The quality of Schecter guitars is incredible. My Les Paul, Fender and Jackson’s all came with some type of issue. Most were minor but for the cost it was upsetting. Schecter is the way to go
@@edgein3106 if you're going new id say you definitely get what you pay for. I have a hellraiser hybrid pt(999.99) and its just as good as my guitars worth a bit more. There's some absolutely amazing value if you can you're inteded model in great used condition. Id recommend going through schecter themselves. I was super meticulous with my order... i made them go through all of the hellraiser hybrid PTs they had and pick the best one.
Schecter has become my brand. My go to. Does everything I need, want and more. I have a Sun Valley Super Shredder with dual EMG Hot 70s and it is my workhorse. I need another Schecter fast!
Swamp Ash! I'll have to check it out ASAP. My first electric was a 1979 Peavey T-60 Natural Swamp Ash. Traded it in for a 1998 Peavey Wolfgang Black Standard. Fair winds and following seas to all.
Okay, wait for it, C1 SLS S FR Elite. Something like that, I bought it, and even though it is extraordinarily cool in every way, I couldn’t shred just because I bought it. It’s not going to make you a shred machine, you actually have to put in the work! Can you believe that!? But you should buy a schecter even if you suck because they are fanshmastic!
Max, I don´t care what anyone says, you have some of the most interesting and funniest guitar videos on UA-cam. I always enjoy watching your channel whether I am interested in the particular gear that you happen to be reviewing or not. You are hilarious, brother, and I love you!
Bought a Glarry Burning Fire after your review thanks for the info. got pickups on way and a kill switch button I’ll install after some minor tweaks it’s going to be great .
Schecters are great. I bought a C-6 Elite last year, and while not a McClaren, it's a nice daily driver, like a Toyota or something. Can't go wrong with a schecter, they've really started producing some qualityguitars. Thanks for the video, it was awesome!
I like the sustainiac , in addition to sustain, as a lower volume sustain that can only be achieved otherwise by the natural feedback between a high volume output at the speaker and close proximity of a guitar pickup. It is always on for all songs. Schecter c1 elite SLS FRS
I just bought the purple e-1 fr special edition and boy is it MASSIVE,and I have owned a Dean Z so I have had a explorer type before. It is a great guitar although I am going to put a trem stopper. I am not a huge lead guy and a floating trem vs one that you can just dive only works best for me. 🤘🤘Rock on
I own the Schecter Reaper 6 FS and love it ! I did mod it a bit though installed FU tone heavy duty noiseless springs and installed a Hipshot tremsetter. but don't forget to take the battery out after you are finished it will be dead tomorrow even if the sustainiac is in the off position. Great video sir have watched every video on your youtube page and yes even the the 07 state routine lmao
So i have had a tempest and a c1. The tempest had a lot of neck dive the c1 had a very flat but thick neck so i donr hace those no mo. I have a solo 6 (very nice) and i had a low end 006 i sold thinking id get a higher end one. But now i find myself looking at the banshee and the reaper
I am surprised you didn't compare against the Schecter Banshee GT. I bought one last year on your recommendation, ended up buying 2 more. They are my new Go To Guitar. I absolutely love them. I got one Blue, One Red, then the black one with the sustaniac system. These have the EMG's in them.
I just need a guitar that my little hands can reach the upper frets on. My RGA prestige ibanez is supposed to be a shredders dream but I can reach anything much past the 22nd frets on the E and B string.
Decisions,decisions...being 39 and a nineties kid.Ive been on the look out for a nice fernandes (especially since they closed there u.s distribution)but yeah,Schecters have definitely been catching my eye lately.Beautiful piece of machinery...Again,thanks for another great review.👍🤘
Hi, Max, I need help. The Banshee has 2 battery boxes. Which one of the battery boxes is the sustainiac Battery compartment and which one is the Fishman battery compartment? Thank you
Oh lordy, that guitar sounds great! I was hoping they made one with a translucent rosso corsa ("racing red") finish for a Ferrari vibe. Schecter was smart to have you demo the guitar. That thing is awesome looking, sounding, and spec'd out. Thanks
Great review. I have a older Schecter Banshee and a Hellraiser and they are really good. Good quality for the price. Just my opinion but backing tracks would add something for review for a part of review. Can you add some more bluesy tunes.
Max for a sec I though you were going to do a parody promo for PRELL rofl. My hobby, love tryin out inexpensive used guitars looking for hidden diamonds. 4 years ago tried an SGR & even it, almost FREE, was a great guitar for the price. Schecter rocks 🤘
I like my Schecter C-6 Plus. Don't need none of that Floyd Rose bizznizz. I don't do tons of dive bombs or trem stuff anyway. So, it would be pointless to have one. The C-6 Plus is awesome. I like the look of the Omen-6 for the binding. The Banshee also looks fascinating.
