Are Schecter Guitars Any Good?

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Are Schecter Guitars Any Good? | BRAND REVIEW

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In this video we'll about my past experiences and opinions on one of the most surprising guitar brands, Schecter Guitar Research instruments. I've now been reviewing guitars for over two years and have played enough guitars from enough different brands to back up my opinions with examples of what I believe what I do.
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This opinion video includes a demo recorded exclusively on this guitar using Neural DPS plugins with my own custom processing. The demo is my cover of 'Facing the Spider?' which is a track from the original DOOM video game soundtrack and is a featured track off my new cover EP 'DOOM Vol. 1' which is streaming everywhere now, links below. I also have tabs available on my bandcamp page if you'd like to learn my cover of this killer track.
I was very thorough in my prep work for the demo of this guitar, as I gave the guitar a setup/intonation tweak, used gorgomyte to polish the frets and finger board and restrung it with my favorite set of String Joy strings.
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0:00 : Intro
0:52 : Past Guitars #1 - Schecter Keith Merrow KM-7 MKII
1:35 : Past Guitars #2 - Schecter CR-6
2:03 : Past Guitars #3 - Schecter Reaper 6
2:43 : Schecter Reaper 6 Demo 'Facing the Spider' - DOOM Vol. 1
3:11 : Consistency is the Name of the Game
3:51 : About 'A Minor Error'
4:28 : Only Negatives...
5:03 : Don't Get It Twisted
6:10 : Conclusions
#guitar #schecter #review
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@JasondeGraaf Жыл бұрын

As a lefty Schecter seems to make the most left-handed guitars out of any other brand.

@bobmartino8073 Жыл бұрын

I always notice that when I look through their lineup. Amazing how you can get any model in any color left handed. Very cool of them.

@monitorlizard9971 Жыл бұрын

Kiesel you can get any of their models they make as a LH. I believe. One of my favorite guitars ive ever owned.

@preston2636 Жыл бұрын

Sawtooth makes the most production lefty guitars.

@untelmorveux Жыл бұрын

@@monitorlizard9971 kiesel r crazy pricey though haha

@tatt2guy86 Жыл бұрын

I recently played the standard reaper 6 and it's probably the best guitar in that price range I've ever played. Definitely adding one of these to the lineup soon

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! I think it's the best overall guitar I've ever reviewed, and those used prices make it a total steal.

@reactas 4 ай бұрын

I just bought one! cant wait to hear it.

@JediJingleMaker Жыл бұрын

Great vid, great guitars

@Gutszomb11 Жыл бұрын

Good to hear, I been playing for 7 months and decided its about time to take it serious and plan on getting the reaper 6 FR, or FR-S model soon. We will just see how much money I can blow 🤔

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and good luck! I haven't been able to play the Floyd Rose Schecter stuff but I'd expect it to be solid and reliable. The fixed bridge Reaper 6 was one of the best guitars I've ever tested.

@Marten_Broadcloak Жыл бұрын

I was basically obsessed with Fender. Still do own an heirloom American Strat. But after getting my first Schecter that's the brand I reach for most often. I currently have 4. The Robin Finck Signature, the Kenny Hickey baritone, the Orleans Stage acoustic, and the Odin. All four of them are absolutely wonderful.

@thisjuantimeatbandcamp 10 ай бұрын

Great video dude! I see many reviews, but you speak well, you're well composed and most important, you have all the necessary info. You have aa sub from me! I recently ordered myself a Schecter (Would be my first brand new guitar) and I can't wait. Thanks for this video, it certainly did help 🤘

@aminorerror 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and sorry it took a bit to respond, your comment wound up in the 'held for review' section for some reason and I'm just seeing it now. Glad you liked the video and it helped you with your purchase. I think you'll be really happy with the QC, fit and finish and tone of your new axe, what model did you go with?

@thisjuantimeatbandcamp 9 ай бұрын

@@aminorerror I got myself the C-7 SLS Elite, and man what a great guitar! I mainly played Ibanez due to the availability factor where Im from, and also have a 2012 7 string RG prestige, but holy cow does the Schecter check all my boxes for an amazing guitar! I just need to finish setting it up properly and then I'll start making videos on it.

@Shredxcam22 Жыл бұрын

I've had a schecter c1 since 2003. Sold my Jackson, gave up my charvel. Bought a c7plus from 2002 in 05. Only non schecter guitar I would consider is a JP or majesty. But my old c1 just feels like home.

@Halfaloaf599 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate you watching and commenting, I post new guitar related content every Monday at 9am EST, hope you'll stop back to the channel. Rock on!

@dixonrooster5954 Жыл бұрын

My first "proper guitar" was a schecter revenger fr. Holy crap was that a dark horse. The active design Duncan design pickups were awesome! The paint job was the only bad thing as it chipped very easily. Thats all. You run a good channel man. I've only watched a couple of videos of yours but they saved me from potentially buying some lemons (bad guitars).

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting, sorry to hear about the fragile finish. Appreciate the kind words, I'll be publishing new videos every Monday at 9AM EST, hope you'll stop back and check em out. Rock on!

