Author Topic: Looks like i've finally decided which guitar to get (PART 2) (Read 8692 times)

Crazy_Joe · « **on:** June 12, 2006, 04:20:53 PM »

Yeah, i changed my mind again but this time it is definate! And i'm getting this guitar as soon as i can.

Schecter C-1 Hellraiser

Set-Neck w/ Ultra Access /25.5”
Mahogany, Quilted Maple Top
3-pc. Mahogany/Rosewood
24 X-Jumbo
Abalone “Gothic Cross”
EMG active 81 / 85
Vol/Vol/Tone/3-Way
TonePros TOM w/ thru-body
Abalone
Grover
Black Chrome
Black Cherry (BCH)

indysmith · « **Reply #1 on:** June 12, 2006, 06:39:12 PM »

well - i'll just say what i suppose everyone else is thinking...(Due to Lack of replies)
Preferred the Dean mate.

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2006, 06:51:27 PM »

What's wrong with it, it is great!

Edit: It's the same specs basically, except this one seems even better.

Edit 2 - I'm also looking at the C-1 Blackjack, it's basically the same.

indysmith · « **Reply #3 on:** June 12, 2006, 06:55:58 PM »

Quote from: Crazy_Joe

What's wrong with it, it is great!

Edit: It's the same specs basically, except this one seems even better.

Very Similar specs, but i don't know - i just prefered the vibe of the dean - it looked classy, and very rawk. This looks more tacky with the abalone binding... I'm also sceptical about the quality of the guitar; if it's around the same price as the dean, you are probably paying most of that for the pickups..?
I won't speak for anyone else; they may all be loving the Schecter idea

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #4 on:** June 12, 2006, 07:01:47 PM »

There is a plain black version which i have just posted which i think looks better, i'm really digging the Schecter though, i know the EMG's play a big part in the price but to be honest i didn't find the Dean that amazing, also i wasn't really fond of all that gold hardware, and with this guitar i can get Burnt Chrome pickups :D

indysmith · « **Reply #5 on:** June 12, 2006, 07:03:01 PM »

Quote from: Crazy_Joe

There is a plain black version which i have just posted which i think looks better, i'm really digging the Schecter though, i know the EMG's play a big part in the price but to be honest i didn't find the Dean that amazing, also i wasn't really fond of all that gold hardware, and with this guitar i can get Burnt Chrome pickups :D

yeah that looks a lot better to me 8) lets see what everyone else is thinking... :)

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #6 on:** June 12, 2006, 07:05:09 PM »

I think it will really fit my playing style well though too, i've got a good feeling about this guitar.

BleedMarshall · « **Reply #7 on:** June 12, 2006, 07:08:54 PM »

Quote from: indysmith

Quote from: Crazy_Joe
What's wrong with it, it is great!

Edit: It's the same specs basically, except this one seems even better.

Very Similar specs, but i don't know - i just prefered the vibe of the dean - it looked classy, and very rawk. This looks more tacky with the abalone binding... I'm also sceptical about the quality of the guitar; if it's around the same price as the dean, you are probably paying most of that for the pickups..?
I won't speak for anyone else; they may all be loving the Schecter idea

Agreed.

I don't like the heel at the neck/headstock joint on the Schecters I have played. I have been told that some don't have it, but every one I have played has had it, and it sucked when I was at the lower register. And even though I don't like a string through, I still like the Dean better. With just the string ferrels (sp) it looks like it is lacking. The "Z" bridge breaks up that, and nicely really.

That is just my opinion, and I suggest you play any and everything you have listed and get what you like. That is the ticket. You won't make good music on equipment you don't like.

Word Bearer · « **Reply #8 on:** June 12, 2006, 07:15:46 PM »

Which Dean were you looking at.

I've quite liked most of the Schecters I've played, but then I've only played the Blackjack 7 string and the Omen 6.

indysmith · « **Reply #9 on:** June 12, 2006, 07:19:25 PM »

Quote from: Word Bearer

Which Dean were you looking at.

http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4134

Word Bearer · « **Reply #10 on:** June 12, 2006, 07:34:55 PM »

Go with the Dean.

deg0ey · « **Reply #11 on:** June 12, 2006, 07:35:13 PM »

Damn them and their extra jumbo frets! Can't stand those :P

I have to say they both look better than the dean which was just hideous in my opinion...shows how different me and indy are really doesn't it :lol:

It seems like you're only comparing these guitars based on their looks though, which is probably not the best idea

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #12 on:** June 12, 2006, 07:40:12 PM »

I'm not, a plain black super strat guitar isn't much to look at is it, and that is the one i want at the moment.

Searcher · « **Reply #13 on:** June 12, 2006, 08:02:49 PM »

Quote from: Crazy_Joe

I'm not, a plain black super strat guitar isn't much to look at is it, and that is the one i want at the moment.

Are you sure now? :twisted:

Have you played one of those Schecters? I have and I wasn't that impressed. In fact I played it next to a few Agiles and much preferred the feel of them. Very different guitars, of course, but I wasn't fond of the Schecter in any case.

indysmith · « **Reply #14 on:** June 12, 2006, 08:21:03 PM »

Quote from: deg0ey

It seems like you're only comparing these guitars based on their looks though, which is probably not the best idea

Well - the guitars are extremely similar spec-wise.
Joe - i definately think you should go out and try them both (assuming of course that that is possible for you)