Schecter Solo II Custom! - Everything a "Les Paul" Should Be!

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[@hNsGregrz]

I love how a lot of the new guitars includes the coil split. It's a really cool way to get so much more versatility out of one guitar.

[@Ojas.mediratta]

I’ve had this exact guitar (Same finish and all) for about a year now, and I’m one of those people who like to watch other people review things I already own just so I can feel better about my purchase and there has been hardly any coverage on this instrument so I was SO HAPPY when I saw it in the background of one of your videos because I knew a review was coming soon from one of my fav KZbinrs!

[@403woak]

How is your gold hardware holding up? Any fading or rubbing off?

[@Ojas.mediratta]

jed clampitt I have noticed a little rub off on the top edge of my neck pickup, but I do play it so so much that I don’t imagine that being a problem for a while. As for other parts like the tailpiece, bridge, tuners, etc. there is no fading that I can see :)

[@ShaneShepherd]

I'm looking for a guitar (single cut, under 1k,lifetime for casual weekly player) that I can use for bendy country sounds, surf rock, as well as other stuff. Just getting started at 50 and don't want to buy multiple guitars. I LOVE the way this one looks in natural finish /chrome. Would you recommend this one for that purpose?

[@Ojas.mediratta]

Shane Shepherd it’s def a versatile guitar, I personally can’t speak to it’s functionality for those genres, but I can say that these pickups do lend themselves to all different kinds of tones because of their passive nature. As for playability, I would say that you should have zero problem playing the kind of music you’re going for. I’d say out of all the guitars you’d see out there, this is a great option no matter what kind of music you’re looking to play!

[@ShaneShepherd]

@@Ojas.mediratta thanks!

[@natehowe1556]

DAD level trolling on the copyright infringement lmao love it

[@heathkondro8647]

After a ton of research and comparisons, I pulled the trigger and bought this beautiful baby today. Totally above my ability level, but couldn't resist and it will be easy to pick up every day and keep trying to get better. Can't wait to pick it up soon. My girlfriend will be pissed (apparently I have too many already) but I'm thrilled. Thanks for the excellent review Darrell.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Congratulations!

[@tangotango256]

Just keep playing ....for you .... and you will grow into it and beyond ... just remember it will always be the "other girl" (ask me how i know) lol... i have a Dean ml from 1984 that still plays like a dream you just have to spend time and care for them .... Keep jamming Heath !!!

[@BrianCanavan]

Great way to motivate yourself; buy above your level - you just have to get good enough to merit it :D

[@kaceywood9468]

Same here dude, pulled the trigger today.

[@sillymesilly]

Girlfriend should be happy.

[@clinteastwood698]

Schecter has good quality products never had a problem with any of their stuff.

[@damienalvarez2957]

Jordan Oster never played a bad Schecter!

[@gusgrimm7533]

Yup. Their acoustics & basses too. No joke.

[@assnut1000]

agree 100% they are very good guitars and well priced.

[@LinhNguyen-im4uu]

@@LeviBulger ESP and Schecter has the same owner so it's not that surprising - though the two brands operate independently, but I've always seen their models directly compete with each other in the fancy metal/shred guitars world.

[@tyleraho2485]

All 3 of my schecters rock. C1 exotic star, solo 6 hellraiser in white and a jagermeister custom tempest(south Korea model, Not the Chinese one) the last one has a pickup that was lacking so I swapped it for a duncan designed "duncan distortion " model I had laying around and I must have won the pickup lottery because the tone is superb.

[@RC32Smiths01]

That Gold and Black finish is so beautiful I must say! Awesome sounding for the most rocking or bluesy lead soloing! Great showcase here man!

[@403woak]

I was jonesing for a black and gold guitar until I learned the gold hardware rubs off and fades.

[@Vnachi8]

I’ve never been a fan of gold hardware, although I agree this looks fantastic. If I could afford a custom shop model, I’d be black on black.

[@doofinator4285]

@Miguel Deer that’s not a fair statement at all. If you actually play a guitar with gold hardware, over time, it WILL rub off.

[@critstixdarkspear5375]

I’ve had a Demon for years and it still makes me grin like a kid at Christmas every time I open the case.

[@musicsucks5843]

That thing looks more like an ESP than an ESP looks like an ESP. Awesome

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

😂👍

[@yonesmoloodi1886]

Esp is parent company of schecter

[@musicsucks5843]

@@yonesmoloodi1886 I just did a bit of research on this. Both companies are owned by a man named Hisatake Shibuya, but ESP is not the parent company of Schecter. They're just two different companies owned by the same guy.

