This was the Worst Thing to Ever Happen to Fender

[@teknoaxe]

Boy, absolutely no legacy brand is safe nowadays. I can hear Bigsby trembling in his grave right now.

[@thechommytong420]

Music has changed and eveloved over time companies like Gibson and fender jus don’t offer good reliable stuff anymore and it’s sad but greed is a huge part

[@aliensporebomb]

He should be - that toilet handle vibrato system needs to go only on museum quality Gretsch guitars just for looks. If you actually want to use something.....something more modern is needed.

[@alexeypolevoybass]

@@aliensporebombBigsby's trem is still far superior to Floyd Rose's “solution” (aka “solve one issue you've never really had, get 5 more as a gift”).

[@watersnortmoment3734]

@alexeypolevoybass Tuning outside in and doing some minor setup work when you change strings was too much?

[@orlock20]

@@alexeypolevoybass There is a Bigsby trem pedal so any guitar can have that sound without any potential negatives.

[@michaelcaits157]

Hey Glen. Three simple tricks to help you overcome ALL your Guitar related anxieties. 1. Practice in front of a mirror 2. When playing anything in public: take a really big breath. Exhale slowly. Take another deep breath. Exhale slowly. Every time you have a difficult phrase to play on Guitar, take a slow, deep breath before playing. 3. Keep pracising slowly. That's it! Fyi I once played a debut show at City Hall in Sheffield to a few thousand people: it was a new band and I was their replacement singer and Iron Maiden had just finished playing there the same weekend! Talk about stressed! Still, Martial Arts taught me to breathe properly and after the first deep breath, we launched headlong into the first number. After that, I felt pretty much at home! I was 32 years of age then. I'm a 62 yr old metalhead from the UK and I'm still handing down the same advice. Good luck and thanks for listening.

[@chrisabbott9666]

GLEEEEEEN! The easiest way to get over performance anxiety is to just remember that there are plenty of people out there that wish they could play as good as you! Oh, and just don’t give a shit what others think. That helps too!

[@crock2434]

Yeager for fuckit,Red Bull for performance enhancement

[@valvenator]

Yeah, I got over it when I realized how many "musicians" there are that shouldn't be allowed within 30 feet of a stage.

[@ReizokoRyu]

I have been absolute garbage for over a decade and wish I could be half as good as Glenn!

[@alexeypolevoybass]

@@ReizokoRyu if Glenn's playing is something you envy, you should sell all your guitars and never touch them ever again. He's a good audio engineer, but not a guitar player by any measure.

[@joshspunkrockgarden9914]

I remember someone heckling a band once and the singer just said, "We suck? Maybe so, but we're up here and you're not, so..."

[@frankiechan9651]

The thing I can't stand about Strats is the volume knob so close to the bridge pickup. Schecter moving it just a short distance away makes all the difference to me. It wasn't until you were doing the b-roll footage with the specs that I saw exactly how gorgeous the Wenge neck is - that wood is stunning, especially the grain pattern around the headstock.

[@killtrosity5168]

The problem I have with the real strat is that there are too many pickups; interferes with my picking. I like the schecter because it has a more open space to strum, I often find myself hitting the pickups with my pick on guitars with so many on the body, maybe good for finger style picking tho.

[@sabbatus]

damn glen you are really getting good at guitar you improved so much in a year

[@hunter00143]

"Uhh guys im nervous" *plays the shreddingest thing hes ever played

[@Rokkbom]

Wow Glenn, you've really improved your chops significantly during this year. Great tones. :)

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Wow, thanks! But MOJOTONE played a significant part. The BV30H is a monster!

[@dokterkarel]

@@SpectreSoundStudios you mean the V30, right? right?! ... edit: seriously, these speakers sound great!

[@bobmartino8073]

Schecter= The class of the industry. I have 5 that I will NEVER part with. Thank you Schecter for amazing products. Thank you Glenn for another great video.

[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

As a current (and longtime) owner of a Schecter Stiletto Elite 5 bass, I endorse your post 👍

[@michaeleaster1815]

Just wondering, does Schecter make a T-style guitar that twangs? That's my jam right now... I tend to associate the brand with high-gain stuff (and have high respect for them in that arena)

[@BOATIE141]

@@michaeleaster1815they can, most of their stuff is shreddy looking but their hardware is amazing

[@karterestill]

I have 8. Couldn't agree more! The KM guitars especially. I have had my KM7 MK1 since they came out in 2014-15? And I think I've had to adjust it 4 times .. it's so SOLID. Schecter's the best brand❤😊

[@hornhunter7]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@michaeleaster1815They have the PT Special so you can look into that. Don’t know if twangs though. Schecter has a whole lot if retro style guitars. Like the Corsair which is close to a Gibson 335, I suggest just checking out that who section on their site.

[@alfieboy1]

4:30 that aggressive low e string *schwack* was goddly!!! Your playing has gotten so good! Love to see it! From the UK!

[@timcole421]

Uh, the one he clubbed a good quarter step sharp????

[@alfieboy1]

@@timcole421 That's the one! Gorgeous!

