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Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone vs Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin Specs Comparison
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General
Brand: Jackson Schecter
Year: 2024 2018
Configuration: HH HH
Strings: 6 6
Made in: Indonesia South Korea
Series: Pro Plus SLS Elite
Colors: Black Black
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: Nyatoh Swamp Ash
Bridge: Jackson HT6 String-Through-Body Hardtail Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through Neck-Through
Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking Grover Rotomatic 18:1
Fretboard: Ebony Ebony
Neck Material: 3-piece Maple Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Decoration: Black Sharkfin Roman Numerals
Scale Size: 27" 25.5"
Shape: Speed Ultra Thin C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm) 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.787'' (20mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16" 12" to 16"
Nut: Ivory Tusq Locking
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'') 41.3mm (1.625'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker / Passive) Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
Middle Pickup:
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker / Passive) Sustainiac (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3 Way 3 Way
Knobs: Speed Dome
Pickup Mods: Killswitch Multi-Voicing, Sustainer
Volume Controls: 1 1
Tone Controls: 0 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No No
Hardware Color: Black Black
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Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone's switch options
Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin's switch options

Reasons to Get
Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone over Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin

Release Year
2024 vs 2018
From a more recent year
Neck Profile
Speed vs Ultra Thin C
Thin and flat neck for playing fast
Pickup Mods
Killswitch vs Multiple
Cuts out the pickups instantly
Locking Tuners
Yes vs None
Easier to change strings
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
0.775'' (19.7mm) vs 0.748'' (19mm)
More comfortable open chords for big hands
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.835'' (21.2mm) vs 0.787'' (20mm)
More comfortable at higher frets for big hands
Nut Width
1.688'' (42.9mm) vs 1.625'' (41.3mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle
Bridge
Fixed vs Floyd Rose
Good sustain and needs no set-up
Scale Length
27'' (685.8mm) vs 25.5'' (647.7mm)
Lower action and brighter natural tone
Value Score
78 vs 77
Better price/quality relationship

Reasons to Get
Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin over Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone

Frets Height
Taller vs Shorter
Easier to press down strings and bend them
Neck Profile
Ultra Thin C vs Speed
Comfortable neck that works for most people
Pickup Mods
Multiple vs Killswitch
Tone Knobs
1 vs 0
More tone control
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
0.748'' (19mm) vs 0.775'' (19.7mm)
More comfortable open chords for small hands
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.787'' (20mm) vs 0.835'' (21.2mm)
More comfortable at higher frets for small hands
Nut Width
1.625'' (41.3mm) vs 1.688'' (42.9mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes
Bridge
Floyd Rose vs Fixed
Allows intense vibratos and techniques like Dive Bombs
Scale Length
25.5'' (647.7mm) vs 27'' (685.8mm)
Easier bending, shorter fret separation and warmer natural tone

Other Key Differences
Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone vs Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin

Bridge Pickup
Seymour Duncan Nazgul vs Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Seymour Duncan Sentient vs Sustainiac
Different Neck Pickup
Body Wood
Nyatoh vs Ash
Different Body Wood
Headstock
R6 vs 3-3
Different Headstock
Nut Material
Ivory Tusq vs Locking
Different Nut Material

Shared Features
Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone vs Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin

Neck Wood
Maple
Same Neck Wood
Fretboard Wood
Ebony
Same Fretboard Wood
Strings
6
Same playing style
Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Switch Positions
3
Same pickups versatility
Volume Knobs
1
Same volume control
Pickups
HH
High output without hum
Number of Frets
24
Same maximum octave
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
Pickups Power
Passive
Cleaner sound and no battery needed
Compound Radius
12" to 16"
Balanced playability for chords and single-notes
Neck Joint
Neck-Through
Stronger neck and easier access to upper frets
Type of Frets
Jumbo vs XL Jumbo
You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings

Common Strengths

  • Neck-Through Build
  • High-Quality Nut
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Luminescent Sidedots
  • Top Pickup Brand
  • Expensive Wood

Common Weaknesses

  • Weight Relief
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • From a High-Quality-Standards Country
  • Strap Lock
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

Price History Comparison

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    Hand Size Comfortability

    And after taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that the Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone favors large hands more than the Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin. But it's still more comfortable for people with small hands, as you can see in the score meter below.

    Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone:
    Big Hands
    Small Hands
    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin:
    Big Hands
    Small Hands

    Beginner Friendliness

    Both meet 5 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players. If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, you can't go wrong with either of them.

    New Player Friendliness

    Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone
    • Easy-to-use bridge
    • Locking tuners
    • Comfortable fretboard
    • Tall frets
    • Comfortable neck
    • Comfortable shape
    • Narrow nut
    • Short scale

    New Player Friendliness

    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin
    • Comfortable shape
    • Comfortable fretboard
    • Tall frets
    • Narrow nut
    • Comfortable neck
    • Short scale
    • Locking tuners
    • Easy-to-use bridge

    Sound Quality Comparison

    The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.

