SCHECTER vs IBANEZ! - Two Beautiful BEASTS!

[@JamesJohnson-hb1me]

I bought a Schecter and it's all your fault! I absolutely love it too, thanks!

[@petergriffin383]

He's responsible for my Schecter buy as well, lol, and he's absolutely right.. Schecter is a top notch quality, I love mine.

[@1972Georges]

@@petergriffin383 what mod?

[@JamesJohnson-hb1me]

@@petergriffin383 Enjoy! And I got another one but don't tell anyone!

[@JamesJohnson-hb1me]

@@1972Georges Hey, not sure what Peter Griffin got but I went with an E-1 with the Fishmans and then an S-II. The E-1 records better than a guitar I paid 5x as much for.

[@petergriffin383]

@@1972Georges I got the C1 Platinum, they usually retail between $500-$600, not to be confused with the Hellraiser which has a slightly hotter pickup

[@kevinhernandezretana2170]

Schecter makes Left Handed versions of this....Ibanez does not. -Salty Lefty

[@joshforeman1648]

I feel your pain man, want to buy a strandberg but they have none available in left handed. Was thinking of getting a schecter silver mountain

[@_danvasco]

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[@geoffreytomkins]

There are SOME S Series Left hand ibanez out there... Just not so easy to come across. Second hand is best bet...

[@donovenvarner]

That's why I learned right handed guitar even though I'm a lefty.

[@_danvasco]

@@donovenvarner that’s impressive

[@BenRobsonMusic]

I hope other major brands will follow Schecter's lead and start offering stainless steel frets on guitars in the ~$1000 range.

[@niclastname]

@alan wake The only argument against it that I've heard is that it's harder to work with in general. I've heard luthiers say that it wears their tools out faster etc as well because it's a much harder material. I've also heard some people say "it changes the tone". I highly doubt anyone would be able to hear a difference blind though.

[@MaestroJericho]

It's weird every other major production brand within this demographic (Jackson/LTD 1000) don't use SS frets standard for that price range.

[@xthexadvantagex]

Nic Lastname there is a Warmoth comparison between stainless and nickel frets and it’s actually a pretty noticeable difference. I prefer the stainless for most things.

[@_utsav]

CHECK Out "Sahana Guitars Nepal" 500$-750$ range Stainless steel Extra jumbo 24 frets

[@SaintFredrocks]

@alan wake In many cases luthiers are manufacturers as well. SS kills your tool life and increases labor, and that is why they don't want to use it.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Which one would you choose? 1. Spec Comparison - 1:37 2. Construction Comparison - 5:48 3. Tone Comparison - 8:28 4. Final Thoughts and Recommendations - 13:21 Guitars: Schecter: imp.i114863.net/3Q9Yk Ibanez: imp.i114863.net/zMez7 Enjoy!

[@Tom-dz5vi]

Darrell Braun Guitar honestly for the price of both you can get a fender, both great guitars but Ibanez are such a common company and schecter are associated with metal music, for the price you could get a prs, a much more well rounded guitar

[@SsWargazmSs]

I'd take the schecter personally, however that's only because I already have a Japanese made S-Prestige that I love. Definitely for sound I much preferred the Dimarzio pickups.

[@tammycoates7816]

I'll take the Ibanez

[@RevGary]

Schecter for me. Everything about it looks better why pay almost double buy two guitars for price of Ibanez.

[@TheEchelon]

Gary from GLASGOW Because you don't buy a guitar just for its looks? Tone, quality and weight/ergonomics is why I'd pick the Ibanez. I think it looks better too, but that's just subjective.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Battle of the Lead Shred Machines! Both sounded awesome by your performances, and did both justice!

[@doggin6]

I have Ibanez, and I have schecter. I probably haven’t picked up the Ibanez in over a year, and next time I’m in the market, I’ll be going schecter again. 100%

[@ryandriscoll7061]

I bought the exact same Schecter whilst in Japan a few months ago, except it has a floyd rose equiped. Amazing guitar to play and looks absolutely stunning!

