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[@rcc_96]

Somewhere out there a Gibson luthier is thinking to himself, "I really wish Gibson would let us build guitars like this."

[@tomachimoiu65]

i bet there's way more than juts 1

[@LaneDenson]

The Les Paul Modern series has a lot of these same features. Though they are twice the price.

[@syn707]

It’s like $20.00 vs $300.00 Champagne, is the difference really $280.00 better?

[@syn707]

@@rcc_96 I’ve been in that situation several times. At 15 I was playing with high school seniors. The other guitarist had a Fender guitar and a Twin Reverb. But I held my own with my cheap ass Japanese 1963 Westbrook. Ugly, string a mile off the fretboard. Kudos to you!!!

[@jerrycrowder6520]

looking good

[@RLeem7b5]

Man, Schecter has been KILLING it in the last few years

[@blueghost6288]

They’ve been killing it forever it seems like

[@JohnnySnappleseed]

@@blueghost6288 Seriously. I know they broke open on the metal scene, but they've had a great range of guitars that's been overlooked for a long time. I used to have a PT that I miss dearly.

[@gjniederhauserable]

I have a TSH-1 from 1999 that is AMAZING for its value. Seymour Duncan P90 and humbucker pickups. Also a push pull knob to turn it to a single coil. 450 dollars. I have played so many guitars and I will testify that Schecter has one of the greatest values for any guitar that you will get. While Gibson takes advantage of its name for a price, schecter tries to bring a younger and less socioeconomically advantaged demographic. In my opinion, that is a demographic that is important to the progression of the instrument.

[@justinblair9661]

@@gjniederhauserable well said! Their Omen-6 was one of the best guitars I've ever owned.

[@the_hippykiller22]

@@fredriksvard2603 Ibanez not really, their non japanese lines are pretty terrible a lot of times honestly especially the fretwork. However there's a strong competition from the LTD 1000 series and PRS SE that actually used to be produced in the same WMI plant. I don't know if Schecter is also moving production to Indonesia but the quality is taking a hit and it's a bummer.

[@Soloist1983]

If Lundgren pickups don't have an "Ivan" and "Drago" set, I would consider that the biggest missed opportunity ever, I would buy those just for the name, lol

[@JoeCnNd]

The Dolph pickups are killer! Just ask Apollo.

[@bengibson3955]

@@JoeCnNd yes. Just yes.

[@joeblough261]

@@JoeCnNd HA. Great stuff.

[@joeblough261]

Hell yeah

[@steelman774]

Anyone else spot the AT-AT @ 4:24 in the reflection of the body? I know I’m supposed to be drooling over this amazing piece of craftsmanship but then “WOAH! Backup a step!” 🤣

[@paso193]

steelman774….. AT-AT??

[@steelman774]

@@paso193 an Imperial AT-AT from Star Wars can be seen in the reflection on the back of the guitar. 😎

[@paso193]

@@steelman774 …….👍

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I had saved for two years to buy a Gibson SG Custom Shop. When I finally had enough, I went to buy it and while going through the menus on Sweetwater's website I saw a Schecter USA Sunset Custom II with the Sweetwater exclusive Copper finish. I paused, admiring the specs, and then I saw the price. It was not only over a $1200 cheaper, but it had so many features the SG never could have. I ended up buying it instead. Then as I was waiting for it, I began to get nervous. Buyers remorse was setting in quick. But when the FedEX guy knocked on my door and I got it in my hands, all that nonsense went away. I went over every square millimeter from headstock to strap button, could not find a single flaw. And then I plugged it into my amp....I am now a Schecter fan for life. This guitar you have Darrell is a gem as well. Schecter FTW.

[@cchavezjr7]

Sweetwater does the best guitar setups than any other dealer for any guitar in my opinion.

[@ryj2848]

The USA copper one is pretty sweet. 3gs is a pretty penny though.

[@LadyTea]

Only thing it needs is separate coil splits.

[@PinchTune]

Good to read this. I'm in the waiting period and started having doubts. I placed my order with Prymaxe mid December. Anyway, I recently bought an America Professional II Tele and I love the thing... was thinking of cancelling my Solo II Blackjack order and getting another Am Pro II but the Deluxe dual humbucker model. But then I come here and watch this video and read this comment and I think I'll stick with my order. Haha.

[@mikekovko7563]

SCHECTER FOR LIFE!!!!!!! Hands down the FINEST axe producers In the world ALL Hail Schecter and all hail SUN VALLEY CALI.... Except Calis gun and free speech boot treading.

[@KH-mn3si]

Would be something for my fathers son for Christmas.

