Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder - Review

[@Gitfiddle]

Why is there so much hate for this guitar? It's not a Charvel. It's not a Jackson. It's a Schecter. Schecter is going to build a Schecter. 24 frets. EMG's. Modern neck heel. This is a lot of guitar for the coin. I like it. And I have a Charvel also which i also love.

[@Katira-KR7]

It sounds really amazing, I don't know what the people want, sound or just a brand name?

[@ampegloud]

That’s because this marble mouth Foreiner doesn’t know what the fuck he’s talking about he’s stupid just like the rest of them

[@levgtz8158]

Not a good value when you need to get real pickups, 'cos you have to add $300 at least.

[@lo3572]

Gitfiddle 7766 hate? I never saw any hate for it. It looks & sounds awesome

[@bbeenn]

Where's the hate? I think this guitar gets a lot of love!

[@MeloSomethin]

To tell you the truth, the sun valley super shredder is the first schecter that I actually was wowed by when trying it, it just felt right. I've only felt that way with a few guitars so far.... a prs that costed more than my car at the time, a musicman jp 6, an old 80s Ibanez rg 550, and of all things a prs se standard 24 ( I was floored at how at home I felt with such a relatively "inexpensive" guitar) If I had my way I would buy that super shredder in a heart beat.

[@rlsstryker]

Great discription of each guitar. To dead honest with you, man! You have definitely changed the game by given the multiple tones while exampling the same thing with all the other models, versions, and manufacturers!! I am seriously aiming so this exact schecter, now! I have watched many of reviews on this guitar. Yours, by far, exceeds all others. Amazing vlog and demonstrates with each in clean tone/distortion and etc as well as giving us a taste of it metal riffing combined with the slow, yet sweet speed/ sweep picking sounds it provides. Again, amazing work pal, keep it up. Cuz you sure as hell have me sold on buying one!!! 💯 %

[@MrDimesy77]

Great review. One of the best guitar reviews Ive seen. I played this guitar and A/Bed against the "guitar store staff favourite" a musicman costing 3 grand. I liked this one better. Bought it

[@mikemikemike701]

I'm glad the Schlecter is a little different than the Charvel, that way, you buy them both and not even think about it. You can never have enough guitars.

[@Briansgate]

loved this review from beginning to end. i really enjoy how honestly real you seem.

[@Mrbungleface0u818]

I just ordered this guitar and it will be here next week.... Just super hyped watching videos and when you played that arrangement of "still my bleeding heart" I nearly lost it man ... Thank you for that Can't wait to finally get my hands on this super shredder

[@GeorgeLiavas]

How'd the guitar turn out have you had a quality fender to compare?

[@Mrbungleface0u818]

@@GeorgeLiavas love it... Been playing in a band the last year and solely use this guitar... It's a work horse and literally super shreds. I have videos on my channel of the music I've been playing on it.... Absolutely love this guitar

[@Mrbungleface0u818]

And yes my main guitar was a Japanese 80s strat prototype from the actual 80s... I've done some work on that fender but I still play it for general use and as a back up at shows if I break an string.... The sun valley super shredder is my main weapon of choice these days ​@@GeorgeLiavas

[@jch5150]

You and The Tone King have done awesome in-depth reviews of this guitar which looks awesome, but no one ever bothers to take the back plate off and show the tone block. James Ryan mentions this guitar has a chunky block in his video but didn't bother to show it. Damn it people show us the BLOCK!!

[@GuitarGodsUnite]

Jason Haverfield I just bought one so we will see

[@Negasilver]

I know I'm like five years late but this vid convinced me to pick one of these up. Got a really good deal on a seafoam one.

[@GeorgeLiavas]

How'd u find it? Can u compare to a quality fender?

[@victorramsey5575]

I have the SV Super Shredder in satin black. Love it!!! PS - I also put the ball end of string thru tuners. Just makes sense and dont need locking tuners.

[@vikingkombat9389]

This guitar is amazing. The bridge pickup is a decent pickup, the neck pickup Active Fat 55 sounds amazing. Overall this guitar is a far better make and feel than the $1000 Charvels. I was so impressed that I hung up my Charvels and bought every color-way. Its a steal for the price. Took the bridge pickup out of all but one, and put in fishmans.

