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Schecter Hellraiser C-1 - Black Cherry

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Color: Crimson Red


Style: HELLRAISER C-1


Features

  • Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body
  • 2 Active Humbucking Pickups - Black Cherry
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Quilt Maple Top
  • Mahogany Neck

Description

Since its introduction in 2006, our Hellraiser series has raised the bar on sight, sound, quality and affordability. Loaded with active EMG 81TW/89 pickups, Hellraiser guitars are as versatile as they are beautiful. Dual Mode “split” tone gives you ample room to dial in your tone all while looking fantastic. All the way from 6 to 9 string options…the Hellraiser series has something for everyone! From the Manufacturer Presenting the Hellraiser C-1 from Schecter Guitar ResearchRaise a Little HellSchecter's Hellraiser C-1 lives up to its name. 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 more--perfect for veteran shredders and those about to rock. Features:The Hellraiser C-1 features a mahogany body to provide smooth, detailed sound. The quilted maple top adds a little more punch to the sound, and more than a little punch to the guitar's looks--it's a real knockout paired with the devilish transparent red finish and abalone binding.(View larger)Schecter Locking TunersSchecter Locking Tuners feature a locking screw pin to lock the string into place for greater tuning stability. Details include a 19:1 gear ratio allowing for precise fine tuning adjustments, removable knobs, threaded peghead bushing, and a 10mm diameter peg hole.(View larger)Rosewood Finger BoardThe most common fretboard, Rosewood is naturally oily, and works well for any surface that sees frequent human contact. The sound is richer in fundamental than Maple because the stray overtones are absorbed into the oily pores.(View larger)EMG Active Pickups81TX: Dual-mode design allows for maximum flexibility, with the original 81 providing all the crunch and aggressiveness it's famous for and an all new single-coil that features a fatter tone with plenty of punch and clarity. Neck: The EMG 89 is loaded with alnico V magnets and has separate preamps each providing custom outputs for dual coil and single coil modes (R Version use REAR coil ). In dual coil mode, the sound is rich, warm and powerful, but still very clear and is similar to the 85.(View larger)3-Piece Mahogany NeckMade with 3 pieces of mahogany for extra stability. 3 piece necks can withstand the test of time. Where standard necks may show aging defects from temperature and moisture changes throughout the years, the 3 piece neck will stay nice and straight for a lifetime of playability.(View larger)TonePros TOM w/Thru Body BridgeTonePros components complete your instrument! Your bridge and tailpiece will be locked down and will not move or "wiggle" at all. With this design, even play or movement in the threads is reduced so that when you adjust your action and intonation, it is set and solid. Which improves your sustain and tonal qualities, makes harmonics "jump" out of your guitar, and more stable tuning.Specs: Construction: Set Neck w/ Ultra Access Available Bodies: - Mahogany - Mahogany w/Quilted Maple Neck: 3-pc Mahogany Finger Board: Rosewood Frets: 24X Jumbo Inlay: Abalone Gothic Crosses on BCH & WHT - Gray Pearl Gothic Crosses on BLK Bindings: Abalone on BCH & WHT - Gray Pearl on BLK Tuners: Set Neck w/ Ultra Access Pickups: EMG Active 81tw/89R Electronics: Vol (tap)/Vol (tap)/Tone/3-Way Switch Available Bridges: - TonePros TOM w/Thru-Body Scale: 25.5" Hardware: Black Chrome Available Colors: - Black Cherry (BCH) - Gloss Black (BLK) - Gloss White (WHT) Available Cases: - SGR-1C - SGR-UNIVERSAL GUITAR L/H Available Lefty: Yes Related Series:Omen Active-6 Hellraiser Extreme C-1 Hellraiser DLX Omen Extreme-6 Damien Special More about Schecter Guitar ResearchSchecter Guitar Research is one of the world's premier guitar companies, offering electric guitars and basses, acoustic guitars, and USA Custom Shop instruments to musicians around the world in more than 150 countries. Over the past 35 years is has continually evolved and expanded its line of guitars and basses to appeal to a broad spectrum of players and diverse musical styles. Schecter is committed to offering high-quality instruments with professional components at an affordable price.

Brand: Schecter


Color: Crimson Red


Top Material Type: Maple Wood


Body Material: Wood


Back Material Type: Mahogany


Neck Material Type: Maple


Fretboard Material Type: Maple Wood


Guitar Pickup Configuration: H


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Hand Orientation: Right


Global Trade Identification Number: 99


Manufacturer: Schecter Guitar Research


Brand Name: Schecter


UPC: 839212006599


Neck Material Type: Maple


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Fretboard Material Type: Maple Wood