[@inrewts3936]

Ahaha good one 🤣

[@roachct9076]

Hahaha lol

[@gottlicherhammer]

Howdy brother. Great idea!

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Hehehehehehehe, right.

[@brucesadventuredivingbray1432]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣

[@alec7568]

The finish on the back of the neck of schecter guitars is just amazing.

[@neilpincus4667]

As a Schecter owner I can confirm. Build quality is absolutely phenomenal.

[@Lawrence330]

I've had 4 and they've all been amazing to play.

[@Tc-xh6lr]

I have 4, the C-1 FR SLS Elite, Hellraiser Hybrid Ultraviolet, Red Reign Apocalypse, and Silver Mountain, love them all, absolutely flawless fit and finish. Only Schecter i have tried and didn't like was the Sun Valley Super Shredder III-claims it has the same "Thin C" neck as the others I own, but it was quite baseball-bat like, definitely not the same neck profile at all.

[@flowryan5829]

Proud Solo-II player here. Can confirm that. It‘s stupidly good.

[@bengibson3955]

I’ve got a couple of fairly rare Japanese Strats from the 80s. Build quality is next level Fender. A local was interested in a trade for a Schecter Nick Johnston. We caught up, had a noodle on each other’s guitars, she decided to keep the Schecter. She made the right choice, dammit!

[@flowryan5829]

@@bengibson3955 I own several guitars and I‘m a sucker for Gibson but let‘s be honest. Schecter is next level. Not in terms of looks and mojo but holy crap, those guitars are quality instruments.

[@pops71]

Schecter has been doing QC & setting up all of their import guitars in the US longer than anyone. It’s paying off in Market share big time.

[@chefturbo4117]

My reaper 6 came with a horrible set up. After I set it up though... I can't believe that guitar only cost me 700 bucks. It is one of the nicest guitars I've ever played. It's perfect. I will never sell it. Now I'm just waiting on the c7 pro to drop.

[@darrellmay4502]

Your absolutely right!, I've never heard of them before 2015 and I am glad I did!,, what a beautiful series of guitars!

[@MarkKnol]

I hope @DarrellBraunGuitar wants to review some Reverend guitars one day too. They seem to be similar, have QC+setup in USA, also have highend features like locking tuners. Curious about his thoughts on them.

[@chitkasametananankul2896]

@@chefturbo4117 I just got Used Reaper6 and never regret. Great value Guitar.

[@davidgillard792]

Not really they supply fender there part only reason there still in business

[@kevliao]

Darrell I bought the Schecter C-1 SLS solely based on your review. The guitar is tremendous for the value. May be tempted to do the same with the Blackjack.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

I love me a C-1 that's for sure!!

[@PureMagma]

I just received my new Schecter Avenger FR S Apocalypse today... I came so close to buying the Blackjack... but my new Red Reign is fricking A-W-E-S-O-M-E ! ! !

[@crabwalktechnic]

Holding off until the Checter Braun Burst review

[@slapittywapitty8173]

@@PureMagma: Got a Blackjack Avenger FR-SD (Aquaburst). Holding-out 4 an FR-S Apocalypse PURPLE Reign.

[@matthewtayloryowieresearch1912]

For sure Kevin L, this Schecter Solo2 Blackjack looks insane & according to Darrell plays insane too!? I'm like you, sorely tempted to score me a Blackjack. Peace respect & rock n'roll 4 eva.

[@alangoodwin1966]

I struggled over what guitar to buy. After doing a lot of research, I found that Shecter was setting new industry standards. So I bought one. It’s absolutely amazing. The guitar is very playable, comfortable, and the craftsmanship is supreme. Grover tuners, stainless steel frets, graphite nut, high end inlays, and name brand pups, carbon fiber rods in the neck all come stock. Amazing.

[@randygomez9595]

That looks like a really nice guitar. And it's only $1200?! Now I feel like all the other guitar manufacturers are ripping us off with their prices 😑

[@Terrysoddy]

Yes they are

[@billzaferatos2256]

I bought this guitar and the 3 way was shorting out brand new out of the box. No big deal, easy fix. My real complaint is no pickup rings. To me it's not a clean look having the entire bridge humbucker exposed and the pickups aren't parallel to the strings. I've corrected these issues with mine and some may not have these same issues. Other than that, this guitar is stupid good and I have no regrets.

[@BastognesBulge]

Because they are. It's not even really all that nefarious, though... they are just bloated, massive companies that do too many other things besides make guitars. So, whether fanboys accept it or not... yes, you're paying for a good guitar, but you're also paying for salaries, failed projects, successful projects, etc.

