Schecter

180gROC · 12-24-2007, 04:59 AM

Buying my first Gibson a year ago prompted me to sell my Ibanez, and give my Fender Strat to my son.

To fill the void a week ago I bought a Schecter Hellraiser. It's my first experience with active EMG's and for playing heavy they wail. I found them a bit sterile, especially when turning the OD down and playing clean. I changed that yesterday with a mod to 18 volts of power to the pickups. Adding another battery in series warmed these pu's right up and really gave it character.

Overall I'm really happy with the Schecter. It's well appointed, with some cool abalone binding and inlay. The Mahogony body, quited maple top combo is very sexy in black cherry, and the neck joint is smooth like butter. You can hardly tell it's a set neck, looks like a neck through. I'm considering replacing the tone pot with an EMG expander active eq. Probably order one tomorrow and dust off the ole' soldering gun.

Voodooman · 12-24-2007, 06:57 AM

I have a Schecter Ultracure Robert Smith Model. It's a beast of a solid body with a set of 59' Seymour Duncans. It is an amazing guitar! Overall, IMHO I give Schecter a ++

But my first loves are still my Gibsons!

BCRGreg · 12-24-2007, 08:23 AM

I've been a Schecter dealer for a while. I love these guitars.

Best bang for the buck guitars available.

El Toro · 12-24-2007, 09:59 AM

I have one of those in the Snow Leopard finish. Awesome guitar - no dead spots, great tone, attention to detail...

These are the best guitars for the dollar out there. List price: $999.

180gROC · 12-24-2007, 01:12 PM

Agreed on the bang for the buck. After reading review after review saying the same thing, the purchase seemed like a no brainer. Friends who have been jealous of my LP Standard are now in a frenzy over this one.

Greg... those are some cool photos. The Wall 'O' Schecter. Very nice!

Harpozep · 12-24-2007, 01:18 PM

WoW! Nice Wall OF Worship.

I so want the electric 12 string in red, just like the photo. GC has their wine vomit color exclusive and they can keep it. That twelve is a great guitar with push pulls to boot. And the manner in which the necks are set, Awesome!

Perhaps we need to talk, BCRGreg. What can you sell one for? Real delers like you can get the red one, I just really use GC as a test bed then buy my stuff elsewhere. I'm jut anti big box, what can I say?

180gROC · 12-24-2007, 10:05 PM

Hey Greg! You'd probably know this....

In the Hellraiser series, is there the cool abalone binding on the black version?

I've been trying to find a picture close enough to tell for sure. The Schecter page looks like not, but some youtube stuff looks like maybe. What's the word?

BCRGreg · 12-24-2007, 11:00 PM

Call me on Thursday, when I get back in to the shop. I'll have answers then.

717.730.9775

brettk7 · 12-25-2007, 12:45 AM

That 12-string HellRaiser is wicked!

WildeStarr · 12-25-2007, 12:54 AM

Schecter/EMG

WBPickups · 12-25-2007, 06:08 AM

Schecter/WB's

YouTube - WB Pickups " The Overtones" Pickup Set! (Protos)

guitarguru · 12-25-2007, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 180gROC

You can hardly tell it's a set neck,

If you didnt tell me,I would of thought it was a through neck.Beautiful guitar

180gROC · 12-25-2007, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitarguru

If you didnt tell me,I would of thought it was a through neck.Beautiful guitar

I actually thought it was neck thru until right before I bought it. I did research on this one (as opposed to my normal knee-jerk guitar buying habit). Sorry for the fuzzy pics. I'd like to think I'm a better musician than photographer, but the jury's still out on that one.

I ordered an EMG Expander tone circuit (rush ordered, I was feeling impulsive) to replace the stock tone pot, and the 18 volt upgrade was really impressive, especially for clean tones. Left a lot of the EMG sterility behind. Lots more headroom when your digging in clean.

Oh! and on top of the playability, tone and curb appeal, the tuners are the smoothest and most accurate I've ever owned. Not that I have to use them often. I'm ten days into this instrument and still very impressed.

180gROC · 01-11-2008, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WBPickups

Schecter/WB's

YouTube - WB Pickups " The Overtones" Pickup Set! (Protos)

I'm going to have to get in line to talk to you about outfitting my LP Standard with something. I spent the weekend watching videos and perusing your site, I'm pretty much convinced.

Cool thing is your close enough to cruise up and check things out myself. I really am torn on what to put in it. We have to talk...

180gROC · 01-11-2008, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildeStarr

Schecter/EMG

Dude I just figured out who you are.

I grew up in San Pablo in the 80's, going to keggers at Tim Agnello's house by SPPD and diggin' on Exodus, Blind Illusion, Vicious Rumors and Metallica.

Blast from the past... and small world.

WildeStarr · 01-12-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 180gROC

Dude I just figured out who you are.

