(Originally written by mikethehobbit/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Jeff Loomis Signature model (Nevermore guitarist)
Made in Korea.
Neck
Type:Set neck
Wood:Maple
Finish:Vampire Red Satin (neck back and head)
Fingerboard
Wood:Maple
Fret typeJumbo
Number of frets:24
Neck length (mm):66,7
Black binding
InlaysMetal cross (black)
Body
Wood:Ash
Finish:Vampire Red Satin
Accessories
Machine heads:Grover
Bridge type:Floating tremolo or TonePros w/Thru-Body
Tremolo brand:Floyd Rose
Finish:Black
Electronics
Pickups:EMG 707
Pickups type:Humbucker
Pickups model:EMG 707 (85-like)
Toggle switch:3-way
Electronics
Controls:Volume (x1)
and for those of you who are wondering: D´Addario XL strings (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
Plus a .056 string for the B string
https://www.schecterguitars.com/index.asp

UTILIZATION

Wide neck but pretty comfortable to play with. A bit too "thick" but 7-string guitar players will quickly feel comfortable with this neck.
The access to the upper frets is perfect and the hand slides smoothly and naturally all the way to the 24th fret.
The guitar is very well-balanced, not too heavy and not too light. The Strat-like shaping allows all possible playing positions whether you are sitting or standing.
The sound is no problem either, given the two EMG707 the beast is equipped with. The bridge pickup delivers a razor-sharp tone, ideal for high-speed rhythmic parts. The neck pickup is a real wonder for clean sounds. You'll get the "Tomorrow turns into yesterday" sound without a sweat. Although it's a typical heavy metal, low-tuning guitar, it also allows you to play other music styles with a decent sound.

SOUNDS

I had been looking for exactly this kind of guitar for a long time.
No frills, no gadgets only a volume knob and a 3-way toggle switch. I'm a metal fan but I also like arpeggios and I believe this guitar is a great compromise between both worlds.

I use different sets according to the situation. For band rehearsals I plug the guitar directly into a POD XT feeding a mixing console and I get a big tone. Now and then I use a Line6 Flextone 3 XL and the sound is also excellent. For recording, I use my POD XT directly feeding a sound card to get a larger-than-life sound.

OVERALL OPINION

I tried it at a music trade show a couple of months ago but I just bought it two days ago. The guitar has a fantastic finish (vampire red satin), it's unique and beautiful. I love the pickups and the neck, and the metal cross inlays give it a really slick look.
I previously played a Vigier Excalibur and an Ibanez K7, both very good guitars, but I think I found the ideal mix between the sweetness of the Vigier and the big sound of the Ibanez. In short, it's an iron hand in a velvet glove!

The value for money is good. This Schecter guitar is a real masterpiece! It's now my main guitar and I promise you I love it just the way it is! lol
Of course I would buy it again and I will even purchase a second one if I have enough money.
Go try it out, it's really worthwhile, it's an exceptional guitar.
Contact me for more info, it'll be my pleasure.