[@inquisitor4635]

@@billzaferatos2256 I actually don't like pick up rings.

[@billzaferatos2256]

@@inquisitor4635 I understand but without them the pickups are tilted backwards quite a bit. Schecter told me the pickups were made to work that way which is BS.

[@trahnettilhcs]

My first “real” electric was a white Schecter Tempest Custom. I was 16. 18 years and 30795020 guitars later, that one still remains one of the best I’ve ever played.

[@mikecullen6488]

You’re killing me. Bought the eastman because of you. Bought the solo II because of you. Bought the HB-35 plus’s because of you. My wife is trying to figure out how to block your channel

[@lynnfrancesanderson1829]

That’s funny 😆 !

[@randyedward1]

Absolutely hilarious!!

[@thomascusik6109]

That's one of the funniest comments I've ever seen. You might think about being a comedian. Na....stick to the guitar mam. Take care, hope your wife can handle more guitars coming in.

[@thomascusik6109]

or man.... sorry.

[@mikecullen6488]

Actually she’s been very cool about these. She’s had to sit through these videos and gave the guitars a thumbs up

[@mattlauer8153]

Darrell. Thank you, brother, for introducing me to this guitar. After about an eight-month wait, the package arrived and I am absolutely loving it. It sounds amazing and is so comfortable in my hands (which are very used to a Fender American Standard Strat, for anyone else wondering about the feel of it). Whatever the opposite of buyer's remorse is - that's my vibe right now. Thank you so much for helping me find the capabilities I want without having to spend more than necessary. I truly couldn't be happier with it!

[@luismangiaterra1031]

Probably a late 70s Greco would have been much better, but it's too late now.

[@uv77mc85]

Buyers remorse will hit when you try selling it.

[@Sagramore92]

"Dude.. look at my new shiny Shecter Solo II!" "wheres that scratch from?" "....*inhales intensivley*"

[@denis_kleshchev]

Lungren pickups? Waiting for Van Damme ones, they're gonna have stronger attack. Or Stallone ones, they are more Rocky

[@luckyluke3456]

Lundgren are swedish humbuckers used in Ibanez and hagstrom. But fameus guitarist buy them so like Scott Gorham.

[@MrBoston987]

You’ve clearly never played a set of Clubber Langes! I pity the fool!

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Hehehehehehehe!!!

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

@JL Cogar HA 😂🤣. Those Seagal pickups are still wondering if anyone has seen Richie.

[@LoCoGuitars]

Nah. I've got the Norris. With those the guitar plays you!

[@itaialter]

4:24 - Gotta love that AT-AT in the reflection :P

[@thegloomining1955]

the whole time i was watching a commercial not realizing it was a commercial. lol damn guitar commercials

[@SheepWaveMeByeBye]

I know, right. And now I want one like the fool I am!

[@potatolew4495]

I am a huge fan of Schecter, the first one I purchased was the Jeff Loomis 7 sting, I was awestruck at the playability out of the box with no tweakage. I guess that is why Zakk Wylde went with them for the Wylde audio guitar line. I have a couple of them and and truly love them. Stay safe everyone and keep on jammin, happy holidays.

[@gsparkman]

Darrell, I usually skip through video channel intros, but yours I ALWAYS watch... just to see you fall in the snow at the end. You have a great channel by the way.

[@marcanglin7127]

That flop in the snow makes my day !!!

[@juzzie]

I LOVE THE DIRECT MOUNT PICKUPS!! Finally!! 🤘🙌

[@juzzie]

Seals the deal with SS frets and compound radius. I’m in!

[@joshuajavens1816]

I've always liked that look, though on a PRS it would look so odd.

[@domoniquebrooks816]

I love the sleek look of direct mount pickups.

[@leeroyexcavator9149]

My son just bought a schecter omen elite and it looks, sounds and plays awesome. Had a couple guys pick it up and play it that have higher end guitars and they were blown away by it's smooth playing and sound.

[@bmusic10]

Darrell you are a great guitarist! your show has helped me a lot! I have seen a lot of guitars I would not have heard of because of you. keep up the great work.

[@capzisediam5845]

"I have seen a lot of guitars I would not have heard of because of you...", you are so right dude !!

[@roelheijmans]

9:45 “Well, I’ve definately heared worse.” Dude, these pickups sound freaking awesome, especially that neck pickup, it has a lot of clarity and character, even without the coil split.

[@ErikStone1]

Another great feature that wasn't really talked about is the entire guitar has multi-layered binding (if it's real)! Look at the binding on the headstock, neck...even the base of the neck next to the pickup! Looks like a bang for your buck buy!

