Schecter Guitar Enthusiast

Schecter Guitar Enthusiast gives the curious all the information they could want about Schecter Guitars. Pictures of every guitar and extensive explanation of thier features. Links to reviews and other Schecter Guitar resources as well as pictures of the guitars and who uses them and a great forum to talk about them.

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  1. Serial Number Schecter Dream machine G 0884
    Claus Germany

    Hello to all guitarist, I would like to know, what produce-date my schecter Dream maschine is. the serial number is:
    G 0884
    Thanks a. Lot from Germany – it was hot weather today
    Claus

    1. 1980s Red Schecter Strat
      Bill Malik

      I have a similar problem, I bought mine in 91, I love it, Its perfect

      my serial number is G 0870

      So I am assuming they would be similar spects

      I have a Quilted Maple Neck, Rosewood fretboard, fender style headstock, see through red wood body ( i think 3 pieces)
      3 single coil pickups but the back pickup has a humbucker the size of a single coil, plus the schecter floating Bridge

      Im still searching for info,Let me know if you find anyting

      I live in Florida, But My Mom was born and Raised in Elsterwerda Germany, Beautiful Country

      Probst

    2. I also have one with the G serial #. I bought it in 1990 from a friends father. I believe he bought it new. I would love to know if you have found any info.

  2. Need help dating my schecter strat
    Denis

    Hi all,
    In the eighties I purchased a new schecter Strat and intended to learn how to play, never did get around to it so I have this essentially brand new guitar sitting in it’s soft case doing nothing. I would like to know what it might be worth I was told at time it was from the original factory.
    The serial number is S 3296 I can’t find out how to date it anywhere and would appreciate any advice I can get.

    I live in Sydney Australia

    Thanks in advance

    Denis Ryan

  3. Schecter strategy white
    Stevie Midd5tMH2

    Hi
    Can anyone give me information on a white schecter strategy serial number S 1479 just dug it out of the attic and cant get much info on it
    Stunning guitar and can send pictures if needed
    Steve

  4. Early '80s Strat
    Ron

    Hi all.
    Looking at selling my Strat (s/n A8199). The guys at Schecter tell me it is a 1981 model. I was under the impression that the “A” means it was made in Texas, which would put it between ’83 and ’86 (when it was purchased brand new). I have pics and some specs if anyone is able to help me figure out the vintage and value. [email protected]

    Thanks!!!
    … Ron

  5. Schecter Diamond Series for sale
    Peter R.

    Hi All… Just came into possession of a Diamond Series 7-string as part of a multi-guitar trade. Serial# 0608209. Great condition, color is black with the matte finish. Has about 8 or 9 of those crazy bat inlays on the fretboard, very cool.

    I’m looking to move it if anyone is interested… email me and I’ll send pics. Take care, Pete.

  6. Schecter Guitar serial #S8266
    Rossik

    I’m hoping someone can help me date a guitar which I’ve seen, there is a number on the neck backing plate which is S8266.
    It has all gold colored hardware and the body seems to be a cross between a tele and a strat. The headstock is marked with just the word SCHECTER and nothing else anywhere on the guitar gives me a clue to the model or age.
    Please help ?
    Thanks
    Ross

    1. Guitar s/n S8266
      Ron

      Hi Ross. I’m looking into the same thing myself. My s/n is A8199, and I bought the guitar new in ’86. Without doing any research I’m wondering if it was made in ’81 … and yours in ’82? Will post more as I learn more.

      1. Strat s/n A8199
        Ron

        I contacted Schecter directly and they told me my s/n A8199 corresponded to a custom shop Strat made in 1981 (2 years prior to new ownership and a move to Texas). My question now (and I’m hoping for someone’s expertise/experience — please feel free to chime in!!) is how much should I be selling it for. Near mint, but has an “upgraded” Kahler locking tremolo. Any thoughts?
        Thanks!
        … Ron

  7. 1984 Schecter PT Pete Townsend model, black FS!
    bobby d

    I have a near mint 1984 black PT – all original with the original hardshell case, great playing and rare guitar. Please email me offers if you are interested in owning it. One owner guitar since 1984. Never gigged or toured.

  8. 1982 Schechter strat with Gold Plated hardware
    Anonymous

    I have pictures. This is all original Blond see through body with maple neck and Gold plated hardware.

    I am the original owner and I am willing to sell for the right price.

    Thought I would offer it here first before ebay.

