Darrell I've learned so much from you that I just want to say something to you man today I found out Jeff LaBar passed away and it hurt but, I got to thinking you are a huge driving force in why I'll never stop playing you're just a cool dude man and a bad ass guitar player. Darrell what I'm trying to say is man please take good care of yourself I mean that....take good care of yourself please. I just would never want to hear of you being hurt or sick or anything I know this sounds really weird and all but, Darrell please my brother please just take good care of yourself ok and thanks man for the 6 string insight your awesome!
I must have bought my Solo II apocalypse right around when this video was made. I still love it for metal songs. It’s the only non-Japanese guitar I kept after I started buying FGN stuff. And that Red reign is still as beautiful as the day I first saw it. 🎸🥰
I Love my Schecter Diamond Series C-1 Platinum Blue Baby!!!! (and those EMG's in it)...This is a BEAUTIFUL model...and sounds INCREDIBLE!!!!! thanks Darrell...Stay safe!!!
its because there is no such thing as a metal guitar or blues guitar or rock guitar etc, you can play anything on any guitar, its just a marketing trick guitar manufacturers uses in order to sell people more product. As long as you're not trying to play death metal on a single coil strat, the pickups wont be a problem. You want to play rock and metal? Just get a guitar with humbuckers and you shall be fine, i am playing guitar for years and i ve changed a lot of guitars in my music life. i have high end amp and the tone never changed no matter which guitar i play. because they all had humbuckers.
@Yettibuhayat 😂 You're not going to get the great clean tone from my C-1 hellraiser that you can from my Evil twin solo ii! No matter how hard you try. Also, you contradict yourself!
I took it a step further..... I bought the schecter red reign V1 Apocalypse FR It is an incredible guitar , I've had it about 5 months and still find myself looking it over and being very impressed. It plays so nice and those pickups are monsters. It also has a Floyd Rose 1500 and Grovers. I almost bought a Gibson V instead of this and I'm really glad I didn't. 🎸🤟🍻
Love Schecter! You mention in your intro the Solo ii Custom, which I picked up last year based on your excellent review, and in fact I used it today to practice after I finished work. After owning it for over a year, I can say I love it even more now. So glad Schecter is so supportive of you and your channel, you absolutely deserve it!
Darrel i have question İ read that having thick strings on a thin neck guitar could breake the bridge and damage to the neck İs that true help@@DarrellBraunGuitar
Schecter builds nothing but quality instruments. This is a gorgeous guitar,light,comfortable to play, high quality components, well made with attention to detail. Hmmm, might have to check one out in person.😉
That's because its exactly the opposite of Gibson . They have a correct headstock angle, they have astounding fit, finish, playability and they have great quality control. I've got a 56 goldtop and a 69 goldtop both have P90s . A few years ago I bought a Solo ll and added Seymour Duncan Seth Lovers now the Gibson are safe queens . IMO World Instruments Corp ( they build Schecters Korean made guitars) is one of the best manufacturers in the world. It's a shame PRS left them for just a few bucks on their bottom line. But I think the real reason was their quality was so good PRS couldn't justify their US made prices when compared to the Korean made guitars for a quarter of the price.
Schecter guitars are some of my favorites. I have at least ten in my collection. Even their entry level guitars are worth buying. First time I ever tried one many years ago, it was a used Damien 6 I saw at Guitar Center for $129.00. It was the bat inlays that made it stand out to me. After I plugged it in and played it I thought the price was a mistake there was no way this guitar could be that cheap. It was like new for only $129.00! Needless to say I bought it and it's one I always love to play.
11:44 killed it for me. Gorgeous guitar from a distance but the edge of that neck just looks mangled. IDK, maybe it's just that one as I know Schecter is usually excellent quality.
