Schecter C-7 Diamond Series

think made in 99 or 00 in Korea, set up to play in the usa.
features as described below (24 jumbo frets, 2 duncan designed humbackers, carved top,) color transparent blue, non tremolo bridge, grover tuners, 3 way switch, 1 volume, 1 tone, split push pull would be nice... but costs just a few $

I play almost metal, prog style, somewhere between fates warning, slayer and machine head. Strange as it seems this guitar fits it all.
We're just a single guitar combo and of while playing small gigs there was always the problem of to thin guitars. This masterpiece creates a wall behind you... the neck pick up delivers singing solo lead sounds like santana the bridge one can be hell, punchy and full. The clean sound is also good, i really like the neck position.
But what i lack is a little bit presence. Maybe a active pick up (emg)
would change this.

set up was good. Had just to adjust the low b string.
The finish is great, very good quality work.

This guitar really seems to be made for extensive touring and rocking.
it's very solid made. You won't need no more second guitar.

No problems yet.

The best guitar i have. even better than my Jackson USA limited.
The price is unbelievable. I've tried many seven strings, esp, ibanez,.. they are all not worthy! It looks great and sounds even better. Up the schecters!

7 Strings. 1999 Model. Made in Korea, set up in the US. 24 super jumbo frets, carved maple top/mahogany body, standard dual humbucker setup (no mounting rings), Duncan designed pickups, satin finished maple neck, wide & flat rosewood board. Gold top, gives some Gibson -56 feel although the body shape is strat like. Strings through-body bridge. Grover mini tuners.
I suppose some people could use more wiring features, but I don't care, I've become a minimalist over the years.

The acoustic sound is awesome. Warm & fat, with incredible sustain. Even if I never used the 7th string, I'd still play the guitar just for the sound!
I haven't played it on my amp yet, but I don't doubt that it will be good. If the acoustic sound is OK to begin with, the rest can also be achieved. (I don't think it can do Strat sounds, that's why I have the Strat!).

The guitar was excellently set up from the box.
It's supposed to be a factory second because of some flaw in the finish, but I could not find it ....

Solid as a rock. Can't say more at this point, but it is built like a tank. I have a Schecter brass bridge from 1979 on another guitar, and it looks like new still. Schecter IS quality.

The dealer was helpful. I don't expect to be contacting Schecter in the near future ... :-)

I have played for 23 years and built about 30 electrical guitars and basses. I currently own two of my own make. I also have a japanese Fender Strat -62 reissue (supposed to be among the best Strats ever made). I have also owned a Les Paul, several Strats and a Jackson.
I really like the Schecter, one of the most solid guitars I have ever played (including my own constructions! :-) Incredible value even at the Swedish currency's sad condition.

Im not sure were it's made. very nice neck. nice everything. good features. nuff said. would like single coil tapping tho. i might try to do that my self

It suits my style very well. I play everything from jazz to floyd to NIN to tool to korn... Very full sound, maybe to full. thats why id like the tapping pickups.

Excellent set up. Strings a touch light on the low end. I dont see why they insist on installing such a light low B string, i mean its not like it will be used for monster bends or anything. But thats easily fixable. The finish is amazing. It looks like a PRS. I love the woodgrain blue, the cream strip. everything.

I believe this guitar to be very durable. If i had the extra bucks i would have gotten the C7plus but its a lot more money. I think the finish will last, EXcellent strap but tons,strap wont come off. I would use it without a 7 string back up But id have my trusty old 6string heartfield (with a neck that now feels like a banjo) waiting in the wings.

Well I ordered it through musicians friend and there survace was excellent. Ihave 45 days to return it. but im not. But i havnt really dealed with schecter except for a few emails.
I live in canada so ive actually payed over 700$ canadian for it (including tax)

Awesome ax. I would buy it again. Im addicted to the extra string, i think it really puts the E more into context, plus i no longer need to tune down. I love the huge neck, i cant play my 6 string anymore it feels like a toy. My only real gripe is NO ONE from the vancover area sells them! I really think that schecter is an up and coming company and will grow as soon as people see how great there guitars are.