@teresaravenshaw5477 Жыл бұрын

I have a two Schecter basses, a 2019 Riot in aurora burst and an SLS Evil Twin and they are both fantastic basses. Playing either one of them really inspires me. I do like the Evil Twin a little more but I have them set up for different tunings so they both get love.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

That's great to know, I haven't had a chance to play any of their basses but it's great to know that they're as good as the guitars!

@NelsonBlakeII Жыл бұрын

I picked up that KM7 with the fishmanns for 950(with a 150 dollar case thrown in) and I couldn’t be happier. Also grabbed the Nick Johnston strat when it was 750. My two favorite guitars. Schecter moved me off of PRS. Might pick up the Aaron Marshall.

@1992thGuitarist 8 ай бұрын

The Nick Johnston model is what keeps me away from playing my PRS SE as well. I love the PRS, too but this strat has such an incredibly lovely sound I can't put it away for so long.

@damionandy 11 ай бұрын

I literally just ordered a Schecter after going from Strandberg -> Ibanez. The 7 string model I played at my local guitar center was so comfortable, I started riffing almost immediately. They had an older model without some specs listed online, so I ordered one to my house. If the Guitar Center page is correct, I'm getting locking tuners, ebony fretboard, and active EMG pickups (I have a set of Sentient / Pegasus I may switch them for, but still) for $399 (labor day sell). That neck was just so damn good. Edit: I said this without you knowing, but I've followed you for a bit when you were all on strandberg. You and a few other reviews convinced me to get the Boden 7 a few years ago.

@aminorerror 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for following the channel, sounds like you weren't happy with the Boden? That's an outstanding deal that you got, which model did you order?

@damionandy 11 ай бұрын

@@aminorerror main issue was the Boden felt like a toy when performing. I'm used to my Les Paul and enjoy having a little bit of weight to play with on stage. I got a demon 7 for $340. I threw in a pair of Seymour Duncan Sentient / Pegasus. Killer guitar for the price, it feels like it's worth at least $1k, not sub $500 (they retail for $550 usually)

@bobmartino8073 Жыл бұрын

There is no better built guitar especially for the money. I own 14 guitars and 6 of them are Schecters. My 3 workhorse guitars are all Schecters. One of them was only $290 and outplays all of them. Great video.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, they really make a solid guitar, especially for the money!

@Acre00 Жыл бұрын

I love Schecter guitars. I've got four, two of which I got used and two I got new. All of them are amazing instruments with no drawbacks given the prices I got them at, with the exception of my C-8 Silver Mountain. That came with an offset nut that I had to grind flush

@Tatted-ne7tu Жыл бұрын

I have a Schecter Mach 6 and it’s absolutely without any doubt the best guitar I’ve had in a long time. I’d put it on the ESP EII level but quite a lot less money. I’m looking to buy a new Schecter in fact. If your considering one go for it.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

@mattnelson8325 11 ай бұрын

The Banshee Mach-6 with the Lundgren pickups is amazing. I have the fallout burst. I put custom Stringjoys 10-13.5-20w-28-38-50. These have made this a lifetime guitar, These are the best guitars across the line. Check out the Reaper-6 Elite Blood Burst. Wow!!

@sc7244 Жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on the Schecter 1810 C-7? I have an esp Ltd m1007HT preordered but the shop just got a used one of those (schecter) in mint condition for like half the price. Now I’m debating what I wanna do aha …. Both look sick but are completely different monsters

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting, unfortunately I don't have any experience with those specific models...I've reviewed lots of guitars but there's so many different models out there! I couldn't find a Schecter model matching '1810 C-7' but the C-7's I found looked really cool. The ESP LTD looks solid too, I think you'd be happy with either as both brands have always been solid when I've reviewed other models. Obviously there's always a chance of getting a dud, but I think either way you should be pretty happy with the instrument you get. Rock on!

@danielnm156 10 ай бұрын

My experience with Schecter has always been beyond satisfactory. The guitars in general have a lot of body and presence. All throughout the spectrum you have some really good sounding well built guitars. I have a Schecter Tempest which is up there with a Gibson Les Paul.

@aminorerror 10 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you've had good experiences too! I've never played a Tempest but I'll def have to check it out, thanks for watching.

@marvinjackson7635 Жыл бұрын

I have 2 hellraisers 2008 and 2009. Emg pick ups. I play them over my USA made Jackson's which are 1988 and 1999 year models. Love the schecters for hard rock/metal

@ehsanhaq155 Жыл бұрын

Past two years I've tried everything from Japanese guitars to USA guitars and lord knows what else. Kiesel to Suhr to fender to Gibson. Some I've bought some I've played. And Schecter knocks most out of the park. The only brand that made me tingle was Vola from Japan. Otherwise none were better than Schecter in terms of value, build, tone, consistency and so on. Especially if you grab a Korean one like my SLS Elite. Can't wait to try their recent Japanese ones. Great video. Subbed.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting, glad you've had a great experience with Schecter as well! I'll have to try and get my hands on a SLS Elite to review sometime. Thanks for the sub, appreciate the support!

@metalliholic Жыл бұрын

I was wondering about the case as well. I feel like they keep the case out and give you more bang for you buck guitar wise.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

I wonder if it's a deliberate choice by Schecter, and if it is that sounds like a great business decision.

