Schecter PT Teles

Sarge · July 27th, 2005, 05:44 PM

I have an oppertunity to purchase a Schecter Diamond Series PT Vintage Tele, one of the few with single coils instead of the usual HB's. SunBurst, Duncan Design Singles, Grover's, usual tele set up. While I never heard any negative comments about Schecters I though I'd get real dirt on them here. The price is right thus the purchase. I realize it's not a Fender and Made in Korea, but some fine guitars come from over sea's as we all know. Any comments...positive or negative?

NoUse121 · July 28th, 2005, 01:01 AM

I like schecter guitars. I have played the PTs befor and i dig them. I have never got to try out the one with singel coils but I really liked this one they have called the PT Flashback. Kinda has a TV Jones style pickup in the neck with a Double Bound Body, jumbo frets, grover tuners, and a coil tap. Also kinda a fan of their C-1 style guitars. somewhat PRSish without shelling out the $$$. They seem like a well built guitar with nice tops and harware. I would chose one over an Ibanez any day of the week. The only thing I do not like all too much is the thin neck. I like a neck that has a little beef to them. besides that i say if the price is right go for it!

Mike D. · July 28th, 2005, 08:17 AM

I've been looking for the bolt on version of the PT ever since they took them out of production. I've been kicking myself for a long time for not snapping one up at the $259 blow out price when GC wanted to get rid of a bunch of them a couple of years ago. Great guitars for a great value.

Jakedog · July 28th, 2005, 09:25 AM

What's the price Sarge? If it's $250 or less, grab it. They are great cheap guitars. You'll just have to change the pickups. The DD's suck big time. (IMHO, YMMV)

Jake

Coyote · July 28th, 2005, 12:47 PM

I owned a Schecter C-1 with a Floyd Rose for a brief time, but it turned out to be no good, so that's when I took it in to the guitar shop and traded it in for my very first Fender Telecaster. I'd say it was a good choice to make

Sarge · July 28th, 2005, 03:42 PM

$280 shipped w/ gig bag. I contacted Schecter with the serial# and it is the older "Vintage " model. It's very clean, as far as swaping pick-ups....I'm going to enjoy it for a while before making any decisions. You know, guitar tone is in the player, I might like the stock pups...however, I do have a set of Texas Specials in my parts box if needed.
Thanks for all the comments people.

RevMike · July 28th, 2005, 03:57 PM

.....but I have a Schecter Hellcat VI. I love it. Sounds great and is hard as nails. Very sturdy guitar.

Sarge · July 30th, 2005, 08:59 AM

I decided to pass on the tele. $280 is a bit steep for the Schecter if the pick ups are that bad. I have several other tele's that get the job done. Maybe if he would come down a bit....we'll see.

July 27th, 2005, 05:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 52 Posts: 3,548	Schecter PT Teles I have an oppertunity to purchase a Schecter Diamond Series PT Vintage Tele, one of the few with single coils instead of the usual HB's. SunBurst, Duncan Design Singles, Grover's, usual tele set up. While I never heard any negative comments about Schecters I though I'd get real dirt on them here. The price is right thus the purchase. I realize it's not a Fender and Made in Korea, but some fine guitars come from over sea's as we all know. Any comments...positive or negative?

July 28th, 2005, 09:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jakedog Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cleveland,OH But my heart's still in TE Posts: 2,746	What's the price Sarge? If it's $250 or less, grab it. They are great cheap guitars. You'll just have to change the pickups. The DD's suck big time. (IMHO, YMMV) Jake __________________ "Them that don't know him won't like him, and them that do sometimes won't know how to take him..."

July 28th, 2005, 03:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 52 Posts: 3,548	Jake......... $280 shipped w/ gig bag. I contacted Schecter with the serial# and it is the older "Vintage " model. It's very clean, as far as swaping pick-ups....I'm going to enjoy it for a while before making any decisions. You know, guitar tone is in the player, I might like the stock pups...however, I do have a set of Texas Specials in my parts box if needed. Thanks for all the comments people.

July 28th, 2005, 03:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
RevMike Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Staten Island NY Posts: 1,018	I don't have a PT..... .....but I have a Schecter Hellcat VI. I love it. Sounds great and is hard as nails. Very sturdy guitar.

July 28th, 2005, 01:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
NoUse121 TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 46	I like schecter guitars. I have played the PTs befor and i dig them. I have never got to try out the one with singel coils but I really liked this one they have called the PT Flashback. Kinda has a TV Jones style pickup in the neck with a Double Bound Body, jumbo frets, grover tuners, and a coil tap. Also kinda a fan of their C-1 style guitars. somewhat PRSish without shelling out the $$$. They seem like a well built guitar with nice tops and harware. I would chose one over an Ibanez any day of the week. The only thing I do not like all too much is the thin neck. I like a neck that has a little beef to them. besides that i say if the price is right go for it!

July 28th, 2005, 08:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mike D. Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 569	I've been looking for the bolt on version of the PT ever since they took them out of production. I've been kicking myself for a long time for not snapping one up at the $259 blow out price when GC wanted to get rid of a bunch of them a couple of years ago. Great guitars for a great value.

July 28th, 2005, 12:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Coyote Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 302	I owned a Schecter C-1 with a Floyd Rose for a brief time, but it turned out to be no good, so that's when I took it in to the guitar shop and traded it in for my very first Fender Telecaster. I'd say it was a good choice to make

July 30th, 2005, 08:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 52 Posts: 3,548	I decided to pass on the tele. $280 is a bit steep for the Schecter if the pick ups are that bad. I have several other tele's that get the job done. Maybe if he would come down a bit....we'll see.