Made in Korea, inspected in the 'California Shop'. Has Grover tuners, Duncan Designed humbucker pickups(passive - high output) at the bridge and neck position, and an arched ash body(quite heavy), bolt on construction neck(maple) with a rosewood fingerboard - 24 frets. The bridge is non-trem thru-body, which allows for better sustain.
Came with a cord. I ordered a hardshell case for it - no gig bag was included.

This suits my music style almost perfectly. This guitar can really crunch, but also has that warm feeling that you get from a Gibson. I keep the pickup switch in the first position(bridge pickup) and this allows for those 'squealing' highs in lead and that crunch for rhythm playing.

I use a Zoom 2020 studio effects processor running through a Crate GX-40 amp(Celestion speakers). There is hardly any noise at all, and the notes are very defined, even in agressive fast soloing.

The sound is a mix between a Gibson Les Paul and a Fender Strat, but with more of an edge. The pick-ups aren't perfect, but for the price they are great. Can't expect to have the same quality as EMG's for the price I paid!

You can get some very dark sounds using the 2nd and 3rd position of the pickup switch on a clean channel, maybe add some chorus or flanger. This guitar rocks with distortion, and the distortion I'm using isn't that great, so I can imagine what it would be like with something like a Marshall or Mesa Boogie.

I like the feel most of all. It's a "player's guitar". Very easy neck, low action, and the fret work is flawless from what I can tell. Oh yeah, and I love the look. This thing has THE look of a metal 21st century metal guitar.
I don't like the pickups as much as I thought I would, but like I said before, they aren't Seymour Duncan's or EMG's. They are Duncan Designed - big difference. However, I could see me using this guitar in the studio or on stage.

The set-up was almost perfect. One of the pickups is a little high on the brige position, but nothing that 2 seconds from a screwdriver wouldn't fix.
The brige is perfect from what I can tell. I like the thru-body construction because it increases sustain.
There are no flaws that I can see. All around well built guitar.

I think it would withstand live playing for a while, but the pickup switch would eventually need work. This isn't uncommon though if you use it a lot. Any electronics are going to need servicing on any guitar.
My guitar is black with a natural binding trim. The finish is very nice. It really sets off the arched body. The strap buttons are very solid. I like the top button because it is declined, which gives you more stability if you don't use locks.
I can depend on this guitar. I've played Ibanez, Gibson, Squier, Hamer, and Fender guitars. For the price, you can't beat Schecter.
I've seen a lot of guitars in this price range that were crap. They would have basswood bodies, standard tuners, and cheap construction.

Haven't had to deal with Schecter yet, and from the looks of it, will never have to.

I've been playing for 10 years. I own a Series 10 acoustic/electric, a Fender by Squier strat, and now my baby, the C-7. I used to own a Custom Designed Kramer and a Westone.

The information that American Musical Supply provided on this guitar, coupled with the reviews you guys had on here, there is nothing I wished I'd asked before buying the guitar.
I love the overall feel, and definitely the look. The arched body really makes this thing look 'killer'. I don't care for the pickups very much, but that's nothing that $100 can't take care of. My favorite feature is the playability. Man, you can get those power chords out with the greatest of ease and accuracy.
I compared this guitar to Ibanez and ESP. The models that they sell in this price range are basically CRAP in my opinion. This Schecter guitar is built well - no shortcuts like other guitars.
I wish it had EMG pickups and maybe have had the cord input on the face of the guitar(personal preference really).

The guitar was made in 1999 in Mexico and sent to the U.S.A to be set up. It has 24 Jumbo frets. Very simple electronics only one volume one tone and a three-way pickup selector. (Im going to try and add a seperate volume knob so it can have the same abilities as my SG).
Their are two Duncan desighn Humbuckers in it they are suitable since this isnt my main AX.The neck is rosewood with diamond shaped inlays the rest of the neck is maple. The body color is transeparent red (I love red all my other guitars are red.)The body is shaped like a strat with the strat string through body hardtail bridge. The tuners are Grover non locking (very sturdy high quality). The Neck is fat but it is a seven string and I dont feel I can compare The different neck sizes.
It came with a Shecter Gigbag D'addario seven string set a strap a lame cable and some allen wrenches for the bridge and the truss rod.
All the features are high quality but i like seperate to tone/volume control.

