There is a 3way switch that selects between the bridge pickup and the neck pickup driver. The schecter hellraiser special solo 6 lives up to its name completely and is similar to the regular hellraiser solo 6 minus the abalone binding, coil taps, locking tuners and tone pros bridge. So if you have small hands like me, it would be really hard to solo on. Ive a schecter too, a 06 satin finished c 1 exotic. First and foremost, you can tell the hellraiser is a much more expensive guitar just by inspection. What is the difference between the different schecter c1. Sun valley, ca november 16, 2012 schecter guitar research is proud to announce the addition of the hellraiser c1 frs electric guitar. Discussion in backline started by mrlee, apr 12, 2007. Schecter hellraiser c1 fr s electric guitar, black cherry. Schecter hellraiser c1 fr joe satriani flying in a blue dream. Schecter hellraiser c1 fr joe satriani flying in a blue. Schecter c1 hellraiser electric guitar check out this hellraiser emg 8189 humbuckers, a set neck, quilt maple top, tonepros tom bridge, abalone binding, schecter locking tuners and more. Some improv towards the end using legato and pick tapping.
Schecter guitars have been going for 35 years, and also produce acoustic guitars, basses and guitar accessories. Ive got a 2010 c1 custom sunburst that i absolutely love. Schecter hellraiser series guitars guitar factory parramatta. Schecter guitar research hellraiser hybrid c1 electric. Schecter introduces the hellraiser c1 frs electric guitar. They specialise in extended range 7string, 8string and 9string guitars. Schecter hellraiser c1 fr left hand schecter hellraiser c1 fr left hand electric guitar. After some hesitation i borrowed a guitar from a friend and said what the hell. Built with neckthru construction and a sleek contoured body, the hellraiser c 1 extreme is armed with a pair of active emg pickups with black chrome covers, a tonepros tom w stringthru body bridge and schecter locking tuners. Schecter c1 custom and solo 6 standard guitars youtube. Im not too familiar with the schecter product line as a whole, so if you have insight on where the classic lies in the list id love to hear it.
Find great deals on ebay for schecter c 1 and schecter guitar. What is the difference between the different schecter c1 product line. From top to bottom, the schecter hellraiser c1 is a whole lotta guitar for the money. Other cool features on the hellraiser c 1 are a 3piece mahogany neck for awesome stability, a tonepros tom bridge with throughbody construction, and schecter locking tuners to keep you in tune. The hellraiser special has been a great guitar but i am dying to get something eles. View online or download schecter hellraiser c 7 brochure. The schecter guitars hellraiser extreme solo 6 m with a flame maple. User manuals, schecter guitar operating guides and service manuals. Schecter hellraiser solo 6 electric guitar youtube. It has a mahogany body, set mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard and gothic cross inlays, and two active emg humbucker pickups. I already have a hellraiser solo6 special, and it is a perfect compliment to it. Anyway, these schecter seems to have really good specs but it sounds too aggressive for me which i dont like. Always received excellent service from andertons music co. Take a look at the hellraiser solo 6, for example, a gorgeous singlecut thats bound to make any les paul fan do a doubletake.
Yeah, shame about cheaper guitars with a super thick finish. So, you get the hellraisers quilted maple top combined with the blackjack slss superslim neck and compound radius, plus a host of snazzy new features, including emg 5766 pickups with brushed black metal works covers. Sa i ordered a guitar on ebay which i thought was schecter hellraiser but instead was a schecter hellraiser special. Schecter hellraiser c1 fr electric guitar, floyd rose. Aug 16, 2017 back to the awesome schecter for this one. Schecters hellraiser series has been a go to for metal musicians for a long time now. This series is based on the most popular schecter body shape, c c1 are doublecut sixstringers with carved tops, c7 have seven strings, while the c8 models come with eight, though others, such as. Schecter guitar research hellraiser c1 extreme electric. The schecter hellraiser c1 is a beautiful instrument, to put it simply. Schecter hellraiser hybrid c1 fr s image 2 of 2 the california workshop of schecter guitar research was the first port of call for quality replacement parts back in the mid70s, and a few short years later, complete schecterbranded guitars were being used by the likes of pete townshend, mark knopfler and ritchie blackmore. The c1 hellraiser special is the little brother of the hellraiser. Schecter guitars are renowned among rock and metal musicians.