[@digiscream]

The solution to red light fever? Know your shit, and stay well within your limits. Seriously, it's all down to knowing exactly what you're going to play before you hit the button - don't try to wing it when you're recording for something that's going to see the light of day - and not playing anywhere near the very edge of your ability unless you're going to be able to do a cut-and-shut job on it, or you've got a day or two to keep going until you hit the golden take. Ultimately, both of these things come down to practice. As a wise man once told me...amateurs practice until they get it right, professionals practice until they can't get it wrong.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Screw you, Lee! How dare you be completely right!

[@digiscream]

@@SpectreSoundStudios - sorry! I mean...errr...hookers and coke. Cures all ills.

[@robbirose7032]

@@digiscream I agree with both of your statements

[@joshrepik]

I’m a die hard schecter fan, my buddy had a hellraiser near identical to the one you brought out at first, I had a hellraiser avenger with a repaired fretboard that worked great for years, I now have a c-1 classic (cannot recommend highly enough) and I’ve had a c7 stealth and a c8 elite at one point. The elite didn’t stay in tune as well as the set-neck or neckthru designs but you’ll have that. Every one has been a pleasure to play and own

[@AntColon]

schecter is a brand that will get recommended by ACTUAL guitar players at every budget and skill level. they look great, are joy to play and are price-to-performance kings.

[@joshrepik]

@@AntColon I mean there’s nothing but good reason. I have the c-1 classic 3 knob in a coffin case and it’s essentially in tune every single time I pull it out and it will sit in the case for months at a time sometimes. The jb59 sounds super clean and versatile and it plays like a dream plus looks like one. It’s the one guitar I’ll never get rid of. Brother in law has a Gibson and that thing can’t hold tuning to save itself

[@josephclark5965]

​@@AntColon I'm 7 months late but - exactly! Every Schecter I've owned has been as exquisite and played as well or better than its much more expensive counterpart. Spend $1000, then you get EVERY high end spec. Compare that to the 2 biggest name brands, where your only options are the American premium versions at $2500 to $4k just to get the identical appointments and often, less tuning stability.

[@aprilkurtz1589]

Hi Glenn! I have a Hellraiser baritone. It sounds awesome. It has obnoxious amounts of abalone on it, which pisses people off, for some reason. Making me enjoy it even more!

[@michaelolz]

Yes, you are a studio engineer, Glenn. You’re also a really good guitarist and you’re getting better. So there. And I now want a Schecter because they’re doing some classic designs as well as some gorgeous metal shapes. This show is Metal University. Thank you, brother, for the great review.

[@alexeicrnkovicmusic]

Glennnnn! Thanks for this video. I was planning on treating myself to a new guitar after the new year and I'm definitely checking this one out. On another note, I want to thank you for helping me break out of a really bad habit: brand loyalty. When I picked up guitar I was a nu-metal kid and I loved reading up on bands and the gear they used. Somehow it got hammered in my head that one has to "choose" a brand they stick with. Honestly, breaking out of that mindset has been harder than remembering to practice regularly. If I'm ever lucky enough to be in a position to be offered an endorsement deal from Ibanez, Schecter, D'Addario, etc I'll cross that bridge when I get to it, but for now I'll just remember that what works works, and that the best albums weren't made by guys who were brand snobs, but by guys who made the best of what they had to work with.

[@snarewizardgroulx7369]

Glen I love your reviews and they are inspiring me to tackle my own “red light fever” problem that I’ve been facing recently! Keep up the amazing work!

[@Rekilo]

Oh man, when it comes to red light fever I know what you mean. By no means have I become a studio pro but i'm much better than I used to be. Simply, you gotta do it more often. Record yourself when you don't have to. Get used to seeing that light for youself. It takes the pressure off by making it like any other time. Practice with the light on. I can't count how many takes I did of songs back to back with the light on just to make myself relax into it. As for the big jump, well, the best tip I heard recently was from Uncle Ben Eller. Which was just to relax more. Play more relaxed even if that means slower. I improved a lot in speed with that. If you can feel tension, note where and just try again. Love the information you put out on this channel Glenn!