[@Ei2iP]

I got mine two weeks ago used for €800 shipped to Ireland from USA, it has the floyd Rose and Sustainiac, I bought it as soon as I saw Darren's review, this guitar is awesome and stunning..

[@Acepilot1312]

Robbie Ei2iP bro, can you help me find one too, and in good shape? I don’t need the Sustainiac, just the normal C-1 FR SLS Elite would do. It needs to be in an acceptable condition and would appreciate it if it is under $1,000 including shipping to Bangladesh, that is my country. :)

[@NostalgicGuitar]

why not both? :)

[@lordsauron8546]

Exactly!

[@bielik_2]

I can't afford either hahaha

[@Pur3ScarsVII]

money

[@notfound379]

Yep, got my Schecter and the S series Ibanez is after the tax man. Can't wait!

[@williamduvall2800]

I agree with you. When it comes to 7-string guitars, I prefer an Ibanez. However, I am a proud owner of a Schecter Diamond Series C-1 Custom 24 with factory installed Seymour Duncan pickups and Grover turners. I've owned it for two decades now and it will always be my favorite guitar.

[@michaelgray402]

i agree mine has the same specs roughly the same age and it is a bullet proof guitar. plays better than my PRS and Carvin.

[@MrDmadness]

I disagree. A 26.5 scale ( shecter omen 7 ) is a much better choice for low string note stability. More tension across a longer tensioner will always sound better. Ibanez really should invert the headstock on all their 7 strung guitars as it would achieve a better low end due to the increased tension length

[@larsdahl6594]

Makes me feel really old when you refer to Steve Vai as "old school".

[@jessereyna7408]

Well Steve Vai was born 1960; and I’m 51 years old.. it is what is?!

[@JJames666male]

Yeah to my ears Ibanez still have a "modern" sound 😂 but when you think Vai was a pro in 85... That's quite some time ago, isn't

[@tdtom1376]

as close as these two guitars 3were in the demonstrations, i'm floored by ... the editing skills for the overall quality... and not a fingerprint in sight.

[@BradHilton1963]

You nailed my biggest peeve about the Ibanez "S" series, that ugly selector plate!

[@CL8ON6]

I'm always bothered by how close the volume knob on ibanez is to the bridge pickup

[@AndrewAviles]

@@CL8ON6 I always found Ibanez guitars beautiful, never noticed the selector plate until I finally started playing them in person and it really threw me off too, lol. It feels like you're rubbing a speed bump when you use the switch.

[@TheEchelon]

I think it has a unique charm

[@niclastname]

@@CL8ON6 Yeah I have a huge issue with knobs that close as well. I spent most of my time since I started, playing a Dean ML where the knobs and switches are WAY out of the way like a les paul etc. I tried to play a Schecter (don't remember the model), where the knob is right up next to the pickup like that and I was nudging it and changing the volume with my picking ALL THE TIME! That's when I started to notice how common that placement is. Look at most strats. They have it so damn close like that, so I guess a lot of people just get used to that from the beginning so it doesn't bother them. The funny thing to me is that it's unnecessary and when I look at Schecter's artist models, I noticed that pretty much every single artist has their controls moved out of the way. So I don't know why that's so common like that. The only explanation I've heard is for people that want to do volume swells. I don't hear most people doing volume swells though lol. Plus, they could just get a volume pedal for that.

[@fighterx4133]

@@CL8ON6 that is placed there to be able to do volume swells while still having your hand in place to pick

[@Briansgate]

even my $400 Schecter is pretty damn great, so I would expect nothing less than this one being great as well.

[@pokefanover900000000]

Which schecter do you have? I was gonna buy a new guitar soon

[@Briansgate]

@@pokefanover900000000 I have the Omen 6 extreme, in Ocean Blue, and it's is fantastic. Never had a better guitar for under $400

[@ElectroFret21]

@@Briansgate bought the same guitar and I agree. Best for the money.

[@marshalllee3827]

Not the FR version?

