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Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-1 Electric Guitar Black Cherry

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    You're sure to shake the underworld with this metal monster.

    The Schecter Hellraiser C-1 is an electric guitar that delivers tones guaranteed to satisfy any metal player. The Hellraiser's mahogany body has an ultra-access cutaway that really lets you get all the way up the 3-piece mahogany neck. The rosewood fretboard on the Hellraiser C-1 has 24 extra-jumbo frets and gothic cross inlays for an edgy look. Active EMG 81TW and 89 humbuckers deliver crushing electric guitar tone. Now you have more options that ever by activating single-coil sounds via push/pull volume knobs.

    TonePros Tune-o-matic-style bridge with string-thru-body design makes for stable tuning no matter how hard you play. Binding specifically chosen to complement the finish, Schecter locking tuners, and black chrome hardware round out the Schecter Hellraiser C-1's killer look. Black Cherry finish has a quilted maple top.

    Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.

    Features

    • Mahogany body (Black Cherry finish includes Quilted Maple Top)
    • Set, 3-piece mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard
    • 24 X-jumbo frets
    • 25-1/2" scale
    • Ultra-Access cutaway
    • EMG active 81TW/89 pickups
    • Push/pull knob for single-coil on 81TW
    • Volume/volume/tone controls
    • 3-way pickup switch
    • Schecter locking tuners
    • Abalone binding on black cherry and white-finish guitars, gray pearl binding on black-finish guitars
    • Gothic cross fretboard inlays

    Raise a little hell with this killer Schecter. Call or click to order now!

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    Schecter Guitar ResearchHellraiser C-1 Electric Guitar
     
    4.9

    (based on 46 reviews)

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    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Good feel (4)
    • Good pick up (4)
    • Good tone (4)
    • Fun to play (3)
    • Solid electronics (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Jamming (3)
      • Practicing (3)
      • Recording (3)
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      Most Liked Positive Review

       

      Awesome guitar.

      a awesome guitar, very solid feeling. i play in a band and this guitar is just great. the pickups are amazing in how you can change from double coil to single coil in one...Read complete review

      a awesome guitar, very solid feeling. i play in a band and this guitar is just great. the pickups are amazing in how you can change from double coil to single coil in one push/pull of a knob. they also have a very good tone and are great for playing heavy styles of music. overall, this guitar is very good for the price and i would definitely buy another one if something happened to it.

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      i've played this guitar and...

      It wasn't that bad but i could definitely tell the difference in comparison to my custom jackson. Although this guitar isn't great for shredding you can still put it to use by playing rhythm. ...Read complete review

      It wasn't that bad but i could definitely tell the difference in comparison to my custom jackson. Although this guitar isn't great for shredding you can still put it to use by playing rhythm. But it is well made and it a good beginner/intermediate guitar.

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      5.0

      my best new friend,

      By Freddy G.

      from LINCOLNTON NC

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      Pros

      • Any Tone You Want
      • Fun To Play
      • Good Feel
      • Good Pick Up
      • Good Tone
      • Solid Electronics

      Cons

      • None

      Best Uses

      • Jamming
      • Practicing
      • Recording
      • Rock Concerts
      • School Bands
      • Small Venues

      Comments about Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-1 Electric Guitar:

      I have had my Schecter Hellraiser c 1 for just over 3 weeks, this guitar plays so good and seems to get better as I play. All guitars have an amount of break in as they get played, but this Guitar played great right out of the box. The First thing I noticed when I got her out of the box was the quality and the supreme workman ship of this Guitar. There at so many high end upgrades on this Guitar I can't believe I got it for the price. The EMG pickups are the best thing I have ever heard. It's my First time using active pickups and this is amazing pickup to here, I like to play a lot of clean sounds and I was bowed over by the incredible sound of the clean side. With the push pull coil tap on this Guitar you have anything you want in tone.
      The neck fells great to me, a little like my strat but with a new feel, I love the jumbo frats on the beautiful ross wood fret board. Look I could go on and on about how well made and how great this Guitar plays, I think the best advice to give you is don't pass up on this Guitar because you think it's just a heavy metal or slasher only. Trust me I play blues and old time rock, and some jazz this Guitar can do what you want with style and finesse, with a sound you just have to here. And the black cherry is so beautiful, I plan on getting a black one with Floyd Rose, I love my new Guitar she is so sexy I can't keep my hands off her.

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      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      a mighty weapon indeed

      By buck

      from phoenix az

      About Me Experienced

      Pros

      • Fun To Play
      • Good Feel
      • Good Pick Up
      • Good Tone
      • Solid Electronics

      Cons

      • None

      Best Uses

      • Jamming
      • Practicing
      • Recording

      Comments about Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-1 Electric Guitar:

      Its amazing! I used to play ibanez I had 3 370dx decked out with emgs and a peavey valve king stack but lost them to pawn shops so I've been playing my brothers strat for the past year. I decided to treat my self to nice so obgot this monster and I have no regrets! Its amazing!

