With the introduction of the Hellraiser Passive series Schecter looks to attract new players, and the C-1 and C-7 updates aim at long-time fans.
Here, in this article we`ll delve deeper into the 2015 lineup of Schecter`s electric guitar range. On the menu are the Hellraiser and C-1/C-7 ranges. These two can, quite safely, be considered the backbone of the Schecter electric guitars catalog. C is updated with four new models: C-1 Black Ops, C-1 Classic, C-1 E/A, and C-7 Classic. Hellraiser, on the other hand, is being reinforced with a completely new series – Hellraiser Passive. Style-wise these new axes are a combination of the classic Hellraiser and Blackjack concepts. The initial lineup is made up of: C-1 FR Passive, C-1 FR Passive Left Handed, C-1 Passive, C-1 Passive Left Handed, C-7 Passive, C-7 Passive Left Handed, Solo-II Passive and Solo-II Passive Left Handed. They`re all fit with the magnificent Schecter Brimstone pickups. The last model on the list is Hellraiser Hybrid Avenger FR-S.
Schecter Black Ops C-1 is one mean machine. It comes with a stealthy black body made of swamp ash, set in maple neck with a 24-fret ebony fingerboard and Apocalypse VI – hand-wound humbuckers from Schecter`s own Custom Shop. Satin black color of the body and headstock, and black hardware complete the overall theme. For further info, check the Black Ops C-1 detail page on our site or on Schecter Guitar Research official web page.
2015 incarnation of the Schecter C-1 Classic features super elegant styling, modern construction and super versatile pickups (Seymour Duncan JB SH-4B in the bridge and Jazz SH-2N in the neck) able to take on every style and era of rock and blues music. For further info, check the C-1 Classic detail page on our site or on Schecter Guitar Research official web page.
What we have here is the third and final C-1 model – Schecter C-1 E/A which is the only semi-hollow electric guitar Schecter has introduced at this year`s NAMM. Style-wise, it`s very close to the C-1 Classic, but instead of the iconic Seymour Duncans, it rocks the mighty Schecter Diamond humbuckers. For further info, check the C-1 E/A detail page on our site or on Schecter Guitar Research official web page.
Schecter C-7 Classic was introduced a couple of months before NAMM as a sneak peek into the 2015 lineup. In essence, this is the seven-string version of the C-1 Classic, only with an extra string and extended range Seymour Duncans. For further info, check the C-7 Classic detail page on our site or on Schecter Guitar Research official web page.
Skipping over to the Hellraiser range, we find the Schecter Hellraiser C-1 Passive – the basic model of the new Hellraiser Passive series. Schecter`s Brimstone pickups, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard and classic Hellraiser construction, as well as the mixed stylistic heritage (gloss-finished color options are inherited straight from the Hellraiser range, while the Satin Black draws a bit onto the Blackjack side of the family). For further info, check the C-1 Passive detail page on our site or on Schecter Guitar Research official web page.
Next in line is Schecter Hellraiser C-1 Passive Left Handed. All of the features attributed to the C-1 passive apply to this model as well. Also, the black chrome hardware, Gothic cross inlays and the standard 25-1/2” scale are shared with the rest of the passive Hellraiser six-strings. For further info, check the C-1 Passive Left Handed detail page on our site or on Schecter Guitar Research official web page.
No Hellraiser lineup was ever complete without the Floyd Rose models, thus the elegant Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR Passive graces the initial roster of the Hellraiser Passive series. Floyd Rose 1500 bridge, Schecter Brimstone pickups, solid mahogany/quilt maple body and set mahogany neck with a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard make up this superb metal warrior. For further info, check the C-1 FR Passive detail page on our site or on Schecter Guitar Research official web page.
To complete the Hellraiser Passive`s four-piece of six-stringed models, Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR Passive Left Handed is introduced. All-mahogany construction, classic Hellraiser design, Floyd Rose 1500 bridge, Brimstone pickups and 24-fret rosewood fingerboard are the main features of this upscale lefty. For further info, check the C-1 FR Passive Left Handed detail page on our site or on Schecter Guitar Research official web page.
Reaching onto the extended range side of the Hellraiser Passive, we meet the Schecter Hellraiser C-7 Passive. It is a solid and double-cut seven-stringer with fixed bridge, Schecter Brimstone pickups, set in mahogany neck and 24-fret fingerboard made of rosewood. For further info, check the C-7 Passive detail page on our site or on Schecter Guitar Research official web page.
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Lefty version of the previous model is named Schecter Hellraiser C-7 Passive Left Handed and it comes with exactly the same specs list as C-7`s Satin Black version – meaning it features an all-mahogany body, pearl decorations set mahogany neck with a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard and Schecter Brimstone pickups. For further info, check the C-7 Passive Left Handed detail page on our site or on Schecter Guitar Research official web page.
Second generation of the legendary single-cut Solo is also present in this series. Schecter Hellraiser Solo-II Passive is one of two second generation Solo models in the initial lineup. Solid and single-cut mahogany/quilt maple body, set mahogany neck, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard and Schecter Brimstone pickups make up the core specs. For further info, check the Solo-II Passive detail page on our site or on Schecter Guitar Research official web page.
Schecter Hellraiser Solo-II Passive Left Handed is the eighth and last Passive series model unveiled at 2015 NAMM. It features the exact same specs list and its right-handed counterpart. This includes the fixed bridge, all-mahogany construction, brilliant Schecter Brimstone pickups and a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with Gothic Cross inlays. For further info, check the Solo-II Passive Left Handed detail page on our site or on Schecter Guitar Research official web page.
Hellraiser Hybrid series also gets one new model – the mind blowing Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid Avenger FR S. Mahogany/quilt maple body, set maple neck, Floyd Rose 1500 series bridge with a locking nut, EMG 57/Sustainiac pickups combo and a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard are featured on this beast. For further info, check the Hybrid Avenger FR S detail page on our site or on Schecter Guitar Research official web page.