@AA-lj6dp 7 ай бұрын

Sir, can you review solar guitars?and boss katana as well. And give us your thoughts, especially on these guitars and amps. Thank you!

@aminorerror 7 ай бұрын

Thanks against for watching and commenting, I'll def try and get a Solar in for review sometime soon!

@divarsefid Жыл бұрын

I should say I am an intermediate player and have not played different electrics. I tested epiphone, PRS, and few others in price range up to $1000, and none of them attracted me much. I then came across a review online on Schecter solo II custom, and for some reason trusted the review. Bought this Schecter online without testing, and have been extremely satisfied. The quality is excellent and the tone, to my nonprofessional ears is great. I have not touched a Gibson Les Paul in my life unfortunately, but that would be the only thing I may accept after this Schecter.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear you've had a great experience with your Schecter!

@ABoyd1852 Жыл бұрын

I got my 1st schecter about 2 months ago. Custom E-1 Explorer type. I love it. I cant put it down. Zero tuning issues. Zero issues at all. The only change I made was I moved the Schecter Sunset Strip pick-up to the neck, and put a SD Custom 5 in the bridge. Based on the specs (Tone pros hardware, schecter locking tuners) and finish, its by far the best value for the money spent ($949.00) of any of my guitars.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new axe, glad to hear your experience has been the same as mine! I've never played that model, but I'll def add it to the list of guitars to try and get eventually. Thanks for watching too, I publish new videos Monday's 9am EST. Rock on!

@ABoyd1852 Жыл бұрын

@@aminorerror Subbed. Looking forward to more great vids.

@joshturner4881 Жыл бұрын

I bought a KM-7 a couple years ago. There were a couple issues that I had with fit and finish. One was how the nut sat in the nut slot. Looks loose but it is not. The other was there was an odd spot in the back of the neck. It was a flat spot but it is in a transition and not noticeable when playing. One day I went to adjust the truss rod and it was locked up would not turn either way. Called Schecter and filed a warranty claim. I shipped the guitar to them. The employee handling my claim called to let me know the guitar was there, I had told him I was nervous about the shipping process. Then he called me 3 days later and said he got everything fixed and was sending it back. They sent the guitar back next day air. They also sent a couple shirts, some Schecter stickers, just little stuff like that. Every employee there that I dealt with was friendly and helpful. Any call/e-mail was answered or returned within 24 hours. I felt they went above and beyond. Long story long I love the guitar. I feel that they have given a normal customer the rock star treatment. It’s hard to find great customer service experiences these days. I am happy enough with the guitar and the customer service that I hope to purchase the custom shop version of the KM-7, eventually.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Josh and sharing your experience with Schecter and their customer support. That's awesome they treated you in such a polite manner and made sure the guitar was good to go for you. The custom shop guitars look really nice (they should be though, they're expensive!), I hope you manage to get your hands on one eventually! I've got new videos publishing every Monday 9AM EST, hope you'll stop back n check em out. Rock on!

@electrikjam7661 Жыл бұрын

My Schecter Sun Valley Exotic with a Black Limba body and Wenge neck is the best guitar I have ever owned, and I have played for 30 years this year! The 5 way switch is my favorite part, as I can get p90 style sounds from that second position on the switch. I play Schecter exclusively as an artist, and even my cheaper models have held up to rigorous studio and stage abuse. Great guitars! I totally agree. Great playing too dude, your DOOM cover sounded awesome with the Reaper 6.

@mattnelson8325 11 ай бұрын

I own that SVSS Exotic Black Limba HT. WOW. It is my top 3 ever guitars. Extraordinary!!

@electrikjam7661 11 ай бұрын

@@mattnelson8325 It is definitely an amazing guitar! Have you seen the new Sunset Triad?

@mattnelson8325 11 ай бұрын

@@electrikjam7661 No, I haven't tried it or heard of it till now. I'll look into it. I just had "New Guitar Day", Schecter Reaper-6 Elite Blood Burst. Holy crap it is awesome, Wenge neck through w/an amazing paint job, looks incredible in person . Schecter is fantastic. Thank you

@electrikjam7661 11 ай бұрын

@@mattnelson8325 Those Reaper Elites are SICK. amazing guitars. enjoy!

@Riverking1 2 ай бұрын

I have the Birch Green SVSS arriving this Thursday. Can't wait

@Joop5000 Жыл бұрын

I purchased a Schecter 2017 Banshee Extreme with a Floyd Rose Special and i have to say it is awesome! I dive bomb the Floyd and everything and it always returns tune. Being a cheap Floyd instead of original, maybe i just got lucky.

@shawncarson4109 8 ай бұрын

I have an E1 FRS Special, a Hellraiser C8 FR, and as of this month, a C1 E/A Classic. The cheap one since there are two other versions priced significantly higher. They're all amazing instruments for every reason you pointed out. My biggest regret as a player is that my first premium guitar was a Gibson. I could have bought a sick Schechter for that price, with lots of change left over, and had a better quality, better playing instrument.