[@InternetLoveMachine]

I got a Schecter C7 hellraiser on ebay for I think $450 back in 2007 and couldnt be happier with it. Plays better than a les paul imo. This vid and the other he did just sold me on getting the c1 sls elite

[@greekfreak1980]

Fun Facts: Schecter is owned by the same guy who owns ESP and they were originally a pickup/replacement part company before building high-end custom shop instruments for guys like Mark Knopfler,Prince and Pete Townsend. P.S. you forgot 2 very important differences. The Schecter has a compound radius neck which is more ergonomic than the Ibanez Wizard neck and it has stainless steel frets,which will last longer than the nickel ones of the Ibanez.

[@iehen]

at 13:57 for the stainless steel frets ;)

[@MrDmadness]

Schecter also has a 26.5" scale length on their 7 strings, which is MUCH better for low end note clarity

[@markbaum9615]

Schecter for the win stainless steel Frets neck through Construction $500 less

[@niclastname]

I think it's more like $700 - $800 less.

[@ph0kused]

agree

[@alep7358]

Aren’t like fishman pickups almost 400 dollars alone?

[@umarfarook-ng7rs]

It's 1180$

[@ラウこ]

Which model

[@andrewharper1609]

Re binding. The neck binding is a highlight the body binding is more at a level with the lower neck the cream binding may be more to tie in with the wood on the neck than the binding on it as it's visually on the same level. That might explain it.

[@Johansen_271]

The speed at which he removed the plastic at 7:04 almost made me collapse as I stood :o Great video as always though, Darrell!

[@Eric_01]

That was amazingly quick! Would have taken me a whole minute just to get an edge started.

[@jeffalfred5785]

Nice review, I own both a couple Ibanez and a Schecter. I'm a Lefty, not a lot to chose from. My Schecter is the Avenger with EMG active pickups 81/85 (Vito Bratta, Zak Wylde) Love it, different sound , great construction. Its just different than my Jems and RG, both the Avenger and Jems are in my top choice of my collection.

[@colonelangus3826]

Jeff Alfred I believe you mean EMG pickups. Sounds like an awesome guitar man!

[@jeffalfred5785]

@@colonelangus3826 Correct, my bad, pain meds are to blame lol

[@ericdenton6664]

Ok. Being a Ibanez lover I must pick the Schecter. I don't care for the "S" saber series Ibanez guitars. I always go for the Ibanez RG guitars. I've never really cared for Schecter guitars but in this case the Schecter definately wins. If it were against a RG and a tremolo was in play the Ibanez would win. Ibanez edge style tremolo systems are the best double locking trems in my opnion. Thanks for this video.

[@coreydahms8927]

I own an S Series Ibanez with a flame Maple top and I tell you this one of my best guitars

[@jacob_krause_official7286]

Yep, it's a done deal. You just forced me to buy a Schecter. It arrives in 2 days

[@Danger0use]

Howzit?

[@stefaneduard8169]

How's it

[@marshalllee3827]

What model did u bought sir?

[@ducamuk]

Fantastic guitar comparison. 👍 Very well made video. I have always loved Ibanez guitars, but because of your channel, I’m going to start looking closer at Schecter.

[@jimmcc2543]

I purchased the Schecter you show in the video but different color and love it. Like you say you cannot beat the value for what you get. I sold my Fender strat years ago and wanted to start playing again so I choose the Schecter in the rosewood color. Love your videos.

[@WaterburnerActual]

I'm thinkin this was one of your best videos. Ya brought two fantastic instruments to compare, and it came down to a stupendous bargain price, the Schecter. Or, more money than one could spend in a day, the Ibanez. To my ear, they both delivered beautiful music that complemented each other. So I gotta go with the Schecter. And I must confess my bias. I have a Schecter. (TY Shawn) So thanks for IMHO, your best video. And I suppose if I were in your position, I would straddle the fence as well! 😉😎

[@tweb187]

Good comparison video. I would add construction details about the body wood (mahogany vs ash), and the fingerboard wood (rosewood vs ebony). Also a big construction detail, the truss rod access, on the Schecter; the "wheel" style adjustment is an excellent feature, and it avoids removing wood at the neck/headstock joint.

