| Schecter Guitar Research is another guitar | | | | Series, guitars that resemble certain Fender |
| manufacturer that creates quality guitars for | | | | Guitars and Gibson Guitars, and other models. |
| musicians, and they boast an impressive list | | | | Some of these other models include the 30th |
| of professional players who love their | | | | Anniversary Edition, the C-Series, the |
| instruments. Though the company officially | | | | S-Series, the Tempest Series, the Hellcat |
| started manufacturing guitars in 1989, they | | | | Series, the Hellraiser Series, the Damien |
| were in business long before that | | | | Series, and the Omen Series. For more |
| manufacturing replacement guitar parts for | | | | information on the types of guitars that are |
| guitars such as Fenders and Gibsons. The | | | | available please visit their website. |
| company also changed ownership in 1989, | | | | |
| around the time when they started | | | | Artists who play Schecter Guitars include |
| manufacturing their own guitars. | | | | Jerry Horton of Papa Roach, Eddie Veder of |
| | | | Pearl Jam, Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace, |
| Schecter Guitar Research has its beginnings | | | | Robert Smith and Simon Gallup of The Cure, |
| in the United States. They ve had locations | | | | and Jeff Loomis of Nevermore. For a complete |
| in both California and Texas over the course | | | | list of artists visit their website. |
| of the history of their company. However, | | | | |
| some of their guitars are currently being | | | | Here is what one person has to say about |
| manufactured in South Korea, their less | | | | Schecter Guitars: |
| expensive models and the custom models, are | | | | |
| made in California. The website comes | | | | About the Schecter S-1 Blackjack |
| equipped with a feature that lets you make | | | | |
| your customized guitar orders. They also | | | | This sounds just like any SG I have ever |
| include some interesting examples of custom | | | | played, but even better. The guitar has some |
| guitars. | | | | serious tone, the pickups sound awesome. The |
| | | | coil- splitter feature is really cool. This |
| In terms of their guitars, they have a | | | | guitar is extremely versatile, you can get |
| certain sound that lends themselves nicely to | | | | some kick ass jazz or blues sounds, and its |
| hard rock and metal music. Their electric | | | | even a great metal guitar. I play stuff like |
| guitars have a heavy, rich tone that the | | | | Alice in Chains, Kyuss, Black Sabbath and its |
| harder rock artists prefer. However, they do | | | | perfect. This is a monster. 10. Overall, this |
| have a line of guitars that appeals to both | | | | is the best guitar avaliable for under $700. |
| jazz and blues players. | | | | I have a feeling it would still sell if it |
| | | | was 1000+. Schecter has created one of those |
| Some of their guitars closely resemble | | | | hidden gems, you should go buy one of these |
| certain Fender and Gibson models, such as the | | | | immediately. If this guitar was stolen or |
| Stratocaster (Fender) and the Les Paul | | | | lost I would buy another one in a heartbeat, |
| (Gibson). Though the company is small, the | | | | or I might try out the Schecter S-1 Elite. I |
| actually have a wide range of guitars that | | | | play through a Fender Hot Rod Deville 4X10, |
| appeal to different artists. | | | | with a Boss DS-1, and a Dunlop Crybaby. I am |
| | | | planning on having this guitar for a very |
| The types of guitars that are available | | | | long time. |
| include their custom models, the Diamond | | | | |