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Schecter C1 Classic Electric Guitar

Seymour Duncan pickups. Neck-thru-body. Chrome hardware.

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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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Value:
          10 out of 10
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Sound:
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Ease of Use:
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Support:
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"A++"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          9 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 2/29/2008
Style of Music: Ethereal Flamencore
Musical Experience: Full time musician
Location: Chicago, IL

 

 
Feature:
The tuners are excellent, and hold very well. The string through body and neck-through design were what initially attracted me to this guitar. The pickup selection is 5

Quality:
It's very, very well made. I read the extensive reviews given to this guitar on this website before i purchased it and i have to agree with pretty much everything else that's been said here: the guitar feels, sounds, plays, and looks like a guitar that SHOULD cost someone well over a 1,000$, yet it's not. Gibson and Fender should take note (Fender especially since Schecter used to make their parts for them and basically one-upped them now).

Value:
I paid a very nice price for this guitar, and as stated before, the guitar is worth way more than the price tag asks for it. I speculate that in about 10 years or so this guitar will be worth WAY more than even the current list price, as Schecter becomes more well known (they are getting a lot of notoriety as of late due to the likes of people like Billy Corgan using them).

Desirability:
Actually, i still "want" this guitar. I'm really more of a person that believes a guitar should be played, not stared at or put on a pedestal by guitar collectors that do nothing but drive up market value with their materialistic ineptitude, but this guitar strikes me every time i see it and it makes me want to play it. It's clearly the Scarlett Johansson of guitars.

Sound:
The intonation on this guitar is superb. When it arrived i took it out of the box to find that it had been set up perfectly. The fretwork is very well done. When played through a high gain amp such as a 5150 or Mesa it really takes full advantage of the amp's potential. The overall tonal characteristic of the guitar is very warm and shimmery, with a defined bottom end. I had never played a neck-through guitar before this, and the rumors about greater sustain are very, very true. Even without plugging it into an amp you can, as Nigel Tufnel once said, "Go out for a bite and come back and it'll [still be going]".

Ease of Use:
I had to take one point off on this category. The neck has an odd feature. The headstock actually begins half way through the first fret, so if you play notes in the first fret range, even something like a simple C chord, it can be a little odd to get used to at first. However it stays at a 9 because when playing anywhere else but the first fret the neck feels wonderful. Also, it's not too awkward, getting used to that first fret "bump". Otherwise, it's pretty straight forward. The neck is the only "ease of use" issue one would need to consider.

Support:
10, i guess. I haven't had to deal with them.

Overall:
This guitar will hold up rather well, and i bet over time the finish is only going to graduate to darker and darker tones, giving it an unearthly air of distinction. The sound is solid too, and i'm sure it will always stay there. This has become my main axe, which is saying something, since i generally regarded my custom-made Fender Strat as being the greatest thing on Earth.

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"Buy this thing now!!"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from Gmail.com
Submitted: 6/23/2008
Style of Music: Rock & Roll, Punk, Ska, Reggae, Metal
Musical Experience: Hobbyist
Location: California

 

 
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Feature:
The tuners are excellent. The string through body and neck-through design definitely makes this guitar stand out and is a huge plus.

Quality:
This thing is built like a rock. Fender should definitely take note because Schecter is making Fender Strats look like cheap first timer guitars. As soon as you pick up this guitar you know that it is not cheaply made.

Sound:
Hands down the most versatile guitar for under 1000$ I can pretty much get any sound that I want out of this thing. It isn't a mega distortion guitar (and metal guitarists probably shouldn't buy) but everything else sounds amazing, especially when it is clean. The Seymour Duncans blow me away. With 5 pickup selections, your tonal options are limitless.

Ease of Use:
With 1 volume and 1 tone control, a total guitar dummy couldn't go wrong. The intonation was set up perfectly out of the box. The headstock begins half way through the first fret so you have to get used to that when playing on the first fret.

Overall:
Buy this guitar before Schecter becomes a top guitar seller and starts upping their prices. The best guitar for under 1000$+

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"Amazing Guitar...at any price!"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from sbcglobal.net
Submitted: 7/21/2005
Style of Music: Christian, Jazz, Country
Musical Experience: Active musician and home recording engineer
Location: Pearland, Texas

 

 
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Feature:
Amazing for the price. Machines, frets, pickups, and bridge are all first rate. Neck trough body design. Nice inlay on fretboard. Great playing feel.