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

So, Glenn wants our stage fright stories, eh? OK! My very first show age 13 in front of a live audience of around 250 I played in a Jazz ensemble in school, and we did a jazz rendition of the little locomotive that could, and It was very challenging, with lots of ascending and descending chromatic, and other chord sequences, and whoever wrote the thing basically packed it with chords, and not your basic ones either but every number suspensions and diminished...often changing on 8ths at 140bpm, with all kinds of tempo changes, so great train emulations, I thought it would be a guaranteed train wreck because my music teacher picked me for my playing, handed me a binder of sheet music, and I had no clue what any of it meant and he just assumed I did! He sat down with me every evening for like 2 weeks until I could get the tunes right and then work on the speed with a metronome. I blew my own freaking mind because we actually pulled it off with very few mistakes. We had a phenomenal 12yo drummer who was a total inspiration, and we did absolutely great, 4 evenings in a row, no problem, no sweat, and standing ovations every night! "5 years later" Now 18, nothing but T and A on my mind, in a band I apparently joined while drunk off my rocker where I saw them play a show where they fired their Lead singer/rhythm guitar player live on stage and was hired on the spot and finished the show which I did not remember! Now with the left over singer/"lead" guitarist who couldn't play a lead to save his life, nor sing well and couldn't get his chords on key, often one up or down because he missed the position being too busy trying to look like hot like Zoolander instead of concentrating on his playing, a drummer who was in constant danger of biting his tongue off trying to play the most basic 4/4 beats in tempo (after playing for over 5 years) and had to rely on the pocket our bass player who could play like Entwistle provided! We were trying to be more like the Who, Stones... well at least they did. The very first show in front of a mere 20 to 30 people, stone cold sober, and on the very first song the drummer counted in, missed the one, started on 2 & 1/2, it all went to shit, actually never got off, and I froze solid as a rock fell into a cold sweat, and the whole place audience and all sounded like someone rapidly turned down the volume to a peep, and my knees felt like jelly as I stared into the abyss of a smoke filled Bavarian beer drenched Gasthouse thinking "Who am I and what the F am I doing here" and "What is this thing hanging off my neck!" It was that freaking bad! My room mate lunged up on stage, shook me, grabbed and handed me a 1/2 liter dark brew off the waitresses tray and said "Here's your medicine"! Then everything just slowly got back to normal as if someone started cranking up a gramophone. While I swigged nearly 2/3ds of the black nerve agent, the bassist moved in close to the drummer gave him a little talking to, counted us in, and we restarted. At least it was acceptable, for being the only band in town doing a free show, but not at all pretty, and although I did loosen up by the second song, and did my part to not be the one who will get hit by a beer stein, it never really came together and the bass player and I at least kept it less painful by cranking up our amps to drown out the other two! Mysteriously some chick dug me and I even got laid that night, and went out with her for a few months before she met a motorcycle man! Talk about a night in bizarro land! Of course the band didn't last, and we broke up over banging each others girl friends, missing practice not learning the songs right... the stuff Glenn knows all too well, and there were even a few fists swinging and the beater bass no one knew where it came from missed someones head by a mere inch or two and shattered to pieces when it hit the 4 meter thick, steel reinforced concrete wall of our Practice space; The whole town was built after WWII on NAZI Bunkers. I would like to call them the good old days but only because they were the best we could have hoped for being nowhere near what you could call a city, with a night life... Strangely, the only real musician the bassist inherited a small fortune, and a well maintained Steinway concert wing piano from his mother, who was the official Belgian pianist for their TV station for decades, did theaters and all sorts even toured the world, and never raised him; his wicked aunt did who pocketed the money his mother sent monthly and starved him, gave up music altogether, and stayed home sitting on his ass drinking the fortune away until he ended up in a shack on welfare. The "Lead guitarist" disappeared suddenly never to be seen or heard from again, and no one cared. I got really busy with collage and did guitar repair on the side, got deported back to the US, and got really popular as a luthier, managed a band that got really famous really fast, toured the world, met many great famous players even built a few of them guitars, got a gold record.. and am still in business in my own shop 40 + years later. Here's the Kicker though: The drummer who I found on Facebook like 18 years ago still plays drums, and is like in his 40th band because he still plays no different but does fare a tiny bit better playing 3/4 in umpa bands for drunk people who couldn't tell the difference anyhow! I have played a few shows here and there over the years and still jam with others, but no signs of stage fright, or what may have been a full blown anxiety attack. Anyone think they are going to have a career as a player in a band? Good freaking luck with that! There's so much luck involved, like being in the right place at the right time, playing your cards right, more highly competent players than ever, and there being no guaranties nor knowing what life may throw at you at any given moment. If you don't work real hard on every aspect of it, and keep control, so not get taken or manipulated, don't get with the right musicians; Attitude and behavior may be more important than sheer ability to play their instrument, you still only have the prerequisites! You still never know where you will end up, as there's no warranty on life and human nature! But do try, because it can still be a wild ride, and I'm staying in the saddle, right to the freaking grave!

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

@@What11235 I should write one, but I can't remember shit when it comes to names, dates, and towns, and would need a few music historians to help out! I heard they are expensive and it takes a lot of time to find a little info! Glad you liked it!

[@CampbellHealy]

I have subscribed to this channel on my phone for a long time. One of only 3 subs, but never watch on my phone, no history sync or any other data gathering nonsense. I always watch on the tv not logged into YT, Guest, as I find the algorithm still pushes the same force feeding rubbish, even in a guest account. I reset the app every week, especially after I use YT to search for a one off topic. This channel is great and has shown me that I was right that expensive does not always mean quality.

[@nathanielmabis5803]

Fender guitars are really good at making you feel like you got the wrong instrument. It may not be the coolest looking guitar or bass you've ever seen, or most unique looking but they stay in tune better, headstocks don't snap off like tooth picks, aftermarket parts are cheap and everywhere. I'm an Epiphone guy but a P-bass would give me everything I need and never let me down if I ever had to switch.

[@zackthefreeman]

Glenn! Your playing rocks! Nothing to feel bad about. Nice to watch your improvement over the years. I feel the red light fever anytime I hit record, not just playing guitar. I trip over words, my thoughts drift off, and I am so easily distracted. The only advice I have to offer is something you're already doing, and just doing it. Not gonna go away without facing it head-on. My guitar playing is nothing to show off, but I did get some good advice from a friend. He says to practice with your eyes closed. Practice blindfolded. Practice looking everywhere but at your guitar. He always thought it looked so cool when guitarists would lay down these face-melting solos while staring him down so he makes playing look easy by practicing making it look easy. Hope that helps!

