Schecter Tempest Black Jack Electric Guitar

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Schecter Tempest Black Jack Electric Guitar, Main
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Seymour Duncan pickups. Set neck.

The Schecter Tempest Black Jack model is armed with the classic Seymour Duncan JB and '59 pickup configuration, which can be "tapped" via the push/pull tone control. Additional features include a Rock Maple neck set into a carved Mahogany body, Rosewood fretboard with Black Pearl dot position markers, high-quality Grover tuning machines, and a TonePros locking Tune-O-Matic bridge.

Construction/Scale: Set-neck w/ Ultra Access / 24.75 in.

Body: Mahogany

Neck/Fingerboard: Maple/Rosewood

Frets: 22 X-Jumbo

Inlays: Black Pearl Dots

Pickups: Seymour Duncan JB / '59

Electronics: Vol/Vol Tone (tap)/Tone (tap) 3-Way

Bridge: TonePros TOM w/ Thru-body

Binding: Multi-Ply

Tuners: Grover

Hardware: Black Chrome

Color: Gloss Black (BLK)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-660-6621

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (18 ratings)
Submitted January 20, 2008 by a customer from verizon.net

"Satisfied Owner"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I was surprised at just how versatile this guitar was. And yet, the tones aren't just versatile, they are awesome. This is a rocking piece of equipment and you would be a fool to pass up this deal.
Sound
I was afraid the JB would be a little too hot for me. I like classic tones. This guitar is very versatile, and it sounds awesome. The JB is really nice. It'll break up and you can squeeze excellent harmonics out of it, but it also does an excellent job on tight, Fender type stuff. The '59 is meaty and just nasty. I have been playing leads in the neck position and it roars.
Features
This guitar played great out of the box. There was no need to upgrade any of the parts. The only problem, and the reason I gave it a 9, is because maybe this guitar is just a little too black. I mean, everything is black. IT'S BLACKER THAN BLACK. I think the pots may require replacement sometime down the line, push pots get loose and worn with use. But for now they are fine.
Ease of Use
Played great right out of the box, I haven't had to do anything to it. The setup is even great. It's almost confusing not to have to start ripping parts off of it.
Quality
This is a very solidly build guitar. I am a picky dude and this guitar is just fine the way it is.
Value
Man, this guitar is a tremendous bargain. Same price as the Tempest Custom but with real Duncans? Super deal.
Manufacturer Support
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The Wow Factor
I am completely satisfied with my purchase.

Musical Background:

Hobbyist

Musical Style:

Classic rock
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