    1. Schecter Van Nuys for sale
      T.L.

      I’m the first owner of a beautiful Schecter Van Nuys Power-Strat built in 1981. If you are still interested in buying an original Van Nuys then feel free to contact me. The price is € 4.900,- incl. the original case (shipment costs not included).

      Regards
      T.L.
      ( toneloftATaol.com )

      1. Schecter van nuys
        Anonymous

        Hi do you still have the Schecter for sale if so can you please forward me some pictures to my email address please

        Thanks
        Craig

  9. 1983 Schecter Super Strat. Flamed& bound Texas A# 003
    Anonymous

    HI, I posted some pics on Harmony Central.com subject ” how much is an old schecter worth”, you will see what the early Texan A# look like.

  10. Schecter Diamond series Damien 6 for a great home
    Alan

    A barely used Schecter Diamond Series Damien 6 for sale. When I bought it a few months ago I had the strings taken off, and ? Spyders ? put on for a heavy tone and drop D to go Metal and classic rock easier. This is the Damien 6 that has the two EMGz that sell for 80-90 each.

  11. I have an old Schecter (’80s) made of purpleheart. It sounds great, and is very heavy. How do I find more info? I can give more details on humbuckers, etc.

    thanks

    1. Re: Schecter strat wanted
      Stuart

      I have one, Candy Apple Red, single owner with receipt, purchased 1987 in Rudy’s NYC, with case. Mint condition. Absolutely perfect. Will consider selling at the right price.

      1. Re: Schecter strat wanted
        Strat

        : I have one, Candy Apple Red, single owner with receipt, purchased 1987 in Rudy’s NYC, with case. Mint condition. Absolutely perfect. Will consider selling at the right price.

        Oh, could you send me some photos?

  12. 1980's schecter stratocaster
    STEPHEN

    can any one tell me the value of a 1980’s schecter stratocaster
    plate on neck reads SCHECTER A7428. GUITAR IS IN FINE CONDITION

  13. Org.Schecter Strat 1978
    Darrell Musolino

    Got an all org.78 Schecter Strat Shedua 1 piece neck
    walnut body
    metal guard 3 switches with org.pickups
    very nice guitar
    looking to see if there is any offers
    or trades
    email for pics

    1. Re: Org.Schecter Strat 1978
      schecter8

      : Got an all org.78 Schecter Strat Shedua 1 piece neck
      : walnut body
      : metal guard 3 switches with org.pickups
      : very nice guitar
      : looking to see if there is any offers
      : or trades
      : email for pics

      please send me pictures.
      thanks

    2. Re: Org.Schecter Strat 1978
      richard

      : Got an all org.78 Schecter Strat Shedua 1 piece neck
      : walnut body
      : metal guard 3 switches with org.pickups
      : very nice guitar
      : looking to see if there is any offers
      : or trades
      : email for pics
      is this guitar still for sale and if so how much do you want for it??

  14. Schecter Strat
    Scott

    Can anyone give me info. on a 21 fret Candy Apple Red Schecter Strat Serial #A0096, skunk stripe no trade mark? I’m looking to buy this from a pawn shop.

    1. Schecter Strat A0096
      Scott Sheppard

      I have owned this guitar for 30 years, bought it used, it was never in a pawn shop, I had posted it on Craig’s list for a short time. PRT ink stamped under the neck, on the body. Would consider selling for the right offer.

    2. Re: Schecter Strat
      bob

      : Can anyone give me info. on a 21 fret Candy Apple Red Schecter Strat Serial #A0096, skunk stripe no trade mark? I’m looking to buy this from a pawn shop.
      I own one ,they made them in the 80’s and they are better than any fender from that time, and for the most part any made now. Buy it ,you won’t regret it. wish I could find the tele they made.

  15. Schecter guitar style
    Kyle

    Im looking for a schecter model that looks exactly like an SG, and I cant seem to find it anywhere. A friend of mine has it and I was just wondering what the model was.

  16. 1980/81 Schecter Strat Candy Apple Red
    Ron Magee

    Hi,

    I am the original owner of this pristine guitar, I am an acoustic guy now aND AM LOOKING TO SELL. Contact me for photos.

    S/N A 8530

    Ron
    518-678-6220

    1. Re: 1980/81 Schecter Strat Candy Apple Red
      richard

      : Hi,

      : I am the original owner of this pristine guitar, I am an acoustic guy now aND AM LOOKING TO SELL. Contact me for photos.

      : S/N A 8530

      : Ron
      : 518-678-6220
      do you still want to sell this guitar

    2. Re: 1980/81 Schecter Strat Candy Apple Red
      Rune

      Hi, Are youre guitar still up for sale ?