Yes, you can use either pickup with the sustainiac. Also, the sustainiac pickup works as a normal neck pickup when the sustainiac mode is switched off.
Hey Mäx, how does the sustainiac pickup sounds by itself? Stratty or full blown hb? I want a versatile fast Guitar with a very good Floydrose. Would be kind if anyone got experience with that guitar to know your Opinions.
I’ve got the Lamborghini of guitars and the Mercedes of the guitars (my Schecter Hellraiser C1 frs) Basically the bandhee but with an emg and a sick ass finish😁
Max have you herd of the NutBuster?! Its a little piece of metal that floats on the stings between the nut and 1st tuner... it locks the stings and has FR like fine tuners on it. it turns any regular trem into a locking trem! It also helps hardtail/acoustic guitars with tone, sustain and fine tuning. Im waiting for mine now, but id love to here your thoughts. There should be one on every serious guitarists guitar imo...i got one for my ibanez az242f. You should check them out and great video as always!
The problem I have with Schecter is their "Hotrodded" Floyd Rose Specials. Making the 1000 or 1500 series basic stock hardware on all of their mid-range guitars will bring in more fans. The amount of people I know who won't buy a Schecter because of the Specials is just another thing.
BASS player here, sustain pedal/onboard will help on guitars or basses that have one or many dead spots, or an instrument that has poor sustain.........
Schecter did have all them options on the check list for the blackjack too lol. Could u show more exotic guitars like flying Vs and weird shapes, that would be awesome :)
Hey Max do you still have the Douglas from Rondo Music that you showed in a early video? I have a Douglas Halo Schecter copy from Rondo. Same shape as the one in your video. And do you still play it? And would you show it in a recent video?
Banshee elite is better, specs are incredible for the money as well as build quality and I personally love the strat shape and natural wood look. The pickups are the only thing I’m not crazy about but that’s an easy fix
That E1 is Frikkin’ DYNAMITE with a strap! The BANSHEE might just be the best named guitar ever. It cuts like a buzzsaw and genuinely screams! 🤘🤩🤘 My experience as a recording engineer was that EVERY Schecter someone brought in sounded VERY good. Also, I try to use their parts on other guitars whenever I can.
Max, entertaining as always.. question? are the E-1 and Banshee BOTH 25.5" scale lengths?.. I was assuming the E-1 was Gibson like but i may be wrong..
Bruh I'm all about the purple burst. I'm buying this guitar next week. The only issue is the floyd rose. I can't stand them. I've had a floyd rose before and it's just annoying but this guitar sounds and looks great.
I have this very guitar.. it has all the features! the quality of the instrument is immense! its like a rolls royce. fitted mine with a tremelno.. it can do everything! its way too much guitar for a bum like me :)
Love the commercial break with cheesy music! 2 Q’s: 1. Is the color you have called “Gnat”? (I ask bc it looks a bit darker on the link than your vid). 2. How does this guitar compare to the blue (w/black pickguard) Schecter with Sustainiac you reviewed? (Is this one worth the extra $400?) Thx!
Instead of dumping money into my Fernandes to make it better, I’ll sell it & save up some cash & get a Schecter. My niece found a Bass with bats for fret markers that match her ankle tattoo. Schecter is to cool. I like the purple one the most. The headstock & the body shape.
MosDef..the Explorer Unibody 🤘😎🤘 😬 The CASE🥺 is Large. I had a KingV Jackson all they had was a BassCase from a FireBird...converted to fit. It and VW's to the Show..NO
I can't shred for the life of me, but I prefer "shredder" superstrats to any other design. Neck thru, Floyd Rose, nice flamed top (not necessary) and I'm good to go.
I mean if your budget is around 1000 to 1200 the options are too diverse. If its like 500 and you want a lot of the features your options are very limited. I hope that changes in the future
The quality of Schecter guitars is incredible. My Les Paul, Fender and Jackson’s all came with some type of issue. Most were minor but for the cost it was upsetting. Schecter is the way to go
FACTS 💯
I got an e1 special because of your review. It’s awesome and I love it. Always checking out schecter now! So much quality!
Same here, the e1 rocks!
Just choosing a Schecter makes you a winner. Even their budget brands are great bang for the buck!
Hey man I'm looking at the schecter solo II Custom with the burl top for my first schecter do you think that's worth the price?
If only they would make a Wizard III neck like version with 24 frets for 300, or less.
