Overall User Ratings

"Kick ass guitar at a budget price"

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Quality:
This is a beautiful guitar, especially for the low price. I was considering a PRS but couldn't see shelling out $2500 bucks for one. The C-1 classic looks just as nice and in all reality doesn't really come in all that far behind the sound quality of the PRS. Grover tuners,Seymour/Duncan pickups, tone pros bridge,....all high quality stuff and you gotta hand it to the koreans on their workmanship. Everything fits perfect.One of my favorite axes.

Value:
You definitely get more than you pay for....or maybe everyone else is just charging too much!

Desirability:
Sounds great...Looks killer...low price. Why not buy it?

Sound:
This guitar is great for almost anything you want to play. I've pulled off everything from ZZtop to Black Sabbath with it. It has some very powerful humbuckers(seymour/duncans)and the five way switch lets you get a good range of tones. The only thing that would make it better in my opinion is if it came with the push/pull pots like on some of the other schecters or maybe a couple micro switches so you could run both pickups split at the same time. I have a set of dimarzio pickups in my ESP, a bluesbucker in the neck and a FBK 101 in the bride and they have a more present and clear sound than the seymours ....overall this thing kicks ass.

Support:
No problems yet.

Overall:
The only thing I can see ever doing to this would be maybe a pick up change and the addition of some switches to split the humbuckers better.....but thats about it. Everything is top notch. You can get a fat les paul sound and you can get a decent single coil sound too. The only thing I haven't been able to reproduce is that thin stratocaster buzz...some might say that's a good thing though.

"Get it, Love it and rock out!"

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Feature:
Top notch electronics and hardware, I am happy with this in its stock form!

Quality:
Fit and finish is incredible no issues at all.

Value:
An incredible guitar for the money.

Sound:
Incredible looks, quality, sound and craftsmanship. I already own a black cherry c-1 Hellraiser FR but I had to get this too. I knew what to expect since I already own a Schecter, this is an awesome axe. Tons of compliments on it's looks and the vine in lay everyone loves. Top notch in all aspects and a great bang for the buck, in any other brand you would not get half the guitar for the price. I have 7 guitars now and a few I could see finding new homes for, but not my Schecter's they are here to stay! Buy one and you will love it.

Ease of Use:
I run the C1 Classic straight into my EVH 510 III and love the sound.

Support:
I had a few questions on what model year I have and Schecter support answered it and were great to talk with.

Overall:
This is a keeper, bury me with it!

" Schecter C1 Classic all the bang your bucks can buy for a true classic"

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Feature:
The five way switch gives plenty of choise as far as tone the vine of life is added eye candy, mine is blond with gold hardwear with three knobs so I have plenty of room when looking for a sound. Being a stuido musiciam this fit the bill and everyone loves it even the folks I back up. the solid neck joint is smooth and the neck is as fast as lighting. ONE thing The vine of life on the fretboard sometimes gets distracting when you play at frist but after a while its not a problem

Quality:
I am happy as a clam!! I sold my older Gibso and a fender strat to buy this. Mine is the older model so its a little heavy compaired to the 2003 model but the thrid knob for tone ADJ is a little extra in the way of tone. I have a blond curly top with gold trim and hardwear which is what I wanted, I played and almost bought the 2003 model but wanted the extra tone knob, it realy brings out the the Tone Pro pickups. The 2003 model uses the vol rool-off and tone knob to achive the tone I can get with a tweek of a knob. Its a well made guitar so the road would be no problem. It will last me a life time!! and they will bury me with it I,m sure

Value:
this is worth every penny might be one of the best guitars you can buy for the money. I paid 699.99 and its worth more, I have paid more for less before but this is worth all the clams

Desirability:
Eye candy 100% playability 100% sound 100% and has the lines we all wish our ladys had. This is a beautyful guitar

Sound:
The tone pro pickups live up to there name!! the array of tones and sounds are out of this world. From clean and crisp to twang weather you play Jazz or Nu Metal this is it I sold my Gibson Lp from the early 70s to by this and it has lived up to what I expected from Schecter

Support:
I bought mine from a local shop so service is not a problem. I have had several Schecter guitars in the past and all have stood the test of time and resold for close to what I paid. I take care of all my guitars and with a little care yours will tooo

Overall:
It has lived up to all my expectations

"Dollar for dollar, the best guitar you can buy."