[@GrimYak]

Music Sucks that guy seem to own a lot of brands. Edwards, grassroots, ltd, esp, schecter, etc...

[@GrimYak]

alan wake i don’t disagree

[@RandellVandergriff]

My favorite current dream guitar. Most other dream guitar are rare 60's or 70's and now guitars. I love the blond version and the pasadena pickups.

[@khay2210]

I just love the way schecter is so versatile on their guitars. This is the ideal modern Les Paul.

[@meanbean7953]

I was in the market for a new Les Paul, and after spending time with several in a booth at the Sweetwater Sound I decided on this exact Schecter. I was so impressed with the build quality, playability and tone. Seeing this video review by you Darrell is more than confirming for everything I was looking for in a Les Paul for the stage. Although this vid is a few years old, I'm definitely a full blown Schecter fan now for sure! Thanks bro- Keith

[@Briansgate]

I've got a low end Schecter, and I swear, I've never had a better guitar for $400 or less.

[@josephcarroll3321]

Same here, every schecter I've seen has felt great.

[@JulioJustiniano]

Same, with my Omen 6. Over 300 shows, used it as a spear in fight once. Still solid af, and my best sounding guitar by far.

[@Briansgate]

@@JulioJustiniano Yep, mine is Omen 6 Extreme and I freaking love it. Haven't tried it as a spear yet. maybe one day...

[@sxnthwave]

The reason for that is that they may use cheaper woods and stuff to cut down on costs or multi piece bodies but they NEVER sacrifice finishing details like fretwork and all the things that make a guitar feel good in the hands and sound good

[@tdunster2011]

Schecter don't make low end guitars. From the least expensive to the top of the range US Customs they are all high quality instruments.

[@JeffWagen]

Thank God the headstock isn't authentic, it would be a problem 😆

[@Lance37a]

Lol

[@gscgold]

😂

[@Thesappysongwriter]

Gibson will probably try to sue anyway

[@huginstarkstrom]

doesn't have a broken neck either!

[@JeffWagen]

@@huginstarkstrom true, even less authentic.

[@yourstruly5687]

Thanks for the review! I picked up the translucent black Solo II Custom and I am absolutely blown away by it! Quality construction, excellent hardware and features and just plain great sounding! I tried "playtime authentic" but the build quality of it and playability just wasn't there for a 2000 dollar instrument. Schecter nailed it with this axe!

[@mememastodon69]

Schecter deserves way more attention than they get from outside the metal crowd. So glad you're getting into them now as well.

[@MjrNiGhTmArE]

Came for the solo’s and now I’m in love with this guitar.

[@Digger927]

I've been admiring that guitar hanging back there for a long while hoping you'd do a review on it in the near future. I was NOT disappointed, that thing is amazing! Thanks Darrell!

[@airtow6766]

Schecter obviously has some talented designers on staff.

[@anthonyrosenthal2864]

Darrell!!!!!!!! I've had this guitar for three months now, and it was from watching your video daily for about a month before I finally pulled the trigger and purchased one. This thing is both a beauty and a beast! So versatile! And it plays so beautifully. My other guitars are being terribly neglected because of this one and I have to sometimes force myself to pick up a different guitar from time to time. So THANK YOU for the wonderful review you posted on this guitar.

[@leinadatidumarp]

I just noticed this. I don't know if you realise it yourself. Your solo tone and playing have so much personality that, just like some guitar heroes, makes people know instantly who is playing. Only few guitarists whose tones I instantly recognise, and you're one of them.

[@Tom-gv7hc]

Gibson really needs to take some pointers. If I was in the market for a new singlecut this would be up there.

[@cosmocalypse3708]

What pointers exactly? Gibson is made in the USA - it's obviously going to be more expensive. You won't find the specs of that Schecter built in the USA for less than $3,000 - $4,000.

[@nathanthom8176]

@@cosmocalypse3708 pointers in final finish and quality control maybe?

[@Tom-gv7hc]

Shotty quality control, poor tuning stability, weak headstock, the schecter has new ideas that dont take away from the classic design, ie the ernieball nut and tailpiece screws. For $4000 I dont want a gamble of a perfect guitar when I could spend that on a beautiful vintage gibson and get the same thing but with way better finish options. Just because it's made in the USA doesn't mean it isn't made the exact same way somewhere else in the world. Unless it was handcrafted I can't justify spending 3-4k on a guitar that has nothing special about it besides the headstock logo

[@braciole7667]

I own a Gibson Les Paul and this exact Schecter. The Schecter is very thin, but VERY heavy in the weight department.