@@edgein3106 if you're going new id say you definitely get what you pay for. I have a hellraiser hybrid pt(999.99) and its just as good as my guitars worth a bit more. There's some absolutely amazing value if you can you're inteded model in great used condition. Id recommend going through schecter themselves. I was super meticulous with my order... i made them go through all of the hellraiser hybrid PTs they had and pick the best one.
I absolutely love mine.
@@johnblair5094 awesome man that's enough for me haha
Schecter has become my brand. My go to. Does everything I need, want and more. I have a Sun Valley Super Shredder with dual EMG Hot 70s and it is my workhorse. I need another Schecter fast!
Nice cat in the background during the harmonics. Love that pick up.
I’ve had a Schecter guitar for 15 years an Avenger Elite. Pearl inlays set neck with Seymour Duncan PU’s awesome guitar quality build.
Swamp Ash! I'll have to check it out ASAP. My first electric was a 1979 Peavey T-60 Natural Swamp Ash. Traded it in for a 1998 Peavey Wolfgang Black Standard.
Fair winds and following seas to all.
Okay, wait for it, C1 SLS S FR Elite. Something like that, I bought it, and even though it is extraordinarily cool in every way, I couldn’t shred just because I bought it. It’s not going to make you a shred machine, you actually have to put in the work! Can you believe that!? But you should buy a schecter even if you suck because they are fanshmastic!
Max, I don´t care what anyone says, you have some of the most interesting and funniest guitar videos on UA-cam. I always enjoy watching your channel whether I am interested in the particular gear that you happen to be reviewing or not. You are hilarious, brother, and I love you!
Thanks Buffalo!
Love my Evil Twin FRS!!! It is the same spec as the E1, just in a strat style body.
Bought a Glarry Burning Fire after your review thanks for the info. got pickups on way and a kill switch button I’ll install after some minor tweaks it’s going to be great .
banshee = gets the job done
E1 = gets the job done in style
Well said!
I own the hard tail version of this guitar, and it’s probably the best thing I’ve ever played
How about a Guitar Maxx necktie for us pencil pushers?
Schecters are great. I bought a C-6 Elite last year, and while not a McClaren, it's a nice daily driver, like a Toyota or something. Can't go wrong with a schecter, they've really started producing some qualityguitars. Thanks for the video, it was awesome!
I like the sustainiac , in addition to sustain, as a lower volume sustain that can only be achieved otherwise by the natural feedback between a high volume output at the speaker and close proximity of a guitar pickup.
It is always on for all songs.
Schecter c1 elite SLS FRS
Schecter is my favorite guitar. Can't go wrong with one of these.
Will the t-shirt make my biceps bigger? Please say yes lol. Love the channel, Max
Yes, guitar skills not included 😂
I'm seriously considering the Silver Mountain in the Blood Moon finish. For 1300 that thing is loaded
The Silver Mountain is awesome!
I just pulled the trigger on Schecter #6 - a lefty Banshee short scale bass. Schecter for the win!
I just bought the purple e-1 fr special edition and boy is it MASSIVE,and I have owned a Dean Z so I have had a explorer type before. It is a great guitar although I am going to put a trem stopper. I am not a huge lead guy and a floating trem vs one that you can just dive only works best for me. 🤘🤘Rock on
Awesome tapping on the intro man !
Thanks!
I own the Schecter Reaper 6 FS and love it ! I did mod it a bit though installed FU tone heavy duty noiseless springs and installed a Hipshot tremsetter. but don't forget to take the battery out after you are finished it will be dead tomorrow even if the sustainiac is in the off position. Great video sir have watched every video on your youtube page and yes even the the 07 state routine lmao
Niles disconnect your guitar cable from the guitar when you are done playing. That will solve your dead battery issue with the sustainiac.
Where is your "Silvermountain"?
I got one of those.
Love it.
6:54 KITTY!
Killer review and sick playing! \m/
I wonder how the C-1 FR S Blackjack compares to the Banshee ELITE FR S. They both seem pretty similar.
i love that sustainer pickup with 7 string. i wish they had a 8 string with floyd rose with sustainer pickup. davidas 7 like yours in red.
Modest The Banshee is awesome looking!
Hey Max the music wax, u are the King! I love your guitars, cats & Saab!
Thank you!
Finally, someone playing clean with a schecter sustainac guitar. Thx.
Just bought a C-1 Platinum FR-Sustaniac and already had a regular C-1 platinum...great build quality ;)
Have had a banshee elite 6 for 3 years now, and it's a fantastic guitar.
