Urgent: Schecter C-7 Blackjack or Hellraiser?

Cinadus · 10-02-2005, 04:27 PM

Hey, I'm new to the forums and will soon be purchasing my very first seven-string guitar!

I've narrowed it down to the Schecter C-7 Blackjack and the C-7 Hellraiser, but am dead stuck on which to go for.

The price difference between the two isn't a deciding factor, so if anyone's tried both guitars please tell me your preference and give your reasons! I've been in touch with a Schecter dealer and could have one within a week or so, but I need to decide quickly before they go and then I may have to wait a couple of months.

If it helps the decision, I play through a Marshall Triple Super Lead head and 1960 cab.

All help is greatly appreciated, thanks!

Cinadus

Metal Ken · 10-02-2005, 04:32 PM

If you like passive pickups, go for the Blackjack. If you want EMG707s, and dig the sound of the new nevermore record, for example, or metallica with their high gain type sound, get the HellRaiser.

D-EJ915 · 10-02-2005, 05:07 PM

Personally, I'd much rather have binding, so I'd get the blackjack, but the trans cherry finish on the hellraiser is exquisite although looks better in the schecter pics than in real life.

Metal Ken · 10-02-2005, 05:16 PM

they C7 Hellraiser does have binding if i remember right. The only color the C7 comes in is black, youre thinking of the C1

D-EJ915 · 10-02-2005, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HateBreeder

they C7 Hellraiser does have binding if i remember right. The only color the C7 comes in is black, youre thinking of the C1

BINDING: Black Pearl
COLOR: Gloss Black (BLK)

I guess I was! lol

In that case I'd get the hellraiser because I don't like the JB or 59 but that's just me. As far as the blackjack...the headstock looks gaudy and you can't actually see the dots anyway.

Cinadus · 10-02-2005, 07:41 PM

Hmm.. I do like the binding on the Blackjack. I probably prefer the look of it with the exception of the inlays. With the Hellraiser, you can barely even see the binding's there, and it's only around the body I think, whereas the binding on the Blackjack is around the body, neck and headstock. I also like the black chrome hardware on the Blackjack. Looks classy.

But performance-wise I have no idea. I certainly do like the sound on the latest Nevermore album, but then again I like the sound of their previous stuff as well, during which time Jeff used the Blackjack.

Dammit I hate making decisions..

Chris · 10-02-2005, 08:01 PM

I like them both, prefer the Hellraiser. Both are great guitars though - Schecter is turning out some really nice, good quality axes right now for pretty reasonable prices.

Cinadus · 10-02-2005, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

I like them both, prefer the Hellraiser. Both are great guitars though - Schecter is turning out some really nice, good quality axes right now for pretty reasonable prices.

Says your main guitar is a Schecter C-7. Is that the Hellraiser then? If so, can you verify what the binding's like i.e. whether or not you can actually notice it, whether it's only on the body or on the neck and headstock too?

Thanks!

telecaster90 · 10-02-2005, 10:47 PM

Never played a Hellrasier, but my C-7 is a sweet guitar.

Drew · 10-02-2005, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

Schecter is turning out some really nice, good quality axes right now for pretty reasonable prices.

Now, if only they'd do it in something other than black...

10-02-2005, 04:27 PM	#1
Cinadus @MetalUnderground.com Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5 Main Seven: Schecter C-7 Hellraiser Thanked: 0	Urgent: Schecter C-7 Blackjack or Hellraiser? Hey, I'm new to the forums and will soon be purchasing my very first seven-string guitar! I've narrowed it down to the Schecter C-7 Blackjack and the C-7 Hellraiser, but am dead stuck on which to go for. The price difference between the two isn't a deciding factor, so if anyone's tried both guitars please tell me your preference and give your reasons! I've been in touch with a Schecter dealer and could have one within a week or so, but I need to decide quickly before they go and then I may have to wait a couple of months. If it helps the decision, I play through a Marshall Triple Super Lead head and 1960 cab. All help is greatly appreciated, thanks! Cinadus

10-02-2005, 04:32 PM	#2
Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,452 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 73	If you like passive pickups, go for the Blackjack. If you want EMG707s, and dig the sound of the new nevermore record, for example, or metallica with their high gain type sound, get the HellRaiser. Almighty asmodeus, existant of chaos Ominous be thy name Thy kingdom come on earth Lead me into all temptation of my flesh So I may trespass greatly into Thy ways by my desires ~Fornicatus Benefictus http://www.myspace.com/impurity Brutal Skullfucking Death Metal

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D-EJ915 <3's Tsukasa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 16,924 Real Name: Kagami Main Seven: ESP MH-307 Rig: Randall RG75G2C Thanked: 206	Personally, I'd much rather have binding, so I'd get the blackjack, but the trans cherry finish on the hellraiser is exquisite although looks better in the schecter pics than in real life. My Site: əBCAir

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Chris metalguitarist.org Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 16,619 Real Name: Mr. F. Johnson Main Seven: Sherman Custom Main ERG: Douglas 6ST Bass Rig: 2101 -> S160 -> Mesa Thanked: 538	I like them both, prefer the Hellraiser. Both are great guitars though - Schecter is turning out some really nice, good quality axes right now for pretty reasonable prices. Metalguitarist.org

10-02-2005, 10:47 PM	#9
telecaster90 RIP Garcia3441 :( Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Clover, South Carolina Posts: 2,318 Real Name: Colin Main Seven: Schecter C-7 Blackjack Main ERG: See above Rig: Line 6 Flextone III Thanked: 42 $telecaster90 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $telecaster90 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $telecaster90 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $telecaster90 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $telecaster90 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $telecaster90 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $telecaster90 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	Never played a Hellrasier, but my C-7 is a sweet guitar. Fender Standard Telecaster w/ Dimarzio ToneZone(bridge) Schecter C-7 Blackjack w/ '59(neck) and JB(bridge) Sigma Acoustic (CGCEGC) Line6 Flextone III XL My acoustic stuff

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10-02-2005, 05:16 PM	#4
Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,452 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 73	they C7 Hellraiser does have binding if i remember right. The only color the C7 comes in is black, youre thinking of the C1

10-02-2005, 07:41 PM	#6
Cinadus @MetalUnderground.com Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5 Main Seven: Schecter C-7 Hellraiser Thanked: 0	Hmm.. I do like the binding on the Blackjack. I probably prefer the look of it with the exception of the inlays. With the Hellraiser, you can barely even see the binding's there, and it's only around the body I think, whereas the binding on the Blackjack is around the body, neck and headstock. I also like the black chrome hardware on the Blackjack. Looks classy. But performance-wise I have no idea. I certainly do like the sound on the latest Nevermore album, but then again I like the sound of their previous stuff as well, during which time Jeff used the Blackjack. Dammit I hate making decisions..

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