Might be worth a brief mention that the PT stands for Pete Townshend who played a Schecter tele style in the early 80s.

@Prince_Sharming

3 жыл бұрын

Neat! I wondered where that came from.

@johnregan2652

3 жыл бұрын

YES! FYII just heard the backstory about that in a Schector Bass video. Schecter was a parts & performance shop, not makers per se. They had a reputation for "souped-up" and "hot rodding" instruments with their superior parts etc. So...Pete Townsend had built a schecter Tele from parts and toured with it. After that, schecter started making guitars and made the PT. Townsend never was sponsored by Schector, hence the PT, not Pete Townsend models. That said, it's quite the testament that Townsend wasn't paid to play em, but did when any guitar maker would have paid big $ to get his name. 👍

@josiahcohen7428

3 жыл бұрын

Instablaster.

@andrewjaman4697

2 жыл бұрын

Eminence Front?

@TheKenton

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet. I didn't know that (lots of things I don't know though).

I've always wanted a tele like this but I thought custom was the only way to get it, until now! Great video!

That, to my ears, is one of the nicer sounding guitars you've ever demoed Darrell. I want!

All of Schechter‘s guitars are set up in the US before they go out to the dealers. That’s why whenever I go to guitar shop at want to check out an amp I always grab a Schechter. Great company.

@riverrhodes7394

3 жыл бұрын

Wow that's great to know, thanks dude 👍

@wayzUX

Жыл бұрын

Do you think setting up guitars in america is better if an expert sets them up in puertorico?

@alistairdimmick2886

Жыл бұрын

@@wayzUX Yes because Puerto Rico is tropical

You just made my day!! I’ve had my eye on this guitar for a while, and I really wanted this review from you. Thanks!

VIDEO SECTIONS: Part 1 - Specs and Features 1:01 Part 2 - Tones 6:38 Part 3 - One Minute Solo 11:52 Part 4 - Final Thoughts 13:02 Link to the PT Special: imp.i114863.net/yMekN Enjoy!

@thedanksavatron7782

4 жыл бұрын

Any explorers in the future? Love to see your insight on one!

@StrengthScholar0

4 жыл бұрын

Do you know if they are planning on releasing a left handed version? This is literally my dream guitar.

@shaadydog1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey my man, thanks for all the great reviews!!! Cnat say thankyou enough... Have you done anything with Agile guitars, or plan on any reviews in the future? I only ask as I see mixed reviews but the price is decent.

@ericwynkoop9009

4 жыл бұрын

I second on the Explorer. They feel so funky to hold I'd love to hear your take

@joshuatreat8106

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry I'm late to the party, but what's the neck contour? Great review of the next guitar on my must have list!

Impressive instrument. Thanks for opening my eyes to this Schecter. You are right about the subtle value-added features and I think the appearance and finish are beautiful.

A very indepth test as always Darrell. Beautifully finished Korean quality. I always understood the 3 saddle set up was difficult to intonate but obviously not so. You're such a great player which brings out the best in any instrument you review.

That gives me vintage and modern vibes simultaneously! I love it in design and sound! Definitely a new take on the iconic model!

@Josh-iw2kw

4 жыл бұрын

One day you'll post a negative comment, I'll be waiting

@RC32Smiths01

4 жыл бұрын

@@Josh-iw2kw One day my friend, but not today....

@j_freed

4 жыл бұрын

They combined the early Tele Deluxe look WITH the top binding, but added the top and belly cut - without disrupting the vintage look. Obviously a back binding isn't practical with all the back cuts at the belly, neck heel and cutaway.

@RC32Smiths01

4 жыл бұрын

@@j_freed Ahh I definitely see. They really did a fine job with keeping the classic and vintage feel from it I believe!

Thanks Darrell for the informative review. I have had an interest in this model for awhile and was ecstatic when I saw you choosing this guitar as a value recommendation. Have watched your channel for months and must say you sounded fantastic playing this Schecter! Sounded inspired with terrific tonality. Maybe it's because I am partial to this guitar...wow...great playing!