[@justsomeguywithoutamustach8816]

Darrell: -It's not a Gibson... Me: -You may continue

[@tonymarinelli7304]

F$&k Gibson They have been dropping the ball for 25 years now

[@leedemkiw6085]

@@tonymarinelli7304 the new stuff coming out of the factory right now is stellar. The best purchase I've made this year.

[@tonymarinelli7304]

@@leedemkiw6085 Thank you for the comment. I like to get feedback from people who actually own the guitar. Even though I completely trust Darrell he’s a really good guy And he always offers an honest review. Would you say build quality it stacks up against a Gibson studio?

[@leedemkiw6085]

@@tonymarinelli7304 I honestly couldn't tell you as I've never played a studio. A good friend of mine has a 2013 Les Paul Standard and it's terrible compared to the 2019 Traditional I have. I have seen the new studio at my local dealer though, and the build quality was as good as my Traditional, just didn't play it so can't comment any further. I think you'd probably like it though if you are after a studio. It felt lighter than mine.

[@tonymarinelli7304]

@@leedemkiw6085 thanks

[@buttkid3548]

I love my Shecter. After 35 years of playing the guitar, I've never dealt with a Floyd Rose bridge. It took me a week just to figure out how to tune it. It was like breaking a wild horse, and I almost gave up, but it's been worth the effort. It stays in tune no matter how hard it's played. It just feels like a high end guitar in my hands.

[@themanmike1]

You've been playing 35 years and never played with a Floyd Rose. Thats hard to believe. After 38 years of playing, only my 2 Les Pauls don't have a Floyd. It's like you just discovered the TV has a remote control. Where have you been man??

[@freefromit2]

@@themanmike1 heres a Floyd trick I use. when changing strings change one at a time, tune it and move to the next. saves a lot of hassle not trying to tune all six at once while fighting with the springs.

[@brianjones8432]

@@freefromit2 Personally I just set a 9volt battery under the back of the bridge (always have an extra laying around due to active pickups), but anything will work just to flatten it out if it's the right height. Many players and luthiers use taped together pennies or popsicle sticks. Then you can balance the bridge and change all six without any issues. Goes much quicker that way. Been playing FR's for decades, and also own a Schecter apocalypse. Great axe for the price. The one thing you can say about Schecter is that their midrange guitars ($1000-$1500) are built as well, and play as well as anything high end that's out there. I own a USA Fender custom as well as a USA PRS custom, and a USA Valley Arts custom, and I still wouldn't give up my Schecter for the world. They are really making some top of the line imports. I'm seriously tempted to pick up one of these single cuts as well. Beats the hell out of paying $3000+ for a USA Gibson that MIGHT measure up in quality. Pretty sad how far that company has fallen off over the last few decades.

[@o.b.7217]

@Lefty Mike You are aware, that there are a lot of guitars that have no FR tremolo? There are even a lot of guitars that have no tremolo at all. There are even some guitars around that don't need electricity to play them...I believe the experts call them "acoustic guitars". And rumours say these are even around for longer than electric guitars. Crazy, I know.

[@nickdryad]

My auto captions read “applause” when you played the dirty overdrive sound. I guess that about sums it up.

[@jimscaffido6531]

I couldn't even finish watching this, I had to start searching for this guitar! Great video, great guitar

[@pedalfr3ak265]

Dude your clean tones were spot on. Im looking to add this soon.

[@davefoster6156]

Wow. That’s some guitar. I do like the clarity. The shape of this guitar is amazing. The neck joint allows pretty good access for the top frets. The fit and finish seem remarkable!

[@xxslayer255xx]

I inherited two schecters from my grandmother when she passed and they're the best playing and absolutely most beautiful guitars in my collection. I highly recommend schecter

[@mboyer68]

You had an awesome grandmother!!

[@jeffmckinnon5842]

All my grandmother had was an old Fender, made out of pine. The damned thing didn't even have a truss rod!

[@jrockofages5413]

I got bunions from my grandmother.

[@peterlespaul]

Darrell "Secretly sponsored by Schecter" Braun Guitar But for real, they should sponsor you man lol

[@iwillspam5985]

They do... They send him guitars all the time, that's basically a sponsor... I'm not complaining, got a Schecter myself because of Darrell and it's AMAZING

[@bryantwalley]

it great but the top of the headstock still has that open book look. which is just ugly. can't do it.

[@Theenragedone]

@@clownpocket "Could have dialed in a better sound," I agree. "and I’ve never heard of that “super high end” brand of pickups." The guys from Meshuggah have been using them for years. Lundgren tends to lean towards rock, metal, and high gain sounds.