[@jadedshade]

On the solo, I'm sure you've tried it already, but just thought I'd share what helps me, with the jump to the 16th fret, I usually try to play a comfortable, short section of the solo with the jump somewhere in the middle, and then just practice that as a phrase over and over to get the jump into muscle memory a little more. Some damn good playing in there man!

[@odie5268]

The piano lows in that first strum were sublime!

[@lieslparnellmusic]

Hey Glenn, 14:25, first of all, the first run you did down the octave was clean, so seriously well done on that! For the second run, I’d suggest, in isolation, play the 5th fret, pause, shift up to the 16th fret, then play. The pause ensures your LH arrives at the correct frets before your RH jumps the gun and leaves it behind. Practising the shift in isolation, with the pause will develop the muscle memory needed so eventually you won’t have to think about the shift at all. I guess that’s the most important thing when playing any fast intricate lines/shifts on any string instrument, making sure your notes are ready to go before you pick them. I hope that helps, Also I bought the Spencer Stoleto bundle - so excited to learn how to mix properly and can’t wait for the plug-ins to arrive!!

[@Seaweed2662]

What song is that? I know what it is but i can’t place a name on it.

[@SoloSabbath]

@@Seaweed2662 Cowboys from Hell

[@chrisj4570g]

Whenever I have performance anxiety on stage, I just look at the drooling bass player and think “at least I’m not him. “

[@Velourium]

Schecter C1 elite was my first guitar in the early 2000s. People made me think I bought a cheapo guitar or was a sucker that the guitar center employee took advantage of but I liked it a lot. I mostly play acoustic but starting to get back into electric so I should whip it out of its case and take it for a spin.

[@jokok2333]

well schecter always the choice for bang for buck. if u compare the performance with other guitar u will see other guitar always pricey more than schecter while both performance are the same

[@greekfreak1980]

When it comes to absolute value for money, the high-end Korean Schecters are unbeatable. They´re usually build like tanks, loaded with specs, the pickups are either some well known brand name models or their own USA pickups, which are fantastic ( Schecter was originally an after market pickup company) and they don´t have just metal axes. Their semi-hollow body models are great also.

[@MrJingles021]

I bought the Nick Johnston PT (telecaster). It was a fraction of the price of a Fender with better and more modern specs. It's fantastic.

[@SchecterGuitarTV]

🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelpartridge2049]

I picked up a PT Fastback a while ago, actually trading for a Fender. Zero regrets. Schecter do an amazing job of making dad rock looking guitars with all the modern quality of life improvements

[@chairmankaga101]

I have a PT Pro and it’s the best guitar I’ve ever owned. There’s literally nothing wrong with it, from features to build quality. And it’s an import! Not even American made!

[@IanWrigleyNZ]

Absolutely. Get comfortable being uncomfortable is what we say in the fire service. Do the reps. In this case - record your warm ups, your practise sessions, just make it the thing you do. Watch it back and repeat the process until you stop cringing.

[@axemanfishing2703]

Schecter is on my wish list for my next guitar for sure. Great episide as well. I am LOVING the first video of the tutorial I bought with the package, just one video at 30% of the way and its already taught me a shit load on mixing secrets. Thanks Glenn

[@TheStrykerProject]

Nicely done, Glenn. Your playing continues to improve! And you're not alone with the 'red light' syndorme. While I'm warming up, I often feel great and am able to get licks out to my liking. Then I click the red button to record some improv over a backing track and I'm right back in high school with two scale shapes and a few boomer licks. WTF!? 😆

[@BTGLEE]

I swear by Schecter guitars and love them so much. Can’t say enough about how great they are. I have a 6 string, two 7 strings(one a multi scale)and an 8 string multi scale. Don’t see myself needing anything else cause they cover all the bases so well.

[@James.99]

I always wanted a "metal" Stratocaster with 24 frets, humbuckers, a smoother neck joint, and a double locking tremolo. I got my hands on an Ibanez RG when I was 21 and immediately felt so stupid for not getting one 7 years earlier...

[@travisspaulding2222]

Same here. I've owned just about every guitar brand you can imagine over the years. Even a Gibson, lol. I needed a Floyd Rose bridge for a cover band I was in for a little while and got ahold of an Ibanez RG1570 and fell in love. I have since sold all of my other guitars, and I now have 5 Ibanez RGs, lol.

[@steellemonstudios]

I have some observations and suggestions for the position shift in “Cowboys…” riff. First, you’re doing two things right already. 1 - the quick muted strum is a great way to get your hand in place; it at least gives you a little time to get there. 2 - You are looking ahead to the position shift. These two are crucial. My advice would be to take some of your practice time (or 2 minutes before you film) to play this around 75% speed with a metronome and to isolate this shift. 2-5 minutes daily. Also vary your tempo speed in practice time (50% to even a little higher like 110%). Thanks for the great review!