This guitar is great for my Cyber rock sound. The Low B adds a great low end. I had trouble making the change from a six string to a seven string but Its getting better. Im using a fender Rocpro 1000 with two twelve inch speakers. Very mean sound with distortion I plug it straight in to the amp running through nothing. I use it with a SG standard The SG is my main guitar. So i wish this had seperate volume but No big deal. The guitar is kinda muddy but great for the money. ( I think I got spoiled and forgot what an average priced guitar sounded like.)

Everything was set up by the local music store and it was perfect. High quality guitar (way higher then the RG and AX series by Ibanez)

High quality but Always buy strap locks. I may replace pickups with dimazios but thats a big maybe. I would use it with out back up its very solid.

Have a warranty with the store havnt dealt with schecter.

Ive wanted a seven for a while but was always an extra so when I sold my Fender Jaguar I immediately went to the store and looked at them. If it were stolen I would buy it again with out hesitation.
The sound quality and feel is so different from my sg and it has seven strings intead of six so no comment.

Well...what can I say...It's a brand new 7-string from Schecter...as fas as I can tell it was carved and painted in Mexi and sent to Schecter to be assembled...nice...
Well...it's basically as close as you can come to a perfect Fender/Gibson blend. Carved top, Strat shaped body, 2 humbuckers, 3 way switch, Fender scale, Strat style string-thru with new-style Fender-type saddles, Tele-style dome knobs, 5+2 headstock. Grover tuners, chrome hardware, big strsp buttons and a GOLD TOP make this thing look great.
This thing came with the 2 hex wrenches needed for setup, a cable (pretty cheesy cale, tho), and a Sweet-ass gig bag...
The coolest thing about this guitar has got to be the neck. It's infinitely more playable than any Ibanez 7 I've played. It's like a nice Strat neck with 7 strings on it. Maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, and diamond-inlay fret markers.
All in all...this thing is the best 7-string deal on the market!

I play Korn, Metallica, 311, and SRV stuff...along with some really odd original stuff...the only thing that this doesn't suit is the SRV stuff, as it has 2 humbuckers. I'm using it with a Carvin VT50 half-stack, and it sounds big and ballsy...especially thru that Carvin 410 cab...the cab has massive amounts of chunk, and it can handle the low string pretty well! The guitar itself sounds like a good metal guitar when I peg the gain knob...but the neck pickup sounds deep and clear on the clean channel...great overall sounds...I LIKE!

The guitar came set up well...the 7th string was a bit low for my taste so I jacked it up...but nothing seemed desperately out of order.
My only complaint is that it came set up with a 10-54 7-string set. That may be enough for yer average chunker...but I need bigger strings. I use 10-52's on a six string, if that gives you any idea...so I'm gonna bump that low sting up to a 64 or so...that should make it sound better.

This guitar is as stable as any other guitar out on the market...I have no concerns whatsoever

Haven't talked to Schecter...but if the service is as good as the guitar...?

I've been playing guitar since I was in preschool and I think that after 10 or 12 years that I'd be able to pick out a good guitar...which I did...
If this ever got stolen...I'd track down the dumb MF that stole it and bludgeon him to death with a Squier...
I'm completely and utterly satisfied with this instrument

I just got my 7string schecter c-7 it is killer! ilike it a lot. The necks are really big 24xl jumbo frets , they have 2 seymore duncan pickups . they have uh, grover tuners,it was made in the usa, and was pretty expensive , i paid alot 4 that damn thing.it has a laminated top, with creme binding all in all thesse are bad ass it has a string -through body and the neck is far better than the ibanez rg even the pricwe was better too.

it is good cause i'm in a hardcore/deathmetal band! i am using a peavy fullstack , with a array of boss pedals naaa it isn't noisy at all a very full sound very full a few good tones i think this with the ibanez universe not the rg are the best 7 strings there are.

