The Schecter Blackjack C-1 is a high-performance solid-body electric guitar from Schecter’s Blackjack series, designed for modern metal and rock players. With its mahogany body, ebony fingerboard, and Lundgren M6 humbuckers, it delivers powerful, articulate tones with excellent sustain. Available in finishes like Gloss Black and Vintage Sunburst, it’s ideal for shredders and riffers across Australia seeking boutique-quality features at a mid-range price.
High-Quality Performance
The Blackjack C-1 is built for aggressive, versatile playing:
- Body: Mahogany body with a double-cutaway design for comfort and balance. It provides a warm, resonant tone with strong mids and lows, perfect for heavy riffs and leads.
- Pickups: Dual Lundgren M6 humbuckers (neck and bridge) offer high-output, passive tones with a balanced, aggressive character. The 3-way toggle switch allows neck, bridge, or both configurations for full-bodied rhythms and searing solos.
- Neck: 3-piece mahogany with carbon fiber reinforcement for stability, a Thin ‘C’ profile with a satin finish for fast playability, and an ebony fingerboard with a 25.5″ scale length, 14″ radius, and 24 frets.
- Bridge: TonePros locking Tune-O-Matic with string-through-body design for rock-solid intonation and enhanced sustain.
- Controls: Master volume and tone knobs with push/pull coil-tap for single-coil versatility.
Users praise its tone and build, with an Ultimate-Guitar review stating, “The Lundgren pickups are a standout, offering nuanced yet aggressive tones for metal.” Some note the neck may feel thin for larger hands, and the fixed bridge suits rhythm players more than those needing vibrato.
Durable and Stylish Design
- Finishes: Gloss Black, Vintage Sunburst, with a multi-ply pickguard and black hardware for a sleek, metal-inspired look.
- Weight: Approximately 7.5–8.5 lbs, ensuring comfort for extended sessions.
- Hardware: Black chrome, with locking tuners and a Graph Tech XL nut for smooth tuning and reduced friction.
- Build Quality: Neck-through mahogany for superior sustain, ebony fingerboard with offset dot inlays, and a solid mahogany body for stage-ready reliability.
Backed by a limited lifetime warranty on the guitar and 1-year on electronics, it’s built to last. Prices range from $499–$699 USD (AUD 750–1,050), available at Australian retailers like Mannys Music, Store DJ, and Riffs and Licks.
Key Performance Features
- Body: Mahogany, double-cutaway
- Neck: 3-Piece Mahogany Neck-Through, Thin ‘C’ Profile
- Fingerboard: Ebony, 14″ Radius, 24 Frets
- Pickups: Lundgren M6 Humbuckers (neck/bridge)
- Bridge: TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic
- Tuners: Schecter Locking
- Controls: Master Volume (push/pull coil-tap), Master Tone, 3-Way Toggle
- Warranty: Lifetime on guitar, 1 year on electronics
Notes
- Setup Tip: Adjust truss rod and bridge for optimal action; professional setup recommended to address high action or fret buzz. Use medium-gauge strings (e.g., 10–46) for balanced tension. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
- Care Instructions: Store in a gig bag (~$50–$100 USD) to protect the finish; clean with a soft cloth and oil the ebony fingerboard periodically.
- Compatibility: Works with high-gain amps (e.g., Mesa/Boogie 6505) for metal tones or Fender Tone Master for cleans. Consider pickup upgrades for more refined sound.
- Warranty: Register at schecterguitars.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers.
- Community Feedback: Ultimate-Guitar users highlight its “nuanced yet aggressive tones” for metal, with one stating, “The Lundgren M6 pickups are a standout, offering great sustain and clarity” . Reddit threads note its value for intermediate players, though some suggest a setup for the neck-through construction.
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