C-1 FR Review

The C1 FR features an original floyd rose locking tremolo system. Other features include a mahogany body with sculpted cutaway access to the highest frets, a maple neck & rosewood fingerboard, 24 easy-playing jumbo frets, Grover tuners, and chrome hardware.

Features:	9.5
Sound:	10
Action:	9
Reliability:	9.8
Impression:	9.5
Overall rating:	9.6
Users rating:	8.9
Comments:	37

overall: 9.8

Featured review by: Synyster Gates, on april 01, 2006

Purchased from: Somewhere in virginia beach

Features: This is a USA made guitar, but I have no idea what year, the model has been around a while. It has 24 jumbo frets with an ultra access set-neck on a mahogany body. It has a Stratocaster shape but more of a Jackson feel as it is heavier than a Fender. It has an original floyd rose locking tremelo. The factory pickups are duncan designed HB-103's which are good pickups but I replaced them with Seymour Duncan SH-8 invaders. It has 2 volume one tone a 3-way selector and a coil tap on the tone Switch. It has non locking grover tuners but thats not a problem due to the floyd rose. Mine also came with a Gator hardshell case. // 10

Sound: I play through both a Line 6 Spider II 112 (practice) and a Peavey 6506+ (gigs). It suits my style (almost all types of metal) perfectly, even withouth the modded pickups. This guitar can go from rumbling lows to squealing highs and has no noise problems that I've been able to detect (a blessing in my opinion). // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: The action was almost perfect straight from the factory but I found it could be lowered even more without producing a buzz so it feels absolutely amazing. The pickups were adjusted perfectly and were set low which I prefer. The only flaw I can find with the hardware is using the coil tap while the pickups you are using are selected creates a horrible noise throughout the guitar but I don't really Switch out of double coil ever and if I need to I can just Switch off the pickups. // 9

Reliability & Durability: I use it without a backup on live playing, I have a white one setup exactly the same but that is only bc it is in Drop C tuning due to the floyd rose bridge. The strap buttons are wonderful and though they don't lock they are very durable and hold on well. The finish is very durable and hasnt worn away. It has no pickguard but I havent experienced any negatives from this. // 10

Impression: This guitar fits me perfectly and it is amazing. I have been playing 10 years and have 3 guitars although I only use my 2 C1's on stage. I have a black and a white C1 FR and I have a Jackson Flying V. If this guitar were stolen I would find who did it. Destroy them,, yes not hurt, not kill, destroy. Then buy a new one bc it would be tainted. I compared it beforehand with a Gibson SG 62 reissue but chose this due to money and the sheer quality for the price. Sadly this particular version was discontiued although it has been ressurected as the Hellraiser FR, that one has better factory pickups (EMG 81 88 actives damnit). It is an amazing instrument. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: unregistered, on september 19, 2005

Price paid: $ 150

Purchased from: friend

Features: This guitar is a Schecter C1 FR. I bought it off my friend for $150 barely used. It is a Diamond Series CE style. It came with 2 Duncan designed humbuckers, 1 volume control, 1 tone control, and a 3-way toggle Switch. It has a solid mahogany body, 24 jumbo maple frets with a cool tribal sign at the 12th fret, a 25 1/2" scale, and chrome hardware. The bridge is a floyd rose locking tremolo system. // 10

Sound: I think that this guitar fits all my music styles (punk, hard rock, emo, Indie, and metal). I am currently using a 25 watt Washburn BD25R. I am also trying out some stuff with phaser effects, tremolo effects, and a wah-wah pedal. It sounds pretty cool. The pickups are awesome. They deliver a nice rich tone when you need it and a lot of ditortion too. // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: Everything was perfect. The pickups were set up right. The tuners were even set in tune when he bought it. // 10

Reliability & Durability: This guitr would definetely withstand live playing. It is great for solos and other stuff like that. The strap buttons would definetely hold and if I were ever able to play a live show, this would be the guitar I would use. I would definetely use it w/out a backup. The finish will last for a while even though there is o pick gaurd // 10