Fun fact: The apocalypse II pickups that come stock in the CR6 are the exact same pickups as the see-thru apocalypse VI's on this guitar. I emailed the company a year or two ago to ask the difference and after several emails back and forth they confirmed that they're the same pickup. With the apocalypse VI pickups going for around $300 that means a CR6 is essentially a $400 guitar used, give or take, with $300 pickups in it.
I sent Schecter an email about the Apocalypse 2 and 6 pickups to see if there was any difference as well, this information is correct. Identical pickups with difference color.
@@longlivegarybusey6409 I’ve read it on some forums but they could be wrong . If it is true that all apocalypse pickups are the same , then it doesn’t make sense price wise . I regularly see the apocalypse ii and vi on reverb and I always see the ii’s are cheaper . It also wouldn’t make sense they’d be $300 new and the guitar is $400 .. I would honestly double check with Schecter because they could be confused , as not everyone over there will know every small detail . I’ve asked companies for technical specs about their products before and sometimes the customer service people were clueless
Wow! Thanks Schecter, this is gorgeous..... Cool inlays. Oh 7 lbs! My 1/4 of leg stump, I would make handle that....I hope... Cool tones. Great sustain. Thanks Darrell.
I recently purchased the c-1 apocalypse and it is a fantastic guitar! Love the way it sounds, plays and looks and it makes me play in ways I’ve never done before. I got inspired and started learning YYZ on this guitar.
I want to buy me one of those guitars but I am wondering it would work for Funk and R&B and Latin Rock I play alot of Carlos Santana 🤔 I might still buy it and slap some Semore Duncan Pearly Gates in it and some Bare Knuckle pickups anyway great video as always I sure wish you would play that guitar through a Fender Twin with a clean setting that would answer my Question 😎🎸🤟
Gorgeous looking guitar. I love the sound of the split coils. They absolutely ring out. Probably the best sound for a split coil humbucker that I have heard. Pity about the fret edges. You have always commented in the past that you've never seen bad frets on a schecter. Let's hope that they aren't slacking on the finishing.
I want this guitar. I love les Paul's, I love black n red, and I love sinister looking stuff. Plus besides solar I think schecter is the most metal guitar maker.
I think its a nice thing they added the split option in a high output humbucker since i've heard stories were people disliked split humbuckers because they sounded more like a muddy single than say a more quacky single coil
You’re awesome. Whenever I eyeball a guitar, I always look at your channel to see if you’ve talked about it. Really grateful for all the info. I bought a PRS Paul’s Guitar SE after your reviews. Keep the good work!
I have the C-1 FR-S in the original series of Apocalypse guitars. It's my favorite electric guitar I own, and my go-to for high gain leads and solos. I picked it up when I'd gone to a Guitar Center in order to pick up a Les Paul, and none of the LPs spoke to me. I played a few other guitars and settled on the C-1, and I'm so glad I did!
Schecter is one hell of a guitar brand, let me tell you that. The quality and sound of those instruments is right up there with the big names in the game. If you consider the price tag on them, it‘s mostly a no brainer. That being said: I just can‘t shake the aesthetics of a Gibson Les Paul. I know they got flaws and all but as I said, I just can‘t let go of them. It‘s like a piece of modern History. It simply feels like home to me. But for anyone who isn‘t a die hard fan of a specific model, Schecter got you covered. Just look at the variety and quality of instruments they put out year after year. Stunning to say the least. If there was no Gibson, Schecter would be my one and only.
FOR ANYONE THAT GETS A SCHECTER SOLO GUITAR, DO NOT HANG IT ON THE WALL FROM THE HEADSTOCK. IT WILL TWIST THE NECK especially one of the Solo I versions. They're way heavier on one side and the weight will twist it up.
I have both the rusty Grey and the red reign flying v version's...amazing guitars and fast becoming my favorites...love the neck profiles and the apocalypse vi pickups are intense.
Beautiful guitar, look great sound, good specially for metal guitar palyers. I have an american standard 1994 fender strat and sometimes looking for a more metal sounding guitar, I checked the z shape on thomman, look great also. Good video continue doing these kind of video man. Allgood to you.