[@p_e_t_e]

@Cosmocalypse good point but you will on a Kiesel. a large part of a guitars' cost goes to the dealership. Kiesel sells direct to the customer and offers substantial savings on completely custom made to order guitars.

[@williamklimek9676]

I would like to hear a non-copy-write riff competition, to see how far the legal boundaries can be pushed, with a view to getting a class action lawsuit against stupidity.

[@DamianS1893]

I recently purchased the Schecter Solo II Custom Natural... Very impressed with the playability and build quality ✝️👍🤙✌️

[@johnconiglio9278]

I bought a Schecter v guitar ten years ago and still plays great. They are a great company that doesn't charge a ridiculous amount for the brand.

[@petercfraedrich]

I've been playing a schecter Omen 6 as my main for literally years now and is probably the best sounding guitar ive played. its got an amazing tight midrange and the playability is off the charts. I especially love the more shallow neck profile.

[@tyrssen1]

I'm watching this again -- something I hardly ever do with You Tube vids -- and like it even more. At last, a sensible two VOLUME and one TONE control, rather than vice-versa, which never made a lick of sense to me, and was never of any use to me. And pickups made in America? YES! Yeah, I definitely like this guitar -- and Darrell's presentation. Well done!

[@3rdtonefromthesun]

The knobs don't make sense to me! Having a master tone control is going to affect both pickups, where is that even practical?

[@andydionne7242]

I love this new line of single cuts. I hope they offer more color options in the future. I'd love a flame Maple red version. Great job Darrell!

[@tyrssen1]

Long long ago in a galaxy far away, I was fairly well known on the Detroit-area coffee house circuit. My axe of choice was a 12-string, first Alvarez then Ibanez. Then one day, I lost an argument with a drill press and the left thumb was badly sprained. For years. Never did regain full strength. So when I saw a vid for a Schecter 12-string, I went to my local music store to try one out. Damn, it was nearly as easy as a Strat neck! And the sound was great. I've never paid much attention to LP-style guitars -- dunno why, nuthin' agin 'em, just never got 'round to 'em I guess -- but I'm thoroughly impressed with Schecters, and can well imagine that this guitar is every bit as good as Darrell sez.

[@spidgeb3292]

I own one, and it's everything he says it is: a $2000 guitar for $900.

[@ZippyLeroux]

Um... More Mr. Darrell Infringement Face in future videos please!

[@nickzaytz5712]

He's dead, remember? in the bath full of chibsons...

[@403woak]

Oh my god that is funny... because Darrell's face looked like "infringement face"! Thanks!

[@chuckmckee2741]

I’ve had this guitar for 4 months now . And it is incredible. Can’t believe the price. The locking tuners are amazing. Fender , Prs , and Gibson should take notice. Only their very high end come with locking tuners. At an incredible cost. What more could you want in a guitar ? Is right.

[@mikecullen6488]

Pulled the trigger and bought this model. Had to shop around to find the aged black satin as it seemed everybody was waiting on new batch from Korea to arrive. But did find one dealer with one in stock and bought it at midnight. Beautiful in person. Not too hefty. Had volume set at 1 with my boss amp at .5 watt and it boomed in the bridge pickup. Great sound even clean.

[@adammcmeans7648]

Not sure what qualifies for hefty...but this guitar is a boat anchor ;)

[@mikecullen6488]

@@adammcmeans7648 I found it about midway between my Eastman and my Gibson.

[@MrSteney]

I thinks it sounds killer. Another great, no BS review. Great playing as always. I have to quit watching your channel, I always end up wanting gear I never knew I wanted.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Shector really impresses me along with several other companies...Looks like an LP custom almost ... Sounds great.

[@boomerdell]

I ordered this exact make, model, and in this beautiful black-and-gold satin finish. Should arrive in a few days. I can't WAIT to get this baby up and running! Thank you, Darrell, for this review. I had never heard of Schecter or this model before this review. You introduced me to this beauty, and after months of research for the ideal "Les Paul"-style guitar for me for under $1,000, nothing seemed to come close to this one in overall value and quality. I'll follow up here with my thoughts once I've received it, set it up, and started playing.