Schecter is just killing it with the more traditional style guitars, a friend of mines just got a Nick Johnston Traditional not the usa one and it just a killer guitar.

I was searching for tele style guitar for quite some time. I was almost ready to buy Fender Player tele when I saw this video and got impressed by this beauty. I've bough it two days ago in the same finish, 3TSB. Absolutely gorgeous guitar. Excellent sound and feel and looks stunning. For me this is a tele done right. Couldn't be happier. Thanks a bunch Darrell!

Darrell you're great. You playing, the concept you got for your channel, your smile. Simply awesome...... Cheers....... ... ... ...

This is exactly what I've been looking for. I was looking to buy a player series in November but you sold me on this. Thanks!

Awesome Tele tone ! Once again Schecter gives every other maker a new level to conquer. Go Schecter rock on or country on !!!

That's right! You can never go wrong with a Schecter. I own 3 and I can't wait to get my 4th one.

@rootinteuton966

3 жыл бұрын

I love Schecters. I have a C-1 SLS elite evil twin, and my daughter has the same model in antique fade burst. In my opinion they are way better than an Ibanez.

@TheCaptainsCog

3 жыл бұрын

@@rootinteuton966 my step dad was in an 80s band with his buddies from NOLA, 2 of them ended up in high positions at Schecter. So im basically family since they known me since i was 10.

Nice review on this one. My first guitar was a Schecter. Didn't know nothing about guitars back in those days but I felt in love right away with the guitar. This one sounds really good. I really like the colour and the binding. Dont have a tele right now and this one is certainly going to my list of guitar to get in the future!!!

Great demo! Really helped me make the decision to pull the trigger (ordered the black/rosewood option). Should arrive tomorrow and I can't wait to try it out. I can see this as one of my main gigging guitars.

I bought a G&L Tele, the Fullerton Deluxe Classic Bluesboy, with an Alnico 2 humbucker in neck position. It's a keeper. Got the classic twang from bridge pick up Leo's MFD, strat like middle position, and fat warm neck tone still well defined and articulate. Perfect finish, gorgeous ash grain body. No regret to have sold my Fender US Tele Deluxe.

Schecter is doing to Fender what Japan used to do

@LakriTs9

3 жыл бұрын

i mean tbh schecter produce japanese guitars to i play one and it feels so amazing especially for the price i payed for it hope we see more offset schecter guitars tho!

Glad to hear you like it! I’ve owned mine for a few years now, it’s a tank and my workhorse. Also capable of so many tones! Schecter hit this one out of the park. Keep making great videos! Your D’Angelico Atlantic/Les Paul comparison convinced me to pull the trigger on an Atlantic, it should arrive in two days! Great content

@rohanjangam511

4 жыл бұрын

Hi chris, can you tell me more about the PT? Im torn between this, a fender player tele and a squier classic vibe 70s custom tele (humbucker in the neck); I'm biased towards the PT cause I already own a schecter c6 pro and i'm more than happy with the quality. but please tell me what you feel

Excellent review ! I've wondered about the capabilities of this model for some time. Thanks to you, I find it even better than I originally thought ; ) Thank You...…..

Thank you for this, Darrell. I've been racking my brain trying to single out a mid-level guitar to move up into, which was between a Fender Player Strat or a Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute P90. Well, it appears that the SGR PT Special is going to give me the best of both, in one well constructed package. All I need to do now is find one to play, before handing over the cash. Thanks again, Sir.

I wish KZread had an "auto-like" feature for videos. DBG is one of the few channels for which I'd turn that on. :)

@DarrellBraunGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

😂 Thanks man!

@TonyFreeman-LocoTonyF

4 жыл бұрын

If I'm a subscriber to a channel, I always give the Like immediately at the beginning. Same for Darrell! And, I give the Like to any video that I watch through its entirety, subscribed or not. In this case, the Like can be an actual Like or just a mere acknowledgement that I watched the whole video. I think it's a good way to do it. But, I'd like an auto-Like for subscribed channels. 😎

@Sig721Tau

4 жыл бұрын

@@DarrellBraunGuitar Please, do a review of the Schecter PT SLS Elite. It looks bad ass but does it sound bad ass? Also, shall I get this PT Special or the Solo II?