I grew up in San Pablo in the 80's, going to keggers at Tim Agnello's house by SPPD and diggin' on Exodus, Blind Illusion, Vicious Rumors and Metallica.

Blast from the past... and small world.

Yeah... its me. Still Rockin at age 46. Did the new VR CD "WarBall" that came out last year, but this is the real me now.....

MySpace.com - WildeStarr - ALAMEDA, California - Metal - www.myspace.com/wildestarr

dizmal · 01-12-2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildeStarr

Schecter/EMG

hmmm yiss wildestarr what a combination

180gROC · 01-12-2008, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildeStarr

Yeah... its me. Still Rockin at age 46. Did the new VR CD "WarBall" that came out last year, but this is the real me now.....

MySpace.com - WildeStarr - ALAMEDA, California - Metal - www.myspace.com/wildestarr

Very cool page. That "Generation Next" is a catchy tune. Very nice!

I finished the mods on the Schecter. After doing the 18v thing, I pulled the tone and second volume, and added an EMG Expander and Afterburner in the empty holes. Very cool toys, still learning all the possibilities.

Next I turn my soldering iron loose on my Lester...

WildeStarr · 01-12-2008, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 180gROC

Very cool page. That "Generation Next" is a catchy tune. Very nice!

I finished the mods on the Schecter. After doing the 18v thing, I pulled the tone and second volume, and added an EMG Expander and Afterburner in the empty holes. Very cool toys, still learning all the possibilities.

Next I turn my soldering iron loose on my Lester...

Thanks for the kind words!
I am the EMG guy here (Artist, endorsee, sales, service), so if you need any help in that area... feel free to contact me.

Dave

motorcitychick · 01-15-2008, 06:29 PM

I have one of the Black Pete Townsend Schecters and I love that guitar. It came out of the custom shop.

Rico · 02-06-2008, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 180gROC

Hey Greg! You'd probably know this....

In the Hellraiser series, is there the cool abalone binding on the black version?

I've been trying to find a picture close enough to tell for sure. The Schecter page looks like not, but some youtube stuff looks like maybe. What's the word?

There is binding, but it's not abalone. I've got 3 C1's the Classic, Hellraiser and Plus.

Rico · 02-18-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rico

There is binding, but it's not abalone. I've got 3 C1's the Classic, Hellraiser and Plus.

Correction, the one in the middle is a Blackjack and the Hellraisers binding is abalone. My bad.

BlackJack One · 02-28-2008, 04:04 PM

I have a C1 BlackJack... nice guitar (on left)!

goby · 03-19-2008, 04:49 PM

Dave,

That is an amazing LP. What is it? Is it a Gibson.... The pickguard and knobs look way cool.... Am I missing something else?

That's just one cool LP.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildeStarr

Thanks for the kind words!
I am the EMG guy here (Artist, endorsee, sales, service), so if you need any help in that area... feel free to contact me.

Dave

WildeStarr · 03-19-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goby

Dave,

That is an amazing LP. What is it? Is it a Gibson.... The pickguard and knobs look way cool.... Am I missing something else?

That's just one cool LP.

It is my 1977 Gibson LP Custom. Here is a better pic. Since this was taken, I have put in an EMG 81/89 set.

goby · 03-19-2008, 07:32 PM

So what's up with the:

Pick guard
Pickup covers
Toggle Switch

Are they silver, or typical gold. If they're not silver, they should be

Thanks,

Anthony

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildeStarr

It is my 1977 Gibson LP Custom. Here is a better pic. Since this was taken, I have put in an EMG 81/89 set.

WildeStarr · 03-19-2008, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goby

So what's up with the:

Pick guard
Pickup covers
Toggle Switch

Are they silver, or typical gold. If they're not silver, they should be

Thanks,

Anthony

mirror chrome pick guard
chrome pickup mounting rings
chrome 3-way switch, chrome 3-way ring
chrome knobs with abalone caps
pearloid tuner buttons.

goby · 03-20-2008, 09:28 AM

Wow, that looks so damn cool. Love the black and chrome.

Anthony

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildeStarr

mirror chrome pick guard
chrome pickup mounting rings
chrome 3-way switch, chrome 3-way ring
chrome knobs with abalone caps
pearloid tuner buttons.

Willy · 03-20-2008, 11:15 AM

Love the Schecter's, I've got a Damien 6 with passive EMG's. Just added an afterburner and now this axe just sizzles. Definately a metal guitar though.

decoy205 · 03-20-2008, 03:59 PM

the other guitarist in my band has the 7 string hellraiser and its a great guitar. It does have the abalone inlay i believe. Very well put together piece for 699.