[@shakarocks]

@@sawyerc.6033 your take is nonsense. Gibson guitars are hardly handmade. Gibson doesn't have a great reputation for quality. I've owned a bunch of Les Pauls and have even made a few '59 replicas. However, a good Les Paul is an amazing thing but you have to play several to find the one. It's been that way for as long as I've been alive. The worst part of. your take is that you're shilling just as hard for Gibson as you accuse Darrel of shilling for Schecter. The truth is Schecter builds quality instruments at a great price point.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

@@sawyerc.6033 I respect your view but have you ever had any quality control tuning stability issues with Gibson. I have owned a couple of Les Pauls and SGs, and after playing for 5 - 10 minutes it would go out of tune, especially the G string. Have you ever had this problem?

[@xikarus8514]

Darrell: "the price is so good" me: *looking at my 100$ guitar*

[@syn707]

The white model is around 900ish on Sweetwater.

[@kevingamboa9420]

Inflation is a mug

[@broomrape1476]

@@syn707 500 on reverb (lightly used ofc)

[@buttkid3548]

My Shecter Hellraiser, with the Floyd Rose bridge, was 999.00 at a pawn shop.

[@nitroeze]

Informative, concise, thorough.... Great video. I will certainly rethink my next guitar purchase!!

[@AllThingsMan]

Would you stop with the badass schecter’s. I have enough, but now I need another one.

[@ctvaughn707]

Yep....

[@joguipo]

I wonder if I could do it with just one kidney...

[@satriaganeza971]

joguipo Ta

[@johna3607]

Just ordered one. Thanks DBG. I also want your DBG 10s telecaster. Great specs and price.

[@charlesharper7292]

Man, that guitar is definitely one class act. I love the fret markers. I'd like to play one.

[@doyrayburn2668]

I got one of Schecters PT Fastback llB's, took the Bigsby off and installed a stopbar tailpiece on it. Love that guitar!! Ive been looking at this one lately.

[@bennyharderguitar]

I just picked up one of the new Tempest Customs. I swear it runs with my PRS CE, Kiesel, and Music Man Cutlass. I’m just blown away with it. I kind of blew them off for a long time because they’re made overseas. They’ve stepped up their game, for sure.

[@1969MARKETING]

I agree this is an incredible price for those features. I was building out various Warmoth guitars with similar features and they were over $1000 and you still have to put it together. That's also a bolt on neck and not a set neck. The Schecter sounds amazing for $1299

[@EBMatt]

Really digging schecter lately. Picked up a diamond series Nick Johnston HSS and it’s insane.

[@GooseyVT]

Yo how is it I recently built a strat similar to it and kind of regret it because I saw the specs on that signature. I like the flatter radius and how is the little cutaway at the heel?

[@gagemcdonald9393]

Hey man,, I've owned the hss model since July. I find the cutaway allows me to play the upper frets comfortably. I've played guitars with a larger cutaway but I find the nj signature is just right for me. I love this guitar. Everything else is perfect. The only thing I'd change is the neck & neck pickups to a more vintage sounding single coils. All in all for the money, there's not a single strat style guitar under 1500 that's better than it.

[@GooseyVT]

@@gagemcdonald9393 thanks for the info man

[@EBMatt]

@@GooseyVT Yea as Gage mentioned, the cutaway is nice. Fret access is easy. I really like the neck on the guitar. Plays very fast, but still has a more traditional Strat vibe. Really cool balance. Overall feels like a guitar that is $1500 - $2000.

[@richardembery]

I’ve got the SSS version and it’s just a great guitar.

[@GregsKitchen]

im in love with that guitar!

[@gretathvnberg]

My dude I’ve been watching your videos since 2014!!! Nice seeing you here!

[@concernedcitizen2898]

Ask it on a date.

[@meowtrox1234]

1god1jesus spaketh

[@propdoctor21564]

I recently found your channel and subscribed and even though I am a rather beginner guitar player I really enjoy your explanations of things and how thorough you are going through all aspects of the guitar and it's varying sounds

[@cityinmind]

Missing those 1 minute solos in a mix :(

[@WeeFreeMan78]

Yup, same here!

[@kc0lif]

instead of innovation or new ideas gibson worries about companies copying them. nice guitar tho. i do also like schecter 9 string and that one they make has sustainer pickup with floyd rose.