[@rocktinius2677]

Love the Ibanez, but Schecter truely is awesome and the Fishmans Pickups... Soo crisp and clear in sound! I´d pick the Schecter any day!

[@Proclarinet]

I actually love the tones on the Schecter. It was warmer meatier and smooth. I Ibanez was a little tinier or thin to me. At the same time, I do like thin necks and lighter weight. But, if the price is as good as you say, I would definitely go with the Schecter. However, I'm a 3 pickups man, ideally, SSH with a pull switch. I really love the single coil sound.

[@buffkangaroodog]

I know I'm late but the ibanez sounds SO much better. The schecter sounds muffled especially in high notes because it's compressed. You can always compress in a mix or with a pedal, I don't want that sound coming from the pickup.

[@calebcarver3449]

Really appreciate how you organize and break down your videos in the first comment , very helpful and organized.

[@unclelelax8341]

PRS custom 24 vs The Ibanez S prestige Shecter vs the Ibanez RG premium For little bit of fairness in 💰 value😀

[@anthonygiomi618]

I have an original 1998 PRS custom 22 signature mint condition. Nothing to me beats the PRS but i like the mid tones and the bodies are fenominal, and the pickups are hand wound I would put Schector on stage with a PRS before I would put an Ibanez, Fender or Gibson. Well except for my 70s Ibanez Lawsuit. Which after intonating and thicker string change almost matched my PRS

[@unclelelax8341]

@@anthonygiomi618 PRS are some of the most high end and Best Guitars, but all I want about Ibanez Guitars is the playability for shredding and dive bombings

[@anthonygiomi618]

@@unclelelax8341 I loved my Schecters the EMGs when I wanted to go heavy and hard and leads. But the hummbuckers when I drop tune or wanted more melodies or acoustic

[@juanvaldez5422]

prs beats all

[@juanvaldez5422]

@@anthonygiomi618 yes, I agree

[@beautifuldaymusic]

Your new studio is making it hard to concentrate on the video.... It's so beautiful!

[@dimondss101]

This video came up on my recommendation after buying a Schecter lolol

[@buck3401]

Your FBI agent wants you to know you made the right choice

[@anonymouslime2644]

you know its the future when the Ibanez sound is described as a classic tone

[@sxnthwave]

Schecter wins it for me. Every schecter I’ve ever picked up had flawless fret work and great specs

[@anthonyedgar1014]

@cloud chaser asking if schecter's are good for hard rock is like asking if humans are good at breathing- they're built for it!

[@anthonyedgar1014]

@cloud chaser tbh im asking the same thing for my next one. Both great though!

[@mtbrapture1890]

@cloud chaser the ibanez might get you more praise on stage because of the brand, but anyone who knows the value of a schec will love it just as much. These guitars are pretty well matched but the schecter looks a million bucks better with better value so I know what I'd choose.

[@brentkirkland3597]

@cloud chaser built for it. They can play clean genres really well, too. However, I am having a problem with clean being distorted.....

[@solomontweneboah5579]

How can u beat these fluence pick ups they are way too clean in my opinion the best pickups and most versatile in the the world with a wide range of tones

[@droidgeneralgrievous911]

Honestly I hate the schecter necks, especially on the hellraiser there fat an awkward. I have a strat and its neck is way thinner. Plus I am not a fan of emgs. For all the Scheter fan boys I have on for sale if you want it.

[@Tangalang22]

Not all schecters have emgs or active pickups in fact their in house pickups have a decent reputation and fishmans have a passive voice

[@beefnacos6258]

Cr6 schecter has the thinnest neck you can imagine....

[@droidgeneralgrievous911]

Not on the hellraiser I have the neck is surprisingly thick. Which is kind of weird to me, knowing the guitar is for shredding. It is a older model, so they probably have change the design of the neck since then.