Impression: Punk, emo and metal all suit this guitar. I have been playing for 3 years. I'm 13. I also have 3 other guitars. They are Epiphone LP Jr. that I consider a piece of crap; an Epiphone SG Goth; and an Ibanez RG570. If it was stolen or lost, I would absolutely go outand get another one. My fav feature on this guitar is the tremolo arm. I can play Blvd. Of Broken Dreams w/out buying an effects pedal. I only have one negative thing to say about this and it is that the knobs sumtimes get in the way of playing. // 10

overall: 8.6

Reviewed by: schecter_C-1, on june 28, 2007

Purchased from: Mom's Music

Features: I have a 2006 model Schecter C-1FR. This model is part of Schecter's Diamond Series which are crafted in Korea. It has a 24 fret neck with extra jumbo frets. The model I purchased is gloss black (the guitar is also available in white). This model has a Floyd Rose Licensed tremelo. The electronics are active and offer 2 volume, 1 tone controls, and a 3-way pickup selector. The C-1FR is equipped with Duncan Designed HB-105 humbuckers in both neck and bridge positions. It has non-locking tuners made by Schecter. The guitar came with a cable that cut out after a weeks use, that's why I stick with monster cable. // 8

Sound: The guitar suits my style of music well, I play mostly hard rock and metal. I've been using it with a DigiTech Metal Master with a Fender 212R amp. The active electronics keep the guitar pretty quiet, never a problem with my noise suppressor anyways. The guitar can play pretty much anything really, heavy to clean, it's can do it. it's extremely easy to do pinch harmonics if that means anything to you. // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: To be honest I don't know how the guitar was set-up at the factory. The tech at Mom's Music check everything out and set it up again, I don't know Who did what but it seems good to me. The tech told me that the bridge pup was a little too close so he lowered it for me. The has a few flaws in the white binding, they can only be seen from certain angles so I didn't worry about it. // 8

Reliability & Durability: I haven't played it Live yet, but it's stood up to 2 and a half hours a day for 8 months. The hardware it where I found a problem, the black chrome on this model isn't very durable and oxidized within the first 2 months. The strap buttons held well, but I'm the kind of guy Who throws his guitar around alot, so I put in a set of Schaller straplocks. This guitar seems dependable to me, and I would use it without a backup. The finish is barely scratched, very thick gloss. // 9

Impression: I play mostly hard rock and metal, so this guitar does the job well. I've been playing for 2 years. Other than this guitar I have an Ibanez Artcore AS73 hollowbody, a Fender 212R amp, a Crate Flexwave is on it's way to my house right now, and too many effects to list. If this were stolen I would buy the model without the Floyd Rose. I love the sound of the guitar and how well it stays in tune, however I hate changing strings and drop tuning the Floyd Rose. I played several Jacksons and ESPs before I decided on this, the neck just feels better to my hand. The only thing I wish it had was solid black hardware. // 8

overall: 9.8

Reviewed by: unregistered, on may 28, 2007

Price paid: $ 429.99

Purchased from: zzounds.com

Features: // 10

Sound: I play metal, rock, and some other, more effects-heavy stuff. The stock pickups are very good, especially considering the price, and the instrument has fairly good sustain. Good tone, no complaints. The two volume controls are great because they allow you to use the selector as a kill Switch, a definate plus. // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: Guitar was a mess when I got it because two of the springs popped off during shipping, but it seems like they probably set it up alright at their factory. The action is great on all strings except the 6th and the 5th, where it is just a little too high once you pass the 12th fret, and I still get a tiny bit of buzz on the first fret of the 6 string, which is a little irritating. However, I just got it a few days ago and as soon as I find either my tuner or my pitch pipe I'm going to mess with the bridge a little bit and see what I can do. The guitar's appearance is really great, much better than any of the pictures show. The gloss finish is quite nice, and like I said, the metal for the knobs, tremelo, and tuners looks really cool. I expected it to be a little bland, being an all-black guitar, but it really is awesome in person. I give it an 9 in this section just for the action as it currently is, but I think I'll be able to improve I just fine. // 9

