Schecter Hellraiser

Leviathan · Post by **Leviathan** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 1:16 am

Reading through this forum, I think I saw that at least one person here has one of these. I'm in the market for a new guitar and this one caught my attention today. Didn't have a chance to play it yet, but I'll be doing so within the next few days.

I believe both the body and neck are mahogany. It comes with an original Floyd Rose and EMG pickups. Cost is $899. Should I be concerned about it being made in Korea? Any opinions on this guitar would be appreciated.

Bob Byrd · Post by **Bob Byrd** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:42 pm

i think some of the dimebag guitars are korean.

ron c nigbur · Post by **ron c nigbur** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:05 pm

Some great guitars come out of Japan, Korea, even Indonesia (LTDs are made there) and China. As long as you're playing it first I wouldn't worry

PABassPlayer · Post by **PABassPlayer** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:16 pm

Bought the bass version of that guitar...I couldn't be happier with it!

Quality piece.

Bar Rat · Post by **Bar Rat** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:26 pm

Why are guitarists so smug on where a guitar is made?

Bob Byrd · Post by **Bob Byrd** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:36 pm

Bar Rat wrote:Why are guitarists so smug on where a guitar is made?

would you buy a computer made in niger, home of advanced technology?

ron c nigbur · Post by **ron c nigbur** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 6:12 pm

Bar Rat wrote:Why are guitarists so smug on where a guitar is made?

Because when the manufacturing first went to Asia, none of them knew how to make guitars and as a result they all fucking sucked.

AoD · Post by **AoD** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:37 pm

as long as its USA floyd, sounds cool!

Leviathan · Post by **Leviathan** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:42 pm

Found it at another store for $150 less. It's now in my possession.

PABassPlayer · Post by **PABassPlayer** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:19 pm

Leviathan wrote:Found it at another store for $150 less. It's now in my possession.

My bass isn't a Hellraiser, it's an Omen....guess they name their guitars after horror movies.

tomEtom · Post by **tomEtom** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:21 pm

Nice looking geetar homie. Now, all you have to do is make it yours....and if so enjoy!

ron c nigbur · Post by **ron c nigbur** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 7:30 am

Pics!

Leviathan · Post by **Leviathan** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:43 am

Abalone inlays and binding on the body and headstock:

Body and (set) neck are mahogany. Body has a quilted maple top. The fingerboard is rosewood. The pickups are EMG 81/89 and both can switch between humbucking and single coil. This is my first experience with active pickups and I'm really liking the variety of tones I can get out of these. The tuners are by Grover. Pretty impressive for only being seven fiddy.

I think I got exactly what I was looking for. I'm really happy with it.

ron c nigbur · Post by **ron c nigbur** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 7:38 am

Looks sweet, and a hardcase too

Jebodiah · Post by **Jebodiah** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:45 am

Looks nice, is it a neck thru?

BaptizedBurning · Post by **BaptizedBurning** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:25 pm

The hellraisers are nice. I just bought an Omen last week (couldn't afford the hellraiser) and I'm loving it. The stock pickups are shit, but I swapped out the bridge pickup for an EMG-hz.

JesseJames · Post by **JesseJames** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:36 pm

That's purling, not binding. But it looks good regardless. I have always liked schecters.

AoD · Post by **AoD** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:38 pm

much harder to do and more expensive than binding too! that thing is badass, i never actually saw one in person, i would so want that thing. great job!

JesseJames · Post by **JesseJames** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:42 pm

Whatever happened to that telecaster you were building?

AoD · Post by **AoD** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:13 pm

i remembered that telecasters are gay as shit and threw it in a bonfire

BystrÃ¶m · Post by **BystrÃ¶m** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:44 am

that is a gay mans guitar

Leviathan · Post by **Leviathan** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:09 am

You can blow me, if you'd like.

Cheyenne fucking Buffet · Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:27 am

It appears that the kid in his avatar already has a pair of testicles in his mouth; you'll have to wait your turn.

Bar Rat · Post by **Bar Rat** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 1:53 pm

Bob Byrd wrote:
Bar Rat wrote:Why are guitarists so smug on where a guitar is made?

would you buy a computer made in niger, home of advanced technology?