Feature:
Grover machines, Duncan pickups and a reasonable price for a great guitar.

Quality:
Beautifully made, well balanced. Worth twice the price.

Value:
This is probably the finest instrument in its price range. This would probably be the finest instrument in a higher price range. PRS quality at a third the price.

Desirability:
Beautiful quilting, vine inlay on the fretboard and gold hardware. A very sexy guitar.

Sound:
Beautiful sound, 5 way switch gives you many options. Duncan pickups that give you any sound from jazz to metal. Whether you play it clean or heavily distorted this guitar is awesome.

Support:
Schecter builds it, Schecter cares for it.

Overall:
This guitar will probably be one of my favorites for the rest of my life.

"A PRS at an Epiphone price"

Feature:
I wish it had a pick guard to preserve its good looks forever. I also wish it came with a case.

Quality:
This is one solid guitar. No buzzes, no "tinny" spots.

Value:
I have done my homework. You will not find a better value for the money. If this were a Fender or a Gibson, you would pay $2K for something comparable. It's a steal at $700. I got mine for a little less.

Desirability:
Chicks dig it!!! Ok, my wife digs it.

Sound:
I just bought this. I was wavering between a Fender Strat and a Gibson SG. When I played the C1 Classic I was sold on the 5-way switch that transforms the humbuckers into single-coil pickups. It's the best of worlds -- Fender and Gibson. The sound is awesome.

Support:
Haven't had to use it. But, I've heard great things from others.

"simply awesome guitar"

Feature:
top not mix of materials and components

Quality:
very solid guitar..could not find a single mark on it

Value:
the guitar offers a great bang for your buck..definately one of the best buys I have ever made

Desirability:
the axe is simply beautiful..mine is the blue model

Sound:
this thing sound amazing

Support:
have not had to deal with them so I gave it a middle of the road score

Overall:
if somehow this guitar got away from me I would not hesitate to replace it with another

"A tough act to beat, even at twice the price."

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Feature:
The components, materials and workmanship are A+. The only minor gripe I have is that I'd rather have had one master volume and two tone controls, instead of two volume and one tone control. But, that's a personal preference, and doesn't detract from the quality or playability of this guitar in any way. I'll get used to it.

Quality:
Workmanship looks impeccable! Hard to believe this guitar was not hand-made! If there wasn't a sticker on the neck saying "Made in Korea", I would never have believed it! The finish, fit, and electronics rival any of the PRS or Gibson solidbodys that I've looked at - and the beauty is that it costs thousands less!

Value:
I shouldn't say this because I don't want to give Schecter any bright ideas, but this guitar could easily sell for much more than the $700 I paid for it. The only reason I might balk at paying $1200-$1400 for it is that it's made in Korea. But, if it were made in the U.S., I'd expect it to sell for even more than double what it costs now. But, I think it'd be worth it!

Desirability:
It's a gorgeous instrument, visually, sonically and physically. I'm not going to get into the arguments about whether the top is photo or real (it looks real to me), or whether the vine inlay is pearloid or mother of pearl, because that stuff is irrelevant. The design, the looks, the sound and the workmanship of this guitar are Class-A. It's stunning whether it's sitting on a stand in my studio or being played under the stagelights! Gorgeous guitar, is all I can say!

Sound:
The single coil positions are not as jangly as the Strat's, but then again, these are humbuckers, which will never sound like single coils no matter what you do. Otherwise, the tones I can get from this guitar are excellent! It will work nicely in the diverse styles I play in.