Reliability & Durability: I've opened the thing up and it looks reeeally solid, the wood and the wiring/soldering. They didn't half-ass the inside of the guitar at all, nice shiny chromey hardware in there as well, even though you'll rarely see it. I would never gig without a backup, especially not when my main guitar has a Floyd Rose, but I would not expect this guitar to crap out on me, string breakage, perhaps. This axe is definately quality, there's nothing low-end about it what'soever, which is amazing considering the price. // 10

Impression: This is a great guitar for anyone of any level, beginner, intermediate, and even more advanced. Definately something you can buy and use for a long time. Very versatile, could fit in with a classic rock band or a metal band in a pinch. I've been playing for a couple years now and this is the first Schecter I've owned, and I gotta say I'm very happy with it. A few of my friends have other Schecter models and love them as well. If this guitar were stolen, I would debate buying another, although I think if I were to buy another Schecter, it would either be the Hellraiser FR or the Classic, just because they come with better stock pickups. Definately a great guitar though, and you can't really go wrong at less than 450 dollars. What I hear from many people, and I agree, is that Schecters tend to play like a guitar worth twice the money. // 10

Comments

[american-psycho]

damn schecters are shiny!

[High_Speed_Dirt]

Perfect for all kind of metal. incredible sound,amazing feeling!

[FloydFan89]

damn thats pretty

[A7XRemenissions]

discontinued? i think not!

[Pacifica112J]

God, how I despise carved tops. But that is one hell of a good deal.

[A7XRemenissions]

hey anyone ever play the newer version of this, no no the hellraiser, but the new c1 has active pickups, they any good?

[A7XRemenissions]

sry for double post, but i meanT NOT the hellraiser , my bad

[MasterChadwick]

yeah the new c1 looks badass...does anyone know if u can tune from drop d to drop c since it has a locking tremelo

[synysterSG]

this guitar is so awesome

[BlackMagic17]

the new version of this has matte black finish doesn't it?

[InsomniaRocks]

well as far as I know, mine is the latest model and it has a gloss black finish..the damien, which is similar, has a matte black finish though

[DimaSelivanov]

I got this guitar several months ago and I gotta tell you, it's awesome. The neck feels awesome, perfect for fast playing. The sustain is decent, though I'd expect it to be worse cause of the Floyd Rose. There's little to none fret buzz. Plays well on both heave distortion and clean. Awesome instrument.

[Anarion614]

woahhh...

[Pingis_Or_Death]

I cant belive the Floyd Rose is original

[cashewchaching]

Phhh. Just another Metal-ized Stratocaster copy. It will be just like every other Schecter and Ibanez

[Triviutallica]

That Axe is Rad! how much is it?

[Renfordoggz]

cashewchaching wrote:

Phhh. Just another Metal-ized Stratocaster copy. It will be just like every other Schecter and Ibanez

wtf? this is nothing like the stratocaster..u feeling all right?

[Cied Shredder]

cashewchaching wrote:

Phhh. Just another Metal-ized Stratocaster copy. It will be just like every other Schecter and Ibanez

Hah, what an incredibly oblivious comment...

[omarrodrigez]

cashewchaching wrote:

Phhh. Just another Metal-ized Stratocaster copy. It will be just like every other Schecter and Ibanez

The thing is though schecters are much higher quality than fender.

[rg7aaron]

omarrodrigez wrote:

cashewchaching wrote:

Phhh. Just another Metal-ized Stratocaster copy. It will be just like every other Schecter and Ibanez


The thing is though schecters are much higher quality than fender.

I can agree with that one!

