Schecter JL-7 Jeff Loomis Signature Vampyre Red 2009
Schecter Jeff Loomis model, red, made in Korea circa 2009. Jeff wields the shredstick for metal juggernauts Nevermore and Arch Enemy, and even once turned down an offer to join Megadeth. This model was pretty long running, and it's a very practical way into the wonderful world of seven strings. The neck is maple, with a striking maple board on show: it's straight, stable, comfy and not too wide, and feels great under the fingers. The hardtail bridge makes keeping things in tune easy, and the big meaty pickups by EMG deliver the goods: hot, heavy, immediate. The combo of the maple board and ash body lend the tone some extra attack and upper-midrange snarl, which translates to clarity and balance when you add a generous dose of gain. The ash body has a 'burner' style finish, so the grain lines are highlighted with a blowtorch, before the red stain is applied and it's topped in satin clear. It's a great look, especially with the other nasty details like the gothic inlays and black hardware. Schecter's 00s-era Korean guitars have aged very well: they were well made and had solid appointments, so they're very good value these days. "I sit here waiting for the world to end, but it never ends" - Nevermore
Model: Schecter JL7 Jeff Loomis Signature
Made: Korea, 2009 approx
Serial: sticker missing
Finish: 'Vampyre Red', burner grain lines under transparent red, satin poly
Body: ash
Neck: maple, maple fretboard, 47mm nut, 26.5" scale, 16C radius, C shape
Weight: 3.980kg
Mods: none
Pickups: EMG 707 active humbucker x2
Accessories: no case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and treble side near the nut, scuffs on both edges from a string winder and a fade mark where the serial sticker was on the back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor scuffs and rub wear on the back only. The back has scuffs near the neck join, horns and belly carve and some dimples in the elbow area and back edge. The sides have scuffs and rub wear on both horns and some dimples and rub wear in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has minor scuffs around the controls, rub wear up from the pickups and in the elbow area and some play wear on the horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/62 Ernie Ball strings.
Fret Life: 9/10, minor wear only