The Schecter C1 Hellraiser is a 6-string model of solid body construction from Schecter guitar research. Many advocates of Heavy Metal think of the Hellraiser as the go-to guitar for the genre. It is high output, fast to play and looks/feels great. If you’re trying to find your place in the heavy metal scene then read on to find out how to solve that problem.
The solid mahogany body of the Schecter C1 Hellraiser electric guitar is similar in thickness to the LP and is selected from only the highest density wood. This gives a nice low to midrange growl and crunch that is perfect for high distortion and high harmonic music. I’ve been playing Heavy Metal for 20 years and the overtones of the Schecter Hellraiser C1 are simply fantastic, especially if you have an amp that delivers a nice, crisp articulation. This is a strat-like model with a dual-horn, asymmetrical design that allows excellent playability at the top of the neck. The 21st to 24th frets can be played with perfect ease. The regular model is a string-through style that is well known for its great sustain.
If it’s a whammy bar setup you’re looking for then the Schecter C1 Hellraiser FR is going to be the model you’re after. The Floyd Rose designed tremolo on the Schecter Hellraiser C1 FR is one of the very best on the market today and delivers deep nosedives or tremolo style bends while snapping back into to perfect tune.
The tremendously high output of the EMG pickups are what really gives this guitar its high gain tone and makes it stand out from the crowd of other Metal guitars. But, one very important difference with the Schecter C1 Hellraiser from other Heavy Metal guitars is how great it sounds when played on the clean channel of an amp. This is where versatility can separate a great guitar from a good guitar and makes an instrument like the Schecter Hellraiser such a fantastic investment.
For fast styles of playing, the necks on the Hellraisers are made from 3-piece, laminated mahogany and are very slim and strong. For playing a true 2-octave style, you will enjoy the 24-fret rosewood fingerboard. Jumbo style frets line the fretboard and are very easy to nail cleanly which sure makes playing at high speed a whole lot easier.
Are you sick of playing on guitar instruments that deliver subpar results and tone, and make you look like you don’t know what you’re doing? If so, then I’m sure that the Schecter C1 Hellraiser will bring a much-needed level of quality, tone and playability to your musical experience and elevate you to the next level.