You can find the wiring diagram on our website, in the "Download Technical Specification" PDF located at the top right corner of each specific model's page. If you do not see the "Download Technical Specification" option, there may be no wiring diagram currently available for that model.
We update these regularly. The Neck and Bridge pickup volume controls on my guitar seem backwards. Production models starting from have a new control layout. The Bridge volume is located closest to the pickups. The Neck volume is located in the middle. If you own a model from or older, the volume controls may be wired opposite this! The majority of guitar players use their Bridge pickup for both Rhythm and Lead, so we switched to this layout so that players have easier access to the Bridge volume control.
You can find a control layout in the "Download Technical Specification" PDF located at the top right corner of the specific instrument's page. If you do not see the "Download Technical Specification" option, there may be no control layout currently available for that model. With the knob in the 'down' position, it is wired in Series. Series will give you more of a Humbucker-like tone that will have more mid-range and hotter output.
With the knob in the 'up' position, it is wired in Parallel. Parallel will give you the most Plike tone with less bass and brighter highs.
Both are hum-cancelling. The BTS has the added feature of allowing you to choose from 4 different high-frequency response curves. This is a nice feature, especially if you are using the BTS with passive pickups.
The following diagrams show the dip-switch positions and the graphs show the resultant frequency responses. Click here for diagrams. The Blend knob is located on top. The Master Volume knob is located in the front, towards the pickups. The Bass knob is located in the back, towards the bridge. The Tone knob is located on the bottom. Click here for a diagram of the four knob and five knob bass controls. Rolling the Blend knob toward the Neck pickup will select the Neck pickup.
Rolling the Blend knob toward the Bridge pickup will select the Bridge pickup. The middle notch will select both pickups. You can dial in the amount of volume for each pickup with a simple turn of one knob, rather than having separate volume knobs.
First, try a new guitar cable; unplug all effects and plug directly into your amp. You can also try another amp if it is available. The next likely issue could be the output jack connection. Remove the output jack plate, or pickguard, and check for broken connections. If none of these resolve your problem, please contact us for technical assistance.
I have no output or my sound is distorting on my Diamond Series instrument with active EQ or active pickups. What should I do? Most of the time replacing the battery will fix this. Be sure to unplug your instrument cable from the output jack when not in use. This will turn the batteries off and add many more hours of playability.
If this does not work, see the question listed above this one. My battery keeps going dead on my Stiletto Studio or Hellraiser bass. Our Studio and Hellraiser basses have two 9-volt batteries in the battery cavity. Make sure both batteries are replaced. It can be a little deceiving, but the second battery is underneath the first battery. Be sure to unplug your instrument cable from the output jack when not in use- this will turn the batteries off and add many more hours of playability.
There is a Master Volume and Tone, some 3 knob model will have a Master Volume, Tone and Sustainiac Intensity knob that controls the amount of sustain you would like.
Neck dimensions and nut width can be located in the Specs tab at the bottom section of the individual model page. You must first determine what type of bridge is on your guitar. If you have a Floyd Rose system, there are 2 studs which hold the bridge system in place. You may adjust either the high or low side up or down with a 3mm wrench to achieve the desired action height.
If you have a Tune-O-Matic style bridge, then you may adjust your action with a flat-head screwdriver on either the treble or bass side. For more details, check out www. There are many factors that can cause string buzz; your neck does not always need to be adjusted! Please consult any qualified repair technician if you are not sure or you do not know how to properly adjust a truss rod. You should not attempt to adjust the truss rod unless you are qualified to do so.
Extreme adjustments can cause permanent neck damage. What is a two-way adjustable i. How does it work? Every Diamond Series instrument has a two-way adjustable truss rod. Unlike most truss rods which allow only convex neck adjustments back bow , the two-way adjustable truss rod allows you to adjust for either a concave or convex bow. If you tighten the truss rod nut Clockwise it bows the neck backwards, straightening the neck. As you loosen the nut you will find the neck's neutral position the truss rod is not in use.
If you continue to loosen the nut Counter Clockwise you will feel a renewed tightening as the rod causes the neck to bow forward giving the neck more relief. Click here for a diagram. Schecter does not sell replacement necks. Replacements are only available under a warranty basis. If your neck broke due to neglect such as being dropped, you should try to find a professional repairperson to see if the neck can be repaired.
See our Warranty for more details. We do not offer any factory refinishing or restoration services in any capacity. If you search the web, you'll find there are many independent companies that offer this type of service. What kind of finish does my Diamond Series instrument have?
What should I use to maintain the finish? We use a polyester finish. This finish is safe for rubber stands and hangers. Any standard guitar cleaner will work. This works great for cleaning the hardware as well. Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Professional Final Inspection 34 cleaner works great to clean the satin finish. It cleans off sweat and dirt without harming the finish. Make sure to clean the satin finish softly, or you might hand rub the satin finish to a gloss shiny finish.
Although changing strings varies with each user, Schecter recommends that you change your strings at least every 20 hours of playing time. Keep in mind that if you wipe your strings clean after each use, it will help prolong the life of the strings. A slight truss rod adjustment or bridge height adjustment may be needed, but it will not damage your neck. Schecter does not sell any replacement parts, just complete guitars and basses.
Many of the quality parts found on Schecter guitars and basses can be found at your local retailer. They may also be available through online parts dealers. Here are a few suggestions:. Do you sell replacement pickguards, backplates, truss rod covers or tremolo covers? Please contact a local repair shop to have these replacements made.
You might also check with the parts suppliers listed above. Schecter Diamond Series instruments are factory-equipped with Ernie Ball strings. The exact string information is located in the Specs Tab at the bottom section of the individual models page. Damage, corrosion or rusting of any hardware component caused by temperature or humidity, exposure to sun, fire, moisture, body salts and acids, other chemicals or non-industry approved polishes is not covered under the Schecter warranty. You can minimize these effects by wiping the hardware down with a soft cotton cloth after playing.
Schecter shirts, hats, jackets, bags, and other accessories are available on our website. For the latest in Schecter Gear, go to the Merch section. Case recommendations are listed on our website in the Accessories section, or at the bottom of each specific instrument's page.
Just find your model at www. For previous or discontinued models no longer listed on our website, please contact your local dealer for purchasing information. Schecter hardshell cases and gig bags can be ordered through any authorized Schecter dealer. For a complete list of authorized Schecter dealers, see our Dealer Locator. Everybody in the room has the same skillset. The setup guys take a lot of pride in the playability of each guitar, regardless of the price point. Ready to go on tour.
We have taken a lot of factory tours at The Music Zoo, and honestly we were pleasantly surprised by the good honest guitars that are being made by Schecter at their new USA Custom Shop.
Even their Diamond Series setup facility next door speaks to the same level of craftmanship, an ethos that puts good playing instruments before anything else. Home Guitar News Factory Tours. This spalted maple has to sit for four to five years before it is ready to be used for guitar construction John sets up the CNC machines, a secondary machine to do parts. Custom Shop Masterpainter Rafael Barrajas sanding down a body. Rafael spraying on a clear-coat. Bodies drying for a few days before they can be sanded.
Frets get rounded and leveled. Popular Categories. Prequalify for Financing. Manufacturing guitars in South Korea is also significantly more expensive due to the higher labor costs.
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. Schecter guitars made in Japan tend to have a more traditional look to them, many resembling that of a Stratocaster or Telecaster. This is different from the Schecter Diamond Series guitars that are widely available in the United States where they have more aggressive super-strat style designs.
Yes, it does matter where Schecter guitars are made.
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