The neck finish is also important, particularly if you’re looking for it to be “fast”. The best thing to do, is to try the guitars in the store so you can see which neck feels most comfortable. Neck shape is a really important factor to consider when choosing an electric guitar, and perhaps even more so if you’re playing metal, since it’s a pretty technically demanding and quick style of music. The thin-U shape necks on the ESP are considered slightly better for shredding since they are a bit flatter, however they often are better suited for players with larger hands. C-shape necks, which are found on a lot of Schecter guitars, are considered the most universally comfortable, and compatible with different playing styles. Schecter guitars usually have “thin-C” shape necks which tend to have a more rounded profile.īoth brands produce guitars with thin necks, to make them compatible with shredders. ESP models usually have a “thin-U” shape neck which means they have quite a flat profile. NeckĮSP necks tend to be a bit thinner and flatter than Schecter necks. We’ll take a deeper dive into the specific models in each range in the next section. Of course, different models vary, so this section will focus on the main models from both brands to get some general conclusions. Now let’s take a bit more of an in-depth look at the different components such as the hardware, pickups and woods used to make Schecter and ESP guitars.
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I’ve written a full article discussing the differences between guitars made in different regions, so check it out if you’re after a more detailed answer. However, try not to get too caught up on this and focus on the things that matter, like how the guitar sounds and feels, rather than what country it says it’s made from on the back of the headstock. It is commonly believed that USA made guitars are the best, followed by Japan and South Korea, and then China and Indonesia, since they tend to mass produce guitars. The country a guitar is made in does not strictly dictate the quality, however some players find is a useful indication of how “good” a guitar is. Both brands make their top-of-the-range guitars in the USA which start at around $3000 for ESP and $2700 for Schecter.ESP make most of their high-end models in Japan which start at around $1900.Schecter also make most of their guitars over $1000 in South Korea. ESP make most of their mid-high end Ltd models in South Korea ($950-$1750).ESP also make some of their affordable electric guitars in China, whilst Schecter only make acoustic guitars in China.For ESP, these guitars range between $200-$1500 and for Schecter it’s between models range between $2500-$1000. ESP and Schecter both make their entry-level and affordable models in Indonesia.Both brands make their most expensive models in the USA, but these ranges are much more limited. Most models come in a range of colours and finishes.ĮSP make their guitars in China, Indonesia, Japan and South Korea whilst Schecter make their guitars primarily in Indonesia and South Korea. Here are some images which all link to Amazon, to show the different shapes. H-series/ M-series/ MH-series/ SN-series/ Horizon: double cutaway.FRX/ F-series: aggressive double cutaway.ESP Original: custom shop models made in the USA.ĮSP are well known for their aggressive shapes.ESP USA: these are the highest-end models which are not custom shop and start at around $3000.ESP-II: these are made in Japan and start at around $1900.ESP Ltd: prices range from $200 to $1500 and most models are made in China or Indonesia.With the ESP range their are two main things to consider: the series, and the shape.ĮSP separate their range by dividing it into series, which include a range of shapes, and are grouped by price and where they were manufactured.