@phantomlord5707

4 жыл бұрын

And James Charles channel. of course

@travelinman482

3 жыл бұрын

@@DarrellBraunGuitar Also, I would to see you review the Schecter Tempest Custom or the 40th Anniversary Tempest.

Thank you for demonstrating this guitar. I've built 4 teles. The next needed an arm bevel, belly cut, p90 neck pickup. Top binding wasn't even considered. This guitar checks all those boxes.

I just received my Schecter PT Special 3TSB Telecaster, based on your review. I'm thrilled with this guitar - thank you so much for the eye-opener video!

@rohanjangam511

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, hows it been? Are you enjoying your guitar?

@Sig721Tau

4 жыл бұрын

What made you pick the 3TSB over the Black Pearl color? Did you see both colors in person?

I really appreciate this review! I am a huge schecter fan and have a few, but i wanted a Tele style guitar. I was able to try a couple Teles and I really didn't like them, but after this amazing review, I have total faith in blindly buying online without even touching it! Thanks a lot Darrell!

Just got one, I was glad to see You reviewed it so well. I love it and Your right on about the value.

Great review, Darrell! (I enjoy all of your reviews). Been a drummer for 55 years and due to spinal complications, I'm finally moving over to guitar. I've had some beautiful acoustics and electrics but had to sell them when the market tanked in '09. I've been looking for one guitar that would do most anything, an all-around work-horse for a good price, mostly to play at home and with a few friends down the road. This guitar checks all of the boxes while looking great, sounding great, and it looks very comfortable to play. Plus, if I ever dropped it or dinged it I wouldn't be freaking out like with some $2,000.00+ guitar. I really like it and thanks for the thorough and excellent review! Michael ~ Santa Barbara, Ca.

Been wanting another Telecaster for a while now. I think this is IT!

Thats a pretty unique tele sound I actually love it and the neck sounds fantastic I might get it just because

The black model looks gorgeous! Great review, thank you.

Definitely made the awesome "do anything guitar" into something that can do even more!

That's a wicked guitar. I really dig the finish, contours and that headstock. I like the headstock way more than I expected. I hadn't noticed right away, then when my eyes drifted over there it completely grabbed my attention.

@zeromustafa401

4 жыл бұрын

Aesthetically of course. Really nice tones coming out of it, too. Plus great playing of course.

Another really informative review. Thanks, Darrell. I'm starting to get your enthusiasm about Schecter guitars. Always stayed away from them because I'm a more 'classic' style player. But this guitar really has me intrigued. P90 and tele pickups.... great combination. I wish companies like this would go the extra step of volume and tone controls for each pick up so blending pickups was more modifyable for the player. I've had stacked pots installed on one of my strats and it's amazing what kind of tones are available when the player can blend sounds. Thanks for another great review and 'expanding my vision'.

Got this in last week. Strings and saddles were a bit rusted but I wanted to re-string it anyway with 11's. I have 0 regrets. I haven't even thought about touching another guitar since. The tone knob was in the box, just took a little turn of the screw to keep it in place. I can't say enough about the tone. Thank you for bringing this into my world!

Schecter is literally making some of the best guitars out there! I'm trading 2 of my guitars for a solo apocalypse

@jeanluc1313

3 жыл бұрын

“literally” not figuratively, thank God.

Thank you DARRELL. Your review and playing FIRST CLASS Again! I’ve always found Schecter Research are some E of the best “set up” guitars right out of the box! 👍🎸👍

As always a great review! Thank you for sharing. I love Schecter guitars.