      Rune

      : Hi,

      : I am the original owner of this pristine guitar, I am an acoustic guy now aND AM LOOKING TO SELL. Contact me for photos.

      : S/N A 8530

      : Ron
      : 518-678-6220

  17. schecter numerotation
    Pick Richard

    Hello I have a Schecter Stratocaster custom with the number 218, probably one of the first serie they made, could you help me to find the year of this guitar. Thank for your help Richard

    1. Your schecter
      Séb

      Hello,

      i’m sébastien i’m french.
      In France there is a Schecter guitar with serial number 218.
      The guitar is red translate.
      What do you think of this guitar ? it was your ?

      Thank you

    1. Re: schecter strat
      Pete

      : can someone tell me what year serial number: A0133 is ?
      : cnd appl red strat
      : best regard
      Hi – I own a most probably very similar schecter C.A.R. Strat w/ no. A0216 from 1981/1982.
      Pete

      1. Re: schecter strat
        Gaute

        : : can someone tell me what year serial number: A0133 is ?
        : : cnd appl red strat
        : : best regard
        : Hi – I own a most probably very similar schecter C.A.R. Strat w/ no. A0216 from 1981/1982.
        : Pete

        Can’t be from 81/82 beacause in 82 they were still located in Van Nyus, California. They moved in 84 I think. All Schecters made in the Van Nyus era have a serial beginning with an S.. not an A.. thats Dallas. Or no serial, as a parts gitar. Like the first Dream Machine came late 1979, with serial S-0001.

        So, both of yours is Dallas Schecters.

    1. Re: searching for schecter monstertone pickups
      Wes

      I have a pair Schecter Monster Tone pickups from the 90’s.
      You can call me for details. 808-348-0734 (Wes)

      : someone can help me ?
      : I’m searchig for ’80 Schecter monstertone pickups.

      : Thanks !!!!

    2. Re: searching for schecter monstertone pickups
      marty walsh

      I hav a tele one for sale if you would like to make an offer that would be great. Marty

      : someone can help me ?
      : I’m searchig for ’80 Schecter monstertone pickups.

      : Thanks !!!!

      1. Re: searching for schecter monstertone pickups
        elynet

        Thanks for the message but i’m searching for strat…

        : I hav a tele one for sale if you would like to make an offer that would be great. Marty

        : : someone can help me ?
        : : I’m searchig for ’80 Schecter monstertone pickups.

        : : Thanks !!!!

    1. Re: schecter strategy
      ed

      : I bought this guitar back in the early 80’s plays incerdible still gig out with it at 52 and still rocking. Does anyone have any info. on this guitar such as when and how many may have been produced. Serial# S 1278 they don’t them like they use to.

      I have a red one SN:S1163 that I bought in 87. It was my first guitar, a little "beat up" from playing, but still awesome.

      1. Re: schecter strategy
        rob

        I bought one in early 80s its blue with pointy headstock, black hardwere, its an awesome guitar, realy good quality parts. if I remember there was my model and one with a strat headstock, my guitar cost £230 cause it had a paint flaw, not that you can tell. it still plays ace, infact it plays and sounds even better now, i would love to have more info but I have never seen another, I cant find the serial no. anywere? does anyone knowere the serial no. is?

        1. Re: schecter strategy Serial #
          ATrain

          I have a Copper-Red sparkel strat body with a Jackson type headstock that was brought into my shop for repairs. The serial # on this one is on the back of the headstock under the first and second tuners. It is a stick on paper. The one you have may very well have lost it. Sorry That’s all the help I got. Good Luck!

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... paul
      paul

      I bought this guitar back in the early 80’s plays incerdible still gig out with it at 52 and still rocking. Does anyone have any info. on this guitar such as when and how many may have been produced. Serial# S 1278 they don’t them like they use to.

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  18. 80's schecter Model?
    Scott

    I have an 80’s Schecter – Strat style, mirror pickguard, black, factory EMG’s 1 Hum 2 Single, Kahler Trem,Ebony fretboard bolt on, 5 way position switch, Serial #A3194. Anyone know what this is? Plays incredible!!