[@boomerdell]

Okay, Darrell, looks like Schecter and the guitar retailer who sold and shipped this beauty to me owe you a commission. It arrived a few days ago and it is...AMAZING! It really is one of the most player-friendly guitars I've held, and I am absolutely over-the-moon about it. I haven't played that many Gibson Les Pauls, but my hunch is I'd need to head up into the new Les Paul Modern line at over 3x the price of this one to get this level of playability and quality. I'll admit that I love building "Wish Lists" on the major online guitar retailers' sites because it's just so much fun, and in all seriousness, once I got this one and started playing it, the first time I was back online playing with my Wish Lists, I removed all the Les Pauls. I just don't have any interest, real or fantasy, in owning another similar model. (On to dreaming about semi-hollows and archtops now ;) Thanks again for a GREAT review and for introducing me to Schecter in general and the Solo II Custom in black satin specifically. Brilliant!

[@mpactdesignmedia]

That noodling/soloing beginning around 9:14 ....FANTASTIC!!! That 70s Classic Rock sound at it's very best.

[@JakeTerch]

I love the riffs that avoid copyright infringement!

[@tomduckworth8335]

Schecter is killing it with their guitars I liked this review and your last one. Normally I don't care for Les Paul copies but this one held up well looks great, I like the way the neck joined the body. This and the Eastman SB 59 are guitars that are on my list to try.

[@1970borntorun]

And you're leaving out one of the BEST aspects of this Guitar - MADE IN KOREA !!! Not cheap, Chinese junk !!! :)

[@nadimkmeid1537]

I just got this guitar a month ago, I am super happy with it. This review really does it justice. Cheers Darrel!

[@adammcmeans7648]

Agreed...but the weight is an issue.

[@nadimkmeid1537]

@@adammcmeans7648 I agree, after playing it for a while now, the guitar is uncomfy when it comes to weight and balance.

[@joshholton4712]

The trans black solo-ii custom is even more gorgeous. I have been searching for a video like this since I played one in a local shop and fell in love. This one is definitely going on my must-have list.

[@chrisferrara190]

Guitar Max just did a video on an Eastman that looks like a gibcustom too. I think guitar manufacturers are going to storm area fifty-fun with the idea that "they can't stop all of us". Lol. Great looking and sounding guitar. Great demo too. Fun riffs in the big-inning.

[@samfosdick9874]

Dude my friend has an eastman.... I so badly want him to leave it here on accident...he'll never get it back!

[@droliver]

Darrel did an Eastman LP style review recently as well

[@M4ttNet]

To be fair this or the other LP lookalikes are nothing new, they have been around for a long time (this ones been around for at least 2 years already and the previous gen of this for schecter was the solo 6 custom that was around for many more years before that) and have always been quite good.

[@TybudX]

@@M4ttNet My Eastman SB59 is not an LP lookalike... it's better than any Gibson I've ever played. Better parts throughout, flawless build. I work away two weeks at a time, and every time I take it out of the case it takes minor adjustments to bring it back in tune. I've gotten in the habit of playing Perry Mason to show off how well built it is to people.

[@larryadams1873]

That is a sweet guitar. The Eastman guitar of this flavor you reviewed was equally killer. I’ve wanted a guitar of this type since I sold my 71 LP Custom forever ago. I recently pulled the trigger on a new Gibson LP Standard 50’s. Yes Gibson pulled a d..k move with the Mark Agnesi video. Yes their QC has been crappy in past. Yes it was expensive as crap and my credit card still is in pain. But...it’s an amazing guitar. Fit and finish fretwork and tone are insane. If Gibson just shuts up and stays on the path they are on they will be successful. The new Standards are great and it would be cool Darrell if you could do a side by side demo between the Gibson and some of the top competition. Love your videos and keep them coming!

[@chasmenear7130]

Schecter has a long standing record of designs and builds that just feel 'alive', and I am sure that this is no exception.

[@carterhart5435]

Schecter has been doing it right for some time now. I own 5 Schecters currently. This is what the industry should be trying to provide to the masses! A well built instrument from quality materials and components for a reasonable price. I like the fact they are pretty much set up right out of the box and don't require fret work like SOME brands need to play correctly. Nice shirt! I like that there is no need to tape over any logo, but THAT company owns the headless guitar company. You've been warned, we want to work with you.

[@thomasstengel7356]

Thank you very much for this demo/review. During my self-isolation, I bought one in transparent black burst. It's absolutely gorgeous and well-constructed. Love the tone and the tuners. I still can't justify having bought another guitar but I'm so glad that I did based, largely, on your vid. My everyday guitar for practicing and noodling around is a Fender Fat Strat Texas Special that I got years ago and I think this Shecter may be bumping that to option 2. Fantastic value.