Quality:
Beautiful guitar in all respects. No problems at all in 18 months of ownership. Pots and switches are still dead quiet. Guitar stays in tune and the frets have broken in nicely.

Value:
An easy "10". I went to the store to decide on a PRS or a Les Paul...liked the C-1 Classic better. All the feel...all the tone...all the sustain...great looks...everything but the 2K+ price tag. I used the money I saved for a new 16 track for my studio.

Desirability:
I can't tell you how many compliments I have received on this guitar. The amber finish looks even better in person than in the pictures. Gold hardware and vine of life round out the look. When I first tried out this guitar...I just couldn't set it back on the rack. It went home with me that day.

Sound:
A full range of great tones. Real SD pickups not clones...makes a world of difference. Its the main reason I prefer this guitar to most of the other Schecter models.

Support:
No support issues.

Overall:
I have owned a bunch of great and not so great guitars in the past 30 years. I have several right now...but I play my C-1 more than all the others put together. Buy and enjoy!

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"Beautiful. Simply beautiful."

Overall:
          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 1/6/2005
Style of Music: Metal, Hardcore, Grunge, Hard Rock, and Alternative
Musical Experience: Lead guitar, saxophone, and bass player
Location: Chicago, IL

 

 
Feature:
I love the features of this guitar almost as much as the guitar itself. The Seymour Duncans, the Grover tuners, the Tonepros bridge... perfectly balanced. It's still in fairly decent tune after practice is finished, and I've been known to bend the strings a lot.

Quality:
I don't think that these features would be on this guitar unless the companies knew they were going to be on a quality product. That says a lot about how strong this guitar is.

Value:
I don't think I will ever buy from another guitar company. The C-1 Classic is the perfect guitar for me.

Desirability:
I've got friends who play Gibson SG's and Les Pauls, and one who plays a Fender American Strat. All of them love giving it a few more looks at it when my band goes on stage. In fact, the only one of my guitar playing friends who isn't completely amazed by my guitar is the one who already plays a Schecter.

Sound:
I'm head over heels in love with the '59 at the neck, and the JB at the bridge is set up really great too. The treb that I can get on this guitar is the most outstanding I've ever heard.

Support:
I've never had to deal with support. Its website is a little lacking, but it does have an FAQ page if anyone has any questions.

Overall:
Its sound is flawless with with '59 and the JB. Its looks are astounding. The quality of this instrument is unbeatable. The action on the neck makes it very easy to use. My friends are addicted to its looks. And I already know this guitar will never leave my collection. I've played SG's, RG's, Les Pauls, Dimes, Strats, and SZ's. I'm proud to say this guitar is still the best I have ever played on.

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"Fantastic"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from earthlink.net
Submitted: 11/19/2007
Style of Music: anything
Musical Experience: active musician
Location: us

 

 
Feature:
It has everything you need plus more. The pictures of it do not do it justice. The maple top is stunning and the fretboard inlay makes it the coolest looking guitar made. The pickups are great and the grover tuners are the best. Words cannot describe the beauty of the guitar.

Quality:
The quality is definatly comparable to the very pricey ones. The craftsmanship is awesome and you can tell from the time you pick it up that its gonna last forever.

Value:
The absolute best guitar under $1500 with quality and fetures like the exspensive ones

Sound:
The sound is awesome and the sustain lasts forever. I never would have expecting such a great sound from a 700$ guitar. This guitar is comparable to the very high end guitars for a fraction of the price.

Ease of Use:
This guitar is very easy to play, the notes just flow perfectly like they are supposed to. The neck is perfect for playing anything from the first fret all the way up to the 24th. Oh yeah 24 frets!