@jackarmistead5353 Жыл бұрын

I never really jived with them until I played my buddy’s elite 7 string. It was perfect construction and just a shred machine. Then I came up on a Keith marrow 7 string for myself. And it is also just perfect. So I have determined that they make outstanding quality guitars for great prices. I don’t vibe with all of the aesthetics, but there are still some that I really dig. Particularly my km-7

@jackarmistead5353 Жыл бұрын

Also, mine did come with a very nice schecter hard shell case. Not the plastic one with the big schecter logo, but just a nice hard case with plain black tolex .

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jack, appreciate hearing your experience. That's awesome your guitar came with a case, it's sounds really nice! I def agree about the aesthetics of most of the guitars in the Schecter line with the def exception of the Nick Johnson line, I think those are pretty damn sexy! Hopefully they'll loose the 'Ed Hardy' -esk appearance sooner than later lol

@thecodyrockshow Жыл бұрын

Is that a Mesa boogie mark 5? If so how are you liking it. I'm looking into getting one

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for stopping back to the channel! It is a Mesa Mk V 25 and I really like it! I'll def say, while it sounds great it took me a while to learn my way around it and how to dial a bunch of different tones. Mesa's really are tricky little beasts, with the 5 band EQ being a very unique thing you don't find on most amps so it's got a pre and post gain EQ section to it. I'm using it to teach my virtual lessons using a Two Notes Captor X and it's taken a bit to get all of that gear dialed in (using the Captor X for Verb and extra EQ to make it sound mix ready). I was able to get a great usable tone quicker when I was running it right into a cab so that's something to add as well. Good luck, I think you'll like it but be ready to watch a bunch of videos and tinker quite a bunch to find those great tones. Rock on!

@thecodyrockshow Жыл бұрын

@@aminorerror thank you my man, you always give good answers. Never just a short one like " it's pretty good" you give your reasons why. That's awesome

@arricat5e311 Жыл бұрын

I got a diamond series ultra from 2009 and I felt like the fretwork could've been better it was like they'd just leveled them and didn't bother to crown them properly so they were all flat on top. I notice they're a lot more expensive these days so I hope the quality has improved lol to be fair that was a long time ago.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Bummer the fretwork was subpar on the Diamond series, that's probably part of why I had a preconception that Schecter guitars weren't very good. I've been really surprised at the overall build quality with all the Schecter's I've reviewed (4 now!) and being as they don't hold their value great used there's deals to be made out there in the used market. Thanks for watching, new videos go live on my channel every Monday at 9am EST!

@user-kw2rl8df2s Ай бұрын

Huh, I got Diamond series with a schecter case but I did buy it used so maybe previous guy bought it separately. I feel like I got a really good deal I got the Schecter in case with a small 10 watt tube amp for a hair more than the guitar cost new.. also the guy tried to open an electric guitar store in a mountain town back in the sticks that has a large country/bluegrass scene, he was closed a few weeks later.

@user-hn3zv1wn7j Жыл бұрын

Recently bought Schecter KM-7 MK-1 used, but little upgradet (with changed tuners). Very good guitar.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and congrats on the new guitar. The KM-7 MKII was a great guitar too, you really can't go wrong with a Schecter. I've got new videos publishing every Monday at 9am EST, hope you'll stop back n check em out. Rock on!

@craftyoldgit768 29 күн бұрын

Hey there Mr A M Error Great review. I have Schecter SGR and Demon both awesome, However , you should check out Artist Guitars. I have the Artist Stealth LP in matt black with active pick-ups. £179 Came out of the box, Great set up, frets were fantastic, action really good, finish was perfect. Check them out for yourself. Can be purchased as just guitar or with bag or hard case for more dosh! Keep rockin!

@aminorerror 27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for the suggestions! I've got a batch of guitars I'm reviewing right now but I'll def add that into consideration for the next round that I check out. Appreciate the support!

@mooncritter721 Жыл бұрын

Yea buddy! I just got my hands on a Schecter Sun Valley super shredder and it is the best guitar ever! I have been buying and playing guitars for over 40 yrs. Nothing compares to the quality of Schecter. NOTHING! The sustainiac is a very fun and useful feature. You can control the sustain of a note or chord with three selections. Note sustain, mid harmonic sustain, or full octave sustain. It is a godsend for guitar players who want total control over feedback or endless sustain. It also comes equipped with the EMG pIckups which are smooth and narly for that metal attack and I must say that the guitar is bad ass for the price. Just $999. That is way cheaper than anything that will even get close to the quality of this guitar! The fret work is smooth and perfect. Big jumbo frets and the 24th fret does not choke when you hold it. All notes ring true with these guitars. Tapping on the 24th fret sounds as loud as all the other frets which is rare for most guitars. I will be buried with my Schecter. That is how much I love this guitar! ALSO THE FINISH IS AMAZING! I bought the green reign finish and it is so 3D looking and gorgeous in the light that I must commend them for this cool and unique paint job. No other company offers this quality for this price. Buy one and call me a liar! You will be blown away!!

