The Most INSANELY Spec'd Guitar I've Ever Played?! || Schecter Keith Merrow KM7 MKIII Artist

[@agufish]

➤ Yooooo we did it, 100K!!!! You guys are the best :) Giveaway announcements soon. Subscribe (if you haven't already) so I can give you stuff lol ➤ Thanks to Victory Amplification for sponsoring today's video! Check out the new Victory V4 The Kraken Guitar Amp bit.ly/3zpVOQc

[@jaydenmusic5208]

Congratulations!!! I think I have been watching you since you had 40K! I love your stuff man. Keep it up! I think I would rather have the KM7 MKIII.

[@thedanksavatron7782]

I'd keep the Evertune model! Or take the fishmans out of the merrow & put them on the Evertune model! 🤔 yes , yes I'd do that!

[@JoeBidensAdderall]

I have 4 schecters and they all inspire me more than a basic bitch LP that I’ve seen everyone and they’re uncle in a rush shirt play. Not a dig at you. But your rant about mojo is mad subjective. Figured I’d point out that the mojo they give off appeals to me quite a bit. Love all the black and grey and gaudy looks. They are what BCrich wish they were.

[@RandyWillcox]

Awww man, I'm glad to see Victory sponsored this one! Congrats!

[@InfamouslyCantankerous]

I would love to have the km7 thats been my dream guitar for quite a while. Banshee is awesome but I love that km.

[@KeithMerrow]

I know which one I'd pick :)

[@agufish]

Lol, I would hope so!

[@setworld5137]

I've got the white hybrid in 6 and 7. Sickest guitars I've ever played!!!!!!

[@LukeDKramer]

Oh hey, that's my IR! Would ya'll be interested in getting your hands on these and getting some huge guitar tones?

[@sixsix8six]

YAAAS

[@xklopan]

I have purchased 1000s of IR’s so yes I need more of course lol 😂

[@LukeDKramer]

@@xklopan I can promise these may be quite different from most that are out there. Lil secret sauce

[@xklopan]

@@LukeDKramer awesome looking forward to getting my hands on them, I’ve been liking some Bogren packs lately but I’m always looking for new flavors to keep things interesting.

[@belligerentamateur]

😎😎😎

[@BaenaCarcosa]

WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE GOOD OL DAYS WHEN PPL USED 6 STRINGS AND USED ALL 6 LOL NONE OF THIS NEW AGE EXTENDED RANGE BS KIDS THESE DAYS I SWEAR

[@LucasLeCompteMusic]

WHY NOT JUST PLAY BASS????!!!

[@loch1352]

STRING GUAGESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@miklowlife]

I’m one of the only guitar players in my local scene that still plays six standard tuned strings. If your bass player has a five string and utilizes the octaves instead of just shadowing the guitar positions with a four string, he can essentially riff-down when you riff-up, and your music can occupy sub-woofer frequencies without being tuned down. Hopefully this comment doesn’t sound like a foreign language or fall on deaf ears...

[@ripit.3457]

frickin andrew man I swear you’re stuck in the 80’s get with the times grandpa B)

[@felinekaiju4517]

Those damned pesky kids!.

[@toemasmeems]

I miss Keith’s channel so much 😭 I honestly joke that my life has been so lost without it but it’s honestly so true. He was such an inspiration to me.

[@alexandermueller4115]

What happened to it?

[@toemasmeems]

@@alexandermueller4115 he deactivated everything to focus on his mental health and his music projects without distractions and I totally respect it but it’s like a bad breakup for me lol

[@kylemcpherson3437]

I was just thinking about that his Instagram is gone too

[@ThorsShadow]

Good news. He uploaded a few days and a few weeks ago.

[@toemasmeems]

@@ThorsShadow yeah man i love it. i'm in the discord so i luckily get to talk to him quite a bit and it's been a bucket list checked

[@caerwyn5881]

Congrats on 100k Hunter! You definitely deserve it, kick ass brother

[@thedanksavatron7782]

CongratZ on 100k! Many more to come brother 🍻

[@LeeJoRo]

I've had this for a while now. It's truly amazing. The look of the neck still makes me feel things...

[@Stretchwreckedem469]

"Weird nut, bro."

[@ryanmaxson9968]

More pineapple, perhaps?

[@shapeshifter7676]

That's what she said

[@stax56]

I have had mine for almost 2 years now and can say I still have played nothing better. It plays itself. Stays in tune constantly. Sounds absolutely perfect. Thank for showing it off to the world for Keith and Schecter guitars.

[@Theenragedone]

I completely agree. I haven't found a 7 that plays better than the KM7.