So i have had a tempest and a c1. The tempest had a lot of neck dive the c1 had a very flat but thick neck so i donr hace those no mo. I have a solo 6 (very nice) and i had a low end 006 i sold thinking id get a higher end one. But now i find myself looking at the banshee and the reaper
I am surprised you didn't compare against the Schecter Banshee GT. I bought one last year on your recommendation, ended up buying 2 more. They are my new Go To Guitar. I absolutely love them. I got one Blue, One Red, then the black one with the sustaniac system. These have the EMG's in them.
Yes! The GT is awesome, but mine doesn't have the sustainiac system in it.
Very cool man...I enjoyed this video
I just need a guitar that my little hands can reach the upper frets on. My RGA prestige ibanez is supposed to be a shredders dream but I can reach anything much past the 22nd frets on the E and B string.
I have two Schecters. Very solidly built. Beautiful guitars. Weren't you in Interview with a Vampire?
Decisions,decisions...being 39 and a nineties kid.Ive been on the look out for a nice fernandes (especially since they closed there u.s distribution)but yeah,Schecters have definitely been catching my eye lately.Beautiful piece of machinery...Again,thanks for another great review.👍🤘
Awesome review Max! Schecters really are fantastic guitars. Love your channel. Thanks so much!!🤘🤘🤘🤘
Hi, Max, I need help. The Banshee has 2 battery boxes. Which one of the battery boxes is the sustainiac Battery compartment and which one is the Fishman battery compartment? Thank you
Max, may I ask what are your usual amp settings for these demos? The tone is excellent.
I have the 7 string version of that Banshee, it's a great guitar for sure!
Very cool video, that was some awesome shredding. What string gauge do you use?
Do you still like this guitar? I'm thinking about getting one. Thanks
Does anyone think a sustaniac with a fishman combo would be better? Or maybe a sustaniac emg combo even?
Oh lordy, that guitar sounds great! I was hoping they made one with a translucent rosso corsa ("racing red") finish for a Ferrari vibe.
Schecter was smart to have you demo the guitar. That thing is awesome looking, sounding, and spec'd out. Thanks
Great review. I have a older Schecter Banshee and a Hellraiser and they are really good. Good quality for the price. Just my opinion but backing tracks would add something for review for a part of review. Can you add some more bluesy tunes.
Max for a sec I though you were going to do a parody promo for PRELL rofl. My hobby, love tryin out inexpensive used guitars looking for hidden diamonds. 4 years ago tried an SGR & even it, almost FREE, was a great guitar for the price. Schecter rocks 🤘
I like my Schecter C-6 Plus. Don't need none of that Floyd Rose bizznizz. I don't do tons of dive bombs or trem stuff anyway. So, it would be pointless to have one. The C-6 Plus is awesome. I like the look of the Omen-6 for the binding. The Banshee also looks fascinating.
Question, can you use the sustaniac while using the bridge pick up?
Yes, you can use either pickup with the sustainiac. Also, the sustainiac pickup works as a normal neck pickup when the sustainiac mode is switched off.
Hey Mäx, how does the sustainiac pickup sounds by itself? Stratty or full blown hb?
I want a versatile fast Guitar with a very good Floydrose.
Would be kind if anyone got experience with that guitar to know your Opinions.
I’ve got the Lamborghini of guitars and the Mercedes of the guitars (my Schecter Hellraiser C1 frs) Basically the bandhee but with an emg and a sick ass finish😁
Be so awesome to have one with a maple fretboard and sustainiac
Max have you herd of the NutBuster?! Its a little piece of metal that floats on the stings between the nut and 1st tuner... it locks the stings and has FR like fine tuners on it. it turns any regular trem into a locking trem! It also helps hardtail/acoustic guitars with tone, sustain and fine tuning. Im waiting for mine now, but id love to here your thoughts. There should be one on every serious guitarists guitar imo...i got one for my ibanez az242f. You should check them out and great video as always!
I've never heard of it, but with a name like that, I should definitely review it!
Have you tried the SX strats? I heard the Vintage series are almost the same as the Squier Classic vibe for half the price.
The problem I have with Schecter is their "Hotrodded" Floyd Rose Specials. Making the 1000 or 1500 series basic stock hardware on all of their mid-range guitars will bring in more fans. The amount of people I know who won't buy a Schecter because of the Specials is just another thing.
The picture with the Jackson😂
Schecter is like charvel to me because they the best bang for your buck. They are always great guitars with super high build quality.
How does the Schecter Sun valley SUper shredder series stack up to the banshee?
The Super Shredder is similar, but has a bolt on neck instead of the neck-through. I'd say they both have the same build quality though.
