June Blog Post | Schecter Guitars

Schecter Guitars

At Enumclaw Music, we carry a variety of Schecter guitars—one of our main brands that we regularly keep in stock. Here’s why Schecter is a great guitar brand, especially for the models we have available! If you’re still unsure whether Schecter is the right brand for you, come plug one in and take it for a test play!

How It Started

Schecter began in 1976 when David Schecter opened a small shop specializing in guitar repairs. His team mainly focused on crafting specialized replacement parts for guitars. In 1977, the company’s guitar research team was looking for someone to help manage their woodshop, and they found Tom Anderson—who would later become a highly respected boutique guitar builder.

Under Anderson’s leadership, Schecter began manufacturing guitar bodies, necks, pickups, wiring assemblies, and bridges. By the end of the 1970s, they were producing over 400 types of guitar parts, many of which were designed for Fender and Gibson instruments. Eventually, Schecter was making enough components for someone to build an entire guitar from their parts.

In 1979, the company started building complete guitars. This began as a hobby project between David Schecter, Tom Anderson, and Herschel Blankenship, often sparked by finding unique, high-quality pieces of wood.

In 1983, a group of Dallas investors purchased the company and moved it from California to Texas. They continued building guitars using a mix of Schecter-made and imported parts. Just four years later, the company was sold to Japanese businessman Hisatake Shibuya, who owned several music-related companies. He relocated Schecter back to California, returning to its roots as a high-end custom shop. At the time, Schecter guitars were only available through a few select retailers, one of which was Sunset Custom Guitars.

Michael Ciravolo, an employee at Sunset Custom Guitars, eventually became president of Schecter in 1996.

Ciravolo began securing endorsements from popular rock bands like Stone Temple Pilots and White Zombie. Schecter’s custom shop expanded, and the company launched its USA Production Series. Today, Schecter continues to offer guitars and gear at a variety of price points, all while staying true to its roots—quality materials and craftsmanship.

Here Are a Few Models Our Store Carries:

Schecter PT Fastback
This guitar blends classic and modern design, known for its versatility, playability, and high build quality. It features an alder body with a bolt-on maple neck, making it comfortable and smooth to play. The neck has a thin 'C' profile, a 14" radius, and 22 extra-jumbo frets, which allow for effortless movement across the fretboard.

Schecter C-6 Deluxe
Schecter’s budget-friendly option, this model offers quality features at a great price. It features a thin “C” neck profile and 24 extra-jumbo frets for easy playability. The guitar includes a basswood body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, and a Tune-O-Matic bridge. The graphite nut, dual-action truss rod, and durable finish make it a reliable and well-built instrument.

Schecter C-6 Plus
This model is nearly identical to the C-6 Deluxe in terms of parts and build quality, but the main difference is the finish. The C-6 Deluxe has a matte finish, while the C-6 Plus features a more eye-catching design with a quilted maple image top. It comes in vibrant finishes like Ocean Blue Burst and Vintage Sunburst. The slight price increase reflects the upgraded aesthetics—perfect for those who want their guitar to stand out visually.

Schecter C-7 / C-8 Deluxe
These models are essentially extended versions of the C-6 Deluxe, offering seven or eight strings. The main differences are in the scale length, nut width, and fretboard radius, which are adjusted to accommodate the additional strings. Finish options may also vary from the standard C-6 models, especially in the satin finishes.