[@PureMagma]

The Sustaniac (infinite sustain) pickup is a total game changer--why I'm a Schecter person now. Gibson was the undisputed king of tone for decades, but now they even get spooked by their own shadow. I think they have been raked over the coals by the government over "illegally importing exotic woods" into the United States to the point they are so paranoid over the next potential FBI raid - where their products are permanently impounded and steep fines imposed (without any right to defend or get their imported woods returned) - which seems to have killed their desire to be innovative with designs anymore.

[@jessehutchings]

These videos are so great. The intro and style is like a classic KZbin series

[@zackakai5173]

0:36 very confused by why that's supposed to be some kind of controversial statement. Schecter makes some of the nicest guitars you can buy, period.

[@mikeg.9238]

Zack You're correct and they do not cut corners , I don't know how they do it , but after buying the Demon 6 , I'll definitely be picking up another , maybe the Omen or Sinister Gates...

[@maxdistortion]

great review - man I'm glad people are starting to see it nowadays, but when I bought a Les Paul Studio in 2014, everybody thought I was crazy for saying it was a terrible guitar. This Schecter is definately the single-cut neck-thru type I've been looking for, the reinforced neck is its best point IMO, thats super practical as mahogany warps easy.

[@devinsinderwitcz9134]

Schecter has been making amazingly good guitars for at least a decade and now people are finally beginning to realize it and see it! Best fretwork in the industry too!

[@kizzyaggots1]

Darrell, your review was so good that i placed an order with the Guitar Brothers Australia. I got a good deal and i paid what i would a Fender Pro.Keep up the good work. Cheers Chris.

[@mickwells9431]

Man, whatcha expect from Schecter? These folks produce killer guitars again and again. I own a C6 Deluxe and a PT SPECIAL and they're both great guitars. The C6 Deluxe is their least expensive offering and it's an excellent instrument . The Blackjack is a beautiful guitar that sounds so good. I've come expect nothing less from Schecter. Thanks Darrell for introducing it to us.

[@oldfriend327]

Yes, absolutely, Schecter made a gem with this one. If we could just get a thick body model equivalent to the LTD's single cut "T" model.

[@maciejtreppa]

Schecter is manufacturer for Zakk's guitar brand I think it sums up everything

[@kentuckyblugrass]

I love the contrast of the satin neck and the coil split sounded incredible. 🤘👊

[@gringogreen4719]

I have an older Schecter S1 Elite. I remember when I first played it I remember how great it played (still plays well) and how it looks. I honestly thought it would be a C1 Hellraiser but when my buddy decided to sell it to me it was a shock when it was the S1 and not the C1. The best thing I did was to move the strap button to wear it would be on a SG. I am going change the pots and do individual coil taps on it(CTS) with a kill switch push feature(Shadow) on the tone. It honestly plays and sounds great as is. I love its the mid 2000s overkill on abalone and pearl. Its a great guitar.

[@sartajhanspal5604]

3:25 Fender and Gibson: "WRITE THAT DOWN! WRITE THAT DOWN!"

[@picksalot1]

The body, neck, and headstock binding makes the black finish look particularly good. Thanks

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Yup. They got that from the Les Paul Custom.

[@jordanzook6509]

I just bought a used C-1 hellraiser FR. Didn't even have so much as a smudge on it. In brand new condition for 430 bucks at Guitar Center. It's absolutely phenomenal!

[@thomasstengel7356]

I bought one of the Schecter Custom II's, in part off of your video on it, and love it more than the day I bought it in March. Excellent, reasonable guitars.

[@jameslincoln2846]

Something I’d love to see review is a brand called “vintage” seems right up your ally

[@Deebz270]

Excellent value budget guitars. I've got a V6 (SG) that is superb and with some TLC and change in pups, is equally as good as an equivalent Gibson.

[@jacoblee5825]

The v100 HB and the PGM are very good for around 5 Bills they have Wilkinson pups and tuners, also nubone nut the 2 I got will match up to a gibson or heritage.

[@boomerdell]

Earlier this year, I bought a Schecter Solo Ii Custom in the same Satin Black finish on the one you reviewed and gave to your brother, and I selected it based on your great review. It’s SO fantastic, and I recommend it to people all the time. Schecter makes incredible stuff.

[@mikeg.9238]

In affordable price ranges!

[@goatedmusic9009]

These videos are always produced with high quality. Thanks for the video DBG. 🤘🔥🎸🔥

[@garrettaldridge549]

I’m a big Schecter fan boy, love to see someone else singing their praises!!

[@Brookzplayzmuzic]

Damn schecter you guys are gonna make me leave out a few ppl for Christmas

[@gabeus9170]

Same

[@bobbya8622]

Santa’s taking notes!