Let it Reign! A fantastic metal guitar with great rock and blues tones too!
Enjoy :)
We certainly will! 😉 👌
Sounds great 😉
Darrel, if you put a gibson LP headstock and a shecter LP headstock together, they will link up. It's pretty cool
Who won the Ibanez?
Darrell I've learned so much from you that I just want to say something to you man today I found out Jeff LaBar passed away and it hurt but, I got to thinking you are a huge driving force in why I'll never stop playing you're just a cool dude man and a bad ass guitar player. Darrell what I'm trying to say is man please take good care of yourself I mean that....take good care of yourself please. I just would never want to hear of you being hurt or sick or anything I know this sounds really weird and all but, Darrell please my brother please just take good care of yourself ok and thanks man for the 6 string insight your awesome!
The anticipation of the Ibanez winner is killing us!
So he never has said how won it!
Did he and I missed it?
When is the winner chosen?
Bro for real the enticipation is killing me. I know my chances are close to null, but I am so hyped at having a chance. If I win it imma lose it.
Same!
Oh so we are all waiting for the announcement eh. May the prestige-ous person win 😅😅
The finish is sick
For real
That red with the dark wood looks amazing.
I've got a C-1 hellraiser. And a blackjack. Just bought an evil twin solo ii. LOVE Schecter
I must have bought my Solo II apocalypse right around when this video was made. I still love it for metal songs. It’s the only non-Japanese guitar I kept after I started buying FGN stuff. And that Red reign is still as beautiful as the day I first saw it. 🎸🥰
That is the best colour effect on the body front and head ive seen on a guitar - ever! Im so jealous, wish that guitar was mine haha
very nice guitar.darrell is the king.i own a ltd esp ec1000 deluxe and this guitar as very very similar to it.nice guitar.
I Love my Schecter Diamond Series C-1 Platinum Blue Baby!!!! (and those EMG's in it)...This is a BEAUTIFUL model...and sounds INCREDIBLE!!!!! thanks Darrell...Stay safe!!!
That is a stunning guitar, and great channel
Thanks NB!
Schecter: "We've built a metal machine for the sole purpose of playing the heaviest of riffs!"
Darrell: "I can melody the sh*t out of any guitar!"
its because there is no such thing as a metal guitar or blues guitar or rock guitar etc, you can play anything on any guitar, its just a marketing trick guitar manufacturers uses in order to sell people more product. As long as you're not trying to play death metal on a single coil strat, the pickups wont be a problem. You want to play rock and metal? Just get a guitar with humbuckers and you shall be fine, i am playing guitar for years and i ve changed a lot of guitars in my music life. i have high end amp and the tone never changed no matter which guitar i play. because they all had humbuckers.
@Yettibuhayat 😂 You're not going to get the great clean tone from my C-1 hellraiser that you can from my Evil twin solo ii! No matter how hard you try. Also, you contradict yourself!
I absolutely love this guitar! And I really love the black finish. I’m drooling.
I took it a step further..... I bought the schecter red reign V1 Apocalypse FR
It is an incredible guitar , I've had it about 5 months and still find myself looking it over and being very impressed. It plays so nice and those pickups are monsters.
It also has a Floyd Rose 1500 and Grovers. I almost bought a Gibson V instead of this and I'm really glad I didn't.
🎸🤟🍻
Not usually swayed by looks but that guitar is bad ass looking.
What a stunner! I'd personally go for a purple variant (but appears it's not available for single cuts) as I already have too many red guitars 🙈
Dude purple is killer looking. Metal machine!!
Me to so I made sure my last 2 guitars were not Red!
The red looks amazing, but I think I would go for purple as well.
''(but appears it's not available for single cuts)'' They don't make it in purple at all, which is a shame.