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      (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      check it out

      By jagerslayer

      from baltimore, MD

      Comments about Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-1 Electric Guitar:

      Awesome website.

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      5.0

      WOW! Great sound and Beautiful

      By MusicMaker

      from Florida

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      Pros

      • Fun To Play
      • Good Feel
      • Good Pick Up
      • Good Tone
      • Great Looks And Sound
      • Solid Electronics

      Cons

      • None

      Best Uses

        Comments about Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-1 Electric Guitar:

        Great guitar and great sound. The pickups have great tone, even with the single pickup option. No hum from the pickups in any setup.

        The photos do not do it justice. This guitar looks striking beautiful in your hands than in the photos.

        The guitar came setup from the factory and plays great out of the box. More experienced musicians may need to tweak.

        Overall a great investment.

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        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Awesome guitar.

        By WhiteGalaxy

        from FL

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        Pros

        • Good Feel
        • Good Pick Up
        • Good Tone
        • Solid guitar

        Cons

        • Fret Buzz

        Best Uses

        • Jamming
        • Practicing
        • Recording
        • Rock Band
        • Rock Concerts
        • Small Venues

        Comments about Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-1 Electric Guitar:

        a awesome guitar, very solid feeling. i play in a band and this guitar is just great. the pickups are amazing in how you can change from double coil to single coil in one push/pull of a knob. they also have a very good tone and are great for playing heavy styles of music. overall, this guitar is very good for the price and i would definitely buy another one if something happened to it.

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        5.0

        Schecter C-1 Hellraiser SuperLoomis Shredtastic guitar

        By Evan White

        from Undisclosed

        Comments about Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-1 Electric Guitar:

        Overall a wonderful instrument and difinitely something to buy if you can afford it. Now I want to buy the same guitar but in the Floyd Rose model. Definitely will buy a schecter again. Gotta cough up some more cash for the FR hellraiser model ASAP! -Stay Metal!
        Beautiful Binding and inlays the EMG's sound great! Fast neck great for my soloing. Very heavy sound good for metal/hard rock. Beautiful quilt redish top! Buying this guitar makes me want to play more. One day I will be Jeff Loomis! And you can take that to the bank!
        Good quality plays very nice threw a set of DR 10-46's on it and it plays very well. A must have guitar! Pro quality! Buy if you're into metal! It's not some cheap feeling guitar that claims to be a metal guitar but plays awful. This is the real deal. Go pawn your other cheapo guitars and cough up the dough for this you won't regret it. Jeff Loomis wouldn't make a signature guitar with a bad company. Schecter, you have a happy camper customer here! Rockin and a rollin!
        Great value for the money. A lot of other companies make you pay more for less of a guitar. If you're in the market for a good playing quality piece pay that little extra. You get what you pay for! The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Best Bang for your Buck!

        Comments about Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-1 Electric Guitar:

        As mentioned about, great features, solid hardware, nice neck, terrific tone, and all at a great price for the performance. The only negative I can come up with is the lack of colors offered for the Hellraiser line. It would be nice to see something outside white, black, and black cherry.
        EMG pickups are terrfic; the coil spiltting allows for thick heavy to thin chimy tones. The locking tuners are reliable.
        This purchase was my 4th Schecter Hellraiser, and for a good reason. They are the most reliable guitars I own. I play them excusively when I'm performing live.
        I like Hellraisers better than my more expensive guitars. The Hellraisers sound every bit as good, and they feel even better, and are more reliable as far as staying in tune, minimal neck warping, hardware and wiring failures, etc.

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        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Hellraiser c-1

        By Ryan Cox

        from Anchorage, AK

        Comments about Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-1 Electric Guitar:

        if you want the best metal sound out of this guitar combine it with either a line 6 amp OR a marshall.
        The emg pickups are amazing. they provide a nice clear crunch when you use distortion. instead of it sounding like static it sounds both clear and distorted. also the way the neck joins the body is just about the most comfortable thing youll ever put your hand on. unlike a lot of other guitars ive played this guitar allows you to perfectly reach every single one of the 24 fret on every string.

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        (1 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        By Demons Be Driven!!!

        By Jake Logan

        from Delphos, OH

        Comments about Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-1 Electric Guitar:

        This guitar is hands down my all time favorite guitar. It is well crafted, beautiful, versatile, light, and can take one heck of a beating. All in all, you can't go wrong with this baby, especially for the price.

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        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Just as good as anything 2K or more

        Comments about Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-1 Electric Guitar:

        All in all, this guitar is amazing; I can not believe I bought a guitar this nice for under a grand!
        This guitar is absolutely insane! I have owned ErnieBall Musicman Petrucci series, Ibanez Prestige, Gibson Les Paul Standard, Jackson, and ESP upper-end guitars. This Shecter is every bit as good, if not better than any of these I have mentioned.

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