I love Schecter, their metal arsenal is particularly impressive, and they still manage to pull off classics quite well as proved by your video. Speaking of which, I wanted to thank you personally for your video where you picked up a beat up Les Paul and upgraded it with black hardware and made it into an instrument anyone would be proud to have. It inspired me to pick up a road worn Schecter Demon 7 FR with a missing trem arm for 120 CAD$ at a local pawn shop. It sounded like garbage but as I suspected, the battery was the culprit. I replaced it, tightened the hardware, ordered the trem bar online and gave it a bit of TLC. I now have a fantastic instrument that cost me less than 150$ and I would have likely overlooked it were it not for your videos. Thanks again, and keep it up!

I like that idea of reversing the controls so that the PU selector is behind the pots. Took me hours to do that on my last Tele mod so this one's a timesaver.

Was on the fence on ordering a sire T7 until I stumbled on this video. I like all it’s features. Thank you sir. It’s on its way. I have my fender collection but just something little different. Nice jamming Sir.

I swear, when i saw a couple of your videos i thougth that you had like 3 millions of subs (minimum).You deserve that and more. Greetings and good vibes from Argentina 🇦🇷.

I was really not into T-style guitars. But as more and more I'm watching your videos, it's really pushing me over to buy one.. :3

Extraordinary review, you have just sold me this guitar 🎸! Schecter rules !!!

That's just the sound I was looking for and it looks great as well.

I recently purchased a P90 to put in the neck position of my Tele and I thought about the review of this beautiful Tele or rather 'P90/Tele' Special. I have an '02 Tradition CAB10 Tele that i already previously installed a 4-way switch and the factory-installed G&B Alnico 5 bridge pickup has plenty of bite, twang and snap @8.5K ohms; the P90 is fatter than Strat pickup which is fatter than a Tele neck pickup and that's how far I want it to be without resulting to a humbucking pickup and this Schecter has reinforced the P90 process to my guitar... great video by the way!

Love your videos man!!! Really great work all the way around.

loving the bends during the playing demos!!!

I'm loving these $550-$800 price points guitars from them.

Got here after seeing your view on the fender Tele ultra.. the pt special looks fantastic! Thanks

ive gotta say, you make the best guitar faces ive ever seen! keep up the great work man, i really enjoy your content

@tyrellanderson9528

4 жыл бұрын

Don't worry I make the same faces lol

@fragtagninja1633

4 жыл бұрын

A man that doesn't make funny faces when he plays guitar, doesn't play very well.

@tyrellanderson9528

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah no kidding

@P_Ezi

4 жыл бұрын

Don't fight guitar face. Play as if no one is watching your face.

I have one of these. The stock pups are okay. Unexpectedly jazzy with the p90 in the neck and push pull. But, took the plunge and had some Fishman Gristletones installed. Absolutely love it now. Love the tone & comfy contours on the body. Serious bang for the buck vs. other brands.

Thanks for the great video content had a big surprise at band practice last night my cousin/bass player gave me this guitar 🎸 I was completely blown away says it was an early Christmas/birthday present played it through my drummers fender twin with my Morley pro distortion wah pedal this thing is completely amazing and as versatile as any guitar I’ve ever played last couple of years I’ve wanted a tele for those vintage sounds it gets all those and some great modern clean and dirty tones and really stands out in the mix Schekter really knocked it outa the park here the neck and frets and fit and finish on the guitar is outstanding !!!

i was really drawn to the appearance of the purple one so it’s good to hear that this is a really solid guitar too! i’m gonna go for it when i’m ready to upgrade

yesterday i tested this guitar in a shop. this is a fantastic piece of wood. great tones, nice finish, price is fair. good review!

This channel is my go-to for gear reviews.

Thanks, Darrell, like I really need another guitar! Although, Christmas is coming up and I haven't gotten myself anything yet. It does sound pretty darn good, and like you said, the neck pickups on teles aren't very inspiring. Definitely gonna check it out.

Just got one from Sweetwater . This guitar is truly amazing !

Great video! TY. I have been eyeballing the 2021 release and you just sold me on it...

Beautiful guitar...loved the sounds!