[@Tangalang22]

@@droidgeneralgrievous911 that seems likely. The last time I tried a schecter it was thin and smooth and really comfy. It was a c1. I've never tried a hellraiser

[@dreyfusjr]

Love my Schecter, Swamp ash ,Ebony and Fishman Fluence ...nice combination

[@darianruttenberg4035]

During that jam to a backing track it’s like the two fell in love with each other but had to break up because the different fan bases. But they still love each other. It was way too good for just a Steve vai ish ballad. Should make it a full thing. Lmao

[@marloc2019]

What a informative and complete review for two amazing instruments! p.s. I'm long time Ibanez Saber line guitars addicted but c'mon the Schecter is ... gorgeous!

[@jimmyhaley727]

for $2K the Ibanez should

[@rickchandler5587]

The Schecter!! I have a few, all the different necks, amazing instruments, can't go wrong with Schecter. I will buy this new one, absolutely love the neck-thru, my C-1 classic never fails.

[@flowryan5829]

They could easily double the price on any of their models and it would still be a bargain. There seems to be no competition for them.

[@gort9623]

I just got a v-1 custom such a beast

[@seanmichaelhurley]

Those Fishmans really have some meat to them. Love this so much --- you are an amazing teacher! Appreciate this channel so much.

[@dreadedsilvo]

I preferred the sound of the Ibanez, but the rear view of the shiecter is amazing

[@letterpool]

Nice guitars.. but volume knob so close to the pickup would annoy me to death.

[@freshelfpie]

Right? To me that's the worst thing about Strats and super-strats that dates back to Eddie's home-made super-S. That damn knob under my hand when I palm mute. I have big hands, always bumping volume knob or the selector. John Petrucci did it perfectly when he designed his MM, the knobs are JUST out of range of the sweep of my knuckles. Besides, if I want volume swells, I have a volume pedal.

[@jgenoese]

This happens to me on my tele

[@Lukejmts1]

Thats my biggest annoyance about ibanez’s!

[@Inquirro]

6 years ago I bought a Schecter Banshee 6 Passive with a similar Hipshot bridge, but it was inconvenient to the point that I had to grind off the top of the bridge to be able to mute the strings. But the sound of the guitar was great, very similar to the sound of this model.

[@r.lalmuanpuia4392]

Whenever i heard or see the word schecter,all that's in my mind is Synyster

[@leelauder4411]

Now your talkin!! Both are incredible instruments!! Top quality!! Peace brother

[@trevorgwelch7412]

I had a 1977 Ibanez Stratocaster Copy , Fender Sued Them Over It

[@johnm3152]

Got a '77 Ibanez Musician MC-500 (almost a Doug Irwin copy). Purchased while stationed in Japan. Good axe

[@annihilist6609]

Schecter wins in everything other than fret finish, but schecters fret finish is nothing to complain about by any means. I had a $400 floor model schecter damien and brand new C-1 Hellraiser and the construction and finish on both were absolutely flawless.

[@muckymuck_plays2817]

Getting the Schecter Synester Gates Custom next month🖤🤘💪🔥💀🦇

[@PinchTune]

I didn't notice particularly plus or minus on the dirty tones either way, but the cleans... so much better on the Ibanez! Like, really obvious. That said, I'm about to buy that Schecter.

[@khmericon4800]

Thank you for the comparison. I was thinking about getting the Shecter. I already have 3 Ibanez prestiges.

[@salintium]

My c-1 is in Red Reign has a Flotd rose 1500 bridge. It hasn't once gone outta tune despite the whammy usage.

[@DenisAhmet]

Sound is more important to me, the Ibanez has soul - But I prefer the body/neck of the Schecter. How would the Schecter sound with these Ibanez pick ups? - It's got to be a winner with that combination and will cost less. Thank you Darrell for your time producing this video, it amazes me how for so long you keep it interesting for us and very useful too. KEEP IT UP!!

[@DBSG1976]

I'm really impressed with the Schecter, great build and tone. And to my surprise, I think the Schecter has a beautiful finish (still can't compete with DB and SG, but no finish can).

