Schecter KM-7 (Keith Merrow) Signature Thread

[glp1996]

Even if you're not you should check this review done with my KM-7 by my former teacher and good friend, Trey Xavier who happens to write for geargods.net

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbaHTx5-Ks0

 

[Stuck_in_a_dream]

^ I appreciate the effort and time, and his playing demoing the guitar was great, but saying or suggesting that 26.5" scale is not for lead playing is just...wrong!

To me, and I have average hands, I love both the sound and feel of the longer scale, specially for the higher frets.

 

[break]

Hi guys - Long time lurker and definite KM-7 purchaser (Once they make it to Aus!)

Aussie GAS'sers rejoice! I have just noticed that Schecter Guitar Centre have these available for order on their website at a not too OTT $1545 AUD. Not only is this exciting knowing that they aren't going to cost an arm and a leg over here, but it means that there must be progress being made on actually getting some of these guitars into Australia. This makes me want Tax time to hurry the f**k up so I can order one ASAP!

Happy days!

I'm from Australia, and it still worked out MUCH cheaper to order mine from the US, so that's what I've done (in white, to contrast my black SLS that I also purchased from the US due to the massive price savings).

 

[emroth]

I appreciate the effort and time, and his playing demoing the guitar was great, but saying or suggesting that 26.5" scale is not for lead playing is just...wrong!

To me, and I have average hands, I love both the sound and feel of the longer scale, specially for the higher frets.

Totally agree. Aaron Marshall practically recorded the In Time EP only using the RGD2127z. His lead playing and tone is phenomenal. I would go for a Carvin if I were you (OP).

 

[ImNotAhab]

^ I appreciate the effort and time, and his playing demoing the guitar was great, but saying or suggesting that 26.5" scale is not for lead playing is just...wrong!

To me, and I have average hands, I love both the sound and feel of the longer scale, specially for the higher frets.

Every time i think about the scale length thing I remind my self Jeff Loomis* and Tosin Abasi* do just fine!




*Even though they are from a freakish alien master race.

 

[InVirtue]

yep

 

[dirtool]

hi Keith,since you have experienced all the sd pickups, would you leave some comment about every models please?

 

[cyphervox]

hi Keith,since you have experienced all the sd pickups, would you leave some comment about every models please?

Well,

I'm not Keith, but here's a start:

Seymour Duncan

Audio Samples - Seymour Duncan

 

[AkiraSpectrum]

hi Keith,since you have experienced all the sd pickups, would you leave some comment about every models please?

These videos are probably the best places to start:

6 string:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryzie8mham8

7 string:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFO9phrDBig

On Keith's youtube site you can also find some videos of him demoing the BlackWinter's and Nazgul Sentient (I think he has some Pegasus clips but can't recall).

 

[dirtool]

These videos are probably the best places to start:

6 string:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryzie8mham8

7 string:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFO9phrDBig

On Keith's youtube site you can also find some videos of him demoing the BlackWinter's and Nazgul Sentient (I think he has some Pegasus clips but can't recall).

thank you,watched them already, but i want to know Keith's feelings

 

[mnemonic]

I'd also love it if keith could write down a sentence or two about each pickup. I'd say half of what makes a pickup good/bad is its response when you play, which is something that just doesn't come across in a video.

I also understand he may not remember much about some pickups he only briefly tried a while ago though, haha.

 

[ImNotAhab]

Right, My KM7 in white is ordered... Now we play the waiting game:

 

[DIOBOLIC5150]

I'd also love it if keith could write down a sentence or two about each pickup. I'd say half of what makes a pickup good/bad is its response when you play, which is something that just doesn't come across in a video.

I also understand he may not remember much about some pickups he only briefly tried a while ago though, haha.

Duncan has a lot of pickups. I wish I had time to do that for you guys, but I'm out on tour right now and the bus wifi is kinda weak. For now, check out the videos and sound clips on my YouTube page.

 

[ImNotAhab]

Just got an email that my KM7 should be with me on June 13th. Going to be an ungodly long three weeks.


#IHateTheWaitingGame

 

[miked]

Hey guys! Uploaded a video on youtube! I used my km 7 if ya wanna sound test! Hope you enjoy. And Keith I saw you at the Palladiam. Ma. Sick ass ducking show man! Sound was amazing!

 

[miked]

Just look on YouTube. Mike Drost! Hope you subscribe! Thanks

 

[Knut_Wuchtig]

I bought a Schecter KM-7 about a month ago and I have a little problem with the covered pickups, due to my sloppy technique, there is a little spot on the edge of the bridge pickup where the paint is coming of, not a big deal but it just looks shabby.
I have no experience with covered pickups (except actives) and I would like to know if I could remove/change the covers, or would there be any difficulties with wax, glue etc. ?

 

[benfan]

Has anyone had any issues with the finish? I played a trans white one yesterday and the finishing around the pickup cavity routes was a little suspect.
For a £1020 guitar I would have expected better.

 

[TraE]

I bought a Schecter KM-7 about a month ago and I have a little problem with the covered pickups, due to my sloppy technique, there is a little spot on the edge of the bridge pickup where the paint is coming of, not a big deal but it just looks shabby.
I have no experience with covered pickups (except actives) and I would like to know if I could remove/change the covers, or would there be any difficulties with wax, glue etc. ?

I'm sure you could change the pickup covers, but honestly man, I wouldn't worry about it. Your right hand (which sweats, just like the rest of your body) sits right on top of the bridge pickup and over time it's just going to happen. Adds to the character of the guitar.

Has anyone had any issues with the finish? I played a trans white one yesterday and the finishing around the pickup cavity routes was a little suspect.
For a £1020 guitar I would have expected better.

I understand that you spent a lot of money on the guitar and you want it to be perfect, but honestly almost everyone who got the trans white has had the same issue (including me). It doesn't affect the playability and isn't blatantly noticeable so therefore I got over it. If you wanted to really fancy you might be able to take a really small file and file down the inner edges of the cavity.

 

[chopeth]

Has anyone had any issues with the finish? I played a trans white one yesterday and the finishing around the pickup cavity routes was a little suspect.
For a £1020 guitar I would have expected better.

Thanks for the warning, I think I'll finally wait for the purple banshee.