[@boomerdell]

I am really close to pulling the trigger, too, Thomas. So glad you like it!

[@paradiswest4395]

Congrats on your purchase. What amp are you running through?

[@thomasstengel7356]

@@paradiswest4395 Thanks! Currently, I'm just using a little Fender Frontman practice amp. My living situation really won't allow for much more. Even with that, I typically run it through headphones.

[@thomasstengel7356]

@@paradiswest4395 Just as an update, I've been playing it through a Spark amp for the past 6 months or so. So many different tones to play with. That said, most of the time, I'm still using headphones.

[@RobertoSunga]

I bought this 3 weeks ago but with a natural top, this one looks beautiful too! I love this guitar so much I'm thinking of picking this one up too!

[@skeleton-key]

What I like with Schecter is real world application and consistency. And both the guitars AND basses are great 👍

[@danrgoodnight9345]

always used one of my Deans playing live, but for the past couple years when recording its been my Schecter.

[@shantmanoukian2430]

Schecter is just such a good company I have a Hollywood classic and love it 🤘

[@Mephisto7529]

That neck pickup sounds great.

[@johnhmaloney]

Great review. The guitar looks and sounds authentically amazing and I like how you completely avoided saying the name of that other guitar that it bears a striking visual and sonic resemblance to.

[@strumminronin]

TOG, That Other Guitar!

[@stescot1969]

Great review. I guarantee this review has helped sell this guitar, me included as mine arrived yesterday. Perfectly playable out of the box, no finishing flaws and it has a strong, full and versatile tone. In fact it arrived at 5pm and I was playing it with the band at 7pm.

[@timtwotone3561]

Thank you Darrell for once again giving a really informative and interesting demo. I have been playing and collecting guitars for over 50 years, and it is great to have someone do the research for me for a change. Back in the day, as I live in Australia, if we wanted the latest and greatest from the USA, we had no option but to head to our local music shop, hand over a hefty deposit and wait for six or eight weeks. Needless to say there are some stinky Gretsch, Gibson and Fenders lurking around the place. Thanks to the internet sites like harmony central and more importantly people like yourself, big manufacturers can no longer get away with dumping sub standard gear on us poor colonials. Fantastic site, all guitarists can an will benefit from your knowledge and experience. Thank you so much for sharing. Best Wishes Tim Margaret River Australia

[@uncleremus5046]

It’s an ESP Vintage DB Eclipse!

[@hotwaff]

Just got my 2020 in! For anyone wondering - the QC of this run is just as good as the last as far as I can tell. Really beautiful out of the box. Thanks for this video brother; it's been many months of falling asleep to pictures of this beauty - and watching this video over and over - and now it's on my stand. It's replacing an Epiphone Elitist that I really liked, but I can tell this thing I'm going to love. Comparable on price but the sustain, compound radius, modern hardware features, the feel of the satin finish - my oh my, what a night and day difference. I'm also really impressed with the pickups & the splitting. Just fantastic all around, highly recommended.

[@boomerdell]

What do you think of it now that you've had it for a few months? I am very tempted to order one. Just gorgeous and seems to be the LP-style guitar that would suit me well (classic rock, blues, etc.).

[@avjake]

The thing I don't like about black satin finishes on guitars shows up very well in your video - oil marks from your fingers. But the Solo II in natural is one of the best looking guitars I've ever seen. It looks a ton better now they've redone the shoulder shape. And the tone options on this thing! Again, I have to say I love the jams you put together for these demos.

[@noahb498]

I bought my Gibson LP used far below what they reach new, and it was the best guitar I’ve ever played. I’m happy if players get solid singlecut experiences from brands like Schecter; seems like a real solid axe. I really couldn’t care less about the politics behind Gibson, because I’m far more concerned with my sound and music than a corporation’s reputation. However, all being said, Gibson is a pretty silly company. I just say let your ears decide which is better for you.

[@firemarshal2629]

I own that exact model, amazing for the money!

[@josephmendelssohnoliveira8873]

After watching this video a few months back I purchased this guitar in white and swapped the pickups for fishman fluence customs. This is by far the greatest guitar I've ever played and I learned on Floyd's. I am a new long time schecter fan because of this guitar!

[@davel_ggw]

I have the same model, but in the natural gloss finish. It's a phenomenal guitar, that looks, feels, and sounds way above it's price point. If only I could play it as well as you lol, great job, and thank you.