@ZachariahJ Жыл бұрын

I think I got my first electric about 55 years ago, so I beat you there! But never as a musician, just jamming with friends back in the day, and as a hobby nowadays. Anyway, your comment is very relevant to me. I got a Sun Valley Super Shredder w Sustainiac (matt black finish) about three years ago, and I love it. I'm a total convert to Sustainiacs - I'll never be playing in front of a Marshall stack, so if I want to mess around with feedback effects, they are just the job. My one problem was I didn't really like the active p/up. I like metal/shredder guitars, but I actually play more 60's rock blues. I just like the flat, thin necks of the metal style guitars. And Floyd Rose trems. Then I saw the Blackjack C-1 FR S guitar, and it's very similar to the Super Shredder, but just better in every way (IMHO). It has a passive Lundgren M6 p/up, which means I can swap it out if I want (you can't really do that with the active p/up/Sustainiac combo - the wiring is pretty complex). In fact it sounds great - nice and crunchy - so I haven't needed to mess around with it. But... even though the Blackjack was about £500 more than the Sun Valley, the QC was awful! I've had more things go wrong than with Harley Bentons I've paid £75.00 for. The neck pickup cut out entirely, the finish on the metalwork has already worn off, I've had to tap down a popped fret. I've fixed everything (apart from the finish on the metal of the trem system, which has worn away under where I rest my palm - can't do anything about that.) so I now have an excellent guitar, but I think they took their eyes of the ball when it comes to QC for this particular guitar. It was made in S Korea, same as the Sun Valley, I think - and my Sun Valley is everything you describe - impeccable in every way. Just dropped unlucky with this one - and it's all good now. But it was certainly a leaning experience! ;-)

@toddd2821 Жыл бұрын

Yep. Great guitars. I have a super shredder with FR. Plays great and the EMGs are my favorite pickups. And I have a Diamond Elite. I had tuning issues with it initially and traced it to the nut. Replaced the nut and it just….plays. Best guitars for my money for sure.

@nathandenton1373 Жыл бұрын

I have never understood the divide between ltd fans and schecters, I own two ec1000s and there great guitars and also own five schecter hellraisers wich are my favorite guitars.Price wise when you get into the 1k range of schecters you're going to pay 3 to 500 dollars more for the ltd deluxe series. So to me schecters seem to be the best bang for the buck.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! IMO, I think Schecter has a slightly better quality product too up and down the line.

@jetsunthinley936 Жыл бұрын

What do you think about the Scheter Hellraiser C-1?

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don't have experience with that specific model, although enough people have asked in the past imma try and get one in sooner than later! I'd expect it to be a solid instrument though, as I said here they've all been consistent and slightly above average regardless of price point. Good luck!

@mattnelson8325 11 ай бұрын

Excellent platform, speck'd out, carbon fiber binding. Trans Black Quilted Maple looks so beautiful and affordable. Do it and raise some Hell!

@thecodyrockshow Жыл бұрын

What do you think about the new schecter John Browne signatures

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I actually missed that they came out with a new sig John Browne model! It looks outstanding, stainless steel frets, hipshot hardware and I like to tonewoods they picked for it. Only weakness might be the stock Schecter pickups, all the Schecter's with their own branded pups have been fine, not outstanding but serviceable. In a few years when there's a ton of those guitars on the used market though, that's gonna be one helluva used guitar bargain. Prob be able to get them for around a grand or so, but I think they look great even at the new price!

@thecodyrockshow Жыл бұрын

@@aminorerror hell yeah

@AD1978leo Жыл бұрын

While I agree on wanting a case. Also have to speculate if they have a set price point. I'd rather have that extra 1-200 spent on fine tuning the details.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Totally agree...I'd take a better guitar over a case. It was legit the only negative I could think of though lol Thanks for watching!

@destinationunderground6006 10 ай бұрын

Ive played dozens of guitars...and Schecter for me happened to be my favorite above ALL! especially for the price point on many. Aside from all the hype and preference ive never liked any gibson i ever touched. Schecter and PRS in the lead-ESP- Keisel- and Dean.

@monitorlizard9971 Жыл бұрын

So i ordered the reaper with floyd rose 1500 and sustainiac. Plays great. Bridge is very nice and smooth, the pop in arm is perfect. Its perfect. Probably best floyd in the world much like the lo pro. It plays and feels Much like a ibanez lo pro edge. But the high e string slips off the fretboard very very easily with regular or light strings. In fact with my preferred 8s its impossible to play anything on the e at all. Rip. This was my findings anyways. Im arguing with sweetwater right now because I cant use this guitar. Although i do love the instrument, its just that high e slipping off is a huge huge issue for me as most of my playing is on the high e, light gauge strings. Just cant keep a guitar where i have to consciously avoid the high e string at all times. Its hard to even bend the string because it slips. The best ive been able to do is very slowly and meticulously play very slow single notes. I noticed theres not much i can do other than realign the bridge as it definitely sits off center closer towards the high e, not allowing enough space for the high e to stay on the board with regular playing. The problem isnt as bad with 10-48+ type heavy strings. But i cant play my lead style at all when the tension is so much. And i do not play downtuned music anymore at all. really any regular playing on the high e is basically like thinking youre tony hawk and trying to skateboard through gravel amd constantly getting kicked off ur board and eating shit.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear the 1500 series Floyd feels and plays great, I’ve been curious how the Floyd equipped Schecters perform especially compared to other intermediate level instruments. Damn sorry to hear about the fretting out issue, that sucks! Idk if the string gauge is really adding to the problem, it sounds like it might be the instrument itself. Mine didn’t have a fretting out issue but there’s always gonna be some play in anything mass produced. Hope you’re able to get it all squared away with sweet water. Thanks for watching!