[@GeorgeLifterMann]

The Seafoam Green one is one of the most tastefull guitars i've ever seen! Loved the video and thanks Henning for such a nice review! Also i love Mogu Mogu we also have it here in Greece.

[@dblanco77]

The song at the beggining sounds like Vai's "Still My Bleeding Heart".

[@jntdhome]

I have this very guitar. IMO, it plays and sounds as great as my $900 Charvel DK24! Personally, these are the best sounding EMGs to me. Very warm and articulate.

[@liys540]

i like the orange one with rosewood

[@geometricturtle5222]

William Li, Oi Bruv it’s an ebony board. Just letting you know just Incase you don’t like ebony or something lol

[@bestboy897]

i love this guy's quirky sense of humor

[@ofnarli]

Great channel, very helpful. I am thinking about buying the matte black of the same guitar with sustaniac which it seems You haven’t reviewed yet. Such floyd rose tremolo guitars generally come with ebony fingerboard. How does it feel with maple on the neck? I guess you should shoot another video concerning sustainiac tech

[@robritoboy]

Just picked up the SeaFoam Turquoise one for a third the RRP secondhand (in Australia). No-one really mentions a main point for me, which is the 41mm neck at nut. I'm used to narrow necks, and all Charvels and most Ibanez have 43, so I've been waiting for this. What I have noticed is the body is thinner than usual, compensated slightly by the Mahogany, although Chinese Mahogany is not the same as you'll find in a Gibson. Initially I didn't really like the pickups, I like low output so you can add to it. I like PAF types, and I'm used to Seymour Duncan Custom '78 in an Ash Body and Maple neck (no floyd rose, hence this purchase to be able to play without going out of tune). However I found with the Actives, you can turn the volume down and it doesn't really affect the tone. It just lowers the volume! So you can turn it down and get a more vintage output. It especially works well on the neck pickup, sounds a lot nicer turned down. Maybe this is why they put two volumes on there, so you can leave them where it sounds best. I've been toying with the idea of swapping the neck pickup, which is alnico, with the ceramic bridge pickup, just to see if I get a nicer Eddie type tone. Also, the Actives make your pedals play nicer together. I had a Sparkle Drive, DOD250 and Boss SD1 all stacked, and doing it nicely. Also, the buffered Boss pedals no longer make a difference to your tone, because it's already buffered. Interesting stuff, still playing around with it. I'd like if EMG came out with interchangeable preamps on the bottom of the pickups so we could play around with it.

[@WoodsyGuitars]

Been searching for comments on the width! Thanks!

[@WoodsyGuitars]

Been searching for comments on the width! Thanks!

[@robritoboy]

@@WoodsyGuitars Ok yeah, just note the neck is probably 1.650" wide, which is 42mm, but the nut I think is R1 which is 41. So the nut is smaller than the neck. So the strings are closer together but there is more wood hanging out on the edge because it's actually not a 41mm neck. Hope this helps.

[@prestige35able]

i agree concering the logo. doesnt match the guitar like the other logo would.

[@prestige35able]

nice guitar though

[@huskvarsm]

the word you are looking for is a knot instead of "where a branch was"

[@richardjones2811]

Great review my friend, so close to buying one but the string spacing is apparently very narrow.

[@Claimjumper55]

This was great, especially since I already have a Charvel San Dimas. I was really interested to hear the tonal differences between the EMG's and SD's. I've concluded that, even though the Seafoam Green Schecter is gorgeous, I really can't justify owning both the Schecter and Charvel. BTW, I also string my Floyd-equipped guitars with the ball ends at the headstock.

[@LarryMar]

I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your vids. I was torn between the white Charvel Pro Mod (zebra pups) and the Schecter Shredder (Seafoam). I put both on my list as must have guitars. I decided to buy the seafoam Schecter today because Schecter has discontinued them, and I think I got the last "new" one from Sweetwater! I'll get the white Charvel Pro Mod later. The seafoam is killer and friggin awesome looking on camera! Subscribed!

[@gokhanersan8561]

I wanted to love the Charvel, but Schecter sounded richer to me. Closer to my Axis Music Man than any other guitar including the Wolfgang (which always sounds a little dark and flat).