[@Rlyhyne]

Ok yes, it sounds fine and I’m sure it plays fine. It’s also fine to like this guitar. Don’t pretend that Gibson didn’t design in though. A slight tweak in body or headstock shape will never change the fact that it’s trying to be a Les Paul. There are plenty of guitar manufacturers coming up with original body designs that don’t directly rip off something classic. Novo, Dunable, Bilt, and Reverend. To name a few. You can’t say you like this guitar but dislike Gibson, regardless of their questionable business practices, The guitars are good.

[@TheEchelon]

What are you on about? Of course it's a Les Paul inspired model, no one is denying that. But the matter of the fact is, that you can't buy something like this from Gibson, especially not for the price.

[@Rlyhyne]

You can. It’s called epiphone.

[@netcodeerror9420]

Riley Haynie Epiphone will never touch a comparatively priced schecter. The quality of a schecter will always be better.

[@zebdoz333]

Shecter is a great rock guitar iv owned several this does make me want to another Schecter again but for now I will stick with my Gretsch

[@robertpurdy4452]

My Solo-6 Custom was my first lefty 6-string. I'm actually playing it right now as I find this new video. It's got an SD '59 in the neck and a SD Custom+ in the bridge. It keeps up with any LP I've played. My Schecters rock!

[@sehminlow2003]

Hi Darrell Very helpful review. I went ahead and bought solo ii custom because of your review . No regrets ! Super playable and well made guitar for the price.

[@RealGengarTV]

Schecter should have called this model authentic.. Remember to play authentic guys

[@alifayman6860]

I love the ltd esp ec-1000 more(For Aesthetics) but this guitar sounds great💓

[@403woak]

I've got the EC-1000 JB/59 amber with a little too much abalone; but I did not want EMG pickups.

[@adamstevenson8737]

Use to love the ec series until I got into the solo series....lol

[@spidgeb3292]

I have a EC-1000 Deluxe Koa. Beautiful looker and player. I did switch the neck pickup for another Seymour Duncan to get more warmth than the Jazz 5 pickups it came with. I would say the ESP and the Schecter Solo II are of comparable quality. The ESP neck feels a bit faster in my hands, but those Pasadena pickups are killer and win the day.

[@jessiclark4136]

Looks like my LTD EC-1000. Finish, binding, gold hardware, same bridge and tail piece, ebony board, body styles very similar. Love it.

[@guitarman11000]

Same parent company

[@aszlan96]

I just began my guitar journey with a Yamaha Pacifica 212vfm. The Schecter Solo II will be my reward, if I stick to learning guitar for at least one year.

[@c3920]

Get rid of the pick guard and you've got yourself a guitar! Great review as usual Darrell, thank you.

[@RobSchauland]

Took mine off immediately.

[@geetarislife2843]

I got a shecter with a floyd on Facebook marketplace for $100 ridiculously awesome guitar

[@berrisfueller8205]

Geetar is life that’s awesome. I got an early omen 6 for $40 on letgo. Needed some work but it plays great. I’m definitely a Schecter fan now.

[@clarencejanjimenez8397]

Wish i had your luck. My local marketplace is ridden with op junk

[@fullclipaudio]

I realize that I'm late to this party but I recently got a PRS SE Custom made in 2008 that someone bought and never played and he sold it to me for $100 because one of the strings was "broken" and I'd have to "fix it". Not a scratch on it.

[@clarencejanjimenez8397]

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[@fullclipaudio]

@@clarencejanjimenez8397 I live in Ventura, CA which has the highest concentration of musicians anywhere in the USA. Look at our Craigslist page. Next, two years ago I bought an Allen & Heath Mod II for $250 off of some '70's rock star musician. When I went to NAMM I found someone old working the A&H booth and showed them photos of the board and I asked them what it was - well, come to find out, Allen and Heath doesn't have one, it "belongs in a museum" and was the same model (few were made) board used by Pink Floyd for Live at Pompeii and the board that supported them on the Dark Side of the Moon tour. I have a house full of stuff like that. OOoooh, one final one. Someone just gave me a working Echoplex EP2 (from 1968) in perfect working condition because they "didn't want it". Fun stuff.

[@lechindianer]

Love your expression when you turn from "copyright infringement lick" to DBG sound

[@chrisbuono1109]

Purchased this beauty based on your review. Very happy and satisfied. Thanks Darrell!

[@artwizardsam3238]

Most modern guitars sound and play great regardless of the price! At this point you can literally just go ahead and buy any guitar that looks cool to you and has good quality.