[@christopherpaladin213]

Schecter makes excellent stuff. I play in a punk band and use a Solo-II Supreme. Much prefer “metal” style guitars because they’re designed for playability and reliability. In other words, they don’t eschew advances in technology for the sake of staying true to vintage specs. The asteroid fell on Gibson and Fender years ago and all they’re churning out now is fossils.

[@m00plank90]

Red light fever. I used to suffer badly. I now do a trick that I learned off a bike racer: close your eyes, deep breaths, tense every muscle you have in your body one by one, hold for 10 seconds, then relax one by one. Now if you get tense, you’ll realise immediately, and relax. 99% of the time, (as long as you know the notes you’re supposed to be playing) being too tense is the reason for fucking up/not flowing. In that big interval you were struggling with, start looking at the first note of it while you’re halfway through the phrase before. Hope that helps!

[@snap-off5383]

There was a commenter in one of your earlier videos that cracked me up with something along the lines of "Schecter is that girlfriend that checks all the boxes, but you still cheat on beacuse you're an asshole!" That darker neck makes it look more modern and less late 60s early 70s like the Fender with the maple.

[@2gobeond]

Dude all that practice is paying off ! Your right hands chops are getting tighter and tighter. Great channel to by the way.

[@TravisBean777]

I don't think it comes down to bragging rights as to the difference between the Fender and the Schecter. They both have two completely different necks. I'd say it's a matter of personal preference. I've played quite a few of the Ultra guitars and I got to tell you the necks are amazing. The action is super low, the fretwork is amazing and they play like butter. I've not played that particular Schecter but I've played guitars with that style of neck and if that's the kind of neck you prefer then that's the guitar for you. I wouldn't mind having one of each to tell you the truth. But as far as off-the-rack new guitars go the Fender Ultras have got the best setup that I've seen since the 1970s. They are worth every bit of $2,200.

[@GianmarioScotti]

The best advice for getting rid of stage fright for performing musicians I got from a concert pianist: rehears to the level you believe ss suitable for your concert, and then rehears 10× more.

[@FretLevelMidnight]

Only knock on this guitar I have is the frets aren't stainless steel, the nut is TUSQ and not TUSQ XL which is self-lubricating, and the string tree could be a TUSQ XL also. Other than that looks and sounds fantastic, with very, very good specs. Also, locking tuners and a locking bridge are not comparable, locking tuners do not improve tuning stability over standard tuners, I have over half a dozen brands on 15 different guitars, they only ensure faster string changes.

[@BingsBuddery]

Muscle memory is the best way to get those long jumps accurately. Just sit with an electric guitar (played acoustically) on a couch as you watch tv, and repeat the pattern/jump over and over, until you are doing it without thinking about it. That's when it gets committed to muscle memory and your hand will just go there without you having to think consciously about it.

[@sabomusicllc8165]

Schecter has been a secret weapon in recording for probably 20 years now.

[@nolanwolf1828]

First guitar was a shechter and it's still servin me well. Awesome to see a brand that knows how to keep making quality stuff without the BS

[@brentfox805]

So, for the CFH riff I tried to analyze what you were doing. It appears that you're looking where you're aiming before you get there, so that's good. As for the advice to try to make it better 1) I do feel like you're rushing it a bit. There are a couple chugs on the low E before that lick starts that I think you're skipping. You could try moving your left hand while playing those notes to get a head start. 2) Try to get out of your own head that you can't do it. It's literally the same figure as the previous part except one octave higher. You did it before, now just do it again. You got this. 3) I also come from the James Hetfield school of rhythm, so I downpick the entire thing. It may help keep your hands from getting "tongue tied." Good luck! Hope this helps!

[@user-pk8uf3er7v]

I have a sun valley super shredder and it’s amazing. Only thing I’m Ganna to do to it is upgrade the bridge to a Floyd rose original. I’m planning on buying a banshee Mach 7 string here soon

[@stefanhamilton8713]

I bought my son the Hellraiser a few years back. It impressed the hell out of me. Really versatile, super reliable. Great guitar.

[@RobertRays]

As a bass player, schecter will always and forever be my go to for new basses. Not only do they play and feel great, MAN do they ever look sexier.

[@jcout25]

I have two, and I fuckin hate them. They sound absolutely terrible. However my fenders, G&L's, and yamahas all sound glorious. I blame the EMGs as the build quality is solid on both Schecters. I also don't play metal on bass, just blues/funk/rock.

[@jasondorsey7110]

​@@jcout25I don't care what a "good value" they are, they are way too modern for my taste, even their semi-hollow has active electronics

[@TheCrusader1099]

i got a diamond stiletto years ago...had huge preamp problems😢...even when the cable was unplugged, the battery was empty in a day! ....everything else was good, nothing more....

[@larrymarcusmusic]

I've been holding myself back from making video content for years now because I'm so self conscious of my skill level. Truth is, the more you play the better you get. Simple. So with that, this year I'm finally going to just go for it - I am definitely not the best guitarist, and I've come to a point where I simply don't care - so neither should you. Your channel offers recording content and genuine tips for music overall when approaching the studio, and I love it. For me, I love music, I love guitars, and if my channel showcases that, then I've succeeded. Also, I stand by my perspective that Schecter is the most underrated guitar brand out there. I own a Jack Fowler Signature ("Strat style") and as a big Fender fan, it's become my fav guitar that I own. I'd definitely love to try out this MV6. Greetings from your neighbor here in Flint, btw ;)

[@Valtrach]

You say you're not a guitar player? You could've fooled me! Great video. Thank you for your work. Rock on!

