Schecter Review: C-1 Semi-Hollowbody CSH-1

History:

Purchase: I recently purchased this guitar from Guitar Center in Colorado Springs for around $650.00. I needed a new, low-cost yet effective guitar for a a couple of local shows. This guitar was a decent fit.

What I Like About This Schecter C-1 Semi-Hollowbody CSH-1: The neck-through design is wonderful, it allwos easy access to the upper frets. The mahogany back and the red flame maple top are gorgeous, its definately one of the best looking guitars that I've ever owned. The semi-hollowbody gives the guitar a very nice warm, clean sound, I recommend a 150-175 watt amp with a two-way burst. The neck is very slim, with not a lot of weight, keeping the entire guitar fairly well balanced. If you get the flame red finish, the gold hardware looks awesome!

What I Do NOT Like About The Schecter C-1 Semi-Hollowbody CSH-1: Since this guitar is the CSH-1 and not the EA/1, it doesn't include the piezo pickups on the bridge. I don't really need an acoustic sound on an electric giutar, b/c I have my acoustic-electric for that. Also, since this guitar is a hollowbody, it is a lot thicker than a solid body, and has to have the case that Schecter specially makes for it. The case costs about $60.00, and it took about two months to reach my house.

Schecter C-1 Semi-Hollowbody CSH-1 Quality Rating: Wonderful, all-around great guitar for rock and blues, please don't attempt a classical sound, it will just come out as a pippy rock sort of thing.

Review Summary: Best guitar in its price range, a wonderful small-gig guitar, and great for just messing around with.

Rating of this Schecter product: 4

This Schecter C-1 Semi-Hollowbody CSH-1 Electric Guitars Review Submitted By: Josh

Review Date: 2004-08-29