[@hammer5475]

Would you say the neck is thin like a Ibanez Wizard neck or closer to a thin fender strat neck? Also how heavy are they, hoping to get a light one. Nice playing BTW!

[@quasipseudo1]

Just bought the White FR-S... great review, man.Thanks !!!!

[@EduardoMartinez-dm5pp]

You took 30 minutes of an outstanding review!!! of course I'll suscribe!!

[@SleeplessFretworks]

Apart from the superb review coming to that part....."What color it is ? => I dont know" 😅😅😅😂😂 was very funny dude.....

[@VelezBiH]

I play the Schecter Super Shredder at local GC. It was listed i think 650. For the money and against the guitar it competes in its price range, it wins hands down. The maple neck was nice, and set up was decent on the one i played. If i had to spend money, i would go for a used Charvel USA model, but thats just me.

[@roosterj2599]

I've had my sea foam green model for about a year and it's smoked much modded Strat, Baretta, etc. I got to A B it with a Charvel Pro Mod 24 and my Schecter beat the brakes off it. The EMG hybrid 70s are just better pickups than all my favorite passive pickups. I've been playing for over 40 years and I have had a lot of favorites. Thos Schecter just stands out. The features, feel, pickups, even the Floyd 1500, it has everything I want and need for everything I play.

[@michaelbujanda6419]

Schecter has always made good guitars!!! Especially for guitarists on a budget!!! Working musicians on a budget!!! I own a Schecter PT standard and absolutely love it!!! It suits my playing style pefectly! The PT standard is tele shaped and does not have a Floyd Rose tremolo. I not much of a whammy bar player any way.☺😊🎸🎼🎶🎼🎸🎼🎸🎼🎶🎵🎵🎵☺😀😁

[@tpaul522]

Thanks for the demo, I hope to get 2 of these 1 sustainer 1 not !!!!!!

[@nordicomsystems8841]

I ordered my Lambo Orange model yesterday morning...just got shipping confirmation from FedEx and a ETA of Wednesday by 8pm. I bought it from AMS and they let me put $179 down and I pay the rest off in 4 payments of $125 so if you want one of these now (and your credit is shite like mine) you can't go wrong with AMS.

[@tigerbalm666]

Just played it thru a katana today, I would buy it for the looks! The only complaint is that it is HEAVY! My MIM Strat feels a lot lighter. If you want a shredder, it's fun to play. i had a jackson Dinky and theSchecter sounded better, maybe due to the active PU's? I really like the Sea Foam color. but prefer no pick guard for a shredder! It was $575 where Charvel is $900. It's more Torquoise. Also, I loved the neck feel, shallow C and fast and maple! Lastly, the tone is great for metal, but a Strat has better clean tones and single coil range. My Powerhouse has active 12db boost PU...so I guess I am a fan of active PU's over the years.

[@XChristianNoirX]

Idk man... I got a massive metal tone out of this thing today! More cutting mids than my LTD with 81's.

[@bjornwolf6653]

Ernie ball 9-46 are apparently “hybrid slinky “ 2222 “super slinky“ are 9-42 2223 . so hey was half right ;-)

[@jonnycutts5254]

If only they did a hard tail version

[@savagewakolee2116]

Soon.... 😉 I know something you don't ..... But yeah hang in there it's coming

[@MFinGonzo]

They do its called a telecaster

[@DeadShred9]

I have one Tele Body style . EMG 70's which are Versatile in every sense of the word and its Sea Foam Green . A Shredders Wet Dream !! I dont use a Trem hardly ever so I just blocked the Trem with some pennies and electrical Tape works like a Charm . It sold Originally for $1,200 but I waited saved my money and with research found a Sale and used some tricks and got it brand New for $600 even a steal IMO . Pro Level Guitar that any player would feel confident gigging with for $600 I'm good at having patience and finding deals and never buy used Guitars .

[@dmcarter1512]

@@savagewakolee2116 😳

[@savagewakolee2116]

@@dmcarter1512 what's up with that? I am sponsored by schecter.... I guess you don't know who I am no biggie though... Just kinda wondering what that comment is supposed to mean? I am getting my own signature series Guitar so thats how I know bud 😉

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

How are the Floyd’s on this? I’ve come to realize that when it comes to the Floyd Rose, paying more for the 1000 series or original Floyd is worth it.