[chippytooth]

Jello is good.
Enough said.

[mp3stalin]

omarrodrigez wrote:

The thing is though schecters are much higher quality than fender.

bah. fanboy :P fender's are pretty dang good quality. ive never seen a broken fender... or ibanez for that matter... schecters tho... different story.

[BradKohl]

schecters are really good sounding guitars, but I've had problems with them in the past. ie. problems with the pickups after they've seen some wear and tear. So unless you have the money to fix these problems that will come up, i'd go for a telecaster or something of that kind of quality.

[thefallen182]

any know what price that guitar is??

[veepirate]

schecters make me touch myself at night till i cum.... just thought you should know

[madman300]

$450

[berysLTD_h-50]

this guitar looks so sick!
im deciding right now between the damien fr, and this c1 fr
but the one with the active duncans...

[-<HELLRAISER>-]

mp3stalin wrote:

omarrodrigez wrote:

The thing is though schecters are much higher quality than fender.


bah. fanboy :P fender's are pretty dang good quality. ive never seen a broken fender... or ibanez for that matter... schecters tho... different story.

fender couldnt touch schecter, my m8 had a fender strat, brand new, nd da wirin wos da worst ive seen, i had 2 rewire it 4 him, a dunno if this wos a one off or not, but still, and my schecter has never given any problems. i dont like fenders, they use bolt on necks and the majority of their guitars all look the same, they have a few good shapes, but they never change them, they just use different pickups in them, isnt it rumored that the inventor of fender didnt play guitar?

[samerika]

lol "hellraiser" yo do know that this guitar has a bolt on neck too?

[Vinson]

A7XRemenissions wrote:

hey anyone ever play the newer version of this, no no the hellraiser, but the new c1 has active pickups, they any good?

I have the one with the actives, and they sound great!!! Looking at the spec sheet, they are identical to the Duncan Blackouts. Incredibly quiet, with lots of gain on tap...strong bass and highs, with a strong midrange punch!
EASY to get a VERY clean sound out of, and can drive your amp enough for SERIOUS distortion...More stuff like metallica etc, I only put the volumes on about 1/2 way

[barcelona_rov]

i thought the C-1 FR had a Licensed Floyd Rose.
i thought the hellraiser FR is the only schecter with an original

[InsomniaRocks]

yeah my c-1 fr has a licensed tremelo, the discription at the very top of the page is a couple models outdated

[|\puto_rodas/|]

mp3stalin wrote:

omarrodrigez wrote:

The thing is though schecters are much higher quality than fender.


bah. fanboy :P fender's are pretty dang good quality. ive never seen a broken fender... or ibanez for that matter... schecters tho... different story.

try breaking a Fender guitar, then youll see a broken Fender...

[job153]

|\puto_rodas/| wrote:

mp3stalin wrote:

omarrodrigez wrote:

The thing is though schecters are much higher quality than fender.


bah. fanboy :P fender's are pretty dang good quality. ive never seen a broken fender... or ibanez for that matter... schecters tho... different story.


try breaking a Fender guitar, then youll see a broken Fender...

lol i was thinking about doing that and then ill make a shrine to the Omen-6 ill be getting

[learningplayer]

veepirate wrote:

schecters make me touch myself at night till i cum.... just thought you should know

Yeah... I wish I didn't know that...

The guitar looks nice, but not like a Strat.

[learningplayer]

veepirate wrote:

schecters make me touch myself at night till i cum.... just thought you should know

Yeah... I wish I didn't know that...

The guitar looks great, not like a Strat though.

[Saint Lunchbox]

I just bought this guitar a couple weeks ago, and I love it. Before this i had an off-brand les paul but it still sounds pretty nice, but this guitar is way more towards my style. The duncan pickups are amazing, but i cant quite figure out how to tune the damn thing because of the floyd rose. once i get my low E string tuned i think ill be ready to start playing this bad boy live

oh, and **** fender.