New Schecter Models Megathread

[Stangstag]

^^^^ I own that 8 string blackjack SLS and I can tell you that its a great guitar. Great sound and well-crafted.

 

[Valnob]

Ark ! Putting a 8 string Solo headstock looks awful ! A avenger without the original headstock doesn't look good.

 

[Allealex]

Oooh. I just woke up, my mind is scrambled right now.



I'm pretty sure they've been listening to us for the passed few years.

Didn't know these things existed, noyce

 

[Robby the Robot]

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Almost there That is a nice looking guitar though.

 

[Valnob]

 

[Lorcan Ward]

^I'll take 10 please.

 

[NeglectedField]

Unf.

Schecter quality with the specs I like.

 

[Noisy Humbucker]

This is in no way intended to be a complaint, but Ibby and Schecter are literally flip-flopping. If that latest Banshee isn't Schecter's take on an Ibby Premium then I'll be the son of a motherless goat. This is...of course...not a bad thing Just making it harder and harder to stick with Ibanez for my next few purchases.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

I've said this a few times, but what if I told you a passive version and a 7-string version is also coming?

 

[Robby the Robot]

^Shut up and take my money?

 

[Noisy Humbucker]

I've said this a few times, but what if I told you a passive version and a 7-string version is also coming?

Yeah, a lot of people have been making the comparison (hard not to). The whole concept of offering multiple variations on a common platform seems like such an obviously great idea, it probably just took a solid decade+ to lay down a strong/broad enough manufacturing setup for it to be fiscall viable (and profitable).

EDIT: Too many wordz. Basically, Schecter is slowly incorporating all of the mods we guitgeeks would immediately apply to our brand new guitars.

 

[Triple-J]

This is in no way intended to be a complaint, but Ibby and Schecter are literally flip-flopping. If that latest Banshee isn't Schecter's take on an Ibby Premium then I'll be the son of a motherless goat. This is...of course...not a bad thing Just making it harder and harder to stick with Ibanez for my next few purchases.

The Banshee is less of a take on anything Ibanez are doing and more of a return to form really because Schecter were originally a custom shop and made flat topped superstrats all the time and when the Diamond series first came out in the late 90's the V1/V1-plus (and V7) was part of it but it wasn't very popular due to it's 80's shred stigma so they ditched it and chose to focus on their C shape instead.
Schecter Vault - V-1 PLUS (2001)V-1 PLUS (2001) - Schecter Guitar Research

 

[Zado]

The Banshee is less of a take on anything Ibanez are doing and more of a return to form really because Schecter were originally a custom shop and made flat topped superstrats all the time and when the Diamond series first came out in the late 90's the V1/V1-plus (and V7) was part of it but it wasn't very popular due to it's 80's shred stigma so they ditched it and chose to focus on their C shape instead.
Schecter Vault - V-1 PLUS (2001)V-1 PLUS (2001) - Schecter Guitar Research

I miss the V-1 so damn much

 

[Noisy Humbucker]

The Banshee is less of a take on anything Ibanez are doing and more of a return to form really

I was thinking more along the lines of the natural bound body/maple bound board/plateless bolt-on/offset dots stuff, but I see your point. Either way it's a win in my book.

 

[Forkface]

Ark ! Putting a 8 string Solo headstock looks awful ! A avenger without the original headstock doesn't look good.

well, try putting 8 tuners inline though (not saying it isnt doable, but it would be kinda weird )

 

[MadYarpen]

well, try putting 8 tuners inline though (not saying it isnt doable, but it would be kinda weird )

Looks fine IMO: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...871.1073741842.228523443929627&type=1&theater

 

[surfthealien]

Serious, I dont even need any more guitars but I will buy this if it exists.

The best part is, if it exists, I've got a pretty good chance of getting one since Schecter make left handed versions of almost everything. So its not like when I look at new ibanez's and say, "thats nice, but I'll never be able to own one."

This I love schecter for this reason. When do these new hipshot banshee's launch 2014 can't get here fast enough lol

 

[Zado]

 

[surfthealien]

Oh also is there any word on the sls getting dots or a blank board the specs are perfect except for that f'ing hideous ass skull inlay. That merrow sig looks sick btw.

 

[Zado]

I want a good green seven string. Ebony (no inlay) fretboard, string trough body (or hipshot)

But that green schecter above to me is hideous.

I would like a more emerald quilt burst.

well it's green quilt and seven