[@Surrey_01]

What tuning did the KM7 MKiii artist come stock in?

[@InterSev]

I don't know what I want more: the KM7 or the Kraken. Great vid man and congrats on 100k!

[@dannycaronjr2620]

Haha was thinking the same

[@jacob19ram]

you want a km7

[@hazama8892]

I was waiting for quite a while for this

[@hunybadgerbill]

420% out of 69 Shecter guitars models turn out to be great value.

[@agufish]

True, can't argue with science

[@raytorvalds3699]

w00t !! Congrats on 100K, Hunter !

[@hyperhool]

Dude this video is so sick! Straight to the point. Compact & well structured. Really appreciate the content.

[@LumberBrain]

I have two Schecters and I absolutely love them. I'll admit I'm officially a Schecter fan boy. 😆

[@babbelsabbel8200]

I have the km7 Artist, same finish as you. It´s really insane. Plays really good, the choice of voicings ist great and so on and so on. Can´t recommend it enough

[@julianbeira2492]

is the neck thin?

[@jazz9128]

Imma just add a 7 string to my “I want one but will probably forget about by the end of the week” list real quick

[@regondi]

Picked one of these up yesterday in toxic smoke green holy shit. The thing just doesn’t stop chugging I said it down on the stand and it keeps chugging on its own it’s possessed!!!! Currently my absolute favorite guitar, to play the neck, his so fast and smooth. I absolutely love it. Schecter really hit the ball out of the park with this one.

[@bishfish1514]

I remember going to the guitar store for the first time at the start of this year and I played this and it sounds awesome

[@gamerlegacy]

I would take the KM7 all day, that thing looks amazing

[@beautague9163]

Got mine Friday went up to sweetwater to check it out and take my blue aura burst home... when my rep and I took it out of the box our jaws dropped.... no pictures will ever do these justice

[@oliverjames7315]

'Well chuffed, innit?' is a very fine English reference, well done mate.

[@aaronarcher2356]

That's a sick rig. Would support a lifetime of heavy riffs and big smiles

[@onionheadguy7094]

I love having 7 strings because it makes it easier for me to jam along to some song I like without being like "well it's in e or d standard, cant do it"

[@Oilid]

I know, for sure, it's a killer guitar!

[@the_swoletariat1621]

I got this exact model in December and it’s so fucking amazing. Really glad they sent you one and rad demo!

[@vtautogrow6096]

That mix riff grooves so nicely

[@jesselemasters8676]

I would keep the KM7, but mostly because he's a huge influence on me and the main reason I got into 7 strings, and it plays absolutely amazingly.

[@jetblack7044]

everything Keith Merrow does is awesome

[@gregmerritt9366]

Dude...thank you. This is the rig I'm going for without a doubt. Premium features, yet...relatively...cost efficient.

[@ughitstom]

just as the demo track was about to start so i started headbanging to an ad

[@RequiemDead]

Congrats on 100k...Also just keep both! That deserving good home is your home and awesome playing 7 strings are fun to have around for the low chuggs.

[@Erisblackstone]

100K BAYBEE GET THAT PLAQUE HUNTER I still remember when I was hyped for 10K lol

[@petermac7315]

i was one of the people spying on your sub count the day you last uploaded a video and was so happy that you finally hit 100k. I think it is absolutely stupid that the guitarists with 1mil subs do vlogs and no decent reviews. that's why my two favorite guitar youtubers are AguFish and Trogly

[@andrewking9010]

Congrats on 100K... well-deserved! This is a super underrated channel for sure. As for my Schecter choice, it’s the Keith Merrow for me. That 9 piece neck is gorgeous.

[@Sean_Plays_Guitar]

Yo. That one felt extra metal for some reason. Like what that guitar brought out of you on that track. Nice work, braddah.

[@MehWhatever]

I have played guitar for a very long time and I own KM7. Its a fantastic guitar.

[@AidanPlaysGuitar-]

3:09 “Weird nut, bro” 😭

[@shockthemonkey7046]

I have the km7 mk3 hybrid, was a little reticent about the maple fretboard and the fact it has only 3 pickup voicings with no coil split, turns out that laying down rhythm and playing a lead over the top with it is a joyful experience as the voicings are balanced so well, the neck pickup cuts through whatever filth you put into the rhythm track, gorgeous guitar…..

[@frankiechan9651]

Congrats on 100K Hunter. I think both Schecters absolutely kill it - but I have a soft spot for the KM3 as I think Keith is a great guy and both Evertune and Fishmann puts it just over the top for me.