    1. Re: 80's schecter Model?
      scott

      : I have an 80’s Schecter – Strat style, mirror pickguard, black, factory EMG’s 1 Hum 2 Single, Kahler Trem,Ebony fretboard bolt on, 5 way position switch, Serial #A3194. Anyone know what this is? Plays incredible!! Serial #A3194

      :

      1. Re: 80's schecter Model?
        GROVEGUITAR

        1984-85 with parts from california, texas. Other parts like tuners might be german and it might have a body that was originally cut in Canada

  19. schecter stratocaster 1978
    Jacques breuker

    Can anybody tel me the value of a original schecter strat in the states it is an early guitar from 1978 with drie single coils emg pickpups. The guitar is looking still as new.

    thank you very much jacques

    1. Re: Schecter Jimi Hendrix model
      Gary

      : Does anyone have any info about the Schecter Jimi Hendrix tribute Guitar circa 1985?

      It was a great guitar, supposedly American made w/ reverse headstock and pickups were reversed.. it was really good guitar that was made for a couple years..

      1. Re: Schecter Jimi Hendrix model
        Greg N.

        I own one of these guitars. It is a great axe. Mine is black with a white pick guard. This was one of the first real guitars that I ever owned. I was told that this guitar was based on an actual Fender that Jimi owned. The one I have has a simulated cigarette burn on the back of the neck in the G position. I haven’t played this axe since ’96. I had an accident at work that cost me my index finger on my left hand. Since then I started playing a ’77 Fender Strat restrung lefty. The Schecter is in it’s case under my bed. I’ll always treasure that guitar.

      1. 1985 Schecter Jimi Hendrix model
        Ken Voss

        From Jimi Hendrix fanzine Voodoo Child #3 Winter, 1985
        NOW YOU CAN OWN A JIMI HENDRIX GUITAR…Styled after Jimi’s legendary Stratrocaster, Dallas-based Schecter Guitar Research has designed the Jimi Hendrix Model guitar. Heavy metal guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has endorsed the product. So has Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor.
        Specs include the trademark reverse peg head, three Jimi Hendrix Signature pickups – single coil in a reverse stagger pattern. Master volume, treble roll off and bass roll off controls. Five-way pickup selector switch with hum-cancelling positions. Select maple 22 fret neck. And Schecter’s exclusive Tremlok tremolo system.
        “The instrument differs from the standard Fender Stratocaster,” Schecter director Dee Hoyt tells us, “but the only way to create some of the powerful sounds of Jimi’s is to reverse the peghead and slant the treble pickup in a reverse angle.” Hoyt chimes, “And offered, with deep respect to Jimi Hendrix so others can create the same sounds.”

      2. I bought mine in 1985 and still love it
        M Beale

        I still have the original invoice bought in 1985. Mine is White with white Jimi Hendrix signature. Maple neck and inverted headstock. Still one of my most loved guitars.

      3. I Love to hear that
        Anonymous

        My name is Jed Dowis I was one of the builders along with Kerry Cash mid 1985 with Jimi”s Mom’s Approval we made about maybe 100 Signature series strat guitars in any combination of black and white. With reverse headstock (lefty) and schaller single coil pickups but respective @12k ohms, and Jimi’s signature lazer cut into the pickguard. oh yea and the lead pickup was angled like if a strat strung up side down those were good times ! Damn good times and fuck Clark Swartz and his Trem-lock bullshit junk !!!! I loved that job building guitars for MTV and every major guitar store in every state,and meeting all the Rock stars Knophler,Townsend, Ingwie ,Blackmore ,So for those that love your guitars, It IS MY PLEASURE TO HAVE MADE SOMETHING YALL ENJOY , if you ever take the neck off often I would write some smart ass remark I’d heard that may or may not be funny like one I remember Ingwie said rock out with your —- out ,lol iT WAS FUNNY AT THE TIME Jed

  20. Schecter Bass
    Juan Huesca

    Hey ive had this bass for a couple of years now and well i want to see how much its actually worth ive looked around on google and stuff and ive come up with nothing really…ive found an electric version of it but i cant find a 4string bass version of it….well it says "Strategy" on the headstock and on the tuning heads it says "Schecter" and on the 4 bolt plate that connects the neck to the body it says "Schecter" on it with a Pin Number of some sort…well…thats all i got any information would be nice…please email me anything you can come up with.

  21. '80's Mercury CR Starbound Series W/ Monstertone P/Ups
    Jim Harkins

    I need to sell all original> Some dings and small lacquer chips, mostly around neck pocket. Refretted in 1989 by the best in Hartford County, CT. Original black leather-stitched case, receipt and all paper work from Schecter Guitar Research when they operated out of Dallas, Texas.