[@connormackie2829]

The place where the headstock sits on your stands looks like two little dots of glare that I️ can’t get rid of

[@matibrandrock]

This sounds like an amazing guitar, and since it has EMG pickups it must mean that it comes with soderless wiring and you can easily change the pickups for other emgs that might be more your preference, but the hot 70s retroactive already sounds pretty awesome, if I ever get this guitar I might not change the pickups but if I do I would swap them for 89s for their coil split function

[@DeadShred9]

I use GHS Boomer 9's and mine came with 9's but the brand I have no idea wore them out rather fast but the 1st week I was playing the hell out of it !! Tunners are 19:1 Ration and work fine for me and if your gonna use the Floyd who cares !!

[@deafforever3534]

If they wanted to cut costs, have a quality trem, & have imitation pickups; why not put stock passive pickups & a real OFR in there? Probably less of a pain to change the pickups than the trem.

[@andrelp9596]

Thank you for such a great review!

[@jacmoll9]

Fantastic video Great playing Thanks

[@michaelbujanda6419]

My Schecter PT standard sounded good right out of the box!!!! I bought my guitar from American Music Supply!!! I did not have set up or tunning issues with my guitar! The guitar is very versatile. I can play hard rock, metal, blues and jazz with my Schecter PT standard(Telecaster copy) guitar!!!! I think you get more guitar for the money with a Schecter!!! Good quality guitar!☺😊☺😊🎸🎶🎼🎸🎼🎶🎵🎶🎼🎸🎼🎶🎵😁

[@obicross]

i experience the same thing with a squier classic vibe all maple neck and another a rosewood fretboard. The rosewood board sound more spanky and bitey, brighter. Which is weird compared to the general notion that maple is supposed to be brighter.

[@KerwinmusicNL]

34:06 "I'm simple, here I am, take me!" no That's what she said? Missed opportunity.

[@Wepeell]

Schecter needs to remove the pickguard on these and make them back routed. I've seen multiple of these with the treble bridge post splitting the wood and going into the pickup cavity.

[@anthonylohmeyer1048]

I got the lambo orange model with the floyd rose its my first guitar i bought it brand new like two months ago its amazing it plays great it sounds killer to but only when my cousin plays it lol hes been playing for years im just starting to learn guitar im having alot of fun learning. I also wanted to say great video man thanks for the awesome content and are you going to do another video with Glenn?

[@natanaeldamian2192]

Hey as a beginner how difficult is it to work with the Floyd system? I want to buy my first electric guitar but I'm concerned that the FR will be a pain to deal with.

[@reizalrahim3287]

Very detail and nice review especially when you got charvel as comparison

[@adfury]

I had 2 strings slip out also. I think the strings were cut a bit to short for the 1st run.

[@diegobarrionuevo5679]

What? Mine is made in Indonesia , FR S model. And mine also the G string saddle was loose.

[@Feefifofum24]

only $629 on the schecter!

[@utubehound69]

I run the string backwards w.the ball at the tuner on Floyd Rose Gtr's. What about the Block in that Series of Floyd? They call it the HOT ROD ? What does that mean? I like the two volumes but would like a tone knob too.

[@codylawson6857]

I have been looking at a tons of different guitars and for some reason the schecter ss in Seafoam keeps coming around I’m seriously thinking of purchasing this guitar

[@davidwoods80]

Ever been to Sun Valley, CA (AKA Scum Valley)? You'd wish you were in South Korea...

[@KentQuickstad]

Sun Valley, ID is nice though!

[@bbeenn]

I like to think there's 2 volume knobs so you can make a kill switch. Thank you for the video, subbed!

[@guitardudeguy3139]

I purchased a Sun Valley in Lambo orange..When I unboxed it, there was so much tension on the Floyd Rose that the Right post had broken thru the body...sent it back..so much for a 55 point inspection and set up. The guitar was so tight it felt like it would fold in half..I did not ask for a replacement..that was my experience with the Sun Valley..I got a 🍋..was supposed to be Lambo orange. Anyone else have this happen? I was quite disappointed after watching Pixxy Lixx and Tone King swear on these guitars..Did they get special treatment?

