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  1. August 14th, 2006, 06:32 AM #1
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    I was getting rather tired of the thin sound of my Godin so I took the train to a nice music store today. I played quite a few guitars but what really catched my eyes was a pitch black Schecter C-1 Elite. Wonderful guitar! I flashed el credito and *boom* was on the train back home with a smile on my face

    The retail price here is over 1200 usd! Anyway, I got a good deal on mine. 700 usd (it was a exhibition model, but really in mint condition). I´ve seen that you can get this guitar for 599 in the US, I highly recommend it!

    More info on the C-1 Elite:
    http://www.schecterguitars.com/spec.asp?id=10

    A review is coming up real soon...
    I can't say that I've given up on a flanger cause I've never liked the effect either. I also can't say the same about Tremolo. I hate them both equally. - Tone2TheBone 2009
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    No no Swade, you don't want that! Get the C-1 Classic http://www.schecterguitars.com/spec.asp?id=4# they sell for $699 at Musician's Friend http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...tar?sku=513072
    Also the stock pickups are Seymour Duncan, JB Bridge and Jazz Neck model.
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    Nice guitar! The Godin's are a little up and down. Some of them are awesome, some of them sound thin.
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    Cranium, it has two duncan design humbuckers. It is the hb-104 which basically is a set of JB + Jazz but made in some chinese (?) sweatshop. They sound so rich & full. Very creamy sound! They sound great when I split the coils as well.. Guitars are so much more expensive here, so I think I made a good deal on this baby...

    Robert, the godin had a twang to kill for But I really needed a more jazzy sound. The c-1 elite was certainly the cure for thin tone !
    I can't say that I've given up on a flanger cause I've never liked the effect either. I also can't say the same about Tremolo. I hate them both equally. - Tone2TheBone 2009
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    Quote Originally Posted by SuperSwede
    I really needed a more jazzy sound. The c-1 elite was certainly the cure for thin tone !
    Congrats Swede!! Very nice looking guitar.. look forward to the review and some screaming solo's or jazzy standards...


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    SS - Hey nice guitar man congrats, lets hear some screaming solos via the Tonelab!
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    Thanks all... I´m very satisfied so far! Review is coming up, and perhaps a clip or two as well...
    I can't say that I've given up on a flanger cause I've never liked the effect either. I also can't say the same about Tremolo. I hate them both equally. - Tone2TheBone 2009
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    Cool guitar. Those get some pretty good reviews on Harmony Central. The binding on those guitars is pretty awesome too.
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    That's a great looking axe you got yourself, SS. You'll definitely turn some heads on jam night with that baby.
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    congrats ss...looks sweet...i really like the headstock design

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    Very cool guitar , schecter has always made excellent instruments , Townsend played a schecter for a bit in the 80's i think , back then they were among the best of the new guitar companies ..does it have a bolt on , or set neck?
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    Its a set neck. I´m going to try to find the camera for some pics.
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    Here is a couple of quick shots of the C-1 Elite. I think the abalone bindings are very tasty.
    I can't say that I've given up on a flanger cause I've never liked the effect either. I also can't say the same about Tremolo. I hate them both equally. - Tone2TheBone 2009
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    Ooooo that IS a cool guitar. I like that it's got a hefty looking string through body. Nice brother.
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    Thanks Tone!
    Its all mahogany so its pretty heavy. Im already getting some of that mahogany shoulder syndrome....
    I can't say that I've given up on a flanger cause I've never liked the effect either. I also can't say the same about Tremolo. I hate them both equally. - Tone2TheBone 2009
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    Quote Originally Posted by SuperSwede
    Thanks Tone!
    Its all mahogany so its pretty heavy. Im already getting some of that mahogany shoulder syndrome....
    Yeah but look how great you sound.
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    haha... well, I must admit that I dont match all that good looking abalone..
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    Schecters are really cool guitars, I mean the looks, I thought of buying one too, but they're hard to get in germany.
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    I can recommend the C-1 Elite, it is a very versatile guitar.
    I can't say that I've given up on a flanger cause I've never liked the effect either. I also can't say the same about Tremolo. I hate them both equally. - Tone2TheBone 2009
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