Sir you have many guitars at your back,hope someday i have nice guitar from you 🙂
Love Schecter! You mention in your intro the Solo ii Custom, which I picked up last year based on your excellent review, and in fact I used it today to practice after I finished work. After owning it for over a year, I can say I love it even more now. So glad Schecter is so supportive of you and your channel, you absolutely deserve it!
How about tuning stability at the solo ii???? i m interested to buy it
I own two Schecter guitars. They are very underrated for the playability, tones and quality. Excellent guitars and still affordable...for now.
I'm tired of this channel, I want to buy everything I see 😂
😂😂😂 Sorry man!
I feel you. If I was a multimillionaire you bet your butt I'd buy all the affiliate link guitars 😂
@@DarrellBraunGuitar
That's ok, keep it up !!
Darrel i have question
İ read that having thick strings on a thin neck guitar could breake the bridge and damage to the neck
İs that true help@@DarrellBraunGuitar
I like the new graphics between the segments Darrell.
I love the inlays!
Schecter builds nothing but quality instruments. This is a gorgeous guitar,light,comfortable to play, high quality components, well made with attention to detail. Hmmm, might have to check one out in person.😉
Do you'll love it, best bang for your buck out there.
Hey Darrell, fun fact, that schecter headstock will link up with the gibson headstock. Its like an inversion.
Before or after the Gibson headstock snaps off? Asking for a friend.
@@dennisphillips7589 ayo loved the joke man. So original never heard before. Howd u come with it? Should be a comedian
@@valentino8498 wow, looks like someone just got ofended with a joke on the internet once again
That's because its exactly the opposite of Gibson . They have a correct headstock angle, they have astounding fit, finish, playability and they have great quality control. I've got a 56 goldtop and a 69 goldtop both have P90s . A few years ago I bought a Solo ll and added Seymour Duncan Seth Lovers now the Gibson are safe queens . IMO World Instruments Corp ( they build Schecters Korean made guitars) is one of the best manufacturers in the world. It's a shame PRS left them for just a few bucks on their bottom line. But I think the real reason was their quality was so good PRS couldn't justify their US made prices when compared to the Korean made guitars for a quarter of the price.
@@ueszy Offended? nah at all, but thats like, the most unoriginal, boring, unfun and burnt to the ground joke on the guitar world lol
That guitar is absolutely gorgeous!
Schecter guitars are some of my favorites. I have at least ten in my collection. Even their entry level guitars are worth buying. First time I ever tried one many years ago, it was a used Damien 6 I saw at Guitar Center for $129.00. It was the bat inlays that made it stand out to me. After I plugged it in and played it I thought the price was a mistake there was no way this guitar could be that cheap. It was like new for only $129.00! Needless to say I bought it and it's one I always love to play.
Great video and review as always, Darrell! I always end up picking up my guitar and play for hours after your videos. Thank you for the motivation!
The colour of the back is beautiful !!
11:44 killed it for me. Gorgeous guitar from a distance but the edge of that neck just looks mangled. IDK, maybe it's just that one as I know Schecter is usually excellent quality.
Fun fact: The apocalypse II pickups that come stock in the CR6 are the exact same pickups as the see-thru apocalypse VI's on this guitar. I emailed the company a year or two ago to ask the difference and after several emails back and forth they confirmed that they're the same pickup. With the apocalypse VI pickups going for around $300 that means a CR6 is essentially a $400 guitar used, give or take, with $300 pickups in it.
I sent Schecter an email about the Apocalypse 2 and 6 pickups to see if there was any difference as well, this information is correct. Identical pickups with difference color.
I heard this isn’t true..
@@jayz6008 From?
@@longlivegarybusey6409 I’ve read it on some forums but they could be wrong . If it is true that all apocalypse pickups are the same , then it doesn’t make sense price wise . I regularly see the apocalypse ii and vi on reverb and I always see the ii’s are cheaper . It also wouldn’t make sense they’d be $300 new and the guitar is $400 .. I would honestly double check with Schecter because they could be confused , as not everyone over there will know every small detail . I’ve asked companies for technical specs about their products before and sometimes the customer service people were clueless
The dirt was amazing as expected, but man, those cleans were an amazing suprise!