Body Material Type: Wood


Back Material Type: Mahogany


Top Material Type: Maple Wood


Color: Crimson Red


Item Dimensions L x W x H: 1"L x 1"W x 1"H


Scale Length: 25.5


Guitar Bridge System: Tune-O-Matic


Number of Strings: 6


Hand Orientation: Right


Guitar Pickup Configuration: H


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  • Can't be beat for the price
Color: Crimson Red Style: HELLRAISER C-1
I love this guitar. It is a beautiful instrument that is well made. It plays well. The action is superb. Some reviews said that the neck was thick. My neck is very slim and comfortable. But this guitar delivers with sound. I can get a full range of cleans, blues, rock and metal. All humbuckers should allow splitting that sounds as good as this. I know some reviews indicate that Metal sounds may not be the best, but I get what I need from this guitar. The sustain and harmonics are better than most (much more expensive) models. I play this through a Peavey 100 watt tube half stack. I have an LP Custom with PAFs, an original composite Steinberger with the Steve Vai GEM set, Line 6 Variax 700 and a mexican Strat. The clean organic harmonic chord sounds of the LP can't be beat, but the sustain and overdrive pale in comparison to the Schecter. The Steinberger punches out the metal and harmonics a little better, but doesn't have quite the sweet mid frequency variety of sounds of the C-1. I use all 3 guitars for composing and recording original songs in my studio. The Hellraiser is ideal for live playing (wide variety of sounds-don't need to use a second guitar)and excels when I need to run through chord/lead ideas for songs that I am composing. I turn on the recorder and play for hours. But the bonus is when it is time for mix-down. This Schecter fits in and cuts through the mix. Some guitars and pickups are too muddy or too thin when mixed, but I can easily get the C-1 to 'fit'. Bottom Line-If I could only have one guitar for live shows, creating songs, and studio work, this would be the one. I have a list of all the items that I want in a guitar and this Schecter has them all in an attractive and extremely affordable package. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2012 by gordon vonRentzell

  • Claims "new" but is definitely used.
Low stars because guitar had clear signs of being played for quite a long time. Guitar came with no manual. That was the first red flag. Second, the neck smells like cat urine or something. And the last was the used 9v battery in the guitar. All the tags were in a bag with the Allen wrenches. As shown in the picture there are numerous areas along the neck that have a gouge like a fingernail or knife caused it. Also see the paint literally chipping of the neck nearest the frets. Next is the insane fret buzz on the E string. Part of me wants to keep it and get it fixed but they sold it as NEW. Was sold by instrument pro thru Amazon. EDIT: immediately after writing this review I decided to return and ordered a cherry hellraiser. Which is also labeled as new. Fingers crossed. EDIT #2: got the cherry red and it came new and perfect. These guitars must all ship with no manual and it had the same brand battery installed. The only thing I'd recommend is not installing the battery but leave it in the box when shipping. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2022 by Marnie Marnie

  • An Amazing Guitar for the $
Color: Crimson Red Style: HELLRAISER C-1
So very happy with this guitar! sounds great in regular humbucker mode and single coil configuration.Has excellent sustain. The setup was great out of the box.Fingerboard is smooth and quick. The guitar has a really nice finish, making it very attractive on the stand. It is light and comfortable to play.As stated, the Hellraiser is really quite flexible but it really shines, as you might expect, as a metal axe. Both EMG pickups provide strong and pure tone. These are active pickup, using a 9v battery for power. To maximize the battery life, always unplug the audio cord from the guitar after use. Apparently the pickups are powered when the cord is plugged in (per some online posts). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2016 by J. Handley

  • Solid Guitar With 1 Major Flaw (For Me)
Color: WHT Style: HELLRAISER C-1
I have loved this Schecter Hellraiser guitar. The pickups sound great and the split coil/coil tap options are phenomenal and give this guitar excellent versatility. The look is sharp and the locking tuners are a great touch. Nearly everything about this guitar is exactly what I was looking for - nearly. My biggest problem comes from the same use: detuning. I swapped out the stock strings it came with for Ernie Balls with a .62 base string up to a .12 high string because I want to use this guitar for hard rock and metal exclusively. The 25.5" fret length should allow for that fairly reliably - I see people using LTD guitars with a 24.75" neck length that handle it fine. Sure, you can detune this guitar but there are a couple major problems that immediately kick in: 1. Moving out of standard tuning immediately puts your strings at risk for dislodging themselves on the bridge. I've "rocked out" and played a guitar like this exactly how any guitarist would that wants to crank it up, and the base string often comes out of its bridge position and it gets stuck off the edge of the bridge cradle. Not OK. The typical A string has done this too. I've noticed it's less of an issue with lighter gauge strings and standard tuning but my Fender Strat can handle some detuning just fine and has never once had this issue. Problem is, my Fender Strat is a 3 single-coil pickup and isn't really meant for this kind of style. The Hellraiser is billed to be more in the lane I'm trying to use it for. 2. Larger strings don't sit well on the nut - my .62 string currently rests on top of the groove for the nut instead of within it, and the tuning pegs barely fit the string. You cannot fit a .80 in this guitar, period. If it was a squeeze to get a .62 in it I doubt you can go much larger and that's a bummer. I am submitted for a return, reluctantly, and will be seeking another axe for my needs. I really want to love this guitar and think Schecter should address these small issues. I would consider keeping it if these weren't problems. Just about everything else is solid. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2021 by Chris Schroeder

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