[@coolaxe-dw4840]

This has to be the most difficult comparison you ever come up with man

[@toddclarke1580]

Great review , i have said this before, a pro player can take a new $1000 Schecter out of the box and tour consistently with it with no issues. So a $500 Schecter is also a great guitar coming with pro stuff , grovers, graphite nut, exc..... they are a "players guitar" .

[@lyconxero457]

Everything about that Schecter was sounding good...except those pickups. Of course, I would think a more apt comparison would be between that Schecter and an RG Ibanez Prestige.

[@Eric_01]

BEAUTIFUL playing, especially with the backing track. Very nice. I've been curious about Fishman having just heard of them a couple months ago, that was a perfect comparison for me. I have four Schectors and they indeed are awesome for their price, even the C-6 series is very well built. Curious, what strings were on each guitar for this demo?

[@kevindelk]

I actually just bought the Schecter hellraiser C1 FR s. Had been deciding for several years lol

[@MisterTee]

I hear both companies produce reasonably high quality products

[@greekfreak1980]

Ibanez used to make very reasonable priced,high-end guitars Made in Japan. Sadly it has become so expensive to make guitars in Japan nowadays,MIJ guitars are as expensive as Made in USA models in some cases.Their import series like the ''Premiums'' (Made in Indonesia) are hit or miss,I've seen some which were great and some with horrible fretwork or finishing flaws.Their necks are also an aquired taste,they're build for superfast playing and have very flat fretboards,that's why they're so popular among shred-players,but for rythm stuff and chords they're not so good. Schecter's import series,specially the more high-end models made in S.Korea are absolute value for money,same with the Made in Indonesia series. They have either brandname pickups like these Fishman Fluence here or EMG's or Schecter's own,Made in USA passive pickups.(Keep in mind,Schecter was originally a pickup company,so their stock pickups are top.) Their fretwork, necks and neckjoints are great,many models have compound radius fretboards (wider up the neck,flatter the more you go down) and ss-frets,which makes their playabillity superb. What makes them also very attractive,they offer fixed bridge and Floyd Rose for most models and also every model is available as a lefthanded version. Another great alternative,for rock/metal,are the Charvel Pro Mod Series.

[@timsiefker7256]

They sound pretty good together when you were double tracking

[@keythedevilssono.f.o.l3981]

SchecterLife🤘

[@zappa099]

Hey Darrell, i think both "beasts" are realy excellent and fantastic electric guitars, can´t say which one i would to buy !!! very difficult !! thanks for the introdution !!!

[@steveburke4609]

Bought a used Schecter to start learning guitar and absolutely love it. It's more entry-level than this one, Darrell, but the things looks fantastic.

[@magicdaveable]

I don't like the very wide flat necks that Ibanez is known for and I don't like active pickups. I would like a C-1 with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails. I just don't like battery powered pickups.

[@niclastname]

You should check out Schecter's site then. They have lots of models, and lots of C-1 variations. You may like the C-1 Apocalypse. It's nearly the same spec as this C-1, but it has passive Schecter Apocalypse pickups. Totally different finish though. Either blood red or "rust grey". They have a ton of other models as well though. The C-1 Koa looks pretty sweet, but it doesn't have stainless steel frets if that matters to you.

[@kennyleejohnson5253]

Always loved Ibanez BUT, I would take the Shecter and put the Dimarzios in it.

[@blackie75]

I'd put Duncs in, Dimarzios always sound like a Casio keyboard to me.

[@kennyleejohnson5253]

@@blackie75 I do like me some Seymour Duncan’s,, probably the best idea..

[@greatreset3]

I think a better comparison would have been a premium Ibanez, instead of the prestige model, the (S1070PBZ). This would bring the value thing more inline. 🎶🎸

[@gillesgenete9598]

The Ibanez is so beautiful !

[@robertmeyer8735]

I've owned 10+ Ibanez, and I now have 2 Schecter, 2 Ibanez, and 2 B.C. Rich, can't beat the wizard neck for thin, fast feeling playability. But my Schecter also does not hold me back either. I do prefer the "D" radius Ibanez necks over the "C" radius necks, but that's just me. Most bang for your hard earned buck? Schecter all day!!!!