[@Theenragedone]

I've had my KM7 MKIII Artist for just over a year now. I absolutely love it. It is my first 7 string, and I struggle to not play it every day. It's incredibly well speced, it feels amazing, and and it's beautiful. The pick ups are very versatile. The low output grunt for the nasty high gain filth. The PAF middle position for more grunge brown sound, and killer single coil tones. The Banshee is cool, but I wouldn't give up the KM7 to keep the Banshee. Keith, and Schecter designed a hell of a guitar with the MK3.

[@felinekaiju4517]

I fund the MK-III artist to be worth every dollar spent!. The thing plays and sounds phenomenal. Keiths signature Fishman pups are versatile as hell. I'll go the KM, no competition. I've played the MK-III artist and almost walked out with it. (I came across a well priced 80's Pre Lawsuit ESP).

[@trevpeeps307]

Dude, I think I would have to go with the Keith merrow. That neck is absolute 🔥

[@onerandombruh]

Schecter, Solar, Kiesel and Harley Benton have the best looking metal guitars!!

[@flowryan5829]

Ever seen Ormsby?

[@onerandombruh]

@@flowryan5829 holy moly grease donut, Batman! Those ones are good looking too!

[@flowryan5829]

@@onerandombruh Glad to share some juicy info with you! Enjoy!

[@LeftHandRiffs]

Congrats on the 100,000 subs Hunter. You ABSOLUTELY deserve it 🙏❤️

[@johnnymiller8766]

One of your cooler demos! Good sound!

[@stevenbrown4307]

Congrats on 100k bro!! Woo Hoo!!!

[@asizeablebear]

That neck has me actin up. To be totally honest, if it's good enough for Keith, it's almost certainly going to be a fantastic instrument. Man know's what's good.

[@TheLinuxExperience]

Great video! I own both guitars and they are both killer!... Visually, the KM7 is more appealing to me, but I think both are just as great, it´s down to personal preference.

[@bestboy897]

sick demo

[@stevecox3777]

100K, such a feat and congratulations. Awesome review as usual and I’ll take the Banshee. I like my guitars in tune as much as possible:)

[@shanewalton8888]

Schecter is the king (queen?) of insanely spec'd guitars. I have just ordered a lefty Sun Valley Super Shredder.

[@guitarz]

congrats on the 100k man!

[@DavidZimmermannz]

Dont think im into 7's but everytime i hear a kraken i want one

[@Gearjunkie35JasonBallou]

Love the aluminum inlays. I still love my hard reliced 90's MIJ Ibanez RG7660. Beat but plays like butter

[@Briansgate]

Schecter is criminally underrated.

[@sharkusvelarde]

No they are not

[@hostile2568]

I've been looking at getting a new guitar for a long time now. Ive owned a 2 Shecters before so i thought maybe id look at a brand i haven't owned like Ibanez. But no other company packs so much into 1 guitar for the price. Never been disappointed by a Shecter.

[@TudorAdrian]

This is probably my "end-game" guitar

[@roblegrange473]

100k congrats..🤘🎸❤

[@will4673]

I have the same guitar in stone grey, Talisto Grey…I love it.

[@levicouzens7970]

Bobs burgers in the back tho lol 😂😂

[@sc7244]

That show is the goat

[@oliverburnand1228]

congrats on getting to 100K that's amazing... i play a wide range of stringed instruments, normal, extended acoustic and electric and by the look of this video i would play the the Keith Merrow sig, as it does not have a evertune bridge and you can obtain different tunings a lot easer.... keep up the good work =)

[@kylesmith3687]

Just when I think the KM7 couldn’t get any better. I loved the KM7 with the Nazgul/ Sentient set but the Fishman Fluence pickups sound awesome.

[@romzen]

I got the KM6 MKIII in Blue Crimson and it was the best gear investment I have ever made.

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Bro that 7 is 🤤

[@Bergvik91]

Great demo! Would love a demo of the bolt on, "pro", version as well 😅

[@woochyna]

Probably the best 7 string I ever played and am soooo jealous of my friend that has one.

[@draleigh8881]

if had the money this would be the 7 string i'd buy. no doubt! good job shecter and keith merrow!

[@amiolaro]

anyone would be great to have... both are desireble.. thanks schecter

[@CM_Dreading52]

Watching this as I have my own km-7 mk3, but mine has the Floyd rose and sustainiac. Probably the best guitar I’ve played so far

[@babindinda9414]

As an owner of a Schecter, hands down the KM-7, but both are so good! Love the more Schecter love!

[@JamieCartwright-qt8lq]

Aw nice, I just ordered one of these before I saw your review.

[@isaiahhenry8363]

I played on one of these before. A solid axe for sure.

