Best Schecter Heavy Guitars 2025

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Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Metal For Hard Rock For Progressive For Djent For Metalcore For Death Metal

BRANDS: ESP Jackson Harley Benton Solar Guitars Gibson Schecter Kramer Guitars Epiphone Framus

Schecter C-6 Deluxe SBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Schecter C-6 Deluxe SBK

by Schecter

Hard Rock Progressive Metal

Key Feature:

• Designed for high-gain amplifiers

✓ PROS

• Extended range capabilities
• Solid construction for heavy playing

✗ CONS

• Limited clean tone versatility
• Requires high-gain amplification

Schecter C-6 Deluxe SBKElectric guitarBody: BasswoodBolted maple neckFretboard: Rosewood (<i>Dalbergia...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 437619

$472

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Schecter E-1 Apocalypse Red Reign - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Schecter E-1 Apocalypse Red Reign

by Schecter

Metal Metalcore Djent

Key Feature:

• Great for palm muting

✓ PROS

• Solid construction for heavy playing
• High-output pickups for distortion

✗ CONS

• Requires high-gain amplification
• Complex electronics in some models

Schecter E-1 Apocalypse Red ReignElectric guitarBody: Swamp ash5-piece glued-in neck: Maple / padaukFingerboard: Ebony...

⭐ 4.8/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 520262

$1,759

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Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition TPB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition TPB

by Schecter

Progressive Hard Rock Metalcore

Key Feature:

• High-output pickups for distortion

✓ PROS

• Solid construction for heavy playing
• Great for palm muting

✗ CONS

• Limited clean tone versatility
• May be too aggressive for other genres

Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition TPBElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Quilted mapleNeck: 3-Strip mahogany with carbon...

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 469182

$1,979

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Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin SBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin SBK

by Schecter

Metalcore Hard Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Great for palm muting

✓ PROS

• High-output pickups for distortion
• Designed for high-gain amplifiers

✗ CONS

• May be too aggressive for other genres
• Limited clean tone versatility

Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin SBKElectric GuitarSwamp ash bodyEbony fretboardMultilayer maple/walnut/padauk neck with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 458767

$1,814

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Schecter E-1 Custom Special Edition VSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Schecter E-1 Custom Special Edition VSB

by Schecter

Djent Death Metal Metal

Key Feature:

• Great for palm muting

✓ PROS

• High-output pickups for distortion
• Solid construction for heavy playing

✗ CONS

• Limited clean tone versatility
• Requires high-gain amplification

Schecter E-1 Custom Special Edition VSBElectric GuitarBody: Mahogany3-Piece neck: Maple and mahoganyFretboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 394317

$1,319

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Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition GRNB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition GRNB

by Schecter

Death Metal Hard Rock Progressive

Key Feature:

• High-output pickups for distortion

✓ PROS

• Extended range capabilities
• Solid construction for heavy playing

✗ CONS

• Limited clean tone versatility
• Often heavier than standard guitars

Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition GRNBElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Quilted mapleGlued-in neck: MahoganyFretboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 537240

$1,979

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Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S Gloss - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S Gloss

by Schecter

Death Metal Djent Metal

Key Feature:

• Extended range capabilities

✓ PROS

• Great for palm muting
• Extended range capabilities

✗ CONS

• Complex electronics in some models
• Limited clean tone versatility

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S GlossElectric GuitarSynyster Gates (Avenged Sevenfold) Signature ModelMahogany...

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 437470

$1,979

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Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S BKGD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S BKGD

by Schecter

Hard Rock Metalcore Death Metal

Key Feature:

• Extended range capabilities

✓ PROS

• Designed for high-gain amplifiers
• Solid construction for heavy playing

✗ CONS

• Limited clean tone versatility
• Requires high-gain amplification

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S BKGDElectric GuitarSynyster Gates (Avenged Sevenfold) Signature ModelBody:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 437495

$1,979

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Schecter Synyster Gates Standard Gloss - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Schecter Synyster Gates Standard Gloss

by Schecter

Metal Death Metal Djent

Key Feature:

• Solid construction for heavy playing

✓ PROS

• Solid construction for heavy playing
• Extended range capabilities

✗ CONS

• Limited clean tone versatility
• Requires high-gain amplification

Schecter Synyster Gates Standard GlossElectric GuitarSynyster Gates (Avenged Sevenfold) Signature ModelMahogany...

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 437466

$1,209

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Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S SGB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S SGB

by Schecter

Death Metal Progressive Metalcore

Key Feature:

• High-output pickups for distortion

✓ PROS

• Extended range capabilities
• Designed for high-gain amplifiers

✗ CONS

• Requires high-gain amplification
• May be too aggressive for other genres

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S SGBElectric GuitarSynyster Gates (Avenged Sevenfold) signature modelMahogany...

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 437496

$1,979

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Schecter C-6 Deluxe SMLB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Schecter C-6 Deluxe SMLB

by Schecter

Death Metal Hard Rock Djent

Key Feature:

• Extended range capabilities

✓ PROS

• High-output pickups for distortion
• Solid construction for heavy playing

✗ CONS

• Limited clean tone versatility
• Often heavier than standard guitars

Schecter C-6 Deluxe SMLBElectric GuitarBasswood bodyMaple neckRosewood fretboard (Dalbergia latifolia)Fretboard radius:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 475534

$417

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Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S SBL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S SBL

by Schecter

Metal Metalcore Djent

Key Feature:

• High-output pickups for distortion

✓ PROS

• Solid construction for heavy playing
• High-output pickups for distortion

✗ CONS

• May be too aggressive for other genres
• Complex electronics in some models

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S SBLElectric GuitarSynyster Gates (Avenged Sevenfold) Signature ModelBody:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 595590

$2,529

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Schecter Damien Platinum 6 SBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Schecter Damien Platinum 6 SBK

by Schecter

Djent Progressive Metal

Key Feature:

• Extended range capabilities

✓ PROS

• Extended range capabilities
• Designed for high-gain amplifiers

✗ CONS

• Requires high-gain amplification
• Often heavier than standard guitars

Schecter Damien Platinum 6 SBKElectric GuitarBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodPlatinum Bat...

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 437609

$1,011

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How to Choose the Best Heavy Guitars

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced heavy guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Schecter Heavy Guitars 2025

Schecter C-6 Deluxe SBK

Schecter E-1 Apocalypse Red Reign

Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition TPB

Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin SBK

Schecter E-1 Custom Special Edition VSB

Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition GRNB

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S Gloss

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S BKGD

Schecter Synyster Gates Standard Gloss

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S SGB

Schecter C-6 Deluxe SMLB

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S SBL

Schecter Damien Platinum 6 SBK

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