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Schecter for you, schecter for me, schecter for everyone, Santas gonna be busy coming down the chimney this year.....

[@doknox]

I'm already trying to figure who to cut out! Lol

[@Brookzplayzmuzic]

@@doknox 🤣🤣🤣

[@yanksrule311]

Would like to try one. My Gibby Les Paul Traditional Pro is the best playing axe I ever picked up.

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

I've owned a few Schecters in the past. Liked them but times change and only have a Gibson LP Standard now. Recently been wanting to add another guitar and the Blackjack is a good candidate. Fair winds and following seas to all.

[@bombproofrazor]

I love my custom shop telecaster. Turn around was about 10- 11 months but it’s quality is arguably better than my Gibson custom shops and equal to my Fender Custom shop. Suhr is my next order plans.

[@kaceywood9468]

Order placed, damn you Darrell.

[@kaceywood9468]

Update: Had the Blackjack for a couple of weeks now, Darrell is correct, excellent instrument, love it. Schecter guitars out of S. Korea are really top-notch as I now own two.

[@bw1955]

Wow that thing is fully loaded! I personally don’t like the look of direct mount pickups because it looks unfinished. Great demo as always!

[@alanswanson7515]

Yeah - can't adjust pickup height with direct mounted pups

[@idontnoah166]

Agreed. I hate the look of direct mounted pickups.

[@bw1955]

@@alanswanson7515 oh wow I didn’t even think about that and did try to look it up just now. Some people say to put inserts in and shorter screws and all types of nonsense lol. This just seems like so many steps backwards to me. I really don’t get it.

[@Destroyyyahhhhh21]

Looking to get the 7 string version of this, looks like such a nice schecter. Glad they brought the blackjack back

[@martino5150]

I watched your video for the last Schechter review you did I ordered it from the Guitar Center and it came with paint defects. I sent it back and asked for another one same thing happened again. I went with a Gibson. Little more money but there’s resell value.

[@donbachek49]

Darrell, If you had to pick between this blackjack guitar or the solo custom II you previewed earlier, which would you choose? Which one is more versatile? I know that might be a tough question. Thanks for introducing us to these great guitars.

[@chrisf8097]

That guitar looks and sounds great. The only thing that I wish they could fix is that Schecters always feel super heavy to me.

[@alansonofblitzkriegross5540]

I love Schecter and have used them since 2012. Did you know that the solo headstock fits perfectly together with a Gibson Les paul headstock.... a nice little touch 👌

[@user-xc5ln2wn6j]

That was one of the most dramatic intro i've seen today, love it!😂❤

[@chadhill5272]

I'm actually going to check one out tomorrow, how ironic. Thanks for the information. It's the Hellraiser Solo ii Diamond series

[@rodkozevenikoff6665]

I have this guitar. It's a charcoal burst and I love it! I'm sure you will too. Great guitars.

[@tmitz73]

Schecter has always been a quality brand, looks and sounds like they knocked it out of the park with this one! You could swap the pu's if those hops arent your style.

[@gfd165]

dont know why I love watching these videos. I have been playing guitar since 1984 and havent bought a new guitar since 91. lol. This one is beautiful. Sounds great

[@chasmenear7130]

AGREED. Schecter does an amazing import line, as does ESP, Fernandez, PRS, and a few others. The final U.S. check is key. Great playability out of the box.

[@timothyvaher2421]

Sold! Your the best test driver on the Internet. Had several Les Paul's. This Shecter has passed them by! Will not pay fake prices, for false legacy. Shecter takes the checkered flag! Thanks Darrell.

[@David01.d]

Shecter should make 24" scale jaguars

[@WillfulThinker]

I have a Schecter Poltergeist Chris Poland signature model, which has a 24.625" scale, for what that's worth.

[@RumbleFish69]

Definitely my next guitar! I've already purchased 5 guitars that this man has recommended and I'm definitely getting this beauty too!

[@johntrocchi9322]

Not sure what I like better ... your playing or the guitars your sharing . ❤❤

[@priyonjoni]

I love it but I wish it came in more colors. Easier to hide how many guitars I have when they’re all white 🤣

[@jeffmckinnon5842]

That is why lying was invented.

[@emmywillow6599]

that’s literally The Metal Rhythm Guitar. goddamn.

[@flowryan5829]

Trust me, you can Solo like insane on an Solo-II as well.

[@frankvallich2084]

Adjusted pickup height to acquire clean tone and lundgren tone using volume pots. Experiment continues with different string gauge and type. This well built guitar provides a solid platform.