[@sobrevida157]

ArtWizardSam yes! As a woodworker, I hate CNC machines..as a poor man, I love it. They cut perfectly every time and do it cheaply and never take a day off....

[@doublep1980]

2 things I give Schecter credit for on their S.Korean models: 1). they put a proper nut on it and 2). they put proper Made in USA pickups on it.(Keep in mind Schecter was originally a pickup company like S.Duncan or DiMarzio before they started building custom shop guitars for famous players like Steve Lukather or Mark Knopfler) PRS should take some notes for their SE line,which is made in the same factory,costs pretty much the same but has a cheapo plastic nut that causes tuning issues and really meh,import pickups.

[@spidgeb3292]

Agree re: PRS SE. I got a Custom 24, switched the pickups, added locking tuners, and will switch the nut. But the playability of the SE is undeniable.

[@jonthehermit8082]

Spidge Bandersnatch me too, once I switched the pickups and tuners on my se it's such a great guitar. But the nut, I've never changed one I'm kind of nervous.

[@ozoneswiftak]

That's what I dont like, is my nut size. I like my charvel better.. it fits my fingers. This is a 1/16 smaller.

[@draganm7823]

What's not to like. The fit and finish is exquisite and the guitar sounds great! Leave it to Darrell to post another hit! 💥

[@Danny11230]

Got it about 6 months ago. Action great out of the box, frets and fret board are super comfortable, pickups are awesome (as are the rest of the electronics). Thanks Darrell, your review certainly helped and I am loving this thing so far.

[@savvasniflis3615]

Does it stay in tune????

[@Danny11230]

It's been good to me. The locking tuners certainly make a difference. Gibson doesn't come close if we were to compare it based on tuning alone. I have 2 of these now, one in natural and the other in black. Hope this helps. @@savvasniflis3615

[@harvarddang9441]

Do the hellraiser

[@Thejayfrancis]

Beautiful playing on a beautiful guitar by an ehhh-looking guy. Kidding! Awesome demo. That thing is amazing.

[@justinbane9972]

Just got mine in a few weeks ago and it instantly became my go-to favorite guitar to play!

[@user-ue5bg5yc2r]

I’ve been waiting for this demo for so long! What an awesome guitar, what an awesome playing! Love your channel man! Great job!

[@electroKrunch]

Beautiful sounding axe!! Real purdy too!! Is the setup as received nice? BTW, I don't ever think I mentioned that I find you a tasteful player ;)

[@electroKrunch]

Awesome sounding! I hope I can make as good sounding videos when I post!! You are obviously a pro!!

[@spidgeb3292]

@@electroKrunch Mine had a decent set-up out of the box, but they're never exactly what I'm looking for, so it got adjusted and now it's perfect.

[@mikecullen6488]

How’s the weight. I hear heavy

[@kenhall6525]

It's nice BUT, does it play authentic?

[@adammcmeans7648]

Authentic?

[@zeppelinmexicano]

What a beauty. Danny Schecter The News Dissector would have been proud.

[@mattwilliams7454]

Really nice. Sometimes I forget that there are more than 5 brands making great guitars now. Great review

[@prophet8photo]

Hey Darryl, you forgot to mention one thing. Chambered body? What does this thing weigh?

[@danrgoodnight9345]

I tried for years - but apparently guitar weights - are a secret of the universe.

[@ImNotQualifiedToSayThisBut]

13.5 pounds I think

[@sxnthwave]

It’s official, Schecter does Les Paul better than some certain authentic companies.

[@cosmocalypse3708]

In what way exactly?

[@Moby604]

I'm a sm Schecter person Immediately fell inlove with it!

[@angusorvid8840]

I love Schecter. They are right up there with Yamaha and PRS in my Hall of Favorite Guitar Makers. One of the best things about Schecter are their in-house pickups. They are as good if not better than anything by Duncan, DiMarzio, Bareknuckle, Lollar, etc. Schecter were known for their pickups going back to the 70s.

[@danfango1333]

Does it smell like Vanilla when you open the case?🌴

[@1970borntorun]

No, but it smells like a Vintage Alfa Romeo !! lol

[@achichilha]

I tried one; beautiful but really heavy on weight. Around 13.5 pounds!.

[@braciole7667]

I own an older version of this exact model, and yes for such a thin guitar it is ridiculously heavy.

