Members Ultrastick Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 Received this axe on Wednesday after anxiously awaiting the UPS man. It came very well protected inside three cardboard boxes with no damage to the outer box. Nice. The guitar itself was in one of those styrofoam-like bags for further protection. Tags, warranty card and a bag with a cord and Allen wrenches were all there, taped to the side. Upon taking the guitar out of the bag, it was cold as heck, as we've had some lower temps and snow here around Raleigh, NC. I couldn't wait and plugged her up to a little practice amp. One string was out, probably from my unpacking. I proceeded to do some picking and grinning. Very very good sounds. An examination of the guitar revealed excellent workmanship: no problem with the finish, hardware, nothing. Frets are finished as well as I could ask, and the action is low. I haven't checked intonation yet but I expect it will be close from what I've read of other reviews of this axe. The finish is perfect and the top is perfectly bookmatched. Hooray! Weight: I was expecting this guitar to be a little heavy but that was not the case. I have no scales but I would put the weight at a little more than the average Strat. It is neck-through, btw, and is a substantial feeling instrument. Let's look at the hardware: Tuners, locking tuners, which I didn't expect. Thanks! Nut, Graph-Tech Tusq. That's great. Strings, prestrung with D'addrio 10's, I believe. Pickups, JB and Jazz or '59--I've read different things, and finally the bridge, a Tonebros. From what I know and have read, this is an assembly of real fine hardware, and it shows in the sound. Sounds: Well, all that nice hardware combined with the mahagany/maple contruction combine to produce some really good or even great sounds. Sometimes it sounds so good that, as one reviewer said "it'll make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck". The five way switch and knobs all work as advertised. Whatever sound I want, I know it's in there. Very very good sustain. The guitar resonates so well that I'm going to have to watch the ringing of open or unplayed strings. Don't recall any of my other guitars having that problem. A nice problem to have though. Final thoughts: Simply stated, this is a superb instrument. The vine of life inlay, which is again, guess what, perfect, adds to the eyecatching beauty of this instrument. For the cost, $499 currently at online retailers it is a screaming bargain. I would love to have a tremolo version of this guitar and have so indicated on the warranty card. I know I'm in the honeymoon phase and may be gushing a little bit, but heck, I'm in love. Hooray for the artisans in South Korea and the fine folks at Schecter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newbuilder Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 That is the smallest picture ever. Schecter makes some nice guitars. I have never found the one that I had to buy, but I know alot of guys that love them to death. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Woody_in_MN Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 I agree - a larger pic would be good. Lamb Chop gives 3 paws up - although her eyes are not what they used to be. - w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Snake Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 Looks just like my old C1. She was a great guitar and I miss her. Enjoy yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dres_x Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 I've got one too! AMAZING guitar! And even more so because of the price! I was actually playing mine yesterday (it has been a while cuz I've been busy) and I was surprised at how good it sounds HNGD!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hoople Head Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 Awesome guitar, HNGD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 Congrats! (o)(o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ultrastick Posted February 5, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 Kinda floundering around with this picture thing. Here goes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members noizemakr73 Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 Happy NGD! My C-1 is my favorite guitar. Great choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 That's just as beautiful a guitar as I've ever seen. Schecter can make as excellent an instrument as anybody out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brewski Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 get an account on photobucket upload the full pic and then put the pic link here - big pictures. For your pleasure here's a pic of mine to which I was playing today!! I have it set as standard tuning and love all the switch settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brewski Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 just not happy with gold hardware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ultrastick Posted February 6, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 Brewski, now those are some pics. Thanks for the advice. I noticed mine came with chrome hardware. I like both as my Allender has gold. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brewski Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 Brewski, now those are some pics. Thanks for the advice. I noticed mine came with chrome hardware. I like both as my Allender has gold. Thanks again. wanna switch hardware? Gold hardware turns on me cause I lay my palm on the bridge and stick my sloppy fingers all over the pickups when finger picking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 I'm diggin' the fretboard inlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brewski Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 I'm diggin' the fretboard inlay. I traded this Agile for it cause of the inlay and we are both happy!! I do miss my Green Agile though!! I hate selling anything!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kcinator Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 I love my c-1 classic in blue! It has the chrome hardware which I agree with brewski is better than gold imo. It's been my exclusive electric for four years now and the frets are really starting to show wear... Anyone know how much a refret costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ultrastick Posted February 6, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 Brewski, no thanks my friend, guess I'll stick with the chrome. I agree, the green Agile should still be at your house. I love the PRS styling. I understand Agile modified the design because of a complaint by PRS, but Carvin continues to sell that style as their California Carved top. Hmmm. BTW, I have a pair of sandals like yours in the photo. Very comfy. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dingster1 Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 Ooh pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LeftyTom Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 Happy New Schecter Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 Nice looking guit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jsullalex Posted February 9, 2010 Members Share Posted February 9, 2010 Great looking guitar! Been looking at these as well as the C-1 Plus for a little while. HNGD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Clinically Deaf Posted February 9, 2010 Members Share Posted February 9, 2010 I love shecter's inlay work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mazi Bee Posted February 9, 2010 Members Share Posted February 9, 2010 This is a great guitar. Years ago, Mazi and I had a race to see who would buy a Schecter C1 first. I won the race, but he eventually beat me by owning several Schecters. GREAT guitars. Really well-built. Yup. I pulled out my C1 Classic the other day because I was thinking of selling it, but after playing it for a bit, I changed my mind. Such a nice guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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