Schecter is kicking the living 💩out of the competetion.
They feel , play and sound great.
And are indestructable..
I think if I ever wanted to get a single cut I would look at Schecter. Very good value and quality.
Beautiful Schecter. I would like it even more if it had 24 frets
it does and it also comes in purple
my friend built one with the same colour it looks amazing he done his about 10yrs ago
Gearing up is the only way to survive the apocalypse! 🎸
Great Video 👍saw it yesterday, bought my Apocalypse today🤘😎🤘love it
Thank you for another great video Darrell. You are turning me into a Schecter fan. They are going into and filling up my wish list!
Wow! Thanks Schecter, this is gorgeous..... Cool inlays. Oh 7 lbs! My 1/4 of leg stump, I would make handle that....I hope... Cool tones. Great sustain. Thanks Darrell.
Spot on! One size fits all guitar. Sounds like about $2-3k more than the tag is!
Here in Oz it costs $2,500 :(
It’s $1200. Look at the link.
I recently purchased the c-1 apocalypse and it is a fantastic guitar! Love the way it sounds, plays and looks and it makes me play in ways I’ve never done before. I got inspired and started learning YYZ on this guitar.
that guitar looks so freakin cool, love the clear bobbins with the paint and headstock!
That's a beautiful piece.. 😍 and sounds heavenly on his hands ofc.. 🙊
her back is also 🔥🔥
Right off the bat I dig those fret markers.🤘👍👍👍🤘🤘
I want to buy me one of those guitars but I am wondering it would work for Funk and R&B and Latin Rock I play alot of Carlos Santana 🤔 I might still buy it and slap some Semore Duncan Pearly Gates in it and some Bare Knuckle pickups anyway great video as always I sure wish you would play that guitar through a Fender Twin with a clean setting that would answer my Question 😎🎸🤟
UNREAL. 👍👍
Dang, what a phenomenal design. 😍
It's on another level ! Insane !
Looks stunning and sounds amazing ❤❤❤
Gorgeous looking guitar. I love the sound of the split coils. They absolutely ring out. Probably the best sound for a split coil humbucker that I have heard. Pity about the fret edges. You have always commented in the past that you've never seen bad frets on a schecter. Let's hope that they aren't slacking on the finishing.
I love that, Darrell, you always bring us such cool guitars!
I want this guitar. I love les Paul's, I love black n red, and I love sinister looking stuff. Plus besides solar I think schecter is the most metal guitar maker.
Love the look of this guitar! Sounds great too.
I think its a nice thing they added the split option in a high output humbucker since i've heard stories were people disliked split humbuckers because they sounded more like a muddy single than say a more quacky single coil
Muddy and very low output-sounding
This Guittar is awesome Danggg i love it
Gorgeous!
These new graphics you added to the video are pretty cool; good job!
You’re awesome. Whenever I eyeball a guitar, I always look at your channel to see if you’ve talked about it. Really grateful for all the info. I bought a PRS Paul’s Guitar SE after your reviews. Keep the good work!
The disto sound is awesome. Really feel like apocalypse !
Definitely a great looking guitar!
I tell you what in the video that guitar is absolutely beautiful. I really think tomorrow I'm going to have to order one and see for myself.
Schecter guitars are BEASTS! Looking to get the Omen 8 soon.
This guitar is absolutely beautiful! It sounds great as well. Nice playing as always Darrell! Love your channel my man!♥🎸♥🎸♥🎸
it looks and sounds badass.
That guitar is absolutely stunning
Loved the little Phrygian riff!
Got mine a year ago! Love it...
Very cool looking guitar. Love the fretboard inlays!