[@hitechredneck5618]

That guitar playing was absolutely fantastic.

[@1olddoggie]

A great review! I always learn alit from each of your videos and reviews!

[@comment.highlighted]

I disagree. I think the Ibanez guitar is distracting from that gorgeous pickup selector.

[@DigiPal]

Is it a 5 positions switch, so you can coil split the humbuckers?

[@sohamsengupta6470]

That piece deserves to be in a museum of guitar history as the component that was so beautiful the rest of the guitar only reduced it's splendour. Even a koa top would not do justice to it.

[@matthewotremba9230]

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa cough cough

[@wiwat5150]

I choose Schecter C1 SLS Elite because I like neck though body construction and most valuable price

[@RapierGold]

‘S’ series by Ibanez is a TONE Monster!

[@diptamoikakati1806]

Used ibanez as well as schecter...now i just have two schecters...one mid range and one high end...schecter all the personally!! Ibanez is great too though!!

[@hr1meg]

That dual guitar demo was too short. 😁

[@breadyegg]

It was pretty sick. Mimicked the Vai note choice really well I thought.

[@michaeldrayer5429]

Would be more similar doing the Schecter vs an RG Prestige Series. I have 3 Ibanez Prestige RG's I got all of them used. The only one I paid more than $900 for one and that was a limited run RG652 with a birdseye maple fretboard in Deep Purple Doom burst. My RG655 I paid $600 for in Galaxy Black and plays amazingly and just had one ding in the finish on it but it didn't go through the paint. I also have had some Schecters too and they are very good guitars. I still have my Schecter Custom Solo II that is good as any Les Paul at a price most of us players can afford! I am just an Ibanez guy over the years. Its all personal preference, both are great instruments.

[@ph0kused]

you gave the fret win to ibanez over the schecter with stainless steel? come on Darrell!!... oversight. Thats a huge benefit at a discounted price.

[@janeteitsworth8824]

I have both.

[@charlescull9283]

Ive never been much of an S series guy but it sounds way more open and vocal to me.

[@reiniervanzwieten7092]

I am more of a fan of schecter myself, besides for the price it's amazing and then i like the sound of the bridge better aswell, although i really like that dimarzio in the neck.

[@BillDutton]

Put those DiMarzio pickups in the Schecter and I'm all over that bad boy. Excellent video!

[@leonardszubinski4709]

I'm not a Ibanez guy but I love Schecter. I own 3 of them so far. I have the Schecter PT special (Thanks to you Darell and your video), the Schecter PT Fastback IIB Emerald Green and the Schecter C-1 Exotic Tremolo! All 3 are vastly different from each other and all 3 serve me well!

[@johnhmaloney]

I prefer the Ibanez for the passive pickups. Although, I started playing two years before the Jem was released so hearing that combination referred to as traditional, makes me feel really old lol. Btw, thank you for mentioning the weight of the guitars. I'm in a wheelchair so weight is very important to me and it's a spec that doesn't get mentioned very often.

[@johnmaye748]

Yeah same here I feel old having it called a traditional sound I personally like the thinner sound of the Ibanez, to me that means clarity and the chunkiness of the schecter to me sounds like impeeding how long it could hold a note and there's not a lot of room to improve tone if you like fast metal like me. Some people like that me personally no thanks Ibanez all the way

[@jimhicks8871]

The Schecter, because I just retired and value is important to me. Also I have a Schecter and it has served me well!

[@patfix]

Just when I thought I wanted a Ibanez AZ (Premium) you bring up this Schecter to warm up my metal roots. Looks like an amazing guitar, really want to try it.

[@sohamsengupta6470]

The AZ range looks like a great fusion between old school and new school... But I'm not a very big fan of the headstock and the slightly less agressive body style, the RG has always been my favourite because of just how thin and aggressive the horns are

[@MK4vDubbin]

I think the AZ’s are an extremely underwhelming reminder that you should get a guitar with a purpose in mind. They’re well made guitars, but they try to do too many things and end up being mediocre at all of them. They sound good, but not great at any specific thing.