Always teasing with some sort of Power Rangers inspired riff (7:52). Killer video. Loves me a solid Schecter.
"Sir Guitarsalot", LOL. 👍
BASS player here, sustain pedal/onboard will help on guitars or basses that have one or many dead spots,
or an instrument that has poor sustain.........
Schecter did have all them options on the check list for the blackjack too lol. Could u show more exotic guitars like flying Vs and weird shapes, that would be awesome :)
Hey Max do you still have the Douglas from Rondo Music that you showed in a early video? I have a Douglas Halo Schecter copy from Rondo. Same shape as the one in your video. And do you still play it? And would you show it in a recent video?
The Douglas 7 string? No, haven't had that in years. I remember it being great for the price though!
The helmet man shirt is tight pun intended lol
Excellent mute technique Max!, required if you want to do that with it with that much gain
Banshee elite is better, specs are incredible for the money as well as build quality and I personally love the strat shape and natural wood look. The pickups are the only thing I’m not crazy about but that’s an easy fix
Whom may I ask is the black cat in the background you never speak of?
That's Ms. Meowmeow.
@@GuitarMAXMusic love it
Excellent comparison. Hey Max, which guitar would you rather have the E1 or the Banshee? Hate to put you on the spot.
That E1 is Frikkin’ DYNAMITE with a strap!
The BANSHEE might just be the best named guitar ever. It cuts like a buzzsaw and genuinely screams! 🤘🤩🤘
My experience as a recording engineer was that EVERY Schecter someone brought in sounded VERY good.
Also, I try to use their parts on other guitars whenever I can.
@Guitar MAX is the body depth is same to Ibanez jem body depth or a little bit thin ? about 42 mm body thickness?
For schecter banshee elite?
Max, entertaining as always.. question? are the E-1 and Banshee BOTH 25.5" scale lengths?.. I was assuming the E-1 was Gibson like but i may be wrong..
The E-1 has the 25.5" scale length, so yes!
👍You should get endorsement by Schecter!👍
I just bought a Reaper-6 FR.
I will get the sticks for my guitar tool box :)
This Schecter vs your Wolf guitar?!!
Max, what'd ya do with that Burny? That thing was SCHWEEEEEET!
Uhhh...hey, Max, you got 13 hunnit I could hold til payday? Pay ya back, I SWEAR
Dammit man, that guitar looks freaking awesome. That cat's eye pearl is sweet but I just can't afford the damn thing.... UGH!
That Cat Rockz!!!
❤️ ya, Max!
Bruh I'm all about the purple burst. I'm buying this guitar next week. The only issue is the floyd rose. I can't stand them. I've had a floyd rose before and it's just annoying but this guitar sounds and looks great.
Explorer style guitar ,is really cool 🎸
yeah Dovydas is pretty cool
I have this very guitar.. it has all the features! the quality of the instrument is immense! its like a rolls royce. fitted mine with a tremelno.. it can do everything! its way too much guitar for a bum like me :)
I spotted the cat at 6:56, do I get a prize?
Les paul copy with a sustainiac,that's pretty damn cool.👍
Jake Pitts signature is also a good choice
Dude I love your humor. You are like the Mel Brooks of guitar youtubers. lol
Need a sweep-a-lot or shred-a-lot shirt
Max you must review the Schector Omen 7. Because it's a seriously sinister guitar. The pick ups in the guitar will djent your bones in the crusher
Love the commercial break with cheesy music! 2 Q’s: 1. Is the color you have called “Gnat”? (I ask bc it looks a bit darker on the link than your vid). 2. How does this guitar compare to the blue (w/black pickguard) Schecter with Sustainiac you reviewed? (Is this one worth the extra $400?) Thx!
I want the top gun style one
Instead of dumping money into my Fernandes to make it better, I’ll sell it & save up some cash & get a Schecter. My niece found a Bass with bats for fret markers that match her ankle tattoo. Schecter is to cool. I like the purple one the most. The headstock & the body shape.
MosDef..the Explorer Unibody 🤘😎🤘
😬 The CASE🥺 is Large. I had a KingV Jackson all they had was a BassCase from a FireBird...converted to fit. It and VW's to the Show..NO
Banshee 6 elite is a perfect guitar.
The cat was not as impressed as I was.
I can't shred for the life of me, but I prefer "shredder" superstrats to any other design. Neck thru, Floyd Rose, nice flamed top (not necessary) and I'm good to go.
I mean if your budget is around 1000 to 1200 the options are too diverse. If its like 500 and you want a lot of the features your options are very limited. I hope that changes in the future
Banshee with sustainiac and non tacky colour? Sign me da fuck up