Schecter ULTRA III - This Guitar Was a HUGE Surprise!! 

VIDEO SECTIONS: 1 What makes it so special? - 1:26 2. Specs and features - 3:38 3. So Many Tones! - 5:33 4. One minute solo - 9:15 5. Final thoughts - 10:50 Enjoy!

Let the court know: if it has a bigsby, it will be purchased by Darrell

Jaguar meets Firebird meets Strat.

That is such a detailed guitar, right down to the smallest possible! That would open up so many opportunities! Really glad you showed this model!

This Schecter looks like something that Supro would put out.

I'm loving all these Schecter reviews, especially from their Retro series. Very cool!

I love a lot of the guitars you demo, but I think this is the first time i started thinking about which one of my guitars i should sell to get this one... I'm in love!

It's pretty amazing that, with all those options, the one you never tried was the middle on its own as a humbucker... which is the one thing we DON'T HEAR ALL THE TIME from guitars.

This guitar is so cool it hurts! Love it! My favorite thing about your channel is the fact the you don't review Strats, Teles or LP variations for the umpteenth time. Way too many other channels doing that to death already. Just thought I'd say thanks!

How dare you cause me to consider Schecter!! I had my eyes set on a D’Angelico Brighton. But this? How. Dare. You. Sir.

Bigsby:- *Exists* Darrell:- SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY

$999 isn’t too bad for what it is

Well if you can't afford a guitar with plug and play/rotating pickup modules this one seems about as versatile for a great price. The mesh pup covers are awesome.

This is one of my dream guitars, I just love how it looks and sounds, but sadly, it's a bit expensive for me to buy it right now and it's nowhere to be seen here in my country (Brazil), so I would need to buy from overseas

Interesting fact... This guitar is so sexy, RU-vid forced him to pixelate it in the thumbnail for the Japanese market.

I got an HSH guitar with splitable humbuckers. Ever since I bought it I was thinking about getting a small splitable humbucker for middle position. This video shows how awesome it is. Brb.. Buying that humbucker:)

That intro never fails to make my day. Not done watching yet but I know it's great vid as always

Hey Darrell, I work in a music store as an electronics tech and was wondering, have you ever tried or done a video on the difference between a humbucker that is wired with its coils in parallel instead of the regular series configuration? The parallel sound is like a somewhat over-wound single coil, but still works as a humbucker. Some would find the parallel option appealing. The Seymour Duncan Tripleshot pickup rings allow switching between series, parallel, or either coil single making the options easy to demo. Add a phase switch to a 2 humbucker guitar and I think that allows 40 possible combinations (with 8 of them being redundant because using each pickup alone when one is out of phase sounds the same as in-phase)!

One of the most versatile guitars I've ever heard. The price is not bad. Great review Darrell. All the best! 🤗

Wow, that’s a really nice fiddle. Thanks for the great review! I definitely need one of these! 🤘

Schecter is doing a great job of breaking out of the metal only scene. They’re a great value and the MGT Solo II is one of the best guitars anywhere. Bigsby of course 😁

For anyone considering this guitar: I used to own one, it was a fun guitar, I played it in a guitar shop years ago and enjoyed it quite alot. So it came home with me. 😁 Someone else mentioned the volume decrease when you switch between these positions/coil tap. Beware, the volume fluctuations are pretty extreme, it was fine for studio, however, don't expect to play live and switch positions without a volume petal/ or memorize volume knob placements for each position. Also, I consistently had the problems of strings popping off of the bridge. Granted I was probably heavy handed, but it happened waaay too many times. I do remember it breaking strings in the middle of live sets by popping off. 😕 The Bigsby perhaos doesn't provide a ton of straight downward force ( like a string thru body design ). I remember it being a heavy guitar. But I could be wrong. If you play with a lighter touch, and can handle volume shifts between positions, it was a good guitar. I loved the vintage asthetic.

"so, in the end, the guitar is nice, BUT HAVE I SHOWED YOU POSITION 4?" Indeed Darrell, it's amazing

Hi Darrell . I sit here having my breakfast listen to reviews on guitars every time you post one I cannot play at all but do have some guitars I'm 68 years old and my fingers don't move like they used to as I used to be a carpenter a cabinet maker making furniture over the years have a special windows but my hobby is actually restoring guitars I have around about seven or eight I pick him up very cheap in a secondhand store or at auction and then rebuild them. When I can afford it I will put Seymour Duncan is pick up Simon and all the other goodies so I end up looking like a mid do I hi end guitar 🎸. Do you ever fancy rebuilding or do you have a show rebuilds on your show. I'm actually located in France I am English . Stay safe in these bad times I hope you're all well as you know we're all in lockdown because of the virus. It's nice to see a happy person on the RU-vid link every morning when I open your link up very cheerful knows what he's talking about you come across as being a very talented guitarist I wish I had carried on years ago when I was in my teens early 20s learning the guitar 🎸 Phil from the Moulin in France, stay safe

Love that mix! Wish it was a whole song. Thanks as always DBG!

