Where is the schecter diamond series made

These South Korean made Schecter Guitars are their top offerings in terms of their production line guitars. Schecter Diamond Series guitars are also made in Indonesia. Schecter typically makes their middle of the pack production model guitars in Indonesia because they are cheaper to manufacture than the Korean models. Their Indonesian made guitars cater to the intermediate audience as well as value shoppers.

These guitars are generally built pretty well but can be a bit lacking in terms of quality control, features, and specifications when compared to the South Korean models. These guitars cater to beginner and budget-conscious guitar players. Schecter guitars made in China are the cheapest to produce due to the lower labor costs, which allows them to pass the savings on to the consumer.

Schecter custom shop guitars are all made in the United States. In terms of quality, these guitars are as good as it gets. When choosing a Schecter custom shop guitar, you can either go with a base production model or configure your own guitar.

Not many people know this, but Schecter actually still makes guitars in Japan. However, since they are pretty hard to come by in the United States, they often slip under the radar. Guitars made in Japan are seen by many to be a step up in quality when compared to South Korean made guitars, and some even think they are comparable to American made guitars.

By , Schecter had reached its custom shop production limit and could no longer meet demand. That year, the company was purchased by a group of Texas investors who wanted to build upon Schecter's reputation for quality.

The investors moved the company to Dallas, Texas, where they produced above-par quality guitars using both imported parts and Schecter parts under the Schecter name for less than five years. The most popular of these guitars was a T-style guitar similar to those that Pete Townshend played.

Although Townshend never endorsed this model, it was known unofficially as the "Pete Townshend model". Eventually, the T-style guitar became known as the "Saturn", and the company's S-style guitar became known as the "Mercury". All guitars have the "Lawsuit" peg heads two small marks on back of headstocks.

Schecter was still using S and T headstocks, which Fender had allowed when they were a parts company. It appears this lawsuit may have essentially led to their closing in late to early The name was purchased by the current owners in late During this period, Schecter managed to sign one notable endorsee, Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. Schecter built several custom guitars for Yngwie Malmsteen that featured scalloped necks and reverse headstocks.

In , the Texas investors sold the company to Hisatake Shibuya, a Japanese entrepreneur who also owns the Musicians Institute in Hollywood.

Shibuya moved the company back to California and returned Schecter to its custom shop roots, devoting all its efforts to manufacturing high-end, expensive custom instruments. Schecter guitars were once again only available from a few retailers, one of them being Sunset Custom Guitars located in Hollywood, which Hisatake Shibuya also owned.

In , Schecter introduced the highly sought-after 'S Series' guitars and basses. Michael Ciravolo, an experienced musician, brought to the company many well-known musicians as endorsees. Michael Ciravolo never really liked competitor designs, so he sought to distance the company from its past Fender-style models.

Toward that end, he added the "Avenger", "Hellcat", and "Tempest" models to the Schecter catalog. He also wanted to reach out to a new generation of musicians who were ignored by most major guitar manufacturers. Yet, at this point, the company was only producing expensive, custom shop models. Schecter's maximum output was forty guitars a month. So, to realize his vision, Ciravolo began searching for a factory that could mass-produce Schecter guitars while maintaining high quality standards.

In , Michael Ciravolo met with several Asian guitar manufacturers at the Tokyo Music Festival and subsequently decided on a factory located in Incheon, South Korea. Though not known for sure, this location could be the electric guitar factory of World Musical Instrument co. Schecter's guitars would be built in the South Korea factory, after which they would be shipped to the U.

The Diamond Series is still in production to this day. In , it was announced that Schecter expanded their custom shop, adding 14, square feet to the facility. Later the same year, Schecter announced a new line of USA-built guitars that would bring the company back to its "roots".

This included the acquisition of several CNC machines from Haas Automation and a new 1, square feet spray booth.

Schecter also announced a new line of hand-wound electric guitar and bass pickups, that would be available on USA Production and custom shop models, and possibly will be available for purchase in Along with the announcement of the USA Production Series, Schecter announced their introduction into the amplification market.

These new amps would be designed in part with well-known amplifier designer James Brown, who is most famous for designing the Peavey amplifier in part with Eddie Van Halen and his line of effect pedals under the Amptweaker name. Both amps make use of EL34 power tubes, an on-board noise gate, a passive and active input that compensate for the output difference by changing the circuit instead of reducing output, and a "Focus" control that adjusts the low end response.

The Hellwin is also a 3-channel amp, as opposed to the Hellraiser's 2-channel design. Along with these amps, Schecter introduced a line of speaker cabinets, one featuring a W sub-woofer.

This warranty applies to the original owner only, and is not transferable under any circumstances. Your new Schecter instrument is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original owner, if used under normal operating conditions, subject to the limitations described below.

This warranty is not transferable under any circumstances, and applies to the original owner only, provided the product is purchased as NEW from an authorized Schecter dealer. In order to validate your warranty, you must return your warranty registration card within ten 10 days following the original date of purchase, or register your product online at www.

Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase. If you need to file a warranty claim in the future, you can send in a photocopy of your receipt at that time. No instrument may be returned to Schecter Guitar Research without prior authorization.

If a return is to be made to Schecter Guitar Research, the customer must first obtain a Return Authorization number RA by phone or email. If the RA is not clearly marked on the package being returned, it will be refused. Schecter Guitar Research will inspect any returned instrument, and upon approval, and at the sole discretion of Schecter Guitar Research, will replace any part or parts deemed defective. Guitar Research reserves the right to use materials regularly utilized or available at the time of repair in the event that the original materials are no longer available.

The customer is responsible for the cost of shipping the instrument to Schecter Guitar Research; please provide insurance and pack the instrument properly! Schecter Guitar Research will pay the insurance and shipping costs to send the instrument back. Schecter Guitar Research does not offer repair service of any kind other than warranty repair service. If an instrument needs service or maintenance that is not covered under warranty, it should be taken to a qualified guitar repair professional.

Cables and other accessories are warranted for a period of days from the original date of purchase. Guitar strings are not covered under warranty. This warranty is void if strings of a heavier gauge other than. The SGR 4 string bass is designed for use with.

This warranty is void if strings of a heavier gauge than those listed are installed on the guitar. Schecter Guitar Research reserves the right to use materials regularly utilized or available at the time of repair in the event that the original materials are no longer available. Please contact the store where you purchased the instrument for return authorization information. We do not customize or modify our Diamond Series guitars or basses in any way.

Our Diamond Series guitars and basses are only available with the existing and current specifications. Diamond Series instruments are not available in customized versions, however, Schecter USA Custom Shop guitars may be ordered with custom options.

Please submit a custom order form to your authorized Schecter dealer, or go to our Custom Shop Calculator to get an estimated price quote. The first two numerical digits of the serial number found on the back of the headstock will tell you what year the instrument was made. For example, for serial number , the "02" indicates that the guitar was made in ; for serial number W, the "10" indicates that the guitar was made in For Schecter to remain close with our artists, endorsements are limited, and we cannot guarantee a response for all submissions.

Artists who would like to be considered for endorsement should mail us a full package that includes biography, tour history, photos, recordings on CD, video, and anything else you think may help us influence our decision. Please do not send any original "one of a kind" materials, as your packages cannot be returned. I have a Diamond Series instrument that I cannot find on your website.

Why is this? It may be a Limited Edition or Special Edition model, or possibly a discontinued model. You can try searching the Vault section on our website for discontinued models. How do I determine which model I have?

In most cases, the model name is stamped on the truss rod cover just above the nut. Make sure to check the Vault for discontinued models. Sending us some digital pictures would be the best way to help identify your guitar. Most models are available in only matte black, but the 6 string hardtail version can be found in matte red, black, satin silver, or white. The bridges are either a Floyd Rose tremolo or a Hipshot-style bridge.

The Stealth is available in 6 or 7 string models. For the sake of not overwhelming you, I have not listed artist signatures in this guide. However, I should mention that the Synyster Gates models are a long-time staple of the brand.

Here are some quick notes on some other popular signature models Schecter has released:. Wes Hauch has a very cool Tele style 7 string signature as well, which you can read about in our spotlight article. I would also, of course, be remiss to not mention the wide array of options in the Keith Merrow line.

If you liked this guide, make sure to check out our articles daily for even more content! This article was written by Mike Azernov, our editor located in New York. Home Articles. SLS Another variation of the Blackjack series, these guitars are made only from mahogany and are available with a blue burst flame maple top. Deluxe The Deluxe series ranges from 6 to 8 strings. California Vintage Standard The California Vintage Standard models are throwbacks to the classic strat and tele shapes.

Custom The Custom C. Damien Damien Elite Available in 6 to 8 strings, the Damien Elite guitars are equipped with EMG active pickups, Grover Rotomatic tuners, a Graph Tech nut on non tremolo models , and come in hardtail and locking trem variants. Demon A series not often talked about, the Demons are very similar to the Damien Platinum series. Hellraiser The hellraiser is the most well known series in the Schecter brand. Hellraiser Hybrid What separates the Hellraiser Hybrid guitars is the real carbon fiber binding on them!

Omen Like the C series, the Omen series is also a series aimed at players on a budget. Stealth The Stealth series is a simple down to earth line produced with matte finishes. For our money there aren't many companies out there more underrated than Schecter, especially in regards to their Korean made instruments. This Diamond Series C-1 FR features a comfortable double cutaway body, loaded with Duncan Designed pickup in the neck, and what we believe is a an upgraded Seymour Duncan Invader or similar high gain pickup in the bridge.

It also has a bolt on, 24 fret maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, a floating, Floyd Rose style tremolo system with bar, and a simple, but effective control layout. This guitar is in very good condition overall, with only minor play wear and scratches on the body and neck.

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