I've always wanted a sustainiac. But I refuse to do Floyd Rose! So I should of waited to get the new one coming out. C-1 HT S SLS Evil Twin. It looks perfect!
Don't worry about the sustainiac, its just a gimmick and gets old really fast
@@prometherion3089 It also causes A LOT of electrical issues! I’ve learned the hard way. But thanks for the insight. Rock on!
A little late on this comment but I’m sure you have also Figured out that the pickups offer the voicing options. Active and passive. There are no coil tap options on these models.
You still like this thing man?
I don't own it any more. But it was a truly awesome instrument.
Thank you. Do you think that this guitar is a good alternative to my gibson les paul? Thanx again
Longer scale, so can deal with lower tunings better, and a thinner neck + more frets and higher fret access. IMO this would be a good companion to a Les Paul, different strengths
Thank you
@@SpookyApparitionles paul doesnt have any strengths lol. They're designed bad, with no volute or scarry joint and the head stock break angle is too extreme to have reliable tuning. Not to mention the awful lack of qc in gibsons quality department. Gibson is trash and isn't even remotely comparable to a quality guitar like schecter
@@ctremblay2les paul don't have any strengths besides resell value. Don't get a gibson unless you want an over priced and unreliable piece of sh1t
@@preston2636 I wouldn't buy a Les Paul, but it seems like the person I was responding to already had one and is looking for a different guitar
I just received my from sweetwater today
Looks so bad ass
But I'm also asking the question of the push pull pots. So from what I'm gathering push down is active and pulled up is passive?
yep
Is this a fast playing guitar?
How you still liking it? I also have been looking at the mach 6 with the hipshot. Mines gonna be for drop A
No longer own this. But, never had an issue. Killer Guitar!
How about the string action? Can it go really low with a good setup ?
I’ve seen some people play some heavy stuff on this guitar. 100% could pull off some drop C-D.
@@SirBrandanhe's talking about string height not the tuning moron
@@SirBrandanthat wasn't the question lol buddy wasn't asking if it can handle low tuning
..that's a given ... He's asking if it can pull off a low action aka can you pull off having the strings super close to the fret board without them buzzing
Hey Chris,
I have the Evil Twin V and I love it!
Hey, I have found a BRAND NEW (or NEVER Bought) Washburn Parallaxe Solar V 160 Ola Englund Guitar.
Are you still loving your White one? The one I found is in BLACK..
What do you say, is it worth it?
Just bought this today from American Musical for $800!
How did you get that price? I want one.
@@gustavogarciapalacio8259 American musical but sweet water has them also all day around this price
@@websitemaintenance I never see it at these stores at this prices, i don't get it
@@gustavogarciapalacio8259 If you go to Sweetwater and go to their deals and search for the guitar you’ll see them
Kinda seems like Strandberg is making their neck-through guitars at the same factory.
Where did you get the mustache foam?
From the packaging of a Seymour Duncan pickup.
You look like a Tompkins but which branch ?
I would truly recommend trying out a Badstroke guitar. We’re lucky their brand is still low pro.
Nice looking axe and great playing. Question about the frets -- are they nice and rounded/crowned? I ask because I had a KM6 a couple years ago and the stainless frets were dead flat on top, zero crowing. I'm thinking of getting this Evil Twin but I'd have to get it sight unseen and I'm hesitating because of that experience with the KM6.
Perhaps you are part of the small percentage of error of any company.
I bought 2 schecter, a sls blackjack C-1 and a Banshee 6A, both have flawless fret job, at the level of an ibanez prestige fret treatment, excellent built quality, no visible defects.
The truth is I am totally satisfied with my purchase, the circuit in both is phenomenal, with everything super well organized, and done in a careful way.
If someone had told me, that they are an ESP E-II I would believe them, because they are 10 out of 10, much better than any LTD series 1000 that I have tried.
Great review. How many Schecter Guitars you have?
At the moment, just this one. I've sold or traded my others.
@@ChrisTompkins-Music-And-Gear Cool, I was digging that Purple E-1 with the Floyd Rose. That was great. That guitar was sick. But I think I like this guitar better. There are many different shapes of the SLS Evil Twin. I like yours and they an Explorer like one. Sorry for the many questions, did you trade that guitar for this one?
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Ps: Now I Want This One? 🙄
Wiffey ⏩🤦😂
The push/pull is not for coil splitting. Its for pickup voicing. Should be a vintage voicing and a modern voicing
2 more hours it will be mine
I've played every high end Schecter out there and I prefer the sound and the fretboard of the Mach 6 to this one, although this guitar is incredibly good. I played the Mach 6 with the fixed Hipshot bridge and the fretboard is just so smooth, but leaps and bounds better feeling toe was the Mach 7. I have tried going on two dozen guitars in that $1000-$2000 range and nothing can touch the Mach 7. I've never felt a fretboard so smooth and easy and fast. The Lundgren pickups in the Mach 6 and 7 just sound way better, and are much more versatile than this model. That being said, what I'm trying to do right now is figure a way I can afford to buy this model with a Floyd, AND the Mach 7 with the Hipshot bridge. You really can't go wrong with a high end Schecter though. They are so well built, loaded with premium features and still much cheaper than other guitars fitted out the same.
the clean sounds too compressed and too synth :-(
I enjoy your channel, just wish you would mic yourself better. Guitar sounds great, can't hear you. When I can hear you, the guitar is too much. Cheers and happy new year!
Yeah... I will be working on getting better audio and visual equipment, in the very near future. Improvements shall be made.
@@ChrisTompkins-Music-And-Gear If you ever want help I've got a huge setup myself and can give some advice.
I’m shocked at your lack of followers.
I watch tons of guitar videos and had never seen this channel until today. He deserves more subs, great playing and very informative videos
Your had two bad Schecter guitars in a row and didn't video document it? I almost don't believe you... you're a UA-cam guy, make a damn video about it!!
Какой он жирный....звук😂
Your volume when speaking it's super low... then when you stop talking and your guitar comes blasting in....so loud... get a grip on that stuff!
Are you alway's such a CryBaby??? Lol..smh
How the hell did you spend 1700 dollars on a guitar and you dont know what the knobs do? Lol or even what fishman fluence do lol how did you even assume its a coil tap it has no single coil characteristics whatsoever at all. Im just saying, if youre gonna explain and review a guitar, you should understand how said guitar works
My apologies. My memory is usually sketchy at best. Thanks.
Great review!