I’m ordering it right now! Thanks for the video (I watched it a couple times) lol

every schecter I own i love and funny enough i bought one off of ebay cause it was cheap and i was bored and the thing was amazing and they really didnt know what they were selling 800 dollar guitar for 250. I didnt know nor did they! Now I have to check schecter when a new guitar is needed. just picked up a fastback and love it. I have many guitars...it is what it is.. for what its worth.

I have to say, I really like these. I was never really a schecter fan. there is nothing wrong with them, I've always just seen them as metal guitars and not my style. I've always been a Strat player. I've worked on countless Teles, but only actually got one for myself a couple years ago. I decided I wanted to do a "sessions"- type guitar, I haven't actually done any sessions for a decade but I wanted something I could grab to cover anything I might end up playing, and Teles are IMO designed for that. I wanted to do an H-S layout with vintage output pickups and install a preamp in it for higher output and to change up the EQ. I wasn't going to buy a Fender to do it because I wasn't planning on paying for a US model, but I really dislike the heavy polyester finish on the MIMs so I looked at other brands. First I looked at G&L but the bodies were either poplar or basswood or something like that so that was out. The ESPs also had some materials I didn't like and while even the 12" radius on the Schecter was a bit flatter that I wanted, especially with the huge frets, the ESP was close to 14" and I didn't like the chambered routing up at the neck pocket area. With the Ash body, vintage still bridge and more traditional looks I decided on this, the black one. I really thought it looked killer and actually wanted something with a more Strat type belly contour. The routing for the pickups allowed me to put in the preamp without all the routing I thought I was going to have to do, plus while this is a bit neck heavy, with the preamp and battery it balances really well. I went with a Lollar Filtertron type Humbucker for the neck *(side note: due to the fact that those type pickups are MUCH lower output than a typical Humbucker, even compared to a PAF, and it's naturally brighter voice, I personally find them to be the best Humbucker to use in the neck with a singlecoil in the bridge) and Tele Special in the bridge (a slightly lower output Texas Special). I had to do a some cutting and filing to get everything to for properly, but at the end of the day, this thing was perfect for what I wanted. I say that for the price relative to design and quality, I find these to be a much better choice than any of the Fenders in the same class.

Another homerun by Darrell! This is how a guitar should be, especially with series to parallel option, through string body and forearm and belly cuts! Take notice Fender!

Really thinking about buying this guitar. Love all the modern comfort curves. Thanks for the review.

You know it's good when Darrell gets this excited lol.

Another Schecter T style with a load of features is the Fastback II B. I think I will eventually get one, just because it's so versatile and features laden.

@georgemercer3013

3 жыл бұрын

A GREAT GUITAR...

Cracking solo!

That PT is SWEET!

I've got the PT apocalypse and it's amazing. Ebony fret board, stainless frets, locking tuners and the apocalypse pickups are easily one of the best pickups I've ever heard and they have a split coil setup. I wish you were reviewing it.

Thanks Darrell. Just ordered in purple burst, arriving end Jan'21. Can't wait. Selling the Fender Players Tele.

I think this is the one I’ve been looking for 😍

I just unboxed the pt with the bigsby almost got the special watching this before I plug mine in

Love the rockin solo! Great demo thanks.

Definitely helped me decide on buying mine! Great review!

Been looking for the perfect mid range guitar for me! Sold! Thanks man! Love your reviews

@rohanjangam511

4 жыл бұрын

Hey! Hows it been? How does it play? Any chance you've played a fender tele? I'm kinda torn between a fender player tele and the pt special. How does the p90 compare to a traditional tele neck?

That baby blue Strat-like guitar in the background is awesome!

Amazing review.....like ur enthusiasm throughout the video 👍

Thanks Darrell. Nice review. Nice guitar too! Well done.

Oh my... There was one guitar I loved from the first sight, and it was Yamaha Pacifica 311 with its crazy HS configuration with P90 in the neck and overall great tone. Well, now that is my favourite. Amazing guitar.