[@JoshMarzolf]

I have a KM7 MKII, a KM6 MKII, and a KM6 MKIII standard (it has predator inlays so I had to). The only nicer Schecter I've ever played (and own) is from the last run of JL-7s. So if you can't go Loomis, then go Merrow.

[@beautague9163]

I also got that 6 string standard with predator inlays and it's ridiculous for a "budget" model

[@jwrocks83]

Warning - incoming Schecter fanboy here - lol - but I have to say that I do agree with your thoughts surrounding some of the "unexciting" designs. That said, in the last few years Schecter has the SLS Elite and the SLS Evil Twin series that are all import, spec'd out, and come in T, S, and E shapes. I have the E1 SLS Evil Twin with the Fluence Moderns and and it's amaaaazing :-) Thanks for all your content - keep spreading positivity :-) Peace!

[@jeffh_77]

Hunter! Killer review as always my dude. I actually ended up picking up that same exact banshee a couple months ago based off your review and I have zero regrets. The evertune was the main selling point for me. I do agree with you though on the aesthetics of the Keith Merrow looking a bit better. Keep up the great content and congrats on 100k subs 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@the_hippykiller22]

As an owner of a KM7 Mk1 and a Banshee Elite FRS 7 this is a tough choice but I'd go with the KM7.

[@toemasmeems]

Forgot to mention that awesome brass block in the back!

[@dgs5809]

My Schecter PT SLS Elite Evil Twin rocks pretty damn hard too. Schecter knows how to build a guitar, it's the best I've ever held.

[@MineralVW]

I have the Schecter KM MKI with Painkiller Bare Knuckle. The MKI is insane, but this one is very sick! I'll definitely buy it for my collection!

[@phoenixxprime]

I may be biased, but the Banshee Mach is such a mean and capable machine. I have a Mach 7 ET in the same finish as yours, and I can't put it down. Its very versatile considering its specs, and oozes its own unique charm. That being said, the KM guitars are no slouch in their own right, I just can't justify an artist guitar unless it has something I can't get anywhere else. Just my $0.02

[@pistolpete7280]

I have the 6 string version of this guitar. It's amazing (although mine doesn't have that type of nut)

[@beautague9163]

That's awesome because I'm getting the blue burst 7 string this or next week

[@adriennevance406]

I’d pick the KM for sure

[@brianvillage5]

KM7 all day, hands down the dopest guitar schecter makes. I had a C7 SLS Elite and it was insane. One of buddies who’s played and owns a lot of nice guitars said it was the best guitar he’d ever played. I disagree because I like my telecaster more😂. But schecter is a great brand.

[@DJ33]

Good vid. Tough choice between the two to me it’s lundgrens& Evertune. Vs kM Fishman/HipShot

[@ashleybailey5244]

Lol at 2.28, is that a cheeky polaris riff i hear there? 😋😁👌💯❤️

[@elizabethnoory2349]

What about neck dive?

[@transmundanemusic]

Forgot to mention the volute on the neck too! Schecter is amazing value.

[@WalkenDead]

If I had to pick just one, I'd say yes

[@ericsmith6633]

I had both the banshee and the km7 artist and I kept the km7 mkiii. I found that I bonded with the km7 SO much more. Plus I think the Merrow fishmans fir me sounded better than the lundgren pups. So ya, I recommend the km7. My only gripe is they should come with a case or gig bag or something!! U can get a Japanese prestige Ibanez for this price and get a fitted HSC, so that’s my only gripe

[@sc7244]

Damn, I can’t decide between this Schecter or the ESP LTD M1007 HT?! Both are too sick

[@w1923]

Km7 Artist. On back order as we speak through GC.

[@alexandercarlinmusic9467]

Considering you don't change tunings very much and record more than play live, I think the Banshee is probably better for u, since it's impossible for it to go out of tune. Its also way easier to install Fishmans if you want them than it is to install an Evertune.

[@toemasmeems]

I loved that guitar I have the hybrid now and it’s honestly a bit more my style. I’m gonna say it’s because burl is hit or miss.

[@tomsisson660]

7 strings, neck through body guitar, and strings through body guitar; how could you want more? There is no more. Tom Sisson

[@mikegossett2289]

Im not a 7 string guy but I actually think the banshee looks much cooler. When you did the review on it, I seriously thought about buying one lol. The whole vibe is cooler to me, but those fishmans in the km7 are killer sounding as well.

[@RaylanCloss]

OH SHIT THE LUCID RIFF

[@ThatBaritoneGuitarGuy]

To so kindly quote Trey Xavier, "Do you like jazz?"