12-24-2007, 04:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
180gROC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fair Oaks, Ca, Posts: 623 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Schecter Buying my first Gibson a year ago prompted me to sell my Ibanez, and give my Fender Strat to my son. To fill the void a week ago I bought a Schecter Hellraiser. It's my first experience with active EMG's and for playing heavy they wail. I found them a bit sterile, especially when turning the OD down and playing clean. I changed that yesterday with a mod to 18 volts of power to the pickups. Adding another battery in series warmed these pu's right up and really gave it character. Overall I'm really happy with the Schecter. It's well appointed, with some cool abalone binding and inlay. The Mahogony body, quited maple top combo is very sexy in black cherry, and the neck joint is smooth like butter. You can hardly tell it's a set neck, looks like a neck through. I'm considering replacing the tone pot with an EMG expander active eq. Probably order one tomorrow and dust off the ole' soldering gun. __________________ Questions about WB Custom Pickups can be sent to WBSupport@comcast.net

12-24-2007, 06:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Voodooman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 139 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Schecter I have a Schecter Ultracure Robert Smith Model. It's a beast of a solid body with a set of 59' Seymour Duncans. It is an amazing guitar! Overall, IMHO I give Schecter a ++ But my first loves are still my Gibsons!

12-24-2007, 08:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
BCRGreg Grumpy Old Luthier Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lemoyne, PA Posts: 6,803 Thanks: 156 Thanked 655 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Schecter I've been a Schecter dealer for a while. I love these guitars. Best bang for the buck guitars available. __________________ Cool guitars, extreme repairs and brutal honesty. www.bcrmusic.com www.grumpyoldmenband.com http://www.youtube.com/user/unkagreg

12-24-2007, 09:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
El Toro V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 930 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Schecter I have one of those in the Snow Leopard finish. Awesome guitar - no dead spots, great tone, attention to detail... These are the best guitars for the dollar out there. List price: $999.

12-24-2007, 01:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
180gROC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fair Oaks, Ca, Posts: 623 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Schecter Agreed on the bang for the buck. After reading review after review saying the same thing, the purchase seemed like a no brainer. Friends who have been jealous of my LP Standard are now in a frenzy over this one. Greg... those are some cool photos. The Wall 'O' Schecter. Very nice! __________________ Questions about WB Custom Pickups can be sent to WBSupport@comcast.net

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12-24-2007, 01:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Harpozep V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Near the Casinos...... Posts: 8,233 Thanks: 214 Thanked 58 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Schecter WoW! Nice Wall OF Worship. I so want the electric 12 string in red, just like the photo. GC has their wine vomit color exclusive and they can keep it. That twelve is a great guitar with push pulls to boot. And the manner in which the necks are set, Awesome! Perhaps we need to talk, BCRGreg. What can you sell one for? Real delers like you can get the red one, I just really use GC as a test bed then buy my stuff elsewhere. I'm jut anti big box, what can I say? __________________ "Ape Shall Not Kill Ape” Only 1,970 years until the Reign of Zaius! I Use WB Pickups http://www.wbpickups.com/ "Trizzle Trazzle Trozzle Trome, Time For This One To Go Home!" http://www.sargescomics.com/

12-24-2007, 10:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
180gROC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fair Oaks, Ca, Posts: 623 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Schecter Hey Greg! You'd probably know this.... In the Hellraiser series, is there the cool abalone binding on the black version? I've been trying to find a picture close enough to tell for sure. The Schecter page looks like not, but some youtube stuff looks like maybe. What's the word? __________________ Questions about WB Custom Pickups can be sent to WBSupport@comcast.net

12-24-2007, 11:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
BCRGreg Grumpy Old Luthier Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lemoyne, PA Posts: 6,803 Thanks: 156 Thanked 655 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Schecter Call me on Thursday, when I get back in to the shop. I'll have answers then. 717.730.9775 __________________ Cool guitars, extreme repairs and brutal honesty. www.bcrmusic.com www.grumpyoldmenband.com http://www.youtube.com/user/unkagreg

12-25-2007, 12:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
brettk7 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nellyville Posts: 4,794 Thanks: 49 Thanked 90 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Schecter That 12-string HellRaiser is wicked! __________________ You can visit me @ Hit me up with any and all gear questions. I'd be happy to help! You can reach me on here or at brett@eddiesguitars.com

12-25-2007, 12:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
WildeStarr V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,237 Thanks: 1 Thanked 43 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Schecter Schecter/EMG

01-15-2008, 06:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
motorcitychick Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Schecter I have one of the Black Pete Townsend Schecters and I love that guitar. It came out of the custom shop.

02-28-2008, 04:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
BlackJack One Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Schecter I have a C1 BlackJack... nice guitar (on left)!

03-20-2008, 11:15 AM	#29 (permalink)
Willy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Schecter Love the Schecter's, I've got a Damien 6 with passive EMG's. Just added an afterburner and now this axe just sizzles. Definately a metal guitar though.

03-20-2008, 03:59 PM	#30 (permalink)
decoy205 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 3,099 Thanks: 95 Thanked 35 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Schecter the other guitarist in my band has the 7 string hellraiser and its a great guitar. It does have the abalone inlay i believe. Very well put together piece for 699. __________________

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