Support:
I haven't had to contact them,thats the best kind of support.=)

Overall:
Buy this one, you will not regret it I promise

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"STEAL OF THE DECADE (or until the next best thing comes along)"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 8/12/2003
Style of Music: Funk, Rock, Alternative, Jazz
Location: Bladensburg, Maryland, PG

 

 
Feature:
The only thing that would had made this even sweeter would to have included a case. An axe at this quality of craftmanship, cosmetics, and sound should come with a case. (that is my only small gripe). The wood is a great call - 5 piece mohagany body with an arched maple top, neck-thru, rose wood top, and some damn good amazing inlay work! Great grover tuners I barely have to tune her out of the case. The tone-lock bride was a great idea which adds great tone, sustain, and the it does not fall off and scratch your guitar when you change the strings. The 5 way toggle switch is smooth as I mentioned (no scratchy sound - and I've owned it over a year). The features on this guitar you would expect to find at price ranges well over $1,500! Excellent fret work too!! NO BUZZ! It even has cream and natural binding around the neck and body! Overall, this has some of the best componets, craftmanship, features, and damn good looks than any axe in this price range! AND THIS GUITAR IS MADE IN KOREA!! Have the students now are becoming masters?? Yeah, Yeah, I know...it is all about the labor cost over seas as compared to U.S. But still...they did a damn good job on this guitar, too much bang for the buck if you ask me. I feel like I stole it...so every now and then I look at original invoice for it to sooth my mind and smile!

Quality:
Just like any car (same make, model and year) you could get the one that had some minor flaws that was missed at the factory - it happens. So though I cannot speak about other purchasers, mines was just fine! When I got it the first thing I did after tuning it was to give the neck a work-out! I always listen for buzzes...bad fret work will just kill your enthusiasm. NO PROBLEM, great fret work. Pots are clean with no static after a year of playing it, also noted no problem with the toggle switch either. The gold hardware is holding up good, except of course the bridge...but that is due to palming (sweat is acid - always wipe your axe off after playing). I would use this axe on the road, and have another for back-up. I believe this guitar is a winner and could last for many, many years with proper care and maintenance - just like a Mercedes!

Value:
It is either worth more than what is being asked or the other "top" guitar manufactures have been (inappropriate content removed) all this time. I think this guitar is a light beacon to other guitar makers, "yes you can make a great guitar at reasonable prices"

Desirability:
I rarely let any one touch it! She looks good,equally plays good, a built to last! I just love the way it feels, plays and looks!

Sound:
AMAZING! I could not believe I could get quality axe at this price sounding this dam@@ good! I cannot believe that I can go to Jazz to Metal and everything else in-between! The sustain is someting to behold or should say listen! The Duncan humbuckers are tapped with a 5 position toggle (very smooth and quiet toggle too!) which gives you a very wide spectrum of sound and quality tone. The neck is thru the guitar which just adds to the sustain and tone. I play this through a Marshall...and all I can say is I no longer miss playing on an Gibson LP or PRS! I feel that I have both of those amazing axes but without those outrages prices! Other than having it set-up by a pro, I honestly would not know how to make this guitar sound better - it would have to be a preference thing.

Support:
Never deal with them myself - though I've heard other claim the support is great. One guy said that the words "classic" on the twelth fret was coming off...schecter responded to his email by mail with new letterings and no questions asked. Another guy feroules fell out (the metal cylinders which the strings pass through the body), again, Schecter answered his concerns with mailing replacements, no questions. One thing I notice these two guys had in common - both said that Schecter didn't even ask them for warranty information or proof of purchase! So that gets an "A" in my book!

Overall:
"How long do you expect to be satisfied with this product before searching for another product?" How long? Oh you guys slipped and bumped your heads, I'm very satisfied in fact I'm looking to purchase another one soon but in another color! I want another one so I don't wear this one out and to have an equally good back up guitar. Yes, I would replace this guitar if anything happens to it.

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"I'll Never Need a Gipson LP or PRS as long as I have my C-1 Classic!!!"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from sbcglobal.net
Submitted: 1/5/2004
Style of Music: Christian, Gospel, Pop, Country, Jazz, Blues.
Location: Magnolia, Texas, USA

 

 
Feature:
Has everything I need. Very simple but complete.

Quality:
I feel like I should have paid $3,000.00 for this baby. Not a blemish anywhere. I'll keep it forever.

Value:
Worth more than I paid for it! I did a lot of comparision shopping and typically I have buyers' remorse. But I am totally convinced I could never have gotten a better deal on any other guitar.

Desirability:
Definitely an eye catcher. The stunning beauty of the Vine of Life and the satin gold, etc. catches attention real easily.

Sound:
Sounds like I'm Les Paul on stage! I can't say enough about how awesome this guitar, the C-1 Classic, sounds. I am amazed at the quality. I don't know how any guitar could sound better. The sound simply resonates from the body with an impressive fullness.

