Members mout Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hey everyone, It's been a while since I started doing some research about what's going to be my next guitar and it seems Schecters are a very interesting choice for me. But, I'm kind'a stuck with the Tempest and Solo-6 models. I can't really get close to any of them to do some testing, so I'd like to ask if someone knows what are their differences. Both of them appear to compete in the Les Paul-like area (specially the Solo-6) and both have very similar specifications. From what I've heard, I think the Tempest has a more strat-twang feel that can be heard better with the split-coil function, but maybe that's just an impression. Does anyone know more accurately what are the differences between them? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members webwarmiller Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 If you look at the specs of the Solo-6 Custom and the Tempest Custom they are exactly the same. The only real difference is the body shape.....of which I prefer the tempest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mout Posted February 3, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 Yeah. That's exactly what I'd like to know. Peculiarities of those body types in sound and playability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Meowy Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 I really liked the look of the Solo special on line, but was completely bored with it when I tried it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members webwarmiller Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 Yeah.That's exactly what I'd like to know.Peculiarities of those body types in sound and playability. The two body shapes are roughly the same size so you're likely to get as much variance in sound btw 2 different solo 6's as you are btw a solo 6 and tempest. The only real difference btw the two is how they look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mfergel Posted February 4, 2011 Members Share Posted February 4, 2011 Owned two Tempests and have tried the Solo-6. Personally I'd go with the Solo 6. I like the body shape of the Tempest more but when I played the Solo-6 I was blown away. The biggest advantage is the upper fret access is amazing because of the body shape. The Tempest is almost even worse than a Les Paul because of the body shape and the way the neck joins the body. The Solo 6 gives you about 5 more frets of easy access. They both sound great and are solid guitars but as a previous Tempest owner (and I owned two of them) I'd go with the Solo 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mout Posted February 4, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 4, 2011 The biggest advantage is the upper fret access is amazing because of the body shape. The Tempest is almost even worse than a Les Paul because of the body shape and the way the neck joins the body. The Solo 6 gives you about 5 more frets of easy access. Really? Curious, I did this comparison gif between the two: Actually it seems that the upper fret access is almost the same to both of them, with the Tempest giving even more access to upper frets in the lower strings. You really felt that the Solo-6 has more playability or you switched names? Also, you felt any difference in the sound of each body type? Like if the Solo-6 has a more bassy sound or something like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mfergel Posted February 4, 2011 Members Share Posted February 4, 2011 Yeah, because the Tempest is straight across at the the 15th fret like a Les Paul. Take what you see where the body meets the neck and add the heal portion of the neck. The Solo 6 heel is a lot like the Agile 3000 neck thru models (although not a super smooth transition). Wish I could show you a picture of the backside of a Tempest as from the front it's deceiving. By looking at it you'd think it would have access like a Les Paul double-cut but it doesn't. Sound wise I can't say 100% as it's been about a few years since I owned my Tempest. Same materials, tuners, bridges, nuts, etc. The local GC still has one on the wall. If I get some free time this weekend I'll see if I can swing by there. They had a Solo 6 last time I was there as well. Maybe if they have both I can take some picks of the backside of the guitars. I don't really play Schecter's anymore. Not that I have anything against them. I mostly play Agile Les Pauls and Washburn N4's at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted February 4, 2011 Members Share Posted February 4, 2011 I have owned both and currently own the Solo 6 custom with real duncans and ebony board. If you ever play sitting down, the tempest will dig into your ribs. That was one of my pet peeves. The other being that the tempest has huge frets and if you like that it's cool but I love the medium frets that the solo 6 comes with. A solo 6 has more of the appointments of a classic gibby than a tempest but the tempest is a nice axe too. Both are good value and would blow an epi les paul away any day in my opinion. I like the tummy cut too, again, I play sitting down a lot. I didn't find any difference in splitting capacity as far as sound goes but the custom custom in the bridge of the solo 6 is mean! We all know what a 59 sounds like. So, large frets stand up player=tempestmedium frets comfort for sitting=solo 6 Can't go wrong with either really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mout Posted February 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 5, 2011 Wish I could show you a picture of the backside of a Tempest as from the front it's deceiving. By looking at it you'd think it would have access like a Les Paul double-cut but it doesn't. Hmmmm... Now I get it. Found these at Schecter website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mfergel Posted February 5, 2011 Members Share Posted February 5, 2011 Yeah, I see they have some backside photos. You see what I'm talking about with the back of the neck now? It's a real shame the Tempest doesn't have better upper fret access because of the way the neck is mounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassred Posted February 6, 2011 Members Share Posted February 6, 2011 I've played both and liked them. I was especially in lust for a solo 6 Hellraiser a while back, but the timing was not right to make a purchase. Love the coil-tapping, so I got some new humbuckers for my Epiphone LP custom. Definitely a guitar I'm not writing off, and will certainly recommend it if people ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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