View all software daw virtual instruments effects plugins mixing. A unique fusion of schecter s hellraiser and sls models, the c 1 hybrid is a combination of the most soughtafter features of each. Love joes style and feel and tone so tried to capture some of that using the bias fx software. The emg 8189 combo will take your playing to new heights. Not just because of its fiery red quilted maple top, but its screaming hot emg active pickups, set mahogany neck, gothic cross inlays, and plenty moreperfect for veteran shredders and those about to rock. At the 1998 summer namm show, schecter introduced the diamond series, which included six affordably priced noncustom guitars. Find great deals on ebay for schecter hellraiser and schecter hellraiser c1. From top to bottom, the schecter hellraiser c 1 is a whole lotta guitar for the money. The most popular of these guitars was a tstyle guitar similar to those that. Its most impressive features are the beautiful, easyaccess 3piece set neck and the coilsplitting 81tw 89r pickup combo. This hellraiser 6 was designed for loud, heavy metal music.
Schecter hellraiser c1 fr electric guitar in gloss black. Built on a thick solid mahogany body with a quilted maple top, the guitar has the body and weight of a hellraiser guitar. It also introduced the c1, which was debuted by jerry horton in papa. The schecter name has been around for over 30 years now, and while once they were known for their replacement parts for existing guitars, and later their own models including a telecasterinspired design used by the whos pete townshend, today their bread and butter is the art of the metal axe. It also introduced the c 1, which was debuted by jerry horton in papa roachs last resort music video. I had an esp eclipse ctm and traded it for a schecter c1 classic. The sound is perfect for metal, anyone who ever heard the emg active pickups knows what i mean. The hellraiser hybrid combines the best elements of the popular blackjack sls guitar and puts it into the iconic hellraiser to create the unique and exciting hybrid collection. For you example there is diamond, hellraiser, stealth etc.
The body is made of mahogany, as is the neck, which is capped with a rosewood fretboard. Loaded with active emg 81tw89 pickups, hellraiser guitars are as versatile as they are beautiful. Schecter guitars schecter have made a name for themselves as metal guitar specialists but theres more to their range than you might think. Schecter hellraiser hybrid c1 frs ultra violet 6string solidbody. Compare prices and shop new and used schecter hellraiser c 1 electric guitars on reverb. Schecter hellraiser c1 solidbody electric guitar features. Reverb is the marketplace for musicians to buy and sell used, vintage, and new music gear online.
Schecter hellraiser hybrid c 1 fr s image 2 of 2 the california workshop of schecter guitar research was the first port of call for quality replacement parts back in the mid70s, and a few short years later, complete schecter branded guitars were being used by the likes of pete townshend, mark knopfler and ritchie blackmore. This used to be the flagship model of the diamond series way back. Mar 24, 2009 the hellraiser c 1 fr has its feet planted in superstrat territory. Schecter blackjack sls vs schecter hellraiser discussion in standard guitars started by csm84, jan 17, 2014. Its ultrathin cshaped neck profile, compoundradius fretboard, and active emg pickups make for effortless shredding. They are almost the same but the regular hellraiser is a slightly more upgraded. View online or download schecter hellraiser c7 brochure. This series is based on the most popular schecter body shape, c c1 are doublecut sixstringers with carved tops, c7 have seven strings, while the c8 models come with eight, though others, such as v, solo and tempest do appear. The schecter hellraiser c1 fr is designed to support even the thickest of strings and heaviest of hitters mixed with a bunch of powerful hardware so you can rock out no matter how heavy you want to go. A unique fusion of schecters hellraiser and sls models, the c1 hybrid is a combination of the most soughtafter features of each. Presenting the hellraiser c1 from schecter guitar research. Other cool features on the hellraiser c1 are a 3piece mahogany neck for awesome stability, a tonepros tom bridge with throughbody construction, and schecter locking tuners to keep you in tune.
