Schecter Hellraiser Tempest Review

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Overall Rating 4.6

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Features 4.64

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Quality 4.69

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Reliability / Value 4.75

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Schecter Hellraiser Tempest Specs

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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Body Top Wood: Maple  
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  • Neck Construction: 3-piece neck  
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  • Neck Shape: C-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Gothic Cross  
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  • Number of Frets: 24  
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  • Tuners: Schecter  
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  • Bridge: String Through  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Hardware: Black Chrome  
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  • Fret Size: Extra Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Binding: Abalone.

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Schecter just can't get tired of making great guitars! Hellraiser Tempest is another fabulous instrument that deserves and gets the highest grades! There's little to be wished for, if anything, with this great sounding instrument. A job well done by Schecter!

Nobody argues that Hellraiser Tempest has the most complete set of features that outshine most of the other guitar models in its price range. Schecter equipped this guitar with most features any musician would like to see in a guitar, so you may rest assured that Hellraiser Tempest is in the top of its league. With a matching price, this guitar is an excellent choice!

You can plug this baby into a toaster and, God knows, maybe it would sound as great as it does with any other amp. Seriously, Schecter made a Hellraiser Tempest, a terrific sounding instrument that deserves all the praise it can get. There is simply no need to change any stock-provided parts built into this axe, as it sounds professional all the way. Schecter's Hellraiser Tempest is a flawlessly sounding instrument.

Ready to play out of the box, Schecter's Hellraiser Tempest is easy to set it up even more precise than usual, thanks to great hardware pieces it has built in. Handling and playing this kind of guitar is a pure joy as it stays in tune 90% of the time, regardless of the level of usage. It feels reliable and it really is, as Schecter put great deal of time and effort to produce such a good-looking guitar that is behaving well, as Hellraiser Tempest does.

If you're willing to believe your fellow musicians, then you should trust that Schecter's Hellraiser Tempest is one highly reliable guitar, that will perform well both in studio and on stage. It is durable as well, given the fact that you take the usual care of your instrument. Hellraiser Tempest is really a great choice if reliability/durability is one of your concerns.