[@Bigtubes]

I just received a Lambo orange one that looks to have the right post slightly pulled out of the body. High action and the Floyd rose is unusable as its wedged up into the wood and pick guard. I bought it as a demo from Sweetwater. It arrived in tune so it didn't slip during shipping. Right? so much for the 55 point inspection.

[@guitardudeguy3139]

Robbie yep, I think there is a design flaw or something didn't get set up right . The tension on mine was so tight , I thought the guitar was going to fold in half..anyway the right post gave way, and the bridge went right into the pick guard..I sent it back..I ended up getting a used PRS and am really happy with that. I was told that others have had the same problem..maybe Sweetwater doesn't know how to set up a Floyd? Or they are coming out of the factory like that..I like Schecter guitars, but they missed with this model..nothing like the Charvels. Did you send yours back? I have pictures of my debaucle..good luck in the future.

[@Training_With_Pepper]

I live near Sweetwater and I've played some pretty atrocious Floyd's there. While it's completely possible your issues came from the factory, I know for a fact some of Sweetwater's techs don't know what they're doing. Recently, I played an Ibanez Premium Kiko Signature and it wasn't set up or innotated (at all!!!), so I asked one of the associates there if they would set the guitar up properly and he said no. I was like ok there's no way I'm paying $1400 for a guitar that's screwed up. I wrote my rep and their customer service a letter about that one lol. Unfortunately, they seem to have better stock (of course) than Guitar Center down the road, so I guess I'm stuck going there... But seriously, I probably played close to 15 Floyd guitars at Sweetwater in the last month and only one was set up and stayed in tune. These were $1000-$3000 guitars! Ibanez Prestige, EGEN, ESP, Jackson, etc. I think the 55 point inspection is really someone spending 55 seconds looking at the paint job haha

[@guitardudeguy3139]

usp924 From what I'm hearing now is the Floyd Rose new models just suck, unless you get an old one or the High dollar one..I know how to set them up , but when the posts are broke thru the body there's nothing I can do with it. I might try a Music Man in the future, I played one the other day...it was ridiculously good! Lots of doe though..The old Floyd's are the best though..not these new "designed" from China crap .

[@ArielsSmartyPants]

I always put the ball ends at the head stock. Charvel would be my choice but the Schecter is 200 less where I've looked. Difficult choice.

[@tonefingerz2021]

i want to like schecter. only ever felt the medium range and it just didnt feel right. still want it one day. very informative review regardless. thx

[@twinsmm1]

Henning, If they ever did a remake of the American TV series Hogan's Heroes, They should audition you for the part of Colonel Klink.

[@jasonb2916]

Wow schecter makes some great sounding guitars!!!

[@stratmagic6893]

I don't like Floyds or 14inch neck radius or active pickups so I guess neither one for me-rather have a regular strat with a humbucker in the bridge for when I want to get nasty which is why I have one they do look cool though especially the Schecter

[@jross68052]

South Korea making guitars. North Korea making missiles and bombs. Oh well

[@bestboy897]

Guitar Joe lol

[@jross68052]

One day North Korea will make guitars and be at peach with the world

[@levgtz8158]

ONU around here?

[@GearBoxTy]

That intro song was tremendous! \m/

[@turaly0n]

As expected, the EMGs sound amazing.

[@luckyjackson6973]

Dude, your funny! Have you been snorting cupcake sprinkles?

[@1970borntorun]

Bill Cosby called - he wants his sweater back. Just kidding lol :) Great playing Mang ;)

[@lipczewski]

Great review like always. I looking a guitar for beginners up to €800 For simple rock/pop music... I looking a good quality electronics and hardware. I think Schecter it's not for me and my preferences. Thanks for honestly reviewing.

[@cavemanriffs]

In the name of love still my bleeding heart

[@st72ssh]

How does this compare with fgn expert odyssey?

[@XChristianNoirX]

"HERE YOU JUST STICK IT IN... umm.." (makes sticking it in face) 30:51

[@FutureBreed13]

1:52 Still my Bleeding Heart by Steve Vai ;)

[@Mrbungleface0u818]

Lost my mind when he played that.... favorite Steve vai song.... And a young 19 year old Devin Townsend goes absolutely next level bonkers on that song.... Soo good

[@tom0ocadoo]

I live in the us and the come setup perfect . sucks to be you guys

[@KentQuickstad]

They are inspected and set up in the US, not sure what your point is. It's just luck of the draw in terms of QC.