I have never wanted a guitar so much in my life. Thanks for introducing this guitar to me!

I just picked up the Schecter Ultra P51Mustang a couple weeks ago, aside from the amazing design, I absolutely love the way it sounds and feels!

That first pos 2 in hums tone down was a very fuzzy goodness place to be. One again your demo is superb

Love seeing you review these non "G" or "F" models. Keep up the great work in these crazy times.

Impressive! Very impressive in fact. It seems this guitar has it all: versatility, full sounds, functional, and what a great look! Do not care much for the Bigsby, but you know, it is a detail completely overlookable. And the price is ok for the tonal range it offers....

I've always loved 3 humbucker guitars also loved coil splitting configurations, and now both are in one, but I'd rather have a telecaster style maple neck, also a kill switch. That's the ultimate guitar 😍... Can't imagine the confusing wires and electronics going in there, wouldn't even dare to open it 😂

Honestly Schecter is probably my favorite music company. They make a lot of cool guitars from modern to vintage and all in between. And they are all pretty damn good quality too. Super underrated outside of their modern lineup. I just got a PT special and it's so damn good

Loving these schecter uploads. Do comparisons please with schecter and similar famous models

darrel...love these videos. i love that bigsby is still relavent. keep up the good work

Yes, Finally... After a long time Darrell started the one minute solo again.. it is the best part of the video... Thanks Darrell.

Darrell! You’re nailing it brother!!!! Keep up the Schecter content!!!

Darryls been working hard on his guitar face.

Schecter always does something cool. The variety of tones on this guitar are great.

Hey, Darrell! Can I just say that this intro is perhaps the best representation of the channel. Don't mean to diss on the previous ones, but this one truly captures the soul of your channel really well!

I love the sound of that neck humbucker, that first sound sample that he did. What a beautiful sound.

At the beginning of this video, right after your intro, you have a Rob Lowe Parks and Rec vibe going on there!

I'm coming to the depressing realization that Strats, even Fat Strats are not the most versatile guitars available. Nice demo Darrell. NOS is still better than Relics, especially in Daphne Blue!

I own a Schecter Diamond Series PT that is just a blast to play... Has great tone and splittable pups so you can get a Tele sound or a LP type sound unsplit... I was happily surprised by the quality of this Schecter as I owned a different style years ago that I didn't care for at all... They have really upped their game when it comes to quality...

Love the new intro! Just got a schecter 7 string.

That one easily drops into the "If I Only Had One Guitar" bucket!

I really want the new version of these... all stores have the old one in stock. This looks much better!

It’s cool to see it has it’s own shape, that’s what we need the most

The Swiss army knives of guitars.

Played a red one at a local guitar store a few months ago. Sweet!

That minute solo was awesome. I'd love to hear a full song length version of that. That low thick and mean bass groove was just the way I like it too and reminded me of why i prefer playing bass. . Great stuff 👍

I have the original first issue of this Ultra III in antique creme...Love it..

Schecter/ESP have been solid since the early 90's. Same owner; same factory.

Nice guitar, kinda reminds me of a Supro. Shecter sure seems to be putting out quality gits at all there price ranges, very cool! Thanks D, keep rollin my friend!!!

Schecter makes so beautiful instruments

Schecters are the best value propositions of any make. Great quality,amazing tones and incredible selections. The Solo II SC is the best Les Paul style without breaking the bank. I love the ESP but you know...$$$. As usual,excellent presentation buddy. Wish i could play like you. Love the channel.

By far, the solo section in this vid is my most loved one, especially with that dark and gloomy rythm. Aside from that, i do love the look of that guitar (even it might be the "Rolls Royce" of guitars). I own Avenger Schecter at home, and i can tell Schecter's quality is top notch. Very nice in depth vid DBG, keep it up!

This guitar has been my dream guitar since I started playing; It was in Guitar Hero 3? and I've loved it ever since I am finally in a position to buy one and will be soon I hope. It was how I was introduced to Schecter!

This is just about everything I want in one guitar (minus the strat neck I want with this pickup and controls configuration). Thanks for doing this video. I think I may have to order one of these.

Gender Lescaster? Fendson Tele Paul?

Schecter is an underrated brand.

You sure are featuring a lot of Schecters lately. Welcome to the club! =) I've been a Schecter guy for the last 10+ years. Best bang for the buck out there IMHO.

wow so weird, im legitimately looking into an airline 53 3P, or this? and you uploaded this only like 5 days ago, wild.

Great demo of a near-perfect guitar. One (maybe two) missed opportunities: neck + bridge pickup combination only (like a "true" LP) is the big one. The other one, of course, is all three pickups on. Not as useful, I think, but, let's face it: *somebody* wants it. With a rotary switch, there really seems to be no reason not to provide all seven options. Still, Schecter has hit it out of the park again. They didn't smash any car windows in the parking lot. 😉 Thanks, Darrell. Terrific video, as usual. You, like Schecter, never disappoint!