    Woods Used in Both

    Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
    Maple
    Ebony wood pattern used for guitar building
    Ebony

    Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. The highest quality maple is the hardest that comes from North America. Find out more about Maple.

    Ebony is a high-end wood, so it is not cheap. It's only used for fretboards because it's also very heavy. It does an excellent job as a durable material while looking elegant. Find out more about Ebony.

    Woods Used in the Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone

    Nyatoh wood pattern used for guitar building
    Nyatoh

    Nyatoh has been replacing Mahogany for guitar building. It's fairly hard, durable, more sustentable and common than Mahogany. Find out more about Nyatoh.

    Woods Used in the Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin

    Ash wood pattern used for guitar building
    Ash

    Ash is a type of wood that Fender used almost exclusively in the 50s, and it's still used by many brands. It's a dense wood with a light color that works well for a transparent, natural finish because of its beautiful patterns. In terms of sound, it's known for emphasizing the mid and high frequencies, but with strong low end. Find out more about Ash.

    Winner: Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin.

    Pickup Configuration

    Both pickup configurations are HH. Double Humbucker (HH) is the choice for people who want a fuller, more round sound with tons of mids and lows. Humbuckers also get rid of the hum noise that plague single-coil pickups. They can work out for almost any genre going from Djent to even Jazz.

    Pickups Quality

    Both come with very good pickups from at least one of the specialized brands in the market. With pickups like these, you probably won't need an upgrade anytime soon.

    You can purchase similar pickups to the Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone's and use them on any guitar:

    We found the same or similar pickups to the Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin's online:

    Both use Passive pickups. This is what's used for most music genres. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. The alternative (Active pickups) offer a higher output that is mostly used for heavy music.

    Winner: Tie.

    Versatility Comparison

    Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.

    Switch Options

    Both are equal when it comes to the pickup switching option.

    Both give you different pickup mod options.

    The Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone offers Killswitch.

    A Killswitch lets you disengage the pickups instantly. It can be useful when playing live, and it allows you to create some cool sound effects by using the switch rapidly.

    On the other hand, the Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin comes with the following: Multi-Voicing, Sustainer.

    Multi-Voicing means the pickups come with multiple ''voices'', which means they can change the tone and gain by a simple switch or knob. Piezo, Fishman and similar are considered multi-voicing pickups.

    The pickups with Sustainer are able to recreate the 'feedback' you get when you hold your guitar near a speaker without muting the strings. This allows them to produce infinite sustain that you can use for as long as you want to create interest sounds and harmonics.

    When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.

    Winner: Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin.

    Final Sound Quality Scores

    Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone
    Pickups 85
    Sustain 85
    Versatility 62
    Tuning Stability 80
    Sound 78
    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin
    Pickups 85
    Sustain 100
    Versatility 69
    Tuning Stability 85
    Sound 85

    Build Quality Comparison

    When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone compares to the Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin.

    Country of Origin

    The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone is built in Indonesia while the Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin is made in South Korea.

    Indonesia is becoming the most popular country for guitar building because they can make good instruments for a low price. Some people think that they're 'the new China' when it comes to build quality. But the truth is that Indonesian guitars are more consistent, although Chinese quality has improved a lot in the last few years.

    South Korea was for many years the number one choice for mass-producing semi-premium guitars. They can build excellent guitars for a cheap price. Now, it's less common to find Korean guitars because Indonesia has proved capable of building guitars just as well, but likely for cheaper.

    Winner: Tie

    Nut Material

    If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.

    The Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone has a Ivory Tusq nut. Ivory used to be considered the best material for guitar nuts due to its beauty, durability, and the rich harmonics and sustain you could get from a guitar with it. However, the way to obtain it is simply unethical. Enter TUSQ ivory nuts, which are made synthetically to imitate ivory. Technically, it's better than ivory because it is consistent piece-to-piece, while natural materials can vary a lot, even if they're made from the same.

    On the other hand, the Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin comes with a Locking nut. Instead of a regular nut, this guitar has a locking system that will lock down the strings at the nut, preventing it from getting out of tune. It removes one of the disadvantages of tremolo bridges, tune stability.

    Winner: Tie.

    Fret Material

    Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.

    Both in this comparison come with stainless steel frets. These frets will basically last for the entire life of the guitar. They will never need polishing nor replacement. And not only that, but some people also notice that bending and vibratos are much easier to perform when they upgrade to stainless steel.

    Winner: Tie.

    Bridge

    The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.