@davidmurphy4844

Жыл бұрын

I'm with you on that. The 311 has been my gigging guitar since I bought it last year!

great review! learned alot. it was very useful hearing Your under whelming review of the over priced fender ultras. Great info! i am a subscriber!

Watched this video again, I'm sold on buying one.

I've been wanting a tele for some time, but the square heel joint and a couple of other minor things was turning me off. This seems to be a very good alternative, nice and versatile sounds, excellent quality for the price and what a beauty with that finish! Thanks Darrell!

Looks vintage and sound awesome thank you awesome on the solo

I'm such a Sucker for a nice Tele! Well done and thanks for sharing brother, Be Well D!

So a funny thing, I totally forgot about this video and low and behold last weekend I picked up one of these. I couldn't walk away from the tone from that P90. And now I find this review from a year ago....

Schecter makes some great guitars. Their MIK options are especially well made.

Got my black PT “standard” as my main drop c riffing machine, love it! For the normal T tones I went Mexican, with a limited edition in my favourite colour combo, but maybe I need that one too 🤣

I adapted my self made Tele Deluxe into something similar to this Schecter. I bought a new scratchplate routed to take a Tele bridge single coil and a humbucker in the neck. For the neck pickup I've installed a humbucker sized P90 and it's a great combination that sounds very nice. I've always had wide range humbuckers on my Deluxe since I made it, but I've found myself wanting a traditional Tele sound but because I already own 9 guitars I didn't want to, nor could I afford to, buy another guitar. Then one day I had a brainwave that I could adapt my Deluxe just by buying a new scratchplate and changing the pickup routing on it, and luckily I found a seller on ebay who did just that 😎 So now I have my original scratchplate with the wide range humbuckers on it, and also the one with my new single coil configuration and I can just swap the scratchplates over when I feel like a change. What I might do next is buy another scratchplate (or maybe 2) and get them routed to take filtertron type pickups or maybe regular humbuckers to give me even more options for my Deluxe. I'm pretty sure that when I measured the pickup cavities there wasn't enough room for regular P90s otherwise I'd be getting a scratchplate made for those as well 😆 I still can't get over what a good idea I had, and if anyone reading this owns a Tele Deluxe, you can now effectively turn it into multiple different guitars by buying new scratchplates with different routing for different pickup configurations. Tele Deluxes must be the most versatile guitars you can buy. 👍

This might be my perfect guitar.

Damn, I really really love Schecter as a brand. It's prolly my favorite guitar brand, barring one or two instruments from other brands. I'll always yearn to be good enough to earn a sponsorship from them, perhaps in another life. Really nice review Darrell, this is such a sweet sounding guitar. Love that p90 in the neck, love the design, the contours, the shape of the headstock (favorite headstock shape), love the build quality as you showcased and it was instant crush on the sound. I'm definitely gonna buy this someday, and maybe I'll change that bridge with the one without the raised edges along the top and bottom. Edit: Whenever I look at this guitar, I picturize it being played by Nick Johnston. He should try this one sometime.

Great review!! Thank you Was going to get a fender, this video changed My mind, and the price!!!! Wow!

Thanks!! This is going to be my next guitar👍

Guitar manufacturers Beware! DARRELL will open your guitar and reveal how good/bad your guitar is to the world! Make sure you have a high quality control practise, if not..... LOL....

Excellent, as usual 👍

Another great video, Darrell. That's one killer tele. Love the P90 and the series options, super versatile. But more importantly, my man, I really like the format of you switching back and forth between playing and commentating in real time. Your production value is always really great, so the normal way of cutting away for the sound demo is just fine, but it's a nice little surprise to get your impressions more in real-time. Keep playing around with the format, it keeps things exciting! Happy Halloween!

@ricklewis5804

4 жыл бұрын

Wilde Sage Well said. I always enjoy Darrells videos. All quality no bs chatter like with some gear review sites.

Great 👍 review. You moved this guitar to the top of the list for guitars to buy.

From your smile I take it you are a tele man. ;-) I believe this is one of the best I have heard.

Thanks Darrell for your excellent review - will check other's on your channel.