[@bitburg40]

I just got the cats eye solo II with the the Lundgren black heaven pick ups. I absolutely love this guitar.

[@FrettedFlipper]

Great specs indeed! From what I've read Chapman guitars are similarly spec'd for a similar price! Id love to see you check them out, especially the latest ml3 pro trad

[@raibard8886]

Great demo/review! Have you tried the current ESP E-II? A little more expensive than this, but still yet another single cut that blows Gibson away.

[@mikeg.9238]

Beautiful guitar , love Schecter. I have an Ibanez , Jackson Rhoads and an ESP and by far my Schecter Demon 6 with active pickups is my favorite one. You cannot beat them when it comes to quality and price , i don't know how they do it without cutting corners. But i will be buying more from them!

[@jetsunthinley936]

So glad you cover this. Schecter has been killing it the last decade and people are starting to really notice. I bought a Reaper 6 a while back and it blew me away.

[@chasmenear7130]

One of the best strats I ever played (and there have been many spendy/old ones) was an Indonesian made Squire! Light, dishy, and spanky!

[@mike5177]

Squiers are better than people think.

[@jeffmckinnon5842]

I had a red, 99 dollar, maple neck Tele, also made in Indonesia. I probably sold it for fifty bucks. That was 35 years ago and I still regret it. I likely sold it to buy a "Better guitar" in my quest for the best. I let it slip right through my fingers. So stupid.

[@chasmenear7130]

@@jeffmckinnon5842 Well Jeff, that happens to all of us with G.A.S. Lol... Good news is that we all come to recognize both being frugal, and a great guitar when we pick one up! Currently on the electric side- I play a $2000 headless, and an 80's vintage Fernandez strat (Fujigen factory made), that I have lightly modded- that I paid $200 for...Best I've ever played, and there ya go brother! Lol

[@DavidOakesMusic]

Hope you mention that the Headstock is the inverse of the Gibson headstock - so you can fit them together..

[@RapttorX]

its a perfect negative, thats a nice joke on their side to do :)

[@herokillerinc]

I’ve got a Schecter blackjack ATX diamond series with dual Seymour Duncan blackouts, and it’s the sweetest friggin guitar ever! It’s just so playable silky and the fit and finish is so perfect I love it

[@CedricSatterfield]

I have a Mark Thwait model of this- a Solo II. beautiful guitar, not as heavy as the Gibby LP that I had, even with the locking tuners and the B70 w//roller bridge. Flip/flop purple to blue to green finish, mismatched pickups from SD (by design) and gold hardware. Okay, the gold is a bit much but with the finish? Man, its pretty. Plays like a dream.

[@waynecribb4922]

I keep coming back to this review. I have been going in circles trying to buy the absolute best guitar for the money. Quality is priority #1. Between the Gibson Les Paul studio, the PRS se Pauls guitar, and this Schecter. What to do. The Blackjack is leading the pack ! Thanks for all your great work and efforts.

[@jeffmckinnon5842]

The "Best Guitar" for the money should be able to cover the most ground. This might be the best "HM" guitar for the money, but you can't really play clean with super hot pickups like this. If you use pedals, you can dial in as much gain as you like. My PRS SE's will play metal or country or anything at all, as can my LP's, and even my strats. If you don't like pedals then you need a good HM guitar to play metal. If all you play is metal, this looks like the right choice for sure, but you might not be so happy if it is your only guitar.

[@Asuraai]

What did you end up doing

[@waynecribb4922]

@@Asuraai Going crazy trying to choose the right the right axe. I finally came to a decision. I'm going with the Schecter Solo ll Custom in Trans Black. On backorder right now.

[@Asuraai]

@@waynecribb4922 Nice I got a Schecter Solo II Apocalypse on order too

[@jumpship88]

If you get to play them in store I guarantee youll chose this one. You can veryy easily change the pickups later for whatever you want man, and many people would be willing to trade pickups so you wont even need to spend money. This guitars construction and quality will be felt in the hands when playing and that is whats most important. Gibsons quality has gone way down so throw that option out the window. Chose between schecter and prs. My friend has a prs, I like it, but I like my schecter even more. He wont say that he likes my guitar more than his lol but he wants to buy a schecter haha

[@YBNegative]

I haven't heard the term 'housecoat' in 50 years!

[@johnmcintyre9169]

Schecter makes amazing guitars. I always am amazed at how nice snd how well my Custom S guitar plays. It’s just so good.

[@davidzplace2011]

Loveeee my omen 6 lefty, bought cheap not knowing the brand, am soooo impressed with build quality, playability its now my fav guitar/brand