    The Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone's brige is a Fixed. It's a simple bridge that is very beginner-friendly since it doesn't require any set-up. You can swap strings easily. It might also give more sustain since it doesn't have complex moving parts that make the strings lose vibration. However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge.

    On the other hand, the Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin's is a Floyd Rose. This is a double-locking bridge system that allows you to perform techniques like dive bombs and pinch harmonics. The locking nut allows your guitar to stay in tune even after the most intense tremolo usage. The disadvantage is that it takes more work to change the strings and set up everything correctly.

    Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.

    Winner: Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin.

    Tuners

    The Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone has the best tuners of the two because they are locking tuners. They'll help to keep your guitar in tune because they allow you to tune it without wrapping the strings around the posts. This avoids variations in the tuning due to the strings changing position at the post after a bend. They come at the disadvantage of being slightly heavier than regular tuners. Also, it makes it a lot easier to restring.

    Nevertheless, the Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin has a locking nut, so it should have even better tune stability and doesn't need locking tuners.

    Winner: Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone.

    Neck Joint

    Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.

    Both have a Neck-Through neck joint. This neck is a lot more resistant and lets builders give the neck joint a more comfortable shape for soloing at the upper frets. The disadvantage is that they're more expensive and that if you damage your neck, you can't simply replace it like with bolt-on necks.

    Winner: Tie.

    Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:

    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Killswitch Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Tremolo
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Multi-Voicing, Sustainer Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Retainer Bar
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in South Korea
    • No Weight Relief
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

    Final Build Quality Scores

    Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone
    Quality of materials 71
    Features 90
    Quality Control 75
    Build Quality 79
    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin
    Quality of materials 71
    Features 95
    Quality Control 80
    Build Quality 82

    Playability Comparison

    Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.

    Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.

    Nut Width

    Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone Nut Width
    Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone Nut Width
    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin Nut Width
    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin Nut Width

    The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone has the wider nut with 42.9mm (1.688'') vs 41.3mm (1.625''). This is a 1.6mm (0.063'') difference

    This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

    Scale Length

    Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone's Scale Length
    Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone's Scale Length
    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin's Scale Length
    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin's Scale Length

    The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.

    The Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone has the longest scale: 27". The Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin is only 25.5" long. This is a 1.5'' (38.1mm) scale length difference.

    This longer scale means that the strings need more tension to get in tune. This is good if you want to avoid fret buzz, which can happen when the strings are too loose and touch the frets while vibrating. This is especially important when playing in lower tunings. This will also let you reduce the gap between fretboard and strings (low action) to make them easier to press down. However, this higher tension will also make it harder to perform bends and vibratos as the strings will feel stiffer.

    This also means that the frets have a longer separation between each other, so this will make it harder for people with smaller hands when playing some chord positions.

    Another characteristic of a longer scale is that it makes the guitar sound 'snappier' or brighter. This is due to the extra separation between harmonics and overtones produced by the tension. This influences tone more than any other factor (except the pickups).

    Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.

    Neck Profile

    Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone Neck Profile
    Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone's neck profile
    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin Neck Profile
    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin's neck profile

    No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.

    In this case, both have different neck shapes:

    The Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone has a D type of neck. This is a thin and flat neck that is made for playing fast. If you prefer a neck that doesn't get in your way when soloing, this is the shape you should use. Guitarists that prefer to have a bit more grip won't like this type of neck.

    The Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin, on the other hand, has a C neck. This is what you'll find in most modern guitars. Most people feel like the thickness of a C neck is simply the less intrusive one for playing fast, while at the same time allowing you to grab the neck easily for resting if you want to.

    Fretboard Radius

    Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone Fretboard Compound Radius
    Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone's Compound Fretboard Radius

    Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.

    Both have a compound radius. This means both offer you the best craftsmanship when it comes to fretboard design. You'll have an arc to help you play chords close to the nut, while also having a flat design at the higher frets for faster soloing and easier bends.

    Fret Size

    Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone Frets Size
    Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone's Frets Size
    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin Frets Size
    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin's Frets Size

    The Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin has XL Jumbo frets, which should be taller than the Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone's Jumbo frets.

    Some people prefer taller frets because they result in more sustain since the strings get pressed cleanly without interference from the fretboard. However, if they're too tall—like Jumbo frets—, you might change the pitch of the strings accidentally if you press too hard because you won't be touching the fretboard with your fingers. This is also why some guitarists with a heavy grip prefer smaller frets. They like to feel the fingerboard to avoid pressing down too hard and getting out of pitch.

    Final Playability Scores

    Jackson Pro Plus XT Warrior WR HT6 Baritone
    Bending & Vibrato Ease 75
    Chord Playability 60
    Solo Playability 100
    Playability 78
    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin
    Bending & Vibrato Ease 70
    Chord Playability 70
    Solo Playability 100
    Playability 80