Schecter Loomis 7 FR Review

wildchild · 07-20-2008, 10:08 AM

ok here is a mini review

CONSTRUCTION/SCALE: Set-Neck w/ Ultra Access / 26.5”
BODY: Ash
NECK/FINGERBOARD: Maple / Maple
FRETS: 24 Jumbo
INLAYS: Metal Cross
PICKUPS: Active EMG 707
ELECTRONICS: Vol/3-way switch
BRIDGE: Original Floyd Rose 7-string Tremolo
BINDING: Black (neck/headstock)
TUNERS: Grover
HARDWARE: Black Chrome
COLOR: Vamprye Red Satin (VRS)

The set neck feels really nice but it is not as smooth as an Ibanez AANJ, its chunkier directly in between a AANJ and square bolt on heel
The body is ash and the tone is bright and has a nice bite, its much heavier weightwise compared to my basswood RG 7s
Fingerboard is maple which has nice smooth feel, inlays are cool looking
24 frets on this guitar and because its 26.5 inch scale you can definitely feel that you need to stretch more
The EMGs are quite nice even though I am not into EMGs the neck is awesome, smooth and clear but the bridge is kinda too trebly but is perfect for the low B
OFR7 stays in tune no probs at all but because of the extended scale you can feel it needs more tension
The colour is so cool as its red but in different lighting it can look almost black
The things I had to adapt to was the extended scale, the extra tension on th OFR and if you like to switch pickups often its not postitioned at the most convenient place

Oh lastly you dont get a hard case and I travel overseas a lot so that sux was a bitch to fork up for a case that just fits the guitar tight

If you guys got any questions just ask

Apophis · 07-20-2008, 12:46 PM

Yeah, it was mini, but nice

Codyyy · 07-20-2008, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildchild

The set neck feels really nice but it is not as smooth as an Ibanez AANJ, its chunkier directly in between a AANJ and square bolt on heel

What?

wildchild · 07-20-2008, 04:44 PM

What I am saying is that the set neck compared to an Ibanez AANJ ismuch chunkier as when you have to move up the neck the joint does get a bit in the way while it is much easier on my Ibanez

For example the arps in serrana when you have to hit the e minor arp from the 24 fret its much harder to get it on the schecter because of the shape of the neck joint

I hope I cleared things up

Stealthtastic · 07-20-2008, 05:15 PM

Cool review, although almost everyboyd on ss owns a loomis

D-EJ915 · 07-20-2008, 05:36 PM

I definitely agree with the set-through being kinda bulky, my H-207 is much easier to play in the upper registers

Lankles · 07-21-2008, 12:18 AM

Gigantic WTF here re: chunkiness.

Ancestor · 07-21-2008, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealthtastic

Cool review, although almost everyboyd on ss owns a loomis

-1

s7eve · 07-21-2008, 10:34 PM

-2

HammerAndSickle · 07-21-2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildchild

Oh lastly you dont get a hard case and I travel overseas a lot so that sux was a bitch to fork up for a case that just fits the guitar tight

Loomis signatures are supposed to come with a hardcase.

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07-20-2008, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
wildchild ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland/Los Angeles Posts: 113 Main Seven: Ibanez RG 1527 Rig: Line 6 Spider III Thanked: 6	Schecter Loomis 7 FR Review ok here is a mini review CONSTRUCTION/SCALE: Set-Neck w/ Ultra Access / 26.5” BODY: Ash NECK/FINGERBOARD: Maple / Maple FRETS: 24 Jumbo INLAYS: Metal Cross PICKUPS: Active EMG 707 ELECTRONICS: Vol/3-way switch BRIDGE: Original Floyd Rose 7-string Tremolo BINDING: Black (neck/headstock) TUNERS: Grover HARDWARE: Black Chrome COLOR: Vamprye Red Satin (VRS) The set neck feels really nice but it is not as smooth as an Ibanez AANJ, its chunkier directly in between a AANJ and square bolt on heel The body is ash and the tone is bright and has a nice bite, its much heavier weightwise compared to my basswood RG 7s Fingerboard is maple which has nice smooth feel, inlays are cool looking 24 frets on this guitar and because its 26.5 inch scale you can definitely feel that you need to stretch more The EMGs are quite nice even though I am not into EMGs the neck is awesome, smooth and clear but the bridge is kinda too trebly but is perfect for the low B OFR7 stays in tune no probs at all but because of the extended scale you can feel it needs more tension The colour is so cool as its red but in different lighting it can look almost black The things I had to adapt to was the extended scale, the extra tension on th OFR and if you like to switch pickups often its not postitioned at the most convenient place Oh lastly you dont get a hard case and I travel overseas a lot so that sux was a bitch to fork up for a case that just fits the guitar tight If you guys got any questions just ask

07-20-2008, 05:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
D-EJ915 <3's Tsukasa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 16,631 Real Name: Kagami Main Seven: ESP H-207 Rig: Randall RG75G2C Thanked: 191	I definitely agree with the set-through being kinda bulky, my H-207 is much easier to play in the upper registers My Site: əBCAir

07-21-2008, 12:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lankles Fuelled by Chicken alone. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 316 Main Seven: Loomis FR + Blackouts Rig: Engl T50 > Orange HP Thanked: 2	Gigantic WTF here re: chunkiness. Defamer - Brisbane Death Metal

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07-20-2008, 12:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 8,663 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 50	Yeah, it was mini, but nice

07-20-2008, 04:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
wildchild ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland/Los Angeles Posts: 113 Main Seven: Ibanez RG 1527 Rig: Line 6 Spider III Thanked: 6	What I am saying is that the set neck compared to an Ibanez AANJ ismuch chunkier as when you have to move up the neck the joint does get a bit in the way while it is much easier on my Ibanez For example the arps in serrana when you have to hit the e minor arp from the 24 fret its much harder to get it on the schecter because of the shape of the neck joint I hope I cleared things up

07-20-2008, 05:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stealthtastic ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bc Canada Posts: 1,109 Thanked: 10	Cool review, although almost everyboyd on ss owns a loomis

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