[@HiddeSipkerodenburg]

What is better, the charvel or the schecter?

[@benben-sl7hi]

Need in hot pink or neon green! C'mon!

[@levis569]

There is a lefty green one out now, dont know bout a righty

[@gitarbangsatchanel8036]

Is that the FR stay in tune when u bend the G string after use tremolo arm?

[@bebenavole2179]

how thin are the necks on these?

[@mpexus]

Thanks for the Charvel comparison :) The Charvel Body is actually Alder and not Ash. Just curious if the Charvel had a Pickguard if the sound wouldn't be a bit warmer, taking into the accounts it different pickups as well, that I assume on that Charvel model are a JB and a 59. Regarding the Necks which one is thinner? I assume the Schecter one.

[@stefanpalicki3538]

Can we get that backing track?

[@killerdude35]

Me want that orange one!!

[@cursofarmacia6547]

What s the brand and modelo of these mini pedales?

[@tonefingerz2021]

i bet even the neck joint screws werent tight. every guitar ive ever gotten in the mail all screws etc on entire guitar are aleays little not all the way tight

[@stuartbegley2085]

A knot in the wood. It's a knot, don't know how that translates right enough

[@shamzamri3442]

I'm with u bro. The logo doesn't suit the head design.

[@lawsont4396]

So fucking jealous that you get to try all this gear!

[@Alexander-iq5yq]

Anybody else not like it when they put a maple fretboard on a maple neck? For some reason I couldnt own a guitar like that. if the neck is maple please make it 1 piece! I know its pretty trivial but it is what it is.

[@Alexander-iq5yq]

I have no reason to believe it is in any way an inferior way to construct a functional instrument. Its just aesthetically displeasing to have the same wood glued on top when it could easily be one piece.

[@markushanifan9648]

It's because the truss rod is front loaded. One piece maple necks have to be loaded from the rear and then a strip of wood (usually rosewood) is set in over the trussrod. Front loading probably allows them to thin the neck with less chance of filing through the trussrod channel.

[@xBlackShadowsZz]

I rather watch this guy instead of buying the guitar

[@JWCFB]

The Schecter is only $629.00which is a big difference than the $799.00 he keeps quoting in the video. I got a blemished Lambo Orange one for only $479.00.

[@EytschPi42]

I am always quoting european prices. We pay sales tax here and it is 19% which is already figured into the price.

[@69cohonas]

Rosewood just sounds soo much better in my ears !!!

[@juanvaldez5422]

Lol

[@travelinman482]

Stevie Ray Vaughan used 13s on his guitar. Crazy...lol

[@levgtz8158]

Yep, the EMG retroactives will not give you the classic EMG sound, but a thin imitation that doesn't even sounds like passives, nor good actives.

[@fastnewbie]

You seemed all flustered with your mouth full! :)

[@theelectrichobo829]

you do know i have to order some Mogu Mogu now because of this video....sod the guitars i want the drinks.

[@3rdfloorParis]

Thank you for reviewing both guitars and make a good and honest comparison.

[@milork748]

Man the WiFi signal on your forehead is strong as hell

[@shadowsong1]

"from a child to a boy, from a boy to man..."

[@EytschPi42]

Mark Shields pride growing stronger....

[@shadowsong1]

Schecter makes great stuff......i prefer the Charvel in this case. to get Duncans with the coil taps in that package is hard to beat.

[@dsego84]

omg, you can actually play :O

[@DerEchteBold]

Sun Valley is where they're made? Oh, I would've thought that's in California, not in South Korea ; )

[@briandowling7577]

Schecter's HQ is in Sun Valley, CA. These guitars are made in South Korea. I believe they're made by World Musical Instrument Co.

[@DerEchteBold]

Yes, thanks, I already knew that, I was just joking.

[@riffsnreviews]

The only thing that i'm finding surprising at the moment, is the price of SK guitars, damn in a couple of years they've gone up like 30% at least, the prices of the SK schecters are frikking mad, the PRS SE/LTD are overpriced, as are the chapman's aswell now but to a lesser extent (considering they do their own distribution and everything). SK guitars shouldn't be the same price as Japanese ones ...

[@aaronwilliams7988]

Active humbuckers actually