Support:
I haven't had to contact Schecter for support, so I really can't comment on it. I will say, though, that I'm more than disappointed in their website. They opted for cutsie-flashy instead of informative, and that just doesn't cut it. They should have sections online for setup, maintenance, specs, tips, etc., like other guitar companies do. Instead they have pictures of Tommy Lee... whooppee! What's he going to do for my knowledge of and support of the instrument?!

Overall:
It's a great addition to my guitar collection - why would I every get rid of it?!?! Besides, considering that Schecter stopped making the C-1 in the Antique Natural finish, I'm don't expect that I'm ever going to get rid of it.

"Hurry before the raise the prices!"

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Feature:
Cable included with the guitar is kind of cheap but hey.. you're gonna replace it with a nice set of mogami anyways! Mega 5 switch selector for a nice tone library.

Quality:
For the price! You get awesome quilted maple top finish and "the Vines of Life" inlays.. The inlays actually looks nice in person and not as busy or tacky as I thought it would be!

Value:
I challenge ya to find any other guitar in this price range thats better! YoU WonT!

Desirability:
Unless you're turned off by knowing the Prince plays a Schecter.. You'll fall in love with this guitar!

Sound:
SD Pickups! What more can I say.

Support:
Just because I haven't had to use them yet.. :)

Overall:
This guitar would've received a 10 if not for the cheap feeling plastic end on the selector... But I guess for the price.. I can live with it.

"plays better than a gibson and is basically a PRS only cheaper!!!!!!!"

Feature:
everything you need

Quality:
everything works great without a hassle to maintain it

Value:
excelent price for the fact that it looks and sounds awesome

Desirability:
this is one hot guitar!!!!!!!!! Looks like it should go out for modeling!

Sound:
I'm 12 years old and have already went through a 1971' gibson SG. I would say that for the sound, quality, and price, I would choose a Shecter over a gibson any day. The seymour duncun pickups give it the ultimate sound. You can't go wrong with a SHECTER, and I mean it!!!!!!!!! From a rating of 1 to 10, I give it an easy 20! Ain't no joke. buy it today!

Overall:
well worth it! Best thing thats happened to me!!!!!

"BUY IT"

Feature:
whats not to like really to be honest

Quality:
very well made, the inlay is fantastic and i had no problems what so ever with any of it

Value:
decent price for what it is...it's cheaper in america then england though an im a brit

Desirability:
i have 3 guitars already and have no room for any others...but im sure as hell gunna try an get the classic

Sound:
man the inlays are bloody amazing, high quality wood and not in tiny pieces, through a good amp it sounds pro and isnt as heavy weight as most guitars with the same amount of power behind them...bloody pro!

Support:
havent actually spoken to the company...oops

Overall:
LURVE IT

"THIS GUITAR IS COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

Feature:
It might want a whammy bar but since I don't really care about that I give it a 10

Quality:
I played it at a music store when it was still brand new so....

Value:
The price is awesome!!!!!

Desirability:
ten again

Sound:
It would kinda depend on what effects you put on it and what amp you played it through but it's awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Support:
Like I said....I don't own it.....

Overall:
Ive only played it once

"Very nice guitar, but has some flaws."

Feature:
The guitar has great looks, great pickups, but the electronics totally suck. My volume pot scratches and sometimes the volume completely dies until I tap the pot. On stage this is unacceptable.

Quality:
The electronics are horrible, and don't use strings over .10 gauge. My neck warped due to thick strings and it won't come unwarped.

Value:
nice guitar overall but I wouldn't pay what I paid for it again.

Desirability:
It just looks sexy, the inlay sells this guitar and everyone compliments me on it's looks.

Sound:
Sounds pretty nice, the Seymour Duncan pickups are sweet.

Support:
I called them because the little silver grommets behind the bridge popped out and one got lost. They sent me 3 that had gripping built into them. I wish they sent 6, but 3 is cool.

Overall:
Nice guitar overall, really like the pickups and the look of it. Hardware is really nice, but electronics fall short. The neck also warps easily.