Great sound, Darrell. Diversity of tones covers every style in a single instrument. Amazing, brother. And to think it only took 70 years to develop! :^)

I've been hoping and waiting for a review on one of these for a while because I love them, They have made some changes with the move away from the Duncan designed mini buckers and the pau ferro fretboard but the guitar is still awesome. I have one of the Ultra VI with the 30" scale and no bigsby and its still phenominal in that it gets tones like no other guitar I've ever seen. I figured Darrell would like it as it has a "contoured tele" style body (with some firebird accents and jag controls).

Wow, dig the jazz-master style switches too

Now i need one!!

The tones and coil split is not my bag at all, nor is the Bigsby, but that guitar absolutely looks the business! Love the body shape, inlays, and headstock

please do a schecter E1 standard and custom next... also bring in some reverend and rivolta guitars. Love your work

Keep the Schecter stuff coming. Awesome guitars!

I did not expect to see schecter on that headstock.

That thing is cool. I need to check out some Schecter's sometime. They don't get enough PR. I don't ever see them sold anywhere.

I had never really heard of Schecter until I started watching DOVYDAS on YT a couple years ago. Great guitars indeed.

Not surprised at all.. Schecter makes awesome guitars at awesome prices..🎸🤘

I bought one of these after seeing this video. I really like it, reminds me of a Supro I had in the early ‘60s.

The intro was absolutely amazing

Wow, this is amazing. Everything I don't like in guitars combined into one single guitar.

its super awesome with that variety. a 1 guitar collection

Great guitar, I'm seriously considering buying one of these. I like to play various genres of music and would like to have a guitar that can produce a lot of different tones. Why buy more than one guitar when you can have this kind of versatility in one guitar? This definitely fits the bill, and it sounds great! Thank you for an excellent find and review!👍💖🎸😎

Awesome demo! I seriously think I'm going to buy one of these. Thanks😁💞🤘

C'mon Darrel, just contact Schecter and ask for a signature already!!!

Really cool sounding guitar. Something about it is really unique for sure.

Another good video, and I absolutely love your intro! I hope you didn't hurt yourself when you did the faceplant into the snow, but it makes me laugh every time. AWESOME.

Kudos on that factory fret job. Very versatile guitar. Thanks for the review Darrell!

You know what other guitar you should check out that flies under the radar? The Godin session!

I love Schecter and this is a guitar I’ll add to my must own list. Great for studio work.

Thanks for putting out vids like this. Love Love the Schecters you've shown. Sound amazing...or should i say you play amazing. Good job

I'm not a huge fan of the style (not a retro guitar guy) but the versatility and quality are Schecter hallmarks. I think the Schecter line has something for everyone, so I hope people are considering them when they search for a new guitar, especially if they don't want to pay Gibson or Fender USA prices. There are so many good options out there now...Thanks for the review.

Sounds great and those pick ups really look good.

Great guitar and Darrell you are a great guitar player bro honestly

While not quite as versatile, I love the Schecter Stargazer 6, which also flew under the radar. I picked one up years ago and actually was disappointed at first because I was used to higher output pickups. When I started appreciating more classic tones I realized it's awesomeness. It's now my go-to guitar for gigs.

There's a Brazilian band called Supercombo, the lead guitarist uses the Schecter Ultra 3, but it's a band that turns their guitar sounds in something completely new, using a bunch of effects, it's a heavy band but it's not a metal band, it's worth checking out if you like these kind of things That guitar works very well with pedals, high gauge strings, and low tuning

Nice review, Darrell, as usual. Pretty thorough for a limited amount of time. Now get hold of a couple Eastwood models - I'm thinking specifically of the Backlund models Eastwood markets. Some qualify as genuinely "radical" in look. I have a "Twin Tone" that's pretty traditional-looking, and I also have a red "Gemini" that's right out of George Jetson, circa 1956.

Looks and sounds pretty amazing! I have an Ibanez AR-420 with 2 Humbuckers and Coil-Split switches and I loove having that versatility...

8:02 || At this moment, it really made me amazed with this guitar.

That lick you do when u kick the overdrive on is tasty

Schecter makes this model for years with lots of different variants. It used to be equipped with mini humbuckers of very weird size (artec made), but the tone was weak when split. I own a robyn fink signature with different headstock and Seymour Duncan bridge mini HB. It is a killer guitar (but not as versatile as yours) and it is airline red and looks gorgeous.

It's a Schecter, so by definition it's gonna be AWESOME..

I'm surprised that as soon as I saw the back of the guitar I knew it was a Schecter. My mind went to the Cure signature model that's based off of this, so I'll admit I'm half wrong

Dude that is freaking cool