@monitorlizard9971 Жыл бұрын

@@aminorerror yes! I have gone on reddit and all kinds of forums and youtube review channels looking for intel about the 1500 and even most review channels have to admit there is little known knowledge out there about this bridge still. I am happy to report my findings about this bridge. Its literally so perfect and smooth and easy to play. For a floyd player that lives on this thing and loves the finer expressions of vibrato in both pitch directions, and for all the dimebag tricks you really cant get any better than the 1500. Im still fighting with sweetwater. They say both their tech and salesman are really well adept players themselves and really dont see what my problem is and that many other guitars have even smaller space for the E. So i guess sweetwater is blacklisting me haha. I just cant change my playing or be forced to play heavier strings than what I am used to. Especially when ive been playing 8s tuned down half a step all my life and all my other guitars never had a high e slip issue. In fact i compare the spacing and even my 499$ jackson V that i scallopped has days of more space i can literally see the difference and feel it and it never even comes close to slipping no matter how i play it ever. Sweetwater is hella mad though lol. They still seem to believe I am the only person who could ever have this issue or like its my fault because i use 8s and play wrong and that any guitar they could possibly send me is going to feel the same if not worse. Im old and experienced enough to have some common sense when it comes to gear and technique. I dont let boomer benders tell me to play licks slower to learn them. Or that it isnt my gears fault when I already know what im doing. Ive been on forums and in bands for decades. Im still in correspondence with SW this morning. Its all bad. They are actually really rude tbh. I am a good easy going customer. Im not the slightest petty. Im hoping at the very least to get my money back. Lets pray. But it looks as if they are declining any further business with me. Rip.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

@@monitorlizard9971 I’m surprised you’ve had the problem with custom support, I’ve always had great experiences with them. Not saying it is your fault but I did have a student this week struggle with the fretting out thing and it was a problem of using too much pressure and movements with the fretting hand. I’d suggest experimenting with finding the slightest pressure needed to create a clear note and then try and use the tiniest movement possible. You might find that the threshold needed to create notes is substantially less and that might help with your problems. I saw a Rich Graham video three or four years ago talking about pressure and learning to play lightly…and he’s def no boomer bender that’s for sure! I realized I was using WAY too much pressure in general and it’s transformed my playing. Good luck!

@suetruett3812 Жыл бұрын

I have several Schecter guitars and without a doubt they are the best guitar I have. I also have a Jackson, Ibanez and a Mitchell thrown in for good measure. My Schecter's are from a $400= to right at a $1,000k. They all are as good as they come. IMO.

@AudioAtmos Жыл бұрын

Purchased a Schecter BlackJack SLS Avenger FR-S Trans Purple (Sweetwater exclusive) for $1249 USD in Feb 2021. It is now selling for $1649 USD. So in this case it has increased in value. It’s a super nice guitar. I have 3 core PRSi and while it may not be quite as nice it’s beautiful and plays great. The case thing sort of bothers me too. Schecter makes a case specifically made for the body and I purchased it. I saw you made another video about prices and inconsistencies. While you made great points I think much of what you’re seeing is the result of the global reset. The inconsistency aspect is due to different reasons based on materials, labor, manufacturing country of origin, the country where they are being sold and a companies ability to more slowly implement the increases that are and will be coming to everything. Right now things are in a major flux and the corporate world is wanting the end user to look the other way and pretend it isn’t happening.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

DAMN you did really well with your purchase, congrats! That price markup is pretty bullshit though, are they offering anything else like a nicer case along with it? I haven't been able to play a BlackJack, I'm still learning my way around the Schecter line but the guitars I've reviewed so far have all been absolutely outstanding. You def make a solid point.... COVID and all of the fallout economically speaking is a once in a life time issue especially with how the global market works these days. BUT here's the thing: it isn't our problem. I'm coming at it from a consumers perspective and what matters most to me is what guitar is a good deal and what guitar isn't. Even with the example of the Schecter raising the prices on that model, their whole line, especially the beginner and intermediate level instruments are absolutely rock solid where as stuff by companies the Sterling are total garbage. I'm def being a bit of a hard ass, but when a guitar shows up that I can't even teach a beginner smoke on the water to...that needs to be called out. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate your time and comment! I post new guitar videos every Monday at 9am EST, I see you've subbed to the channel and I GREATLY appreciate the support!

@AudioAtmos Жыл бұрын

@@aminorerror Well I wrote a very long and detailed response, but due to having too many truths in it KZfaq’s algorithms removed it. I don’t have the time to try and Commie proof it right now. I have definitely heard about the tremolo tuning stability of certain Sterlings. I wish I could clarify what I meant in my first comment without being censored. If I get time I will try and write it without ruining the context and intent.

@MaartenFranken Жыл бұрын

I dont mind paying the complete price for the guitar. Ive got plenty of gigbags and cases, I really dont need a new one with every guitar. At the same time, I use either 1 gigbag or 2 cases at most, and in the attic Ive got a pile of that stuff I never use.