Support:
I emailed Schecter with a question about the materials used in its construction and received a response back in a day.

Overall:
I could not be happier than I am with my classic, even if somebody walked up and gave me an original Gibson LP(not that I would refuse that) This is a classy quality instrument and I am proud to own it. I looked at Les Pauls and Gretsch and PRS and other high end, but when I started asking other guitarists about what they recommended in an affordable range several told me about Schecter. When I saw and played it I was sold. Now it doesn't matter that it is put together in S. Korea (I had only wanted US made). This is an American owned and operated company and it is a privilege to own this guitar.

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Schecter C1 Classic Customer Review

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          8 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Submitted: 1/30/2007

 

 
Feature:
the tuners are great quality, they don't move if they rub up against somthing...you can tell just by moving them how high quality they are and the pickups are great

Quality:
for only 700 dollars the quality is rediculous

Value:
for only 700 bucks you cannot go wrong

Desirability:
the vinyl along the neck is the biggest eyecatcher, the beautiful colors glisten in the light, its such a beautiful peice.....its the most georgeous guitar i have ever seen

Sound:
as soon as i picked up this guitar i knew it was the one for me, the neck is so high quality and the sound is so amazing, every strum echoes beautifully, its such a great guitar, you won't find a better one unless you pay 2000 dollars

Ease of Use:
this is the best part about this guitar, moving around feels so easy, the neck is amazing and feels natural....i really can't say anything more about it

Support:
havn't dealt with them

Overall:
i am exetremely satisfied and don't see myself ever buying a different guitar, this is my guitar and this is the best i have ever played

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"Best all around guitar for the MONEY!!!!!! Hands down."

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from wowway.com
Submitted: 7/19/2005
Style of Music: Rock, Alternative
Musical Experience: Active Musician
Location: Cleveland, Ohio

 

 
Feature:
Grover tuners, very fast neck, AWESOME inlay, and the finish is beautiful.

Quality:
AWESOME!!!!

Desirability:
In one word, "UNBELIEVABLE"

Sound:
I play through a Line6 Flextone amp and this guitar rocks.

Support:
I haven't needed it. This is a GOOD sign.

Overall:
I purchased the blue one for one reason. The chrome hardware. The other two colors are equally impressive and beautiful but have gold hardware. I have owned guitars with gold hardware and it doesn't matter how well you take care of them, the gold hardware starts to look like crap. Hope my review helps someone out there. I know how difficult it can be to choose a new axe.

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"Wish I had about 5 more of this amazing instrument."

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 8/4/2009
Style of Music: All around.
Musical Experience: Looking for a drummer.... Its been years.
Location: Lewisville, TX US

 

 
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Feature:
I love the 5 way switch on this brilliant piece of artwork. I play a ton of different genres from progressive rock, to country, to metal, to accoustic style and all in between. This guitar gives me every sound I want and then some.

Quality:
I'm really big on quality. I don't like buying something that is cheaply made or will break on me. I have had this guitar for almost 2 years and it has held up in whatever conditions i throw at it. This guitar could easily sell for twice what the asking price is. I am a man with a really small budget, so a PRS or Gibson or Fender that was good enough quality was out of the question. This guitar blows some of the 3000 dollar guitars I have played out of the water. I am so happy with the quality of this guitar, its the only electric I will probably ever buy again.

Value:
As in the other boxes, this guitar is like a dream too good to be true. But it actually is true. Totally worth what I payed and so much more.

Desirability:
I already own one, and I want at least one more of every color. I want to give them to my friends and family. I want everyone to know how great a deal this is.

Sound:
The sound of this guitar is astounding. The intonation is extremely easy and accurate. With the neck through and string through body design, chords hold like shimmering glass and soloing lets you hold notes for what seems like forever. I use it through a B52 tri-mode rectifier mostly, but whatever amp i'm using,the tone is solid.

Ease of Use:
With the jumbo frets, neck width and height, and tone pro bridge, my audacious axe of awesomeness is supremely easy to play. Whether you want the strings close to the board or high up off, it is easily adjustable and stays sounding great.

Overall:
If you want a great guitar with wicked versatility, supreme sound, incredible playability, never ending sustain, tuners that keep it in tune, a bridge that simplifies intonation, a beautiful body, an eye-popping inlay on the neck, and that "I'm so ecstatic!!" feeling, BUY ONE OF THESE GUITARS!

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