Schecter

USA (design & marketing), Korea & China (manufacturing), est. 1979 · 110 products across 1 categories

110
Total Products
1
Categories
$1,403
Avg Price
$424
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About Schecter

Schecter Guitars emerged from a Los Angeles-based distributor in the late 1970s, initially importing instruments from Japanese manufacturers. The brand gained significant traction in the 1990s with a focus on high-performance guitars for rock and metal players, establishing a reputation for quality construction and aggressive aesthetics. Today, Schecter is a leading manufacturer known for its modern designs and collaborations with prominent musicians.

Founded
1979
Country
USA (design & marketing), Korea & China (manufacturing)
Segment
Mid-range
Target
Schecter instruments are ideally suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists
Known For
Banshee Series (high-performance shredders) Hellraiser Series (affordable metal guitars) Signature models with Synyster Gates and DJ Ashba Multi-string guitars (7 & 8 string) Evertune bridge system
PROS
  • • Excellent build quality for the price point
  • • Wide variety of models catering to diverse styles
  • • Aggressive, modern aesthetics appeal to many
  • • Strong focus on playability and high-fret access
  • • Innovative features like Evertune enhance performance
CONS
  • • Design language can feel somewhat homogenous across models
  • • Factory finishes occasionally exhibit minor cosmetic flaws
  • • Can be perceived as lacking vintage appeal
  • • Hardware quality sometimes lags behind premium brands
  • • Marketing occasionally leans heavily into aggressive imagery

Schecter Products

Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin SBK - Heavy Guitars

Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin SBK

Heavy Guitars

$1,843
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51")
Electric Guitar, Swamp ash body, Ebony fretboard, Multilayer maple/walnut/padauk neck...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Schecter C-1 FR S Apocalypse Red Reign - ST Style Guitars

Schecter C-1 FR S Apocalypse Red Reign

ST Style Guitars

$1,955
Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 648 mm (25.51")
Electric Guitar, Swamp ash body, Set-in multi-piece maple / padauk neck with...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin SBK - ST Style Guitars

Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin SBK

ST Style Guitars

$1,888
Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 648 mm (25.51")
Electric Guitar, Swamp-ash body, Carbon-reinforced maple neck with walnut and...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 FR S TBB - ST Style Guitars

Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 FR S TBB

ST Style Guitars

$1,787
Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 24 frets Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Quilted maple, Fretboard: Ebony, Reverse...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Schecter Synyster Gates Custom LH S SGB - Lefthanded Guitars

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom LH S SGB

Lefthanded Guitars

$2,067
Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Left-handed model, Synyster Gates (Avenged Sevenfold)...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S SGB - Heavy Guitars

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S SGB

Heavy Guitars

$2,011
Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 648 mm (25.51")
Electric Guitar, Synyster Gates (Avenged Sevenfold) signature model, Mahogany...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S BKGD - Heavy Guitars

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S BKGD

Heavy Guitars

$2,011
Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Synyster Gates (Avenged Sevenfold) Signature Model, Body:...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S Gloss - Heavy Guitars

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S Gloss

Heavy Guitars

$2,011
Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 648 mm (25.51")
Electric Guitar, Synyster Gates (Avenged Sevenfold) Signature Model, Mahogany...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Schecter Synyster Gates Standard Gloss - Heavy Guitars

Schecter Synyster Gates Standard Gloss

Heavy Guitars

$1,228
Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 648 mm (25.51")
Electric Guitar, Synyster Gates (Avenged Sevenfold) Signature Model, Mahogany...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Schecter Damien Platinum 9 SBK - ST Style Guitars

Schecter Damien Platinum 9 SBK

ST Style Guitars

$1,340
Nut width 63.5 mm (2.5") Scale 762 mm (30") Strings 9-string Body Mahogany body
9-String Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 TBB - ST Style Guitars

Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 TBB

ST Style Guitars

$1,340
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Maple, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Ebony, Neck...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Schecter C-1 Hellraiser BC LH - Lefthanded Guitars

Schecter C-1 Hellraiser BC LH

Lefthanded Guitars

$1,396
Electric Guitar, Left-handed model, Mahogany body, Set 3-piece mahogany neck, Rosewood...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Schecter Diamond Stiletto Extreme 4 BCH - Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

Schecter Diamond Stiletto Extreme 4 BCH

Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

$781
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 24 frets Body Mahogany body
Bass Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Schecter Omen Extreme 6 BCH - ST Style Guitars

Schecter Omen Extreme 6 BCH

ST Style Guitars

$668
Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 24 frets
Schecter Omen Extreme 6 E-Gitarre schwarz/rot, Electric Guitar, Mahogany body, Figured maple top, Maple neck, Rosewood...
4.5 AudioFu Score
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Frequently Asked Questions About Schecter

Schecter guitars are primarily manufactured in Korea and China, under Schecter's direct supervision, while the design and marketing are based in the USA.

While Schecter caters to experienced players, many models, especially within the Hellraiser series, are accessible and offer good value for beginners looking for a modern feel.

Yes, Schecter offers a selection of left-handed models across several series, ensuring accessibility for left-handed guitarists.

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