@michaelsemiatin Жыл бұрын

I'm a Jackson & Ibanez player, but recently bought a Schecter C1 Platinum and LOVE IT! I really respect their ability to give a high quality axe for an inexpensive price, smart business!

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mike! Glad you've had a similar experience, rock on🤘

@FT-bq6yb 5 ай бұрын

the best thing about schecter is their left handed guitars variety . other brands do not that.i really love it and almost my every guitar is schecter.

@aminorerror 5 ай бұрын

That's a really great point, def something I didn't take in account and should have mentioned. Thanks for the comment!

@mariusfrost640 5 ай бұрын

I get the no-case gripe, but I'd much rather they spend the extra money on the guitar instead of cutting into it to provide a case. I'd rather have a case too, but not at the cost of quality. If that's the difference that makes them a little better than their competitors, I'm cool with it.

@aminorerror 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, I totally agree! If throwing in a case messes up the quality of the guitars then don't bother. Some of these are getting kinda pricey though, it would be nice if they threw in a gig bag on the ones that are pushing 1k.

@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241 Жыл бұрын

All my Schecter have been perfect.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Same here! Thanks for watching, I post new guitar related videos every Monday at 9am EST.

@ProSpeedflying 2 ай бұрын

Not happy with my Omen elite 6. Bad fretwork and a lot of buzz everywhere. Adjustin the neck and bridge doesn't help a lot. Need the help of a hummer and rasp. My ltd ec-256 has way better built quality and less buzz with lower action (and it costs 100-150 euros less). Also heretic pickups don't have any high high/mid frequencies (((

@aminorerror 2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear you've had a bad experience with your Schecter! Did you reach out to customer support to see if there's anything they can do to fix the problems?

@ProSpeedflying 2 ай бұрын

@@aminorerror I bought it used from a guitar shop online. Probably now it's my problem. I will learn the guitar setup and fret levelling))

@ktsproductionstudio Жыл бұрын

The answer is yes

@MelloState Жыл бұрын

The tone woods.... oh boy.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Yep, surprise surprise. What the guitar is made out of matters.

@MelloState Жыл бұрын

@@aminorerror in acoustics yes, Electrics no. Electric guitars mainly have the strings convert the disruption in the magnetic field of the pickups into a signal for the amp. Order from most tone shift CAB/Amp/pickups. Not some magical tone wood.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Oh boy, here we go. Where do you think the overtones from the strings come from then? If the wood makes no difference why don't luthiers just make the guitars from metal? Or plastic? Why don't they just get rid of the guitar body all together if it makes no difference? Obviously there's a whole lot to electric guitar tone, more than just what the guitar is made out of, but you're just flat wrong that it doesn't effect the tone of the instrument electrified. Still think I'm wrong, watch this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bdGPdJt4zbSUfGw.html

@MelloState Жыл бұрын

@@aminorerror and with better science kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJZip6yeyMuXcXk.html The factor of wood is hardly any. But only if you want to fully watch through the whole video. Very interesting.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

You do you holmes, but keeping everything the same and only changing the body is scientific and it's clear as day the tonal change. You seem to also not get what I said in the video or being taking it way too literally. Wood obviously isn't the only thing, but everything in the signal chain is important, and that includes the body wood. IMO the order is 1. Strings. 2. Amp settings/processing 3. Everything else. The bridge, nut, quality of the pickups and the wood of the guitar all contributes to the harmonics and overtones of the pitch.

@kidthunder1311 Жыл бұрын

I have a Schecter Hellraiser 7 that looks and sounds good, but won't stat in tune for shit.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Hmm sorry to hear about the trouble! Is it a tremolo equipped model?

@kidthunder1311 Жыл бұрын

@@aminorerror tuneomatic string thru

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

That's very strange, I've found them to be solid. I'd recommend making sure you're buying good strings, making sure you've got at least 3 to 4 good clean winds on the tuner posts and giving the strings a good stretch right after you put them on. Also be sure to always tune from flat up to pitch, as the nut will cause problems on all guitars. If the string is sharp to need to go past in tune flat and then bring it up to pitch, that'll get any slack out of the string (especially on the wound ones). Hope that helps!

@kidthunder1311 Жыл бұрын

@@aminorerror I appreciate that, but I've been playing for a long time. Pretty familiar with set ups and what not. I have actually heard others say the exact same thing as me about these hellraisers.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Gotcha, I haven't checked out a Hellraiser so there could be some quality issues. Thanks again for watching, hope you'll stop back n check out more of my content, new videos published Monday's at 9am EST

@rockywalls0074 8 ай бұрын

I know why Jeff Loomis switched from schecter guitar to Jackson because I'm sure Jackson guitar gave more money otherwise schecter guitars are too good.

@aminorerror 8 ай бұрын

I wonder what the artist share breakdown is or what the artist relation might be. I don't have any info on that but that could have something to do with the switch for Jeff Loomis. Thanks for watching!