[@MarbsMusic]

Looks like you can get this with a maple neck as well, killer sound and lot of options with those pickups! Great review, your reviews are getting better and better as are your chops, gratz Glenn!

[@djsusan00]

Glenn has been giving me value since 2015

[@eahudimac]

Love that you are a Mojotone fan Glen. They are such a great company and make great high quality components. Their amp kits are the best out there.

[@mroland808]

FINALLY someone made a neckdive check!!! Thank you Glen, it's very important!

[@sheldonkorpett1708]

Fantastic overview. Happy Holidays. Love the channel

[@jjulch]

For playing live, it’s only nerve racking when you aren’t sure if you practiced enough or your sound isn’t right. I’ve found when I’ve played my set lists so much they becomes boring, I know I can play the songs without thought. Then when I dial in the sound with the band prior to playing in front of an audience makes my confidence go way up. Nothing worse then your sound is too loud/quiet or doesn’t cut through. Then you start thinking about pedals , tone, volume, etc, it makes it so much harder to just have fun and entertain the crowd. Be a good Boy Scout and Be Prepared! Makes it so much easier.

[@ghilliemane8788]

Great Job on the "Lead -Bit". I get red-light fever as well. Forcing yourself to breathe as slowly as you can for a couple of minutes before starting helps.......and Xanax helps too.

[@nacoapestoso]

12:57 take your time and create melodies that you enjoy yourself. Keep it going Glenn!! Cheers from Mexico!

[@herschelkrustovsky6183]

Hey Glenn. Performance anxiety? Just remember the 7 P's = Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performances. Cliche I know, but it's true - the more you practice something away from the crowd, the more likely you are to nail it because you KNOW you can play it. KNOWING you can is the key. And as for the long fret jump - work with a metronome. Play your phrase at a low speed until you can nail it every time, then gradually increase the metronome speed. Same deal, once you can nail it every time, increase the speed again. Repeat until you get it where you want it. Love the show mate, and yes, I'm subscribed. =D \m/

[@Addixxtion]

I have that extract same C1 Hellraiser it's been super reliable and my favourite guitar I've owned. Stays in tune even if I haven't played it in months! I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Schecter. Merry Christmas Glenn from the UK! 🎉🤘

[@darkonation]

GLENN!!!! Your lead playing has dramatically improved. Mine….? Still shit! Hitting that record button has this ability to throw your confidence right out the window. When I play the recording back, I look to the window and wonder if that confidence I just lost, will break my fall?! My experience anyway. It gets better though. Just gotta keep at. You sound great Glenn! It’s always a treat to watch and listen to you play. Have a great 🎉New Year🍻man. You have taught me so much. 🤝 🎸🤘

[@Douglas_I]

I can barely start my looper pedal without screwing up from nerves!

[@needsLITHIUM]

That guitar technically has two single coils installed with one physically backwards in addition to being RWRP to make a "humbucker" that has much higher output than a traditional humbucker, especially if you use hotrodded pickups. Theoretically, you can mix and match different single coils if you swap them out and get totally different sounds when they're split, and both will essentially sound like a bridge single coil pickup. I would also personally use something like a hot rails, cool rails, or li'l '59, some sort of noise cancelling single, or equivalent in the neck. The concept on this is actually pretty cool, though. I would love to make a custom partscaster with a setup similar to this.

[@karmicselling4252]

As Mark Knopfler would attest, Schecter has always been a great platform for creating a decent instrument. This guy could pretty much pick any guitar he wanted. Of course, he loved his Fenders, Gibsons, Steinbergers and Pensa-Suhrs. But he also used several customised Schecters particularly during the golden years of Dire Straits. Good enough for Knopfler. Good enough for the rest of us.

[@FenderMarko47]

Mate your playing has improved hugely!!!!! Props coming your way from Spain and I still prefer the Fender (too expensive though)

[@dporter024]

There's just something about a Schecter that keeps me checking them out online. Gonna have to get me one pretty soon. The Tempest are absolutely beautiful guitars. Thanks for keeping it metal as f Glenn, and always an honest review!! Great video.

[@allendean9807]

My wife bought me a Schecter Devil custom in 2009- that guitar is bullet proof. I’ve played it so much, it’s had a new nut and a refret! The case, same as this in the video, is a beast… it has been all over, beat to shit, and has kept my guitar well protected. Schecter is a fine product. It’s the guitar i reach for when i want to write, track, or noodle; over my LP, my mod shop strat. It just feels the best

[@robzilla69]

I have one. Only issue is the headstock dive. Great guitar otherwise.