  22. Schecter Strat 2RR
    Darren

    I recently bought what I think is an 80’s model Schecter strat. It is candy apple red with a rosewood fretboard. It has Schecter 2RR on the headstock. It also has black tuners. Does anybody know anything about this guitar? The serial number is 81290

  23. Schecter Strat
    Darren C

    Hi,
    I’ve seen a second hand Schecter strat for sale in a local shop. It has a white body, black scratchplate, 1 humbucker at the bridge, and two single coils – all covered (to give a look of EMG style pickups. It has a locking trem with gold hardware. I think the neck is maple and the headstock is in the Fender Strat ‘style’ with Schecter written in gold. I know this is a brief description, but does it give any clues to it’s origin, value ? – Any information you might have would be gratefully received. Many Thanks, Darren

  24. schecter california custom 7 string
    Dave

    anybody know how much schecter california custom 7 string would be worth? the one im looking at has cross inlays, one bridge pickup only, and sperzel locking tuners. i want it but they’re askin 1000 bucks for it… not sure if it’s worth that.

    1. Re: schecter california custom 7 string
      cheryl diaz

      i have been shopping for one myself but with a burl top, or i want the house of a thousand corpses one in a 7 string. a thousand bucks is a steal, since even the diamond series guitars arent much less than that. off the shelf 7 string hellraiser guitars list at $1069. although, you can fanagle one down to about $600. so, for a cali custom 7, i would jump at a grand. let me know if you hear anymore?: anybody know how much schecter california custom 7 string would be worth? the one im looking at has cross inlays, one bridge pickup only, and sperzel locking tuners. i want it but they’re askin 1000 bucks for it… not sure if it’s worth that.

  25. Schecter strat
    Darren

    I recently bought what I think is an 80’s model Schecter strat. It is candy apple red with a rosewood fretboard. It has Schecter 2RR on the headstock. It also has black tuners. Does anybody know anything about this guitar?

    1. Re: Schecter strat
      Graeme Barrow

      i can’t tell u any thing about your guitar, but if you get me the serial number i might be able to help you. as u might know schecter strats are very hard to come by and i had to get schecter to custom build me one, which would make me think that u’rs is a custom shop to. if u went to the schecter website and sent them an e-mail then they could help u i’m sure.

  26. Schecter Diamond Series Scopian Elite...HELP!
    earl

    I just put a Diamond series Scorpian Elite on layaway. I’ve been searching the net, but can’t find this thing anywhere… just similar models. mine has the tribal inlays, abalone binding, and the plate on the headstock reads ‘scorpian elite’. the Schecter site was no help…they didn’t even return my e-mail. can anybody help me with any info on this guitar? thanks!

    1. I bet you are!
      Acolytes of Reggie Bannister

      I have an ’86 custom paint job with cloaked death and two panthers or something riding across a wasteland. Slicker than a baby’s ass 🙂 I bought it that way also. Yngwie was supposed to have demoed on it at one of the NAMM shows.
      It only has one jumbo pick-up and one volume knob. It was definitely made in Dallas and most unlikely a Tom Anderson project. Still by far a wicked metal guitar.

    2. Re: Schecter Mercury ST1 80's
      Jim Harkins

      I have one, red w/ Monstertones and original case great setup with new jumbo frets done by master luthier in this area, Hartford County, CT
      asking @ $700
      jim

      1. Re: Schecter Mercury ST1 80's
        GG

        I have an all black one with ebony fretboard. Great Guitar that I bought new from Keith Roscoe of Roscoe Guitars (basses) in the ’80’s.

        Great Guitar in all ways but the pickups take some getting used to since their almost too hot.

  27. Schecter Diamond series
    Brian K. McHugh

    I am looking for the specifications and retail price range of a Schecter Diamond Series Spitfire 6. I understand these guitars where available only through Guitar Center in 2003 or 2004.

    Thanks,
    Brian

    1. Re: Schecter Diamond series
      JAmes

      I also own this guitar and am just as interested as you in finding it’s info, unfortunately, not even schecter has info on it, I’ve called looking. In any case, it is a lovely guitar and has gotten me much.

  28. schecter prototype
    josh

    The schecter prototype is the only one made of its kind. i was wondering if you knew its value. people have tried buying it at close to 30k. it had something to do with leo fender, thats the story of why it was made. my friend then received it as a gift in the 80’s

    1. Re: schecter prototype
      Craig Wheeler

      I was wondering if I could get some specs on the Schecter prototype; body style, pick up configuration, serial number, dates , etc…
      I have a Schector from the 80’s , but I’m not able to find any information on it.Thanks, Craig

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