@AllCarsUnited Жыл бұрын

I loved them until my last one, 1k dollars of unreliable Floyd rose. It looked beautiful all satin red finish with black gt stripes etc etc. Sold it as no luthier could figure out the issue and got a PRS , usa Core and a few CE24s. Highly suggest looking into a used newer CE24. Lovely with a stunning neck feel. It does metal extremely surprisingly enough

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Nuts sorry to hear you had a bad experience! I'm surprised the Floyd wasn't more reliable, what was the issue you were having? I've found almost all budget floyd systems so be pretty solid tuning wise, but the quality of the tone is sometimes kinda lacking. Thanks for the tips on the other guitars I'll have to try n check those out. Rock on, and thanks for watching!

@thisguy2973 10 ай бұрын

After owning an Ernie Ball Music Man, a Gibson Les Paul Standard, and a Heritage Custom Core H150, I can’t go back to any guitar that’s not high quality. There’s a significant difference and those that say there isn’t have never owned a premium guitar. You owe it to yourself to get a nicer guitar, and if you really want it, the cost will be an afterthought.

@aminorerror 10 ай бұрын

Schecter is high quality, all of the brands you've mentioned are overpriced, Gibson is especially the worst for price gouging. At least EBMM gives you stainless steel frets, gibson is stuck in the dark ages and has no idea what to do to try and capture the modern guitar market, they're just making the same product they have since 1960. You obviously haven't played other brands and don't know what else is out there.

@thisguy2973 10 ай бұрын

@@aminorerror I don’t think they’re outdated; they just appeal to a different market. I’ve played and owned many guitars, so I only speak from experience.

@markinthemix6055 Жыл бұрын

Nope your right. Schecter ROCKS

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Hahaha def! Thanks for watching too

@Moby604 Жыл бұрын

Better than Jackson😂😂

@monitorlizard9971 Жыл бұрын

Back in the day schecter was reknown for being garage band trash. I also didnt like any of the necks I played. Id grab one of my peers schecter hellraiser and i couldnt play them at all. Seemed bulky stiff hard to play ect. Im reading and hearing better things about schecter 2020+ although, they still all look overly cheesy and obnoxious like a boomer designed them thinking it was cool to make bats as fret markers and like the cheesiest colors. Their sunvalley line has a great just regular guitar look to them though. Wish builders would honestly just use the natural wood or just simply paint the damn thing a monotone shade. Its really cheesy when companies build a guitar that is like hey look at me im cool to 14 year olds.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Schecter has def come a long way! I think the design of the Kieth Merrow guitars, CR-6 and the Reaper line are pretty modern and cool and have ditched a bit of the cheesiness of the older models. I've got reviews out on the KM6 MKIII and KM7 MKII and those were pretty freaking sweet, especially buying used. Rock on!

@monitorlizard9971 Жыл бұрын

@@aminorerror yeah I was just checking out schecters website one last time last night before i get down to ordering something with a sustainiac, and they just put up a new guitar only a few days ago, the reaper elite. Other than the fret markers and reverse headstock, aesthetically looks like a very perfect sexy guitar. Really making my trigger finger and credit card itchy af. My fav. "Looking" guitar is def the ibanez AZ line though. I like the direction schecter has been going. Near flawless specs, price point, good looking. Ect. I need to try one of these guys. It has a compound radius and wange neck though and these are 2 things I know nothing about. Currently no videos or information about this new guitar anywhere on the internet. So researching this is going to be a bit tricky.

@Mike-ti6hg 10 ай бұрын

My C1 BLACKJACK is an amazing instrument. While not a metal devote , i was fortunate. I was looking for a S body guitar. SWEETWATER to the rescue. As soon as i saw the C1 i was hooked. It arrived and was perfect. Fit finish setup , what a treat. So many pluses. Inspiring. Thanks SCHECTER😉

@aminorerror 10 ай бұрын

Buying from Sweetwater is def a good call too, they do a lot of QC and try and make sure you get a well setup instrument. I've been sourcing my guitars for review though Musicians Friend (they're point system is pretty insane) and they don't look at the guitars before they go out. Congrats on the killer axe, Schecter makes a great product! Thanks for watching.

@maxs.5163 Жыл бұрын

Electronics and furniture are really cheap and bad on Schecters. Pickups are too dull on cleans and too harshy on distortion. Wood is very nice finished, but it’s also very very cheap

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, obviously I disagree and my clips prove my point. Rock on!

@maxs.5163 Жыл бұрын

Where in you videos can I watch about electronics, hum, pots, wiring, tuners. Schecters are not bad, but you have to invest some money

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

This is a general video talking about my cumulative experience with all the Schecter guitars I've reviewed. I've never had any issues with the electronics, hum, pots, wiring or the tuners/tuning stability with every single one I've reviewed. If you'd like more detail, check out my individual guitar reviews on specific models and I go into detail about my opinions on those specific guitars. Every single Schecter I've reviewed has needed nothing: they've performed at the highest levels per each guitars price point, and they're not paying me to say that. That's IMO.

@maxs.5163 Жыл бұрын

You have to buy a lottery ticket immediately. I had three of them Reaper, Strat Johnston, Tele PT Van Nuys - pots und jacks making a lot of headpain you can not record them at all. Pickups are well balanced but unlive on strat and tele. I have now a used MM Axis and very happy with it.

@aminorerror Жыл бұрын

That's a bummer to hear you've had a bad experience, all of the ones I've played have been great.