[@rocketPower047]

We practiced in a cold garage (this is Montreal) to simulate the numbness of being nervous on stage. It worked well to get over fretting clumsiness

[@brettphillips2309]

I have the purple one. Got it when it first came out. It is by far my favorite guitar. It covers everything. I’m actually trading away a silver sky se today because the mv6 made it expendable. Mv6 sounds and plays better than a se silver sky too

[@pv6505]

In studio or in a rehearsal environment, I haven't had performance anxiety. In a concert environment, the nerves kick in full force. If I'm playing crowded club or bar environment, I'll have a drink. One. Singular. And sip it. It takes a little edge off but also makes a good social catalyst to talk to people in the crowd, hype up my band or project, and just get comfortable with the people there. When I get up on stage (if I've done my job right), there's those few people that start cheering or whatever because they recognize me from laughing it up and chilling at the bar a few minutes ago. Now I'm playing to a room of friends and it's a little more fun.

[@saltyapostle44]

Glenn - I practice turning my head and focusing on the location about a beat before I have to slide way up to the high frets to catch a note. I make a conscious exercise of doing it. You can't land exactly on the note if you can't see where it is.

[@zaltais2298]

Hey Glenn. I also get red light fever whenever I record myself playing guitar for youtube or recording tracks. I do have anxiety so I guess that plays into it. So far I just have to keep trying or just accept that it won't be perfect. I might track just hitting record and jam then hopefully find a time i play it having forgotten that i am recording lol. Keep up the good work, really enjoy your videos

[@rogarope]

Easiest way to slide up into that different position is to “STOP Looking”. Use your ear to find it. Just like you say all the time! Use that ear! Once you don’t need to look at the fretboard the playability improvements are astronomical!! Love schecter own 3 🤟🏼🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@angusorvid8840]

I love that Schecter! Awesome! Much better value than a strat by a country mile. The bridge pup reminds me of a cross between a Duncan Stag Mag and one of Duncan's slanted pups that were made for the Gibson Nighthawk.

[@waynebake1123]

My biggest tip for up and down the neck transitions is to stop looking at your fretting hand. It's counter-intuitive, but not looking or even closing your eyes really forces you to learn the transition by feel and sound rather than by your eyes. You will be worse before you get better, but you will get better.

[@johnathanarcher1487]

You're doing great, Glen. I finally punched the subscribe button in the face. Don't know why it took me so long.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Thanks, Jonathan!

[@chiclespateyro]

Oh my man! About red light fever, I feel you so much. My tip number one is: when you hit the red botton, make sure what you wrote is just a little bit below your max level. When soloing or improvising for guitar reviews or what not, the same goes, play just below your max level so you are always playing challenging stuff but not the hardest stuff you know. That stuff has the more chances of going wrong. If you make playing just below your max level a habit, you will also have more confidence even when you experience red light fever. That kind of never goes away man. Sorry but it's true. But your experience when facing red light fever, might change from nerve wrecking because you play the hardest stuff you know, to actually fun because you're choosing your battles. You know, being wise enough to pick what not to play so you play well while being an idiot because of red light fever. Always practice at your max level tho. And just keep going. You're doing it better and better. I hope my english is not so bad.

[@jvin248]

Glen, Get Schecter to let you know where these and the other Schecters were made. My understanding is they mostly came out of WMI/Korea; same as the PRS SE, ESP-LTD, and the Chapmans (PRS and Chapman have since moved to Indonesia/Cort).

[@explorervango880]

I subscribed a while back. You have upped the quality of the video production to improve your channel since.

[@andybungert]

very very stoked you got to demo this one! Last I checked there were not a ton of MV-6 vids out there. I have a few of the Schecter Nick Johnston S style guitars and overall, absolutely love them, so it's difficult to want to get this, BUT I still dig it immensely and it would be on my short list for another S style guitar! Cool specs!

[@divotor147]

Hell, I haven’t played guitar for 15 years yet I love your channel, amazing how far the technology has come. Guitarists have no excuse these days! Where were you when I needed you all those years ago?……sob

[@rrzagra]

Schecter hellraiser is definitely a “keeper”. I had a FR model that I bought in 2014. Still plays nice and looks gorgeous until today… ❤

[@sunsetsurrenderofficial]

Can I just say that a big issue is that most people don’t bother going to a luthier for a proper setup, that alone makes such a huge difference. I got a squier Jaguar, and after some heavy work (it was utter shit out of the box) it now sounds and plays like a dream.

[@nine9whitepony526]

I shouldn't get so nervous when it comes time to play the leads, your stuff is pretty decent man. My remedy back in the day was clonazepam or adavan haha. But seriously, don't do drugs. Love the show, I just subscribed.

[@arielcandoleta5347]

Well done with you demo Glen. Schecter has been killing it with their offerings amd looking forward to getting one.

[@danielmiller2886]

I got Schecter C6 Elite a little over a year ago when I got back into playing for $250 before i really knew much about the pickups i really need (I like some metal but dont really play it much). I pucked ased on price and particularly the feel of it. Its their cheapest guitar and the tuning stability is fantastic. A few small intonation adjustments and it has been solid. I am putting different pickups in it amd its funny to see me playing lead worship guitar at church with a "metal" guitar, but i love it. Oh, great fretwork too.

[@TonesScones]

I never wanted to be the lead guitarist in any of the bands i've been in, but I was always *slightly* better so I had to. I was always nervous doing solos, but man Glenn you truly are getting better with each video! just keep workin on it and try to let yourself have fun and not give a fuck about what others think!