[@sohamsengupta6470]

@@MK4vDubbin It's kinda like "Oh hey we want to make a strat but make it Ibanez" And so it becomes either an underwhelming SA series or an underwhelming RG series. Pretty sure it sounds good, I just am not a big fan of the aesthetics

[@Eb0e5XWh4byxBt4jmrhR]

Great video Darrel very detailed comparition. Sorry to ask out of the topic but do you have an opinion on Strandberg guitars? Thank you!

[@Theronimus]

Like the sound of passive pu's more than active

[@Lukejmts1]

Theronimus the Fishman modern fluence one the schecter has passive voicings for each pup. Push pull

[@Skwisgaarz666]

@@Lukejmts1 best of both worlds.

[@cloudchaser9951]

Metallica man

[@KimmyR3]

I may be the only one here liking the Ibanez, but nothing is sexier than an Ibanez S!

[@kai223noa6]

I've bought both brands and at least for the guitars I bought the Ibanez has far better quality. The Schechter is more visually appealing but I had to have the frets dressed, reseated.

[@voodoogcarlos4393]

The binding on the Ibanez WAS white...the clear is tinted

[@philippinefandango2859]

In the tone matchup, I preferred the tone of the Schecter. Sounds fuller like a LP, the Ibanez more like the Strat, a little on the twangy side.. Each have their place.. Although I don't like the battery aspect of the Fischmans. I am with you on your verdict.. Half the price for comparable fiddles is a winner every time... Thanks for the comparison...

[@endobrosfin5880]

Ey man ive been thinking about getting the Synyster Gates custom s model guitar from schecter could you make a review on it id like to really hear your thoughts about that guitar :)

[@Lefever1]

I did a few years back. I honestly love it. You wont be disappointed! But, I'm sure a prestige is a prestige! Haha

[@6Stringers]

i bought the sls elite last year. Im not sure of the ibanez specs from a deeper standpoint, but what sold me on the SLS aside from the incredible playability, was the structural details- the carbon fibre rods, spoke wheel truss adjustment, the fretwork. Agreed the bang for buck (and its not a cheap guitar either) is top notch. i play it everyday.

[@JR-mk6ow]

Did you add more compression to the Schecter due to its active pickups? They sounded way to clean for me, specially in neck and bridge position. I need to get a guitar with active pickup now. I playing with clean tones Edit: I found it at 800€ in a Belgium distributor. I might convince my local shop to get one for me.

[@lrvogt1257]

Active pickups always sound a little deader to me. Pedals tend to make any guitar sound like the pedal.

[@levgtz8158]

Just like strings make any guitar sound like the strings? sad.

[@lrvogt1257]

@@levgtz8158 : Peddles completely reshape the sound. Strings aren't so extreme. So no.

[@dam7ri]

I prefer everything about the Ibanez except the higher price. Thae issue with the different colored bindings is most likely a matter of mass-producing the necks for multiple lines, and is hardly a reason to not buy one.

[@scottwhitlow8468]

What a great review. Back to back comparisons of the guitar playing exactly the same lick. This is how all reviews should be with the quick A/B comparisons. Great job and just got another subscriber! 👍🏻

[@juweee_yt]

I'm an Ibanez user but I always wanted to have Schecter someday :')

[@Jackal_Blitz]

There are literally thousands of reviews and comparisons on KZbin. Very few of them are this high of quality. - A bassist who clicked on a random guitar video

[@patgamegta]

As I am looking for a new guitar, I love these comparison. But here you did perfect choosing. The 2 guitars you showed are the two who got me the most trigerd. Gotta check them both out.

[@spearson103]

Literally just received my Schecter SLS Elite FR-S left handed today. Quite a smooth ride. Would be interested to see you play around with a sustainiac version.

[@FiberOptikAssassin]

Since I'll never be able to afford anything like them being a broke ass parent, I'd play either shoot.