Gear schecter hellraiser c1 vs esp ltd ec for a beginner decided to pick up guitar on the urging of some friends. A stunning figured top with active emg pickups and stringthru sustain. The schecter hellraiser c1 is a guitar that definitely lives up to its name in design. All the way from 6 to 9 string optionsthe hellraiser series has something for everyone. Killer looks and loaded with all of the quality and features that have made the hellraiser one of the industrys most popular guitars over the past 5 years. The hellraiser s signature highly figured quilted maple top is now redesigned with a more sculptured arch and is set into the mahogany body with an increased upper access cutaway.
The schecter c 1 line of electric guitars runs the gamut from solidly built entrylevel rockers to trickedout pro models with advanced features like floyd rose tremolowhammy systems and sustaniac pickups for virtually endless sustain. Unlike most schecter c 1s this one sounds very chimey. Schecter guitar research c1 platinum electric guitar translucent. In 1999, schecter added the seven string a7 avenger guitar to the diamond series. Gear4music maju siroku skalu schecter guitars vratane umelca a hollowbody. Hellraiser is, along with the blackjack series, the supreme ruler of the schecter catalog. Is it expected in gigs to play the same exact leadssolo as the songs. If you order this product together with others as part of a bundle, you can save up to 8 % additionally. The schecter c1 platinum electric guitar takes everything guitar players love about. Schecter hellraiser c1 electric guitar black cherry. The hellraisers signature highly figured quilted maple top is now redesigned with a more sculptured arch and is set into the mahogany body with an. Heres last years hellraiser extreme schecter c1 unboxing video. The schecter hellraiser c 1 is a beautiful instrument, to put it simply.
Schecter sgr9sc solo 6 hardshell guitar case harshell molded. Most schecter hellraiser are eligible for free shipping. Ive performed a few times with it, and played at home, and the only thing i would love is it to be a bit lighter. Each were quality instruments, especially for the price i paid. Providing a solid groundwork for the rest of the rest of the hellraiser c 1 models, the schecter hellraiser c 1 gives you everything you need to melt the faces of an audience. Schecter hellraiser c 1 solidbody electric guitar features. Built with neckthru construction and a sleek contoured body, the hellraiser c1 extreme is armed with a pair of active emg pickups with black chrome covers, a tonepros tom w stringthru body bridge and schecter locking tuners. Ltd h500wemgs vs schecter c1 hellraiser, i bought the ltd h1001 deluxe from. The c 1 hellraiser special is the little brother of the hellraiser. For the price i dont think you can beat them either but thats just my opinion. Starting out as schecter guitar research and originally. Ltd h500wemgs vs schecter c1 hellraiser, i bought the ltd h1001 deluxe from ebay. Dual mode split tone gives you ample room to dial in your tone all while looking stage ready, even in the studio.
Schecter guitar research, commonly known simply as schecter, is a us manufacturing company founded in 1976 by david schecter, which originally produced only replacement parts for existing guitars from manufacturers such as fender and gibson. Its 1 of a very few i know of that have coilsplitting on active pickups. In this video guitar worlds gear editor paul riario demonstrates the features of the schecter hellraiser solo 6 electric guitar. Unfollow schecter c 1 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Get the best price on schecter hellraiser at guitar center. Open quick view dialog for schecter guitar research hellraiser c1 with floyd rose sustainiac electric guitar. With a variety of striking shapes and designs available, theres a schecter guitar for every style. Schecter hellraiser c 1 fr left hand schecter hellraiser c 1 fr left hand electric guitar. The schecter c1 line of electric guitars runs the gamut from solidly built entrylevel rockers to trickedout pro models with advanced features like floyd rose tremolowhammy systems and sustaniac pickups for virtually endless sustain. Discussion in nonfender stype guitar forum started by elvis v, dec 3, 2017. It also introduced the c1, which was debuted by jerry horton in papa roachs last resort music video. This new model features 25 scale mahogany neck is set into the arched mahogany body via schecter s sleek ultra access neck joint, which allows for unobstructed upper fret access. Shop schecter guitars like the yngwie malmsteen custom, a7 avenger 7string, diamond series, hellraiser models used by disturbed, avenged sevenfold, and papa. Schecter hellraiser c1 fr electric guitar, floyd rose trans purple burst.