[@bryanstarkweather]

I had performance anxiety when I was young, and I remember my first performance in college, it seemed like the audience went on forever. I guess at some point I just realized it didn't matter that much. I played shows in front of thousands of people that were being televised, and I had absolutely no anxiety. Being confident, and not caring too much if you mess up is key. Anyway, as far as the guitars go, the only thing I can tell is that the Fender is a little brighter when you were playing on the low strings. Probably because of the pickup was not angled. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@BobbyJamesCote333]

Happy Holidays Brother Glenn 💯❤️🤘🤘🤘

[@Arwndr]

About hitting 16 fret note in time. Try to look and catch this 16 fret note place by your eyes just before that transition. By this your neurosensoric system of your body will understand what and how to do. Don't think about speed and control of speed of your hand. Just feal timing beats and look at note before hit. Your body will do all the job automatically by itself. Just allow that to happen. Totally relax all your left hand and fingers wile playing. When you hit the right note with correct rhythm - stop after. And feel this feeling in total, in all your body. How that was with correct right sounding and timing. Your ideal note transition playing. How that feels with all your left hand and fingers on the strings. Remember that feeling. Next time try to do two things: 1. Remember that ideal playing feel before playing and always play with that feelling. 2. Always look on your next place for note before those long transitions. Your body and neurosensoric system will do all the job. Thanks for review ✨👍🏻🤝🏻🌿☀️

[@brettmarlar4154]

When making large leaps on the fretboard, look to where you're going to leap before you make your move. You already know where you are, so target where you're going to go, then make your move. It doesn't matter if it's an "upward or downward" leap, same principle applies. That's what Vai would tell you.

[@Buffrt66]

I have an American Fender Strat SSS. I hated the placement of the volume knob and the 2 tone controls. I eventually rewired the guitar 1 Master volume and 1 master tone and shifting the volume knob to where the first tone was and put a plug in the original volume spot.

[@ZJtraylor]

You’re getting closer every time on that cowboys from hell lick. Can’t wait to see you nail it.

[@redshark64]

Hey Glenn, great hands-on review as always :) The higher octave lead part is probably a Digitech Whammy (set to 2 octaves up I think), so no need for any guitar acrobatics, really. Keep up the good work, thank you!

[@Turboy65]

Glenn, the big reason why tone changes according to where the pickup is located down the length of the string is because the harmonics on the string are different at each location. You should know that. Volume changes can be compensated for, but the harmonic content at any given location on the string is pretty much unchangeable. And it is what gives each pickup on the guitar its unique tonal character more than any other factor.

[@kenhaze5230]

He may, in fact, know that. He didn't suggest otherwise. In fact, he noted tone varies with position. And post-processing can, in fact, alter harmonic content.

[@karterestill]

I have 8 Schecters and every one of them are SOLID. The best guitars, the best QC, and the best Fret work! Even on the cheaper ones. My 2 KM models are my absolute favorites. They are straight studio/live Weapons man🤘🏻😬 best company. Hands down.

[@SchecterGuitarTV]

🔥🔥🔥

[@yummydirt4851]

Red light fever is ultimately why I turned from an aspiring shredder into an armchair enjoyer of guitars. I have an unrelated and lucrative career, so the fact that I can play my ass off and then utterly shit the bed half the time as soon as I hit a record button... Just makes me remind myself that I enjoy playing for me and that my goals don't really include recording or live performance. Like someone who paints to relax or some shit. I'm down to play some sub80 IQ cannibal corpse shit or some necrophagist for myself and leave recording things for the big boys. I think you do great for all intents and purposes man.

[@jameswalker9252]

Practice, Practice and Practice. Great video, Glen!

[@TheBlindAndTheBeautiful]

I'm looking into getting one of the Shector Sunvalley Supershredders. The FRS one with the sustainer system in it. While I'm not a big Shector player I've never held one that was not fighting way above its weight class in terms of playability and cost. Oh and I'm blind so I get to judge based on playability rather than pretty

[@solprovider5385]

FR = Floyd Rose S = Sustainiac Neck Pickup SLS = Stainless Steel Frets SGR = Headstock label is SGR instead of normal "Schecter". Might have tiny "Guitar Research" but mine has tiny "Diamond Series". LH = Left Hand

[@bolyami1975]

GLEEEEEEENNNN! During lockdown I became an intermediate level luthier. Have you done any guitar reviews a year later? Nowadays with mass production about a year later fret sprout is a big thing due to mass production wood that’s not properly dried. It would be cool to see a revisit. Keep up the honest reviews!

[@a.gindinson]

Wrt. fretting hand jumps, I'd suggest viewing these somewhat similarly to slides, inasmuch your thumb would need to glide against the back of the neck towards the correct position. Another trick that might help some players involves a very slight tilt of your hand counter-clockwise for ascending jumps, clockwise for descending - do that at the starting position, and it will sort of "guide" your wrist into a suitable shape depending on where you end up on the neck.

[@dragongamer4753]

considering the selling point of the fender ultra is that it hum cancels, this is probably the worst time to use your hum canceling gear. Though thanks for mentioning and demonstrating the hum on the schecter to be honest and inform us.