i bought it from sam ash it was set up impeckably , no lie

yes this guitar , will take a sss whipin , if this thing dies on me cause i play really hard i will be pissed so i hope 4 the best i have used it with out back up and it is 100% cool 4 me

i have been playing for 9 years and own 4 other guitars and a few amps like i said my stack is my baby i this got stolen i would cry i have been dying 4 a 7 string for the last 2 years so when i found this one in lefty i was floored i went in with a few preconsptions but when i came out i was really happy i like this best out of the 7 string lot , and no , i hate korn and allthat shit

1999 Schecter C-7 Diamond Series with an ash body,hard rock maple neck,and rosewood fingerboard. The guitar is finished in by far the coolest finish option out there - GOLD TOP - who da thunk it, a seven string in a cool retro finish like that. The pickups are a H/H configuration, duncan desinged. BANG FOR THE BUCK! Standard bridge stung through the body - cool for drop tunings. I've played the Ibanez's, Schecter kickin their ass. I recently ordered an A-7+ for a backup.

I am in to all sorts of music, blues, rock, metal, and power groove. The C-7 cover the bases of my style all the way. It is capable of creating the heavy distorted tones I am looking for as well as the clean bright ones. I play through a Marshall VS265 2x12 with a Boss ME-30 effects processor. Bridge pick- up is Hot+FAT and the neck is warm and clear.

Arch-top body really brings the gold top finish to life. Neck is fast and much more playable than the Ibanez. Although upper fret register is a bit restrictive. Action is low without buzzing. Quality top notch. Incredible guitar for this kind of money.

I am and will always be exteremely hard on my guitars-I buy them to play them, not look at them. This C-7 is solid.

No problems - don't know.

I've been playing for 14 years and have owned enough guitars of all the usual types - Kramer,Fender,Gibson,Charvel,BcRich,Hamer,etc. I know what a good guitar is and this is a good guitar.

After more playing on the guitar I changed my mind about some things

I suspected that the non heavy sound was due to the thin strings so I tuned it up a half step, to C, E# and so on, and it changed the character of tone, it became much heavier due to the higher tension. I'll put on new strings with heavier gauge, so I don't have to tune up.

I also raised the action and that too added to a better sound.

I got a email from the president of Schecter and he said that I could try out one of the 7 string pickups they use for the more expensive guitars. That's really good customer support. He also said that the C-7+ has a different sound that I might like more, 'cause it got a set neck and that can make a difference to the sound. but now I'm happy with the C-7.

See the other reviews for description. One bad thing is the non high access friendly neckjoint. It's really in the way for high access.

I play mostly metal( Meshuggah, Memento Mori, Candlemass, Old Metallica, prog and power and some death). And what it lacks the most is a really HEAVY rhytm sound. But that can depend on the thin strings that was on the guitar and a very low action, so the strings buzzed against the frets. When you play single tones you realize how good it can sound. Great sustain and good feedback, a very slow and nice feedback. The clean sound is awesome. Very full and sweet. For effects I use Alesis Midiverb. Great chorus and reverb sounds. My amp is a modded Marshall jmp from '72. The crunhiest and the heaviest amp I've heard so far. I don't think that many non metal players will enjoy this guitar, but make your own opinion. Try it out. It's the cheapest and the best 7 stringed guitar I've heard or played. Better than the Ibanez Universe anyway! If it had a tighter/heavier palm muted sound it would have a 10, but it doesn't have it, so.

Very low action, which I don't like. I want to wrestle with the guitar. the neck pickup was too low, so I raised it. Much better. Incredible finish, it's black. Easy to see the sweat and dirt:) Other than that it was great.

It's a very solid guitar alltogether. No flaws whatsoever. the only reason why I need a backup guitar is that I pond the guitar so hard that stringbreakage is easily done.

The distributor in Denmark was really helpfull, with info and to ship the guitar to sweden. so I could try it for a couple of days. I haven't dealt with schecter.

I've been playing for 5 years. I haven't bought it yet, still considering if I should. I have a Ibanez Rocket Roll 2, see my review. And that guitar has the ultimate rhytm sound an that is what I'm looking for. A good rhytm sound. Too bad that the C-7 didn't have it. By the way, use a 4x12 cab when you play this guitar. Or else it woun't do the guitar justice. I compared this guitar with a Ibanez Universe 77mc and the Schecter had better rhytm sound. and it costs less too.