Only if it was put on eBay by heavymetalsoldier666.

ron c nigbur · Post by **ron c nigbur** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 1:56 pm

AoD wrote:i remembered that telecasters are gay as shit and threw it in a bonfire

Hunter/Killer · Post by **Hunter/Killer** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 4:07 am

Levi i have the Hellraiser C-7 that same exact finish (black cherry) but with a fixed string-thru bridge and EMG's.
Gorgeous guitar

Got no pics of it, but heres some of my last purchase, Fender Strat.
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38287
I'm prolly through buying any more musical equipment. Might even get rid of the Schecter down the road.

HoustonKJ · Post by **HoustonKJ** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:32 pm

I play a Schecter Omen-6 (a dual coil) and I'm very happy with it.. got it used for $200. But I don't know about this one. I guess the Floyd Rose somewhat explains the price.

Jefferino · Post by **Jefferino** » Sat May 07, 2011 8:55 pm

Leviathan wrote:Reading through this forum, I think I saw that at least one person here has one of these. I'm in the market for a new guitar and this one caught my attention today. Didn't have a chance to play it yet, but I'll be doing so within the next few days.

I believe both the body and neck are mahogany. It comes with an original Floyd Rose and EMG pickups. Cost is $899. Should I be concerned about it being made in Korea? Any opinions on this guitar would be appreciated.

I think they've pretty much always been produced overseas...Sick guitar though...I approve.

Jefferino · Post by **Jefferino** » Sat May 07, 2011 8:55 pm

Leviathan wrote:Reading through this forum, I think I saw that at least one person here has one of these. I'm in the market for a new guitar and this one caught my attention today. Didn't have a chance to play it yet, but I'll be doing so within the next few days.

I believe both the body and neck are mahogany. It comes with an original Floyd Rose and EMG pickups. Cost is $899. Should I be concerned about it being made in Korea? Any opinions on this guitar would be appreciated.

I think they've pretty much always been produced overseas...Sick guitar though...I approve.

Jebodiah · Post by **Jebodiah** » Sun May 15, 2011 12:50 pm

I was playing this yesterday and actually like it more than the Ibanez RGs. $800, too bad I need that money for college.

JesseJames · Post by **JesseJames** » Sun May 15, 2011 4:54 pm

Give me money jeb and I'll build you a guitar at cost. That way your guitar troll bullshit can finally die.

Jebodiah · Post by **Jebodiah** » Sun May 15, 2011 6:17 pm

Can you build me a guitar with a Jackson Statocaster body with EMGs installed and a maple neck?

JesseJames · Post by **JesseJames** » Sun May 15, 2011 11:03 pm

I can build you a strat with emg's and a maple neck. By jackson I am assuming you mean there are no contours to it, which would actually be much more simple.

Browns Town · Post by **Browns Town** » Sun May 22, 2011 4:46 am

Build me some bank bro

JesseJames · Post by **JesseJames** » Sun May 22, 2011 1:09 pm

MAKIN BANK BRO

Jebodiah · Post by **Jebodiah** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:37 am

I should have spent the extra money and bought one with a floyd rose, but I didn't feel like putting up with the bullshit when it comes to changing strings, you still playing this guitar much Levi?

Leviathan · Post by **Leviathan** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 1:04 am

Yes, and I love it.

My next guitar will probably have a fixed bridge (so I can change tunings more easily), but I can't imagine not having the versatility that comes with a bridge like the Floyd.

Big Ben · Post by **Big Ben** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 6:41 pm

i have the 8 string of this guitar. it's pretty cool, i just don't like 8 strings much in the end

also have a schecter 7 string that rules

mobile pfl?yd · Post by **mobile pfl?yd** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 7:45 pm

I'm really impressed with how good Schecter instruments are for the price. I have a Stiletto and I like the tone better than my Bongo for most things.

The Doctor · Post by **The Doctor** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 10:43 pm

I have 2 LTDs that are MIK. An EX400 and an SC607B. No complaints whatsoever.