I have the C-1 FR-S in the original series of Apocalypse guitars. It's my favorite electric guitar I own, and my go-to for high gain leads and solos. I picked it up when I'd gone to a Guitar Center in order to pick up a Les Paul, and none of the LPs spoke to me. I played a few other guitars and settled on the C-1, and I'm so glad I did!
Almost the same story as me! I went for a '61 SG and came out with a C-1 :)
What a great guitar from Scheckter stock! Perfectly done! Cool outfinish, real hardcore!
Front and back, that guitar is for sure sharp lookin. Great metal tone
Schecter is one hell of a guitar brand, let me tell you that. The quality and sound of those instruments is right up there with the big names in the game. If you consider the price tag on them, it‘s mostly a no brainer.
That being said: I just can‘t shake the aesthetics of a Gibson Les Paul. I know they got flaws and all but as I said, I just can‘t let go of them. It‘s like a piece of modern History. It simply feels like home to me.
But for anyone who isn‘t a die hard fan of a specific model, Schecter got you covered. Just look at the variety and quality of instruments they put out year after year. Stunning to say the least.
If there was no Gibson, Schecter would be my one and only.
This guitar is beautiful!!! Sounds amazing too! Awesome review DB
what a beautiful looking and sounding guitar , wow
Sounds amazing!
Love the guitar and the Roman Numeral inlays.
Beautiful guitar Daryl. Enjoyed the review and enjoyed listening to you play.
Awesome playing
Saw it online a while back, killer colour and wicked bite!!!!
Hi Darrell! When are you going to announce the winnee of the giveaway?
I was wondering the same thing.
Thank you. I was getting ready to ask, as well.
Yes Darrell when are you going to announce the winner ???
I know right?
Bummer, I just scanned the comments and he isn't touching this subject with 10ft pole. Strange.
Awesome guitar!! Love that finish, I really like it a lot!!
Schecter making some seriously sexy AF guitars right now. Well done and great video!
Beautiful guitar! Great shredding.
I always love seeing Darrell play in drop d every now and then :)
FOR ANYONE THAT GETS A SCHECTER SOLO GUITAR, DO NOT HANG IT ON THE WALL FROM THE HEADSTOCK. IT WILL TWIST THE NECK especially one of the Solo I versions. They're way heavier on one side and the weight will twist it up.
Waiting for the announcement of the winner on the giveaway😆
Saving up for the custom solo|| burl finish
Great vid Darrell, looks and sounds like metal monster beast .
I loved that intro. And such a beautiful guitar. 😍
I’m not sure if it’s the pickups or the amp, but I’m loving that crunchy distortion!
Sounds great like to here it through my x100
I have both the rusty Grey and the red reign flying v version's...amazing guitars and fast becoming my favorites...love the neck profiles and the apocalypse vi pickups are intense.
Thanks for the review! Nice guitar, I wish it came with medium jumbo frets.
I've got an Apocalypse C-1FRS Blue Reign and I absolutely it!
Sounds and Looks AWESOME. The Color reminds me of Blood and Fire 🔥 Love your Channel and Content Guitar Brother 🎸🎸
Man I love this guitar
Man. Does anyone else wish that the front of the guitar looked like the back?! That grey with the red undertones is killer.
I really like that ebony fretboard.
Beautiful guitar, look great sound, good specially for metal guitar palyers.
I have an american standard 1994 fender strat and sometimes looking for a more metal sounding guitar, I checked the z shape on thomman, look great also.
Good video continue doing these kind of video man. Allgood to you.
The music coming from this guitar is hot as hell.
You are very lucky to have such guitar
Now this is the kind of guitar that would have turned John Denver into a heavy metal rocker. Absolutely gorgeous.
now that is a badass guitar.
Darrell if you had to choose between this and the Solo-II Blackjack, which would you go with, and why? ;-)
Same here don’t know witch one to buy???
I have an Apocalypse Avenger and love it