[@ricklewis5804]

Victor Zubeldia That is heavy and would keep me from buying it. Just got an Epi LP Custom Pro gloss black with gold hw and it’s only 7 lbs 3 oz. must be chambered. It’s flawless and was only $679 but that was without a case or even a gig bag.

[@runnningonempty]

WOW!..My 05 Gibson Les Paul is 9lbs that before they started cambering in 06

[@boomerdell]

@@ricklewis5804 -- I am leaning towards the Epi LP Custom over this one because of the weight reason, and also because I'm seeing a few reviewers say they like, but don't love, the pickups on this model, while seeing more positive reviews about the Epi LP Custom Pro pickups. Much as this guitar is just gorgeous, I think I'll have to go with the Epi LP Custom Pro, like you did.

[@ricklewis5804]

Boomer Dell You’re not going to be disappointed. Very nice guitar especially for the price. Headstock angle is less than on the Gibson cousin too.

[@danepresley7851]

I had a less expensive shecter with passive emg's and it was one of the best playing guitars I've ever played

[@Tiago-vy9tk]

Bought this exact guitar after watching your video, checking reviews and all I can say is that, it is everything they say it is! Great guitar!!!!

[@ColinStuart]

It will never be mistaken for a Gibson, but let's face it. We ALL will say Les Paul, or Telecaster! Most of us aren't that politically correct!

[@400_billion_suns]

Whoa whoa whoa careful there! That wouldn't be authentic if we called it that! 😅

[@DMSProduktions]

@Mackster Tesla are BS anyway and do NOT deserve to use the hallowed name of Tesla!

[@avjake]

Definitely will not be mistaken for a Gibson with that neck in one piece. And no tape on the head stock. And I can afford it.

[@btjh1855]

@@DMSProduktions Tesla's are the greatest all around electric cars there are, with some of their development being open source, meaning other companies can use the technology for free. I still want a car with a combustion engine.

[@DMSProduktions]

@@btjh1855 LOL!

[@torahwarrior2442]

Nice job avoiding the copywrite buzz droids...its very similar to my les paul custom...nice

[@DMSProduktions]

Right!

[@bnastali]

Smooth playing! What a splendid test by a talented player...you have the goods to show what this Schecter Solo II is all about. Yellowed binding makes it look vintage.

[@Atttuner]

Great job Darrell this is why you're the king of this space. A Les Paul at a quarter of the price leaves enough to upgrade to a set of Duncans for your preferred output and have a pro set up done to ensure the gauge you like is perfectly dialed into the tuno-matic and nut. I will be recommending this as a top choice to all I know - Gibson should take note this slaughters their Studio entry range AND takes away standard LP buyers who just want a great player without the "need for the brand"

[@pkg24]

Gibson says "we're comming for you!" Schecter says "come at me bro!"

[@Ndlanding]

And Gibson replies, "Let's be friends! We can go to English classes together."

[@1970borntorun]

I wouldn't buy a Gibson USA Model for ANY amount of money! For their Boutique prices you can get a FAR better-made guitar from Suhr, Anderson, Knaggs, etc, OR (!) buy a Schecter / ESP / Prestige Ibanez and laugh all the way to the Bank ;)

[@jaredt3985]

1970borntorun 100% agree.

[@seanoxton5572]

Liked it better when Gibson built it in the 50s. Make something new already.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Sean Oxton, they make all sorts of crazy custom guitars. This is just their attempt to fit into a certain pre-existing and unavoidable market category. And I kind of agree with you.

[@seanoxton5572]

@@JohnnyArtPavlou I understand that, I just think we have enough LP/strat/tele clones.

[@geetarislife2843]

About the only new thing I've been seeing around are those headless keisels

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Geetar is life, Strandbergs, too. They have innovative necks, also.

[@kibavlood5826]

Darell making me fall into Schecter. All that requires is Schecter hiring this dude.

[@mlj654]

I just played this guitar at my local music store today. I was totally knocked over. I have been a player for too many years to mention without feeling like a geezer, but I don't think Gibson even comes close to this. I have had numerous Les Pauls of different vintages and levels and own a custom shop ES-339. This is a better guitar (IMHO). If you want to blow your money for an American made sub standard guitar go ahead. I believe this will be my next guitar purchase. I do however feel Fenders' American series guitars are still the real deal, FWIW.

[@boomerdell]

I agree on the Fender American series. I picked up a new American Performer HS in early February, and it's fantastic.

[@SirVicc]

Definitely a nice guitar. Maybe I'll wait until it's 150 bucks at a pawn shop like every other Schecter I've ever seen.