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Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T vs Schecter PT Special

Reasons to Get
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T over Schecter PT Special

Weight Relief
Yes vs None
Lighter Body
Release Year
2021 vs 2017
From a more recent year
Compound Radius
10" to 14" vs 12"
Balanced playability for chords and single-notes
Pickups Brand
Reverend vs None
Pickups from a renown brand
Pickup Mods
Phase Out vs Series Split
Interesting thin tone when combining pickups
Pickups
SS vs SP90
Beautiful cleans
Locking Tuners
Yes vs None
Easier to change strings
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
0.85'' (21.6mm) vs 0.826'' (21mm)
More comfortable open chords for big hands
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.9'' (22.9mm) vs 0.905'' (23mm)
More comfortable at higher frets for small hands
Nut Width
1.693'' (43mm) vs 1.654'' (42mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle

Reasons to Get
Schecter PT Special over Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T

Frets Height
Taller vs Shorter
Easier to press down strings and bend them
Pickup Mods
Series Split vs Phase Out
Connects pickups in series to imitate a humbucker
Pickups
SP90 vs SS
Bright tone with vintage-style jazzy tone
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
0.826'' (21mm) vs 0.85'' (21.6mm)
More comfortable open chords for small hands
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.905'' (23mm) vs 0.9'' (22.9mm)
More comfortable at higher frets for big hands
Nut Width
1.654'' (42mm) vs 1.693'' (43mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes

Other Key Differences
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T vs Schecter PT Special

Bridge Pickup
Talnico Bridge vs Schecter Diamond VT-1
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Talnico Neck vs Schecter Diamond V-90
Different Neck Pickup
Body Wood
Limba vs Ash
Different Body Wood
Neck Wood
Roasted Maple vs Maple
Different Neck Wood
Nut Material
Boneite vs Ivory Tusq
Different Nut Material

Shared Features
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T vs Schecter PT Special

Fretboard Wood
Rosewood
Same Fretboard Wood
Headstock
6
Same Headstock
Strings
6
Same playing style
Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Switch Positions
3
Same pickups versatility
Volume Knobs
1
Same volume control
Tone Knobs
1
Same tone control
Number of Frets
22
Same maximum octave
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
Bridge
Fixed
Good sustain and needs no set-up
Scale Length
25.5'' (647.7mm)
Same string tension and fret separation
Pickups Power
Passive
Cleaner sound and no battery needed
Neck Profile Type
C
Comfortable neck that works for most people
Neck Joint
Bolt-On
Allows you to detach and swap the neck
Type of Frets
Jumbo vs XL Jumbo
You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings

Common Strengths

  • High-Quality Nut
  • Expensive Wood

Common Weaknesses

  • Neck-Through Build
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • From a High-Quality-Standards Country
  • Luminescent Sidedots
  • Strap Lock
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

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Which One is Better Overall?

After going through our comparison algorithm, the results show that the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T is probably the better product overall with its final score of 74 compared to the Schecter PT Special's 69 score, although not by a lot.

The Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T wins when it comes to sound, build quality. On the other hand, the Schecter PT Special has the upper hand when it comes to playability.

If you got small hands, you'll probably feel that the Schecter PT Special is easier to play.

Which One is Better for Beginners?

If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T is the better choice.

The Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T meets 6 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness, while the Schecter PT Special meets only 5. 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.

New Player Friendliness

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Locking tuners
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale

New Player Friendliness

Schecter PT Special
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Tall frets
  • Narrow nut
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Short scale
  • Locking tuners

Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing an instrument, you should pick the one more compatible with your personal style. Still, below we'll try you to give you our results as objectively as it's possible to help you decide.

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T Overview

  • From Reverend's 2021 Signature series
  • Pete Anderson Signature
  • Made in South Korea
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Chambered Korina body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Talnico Bridge (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Talnico Neck (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • String-Thru-Body Hardtail bridge
  • Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
  • Weight between 7.15lbs (3.2kgs) and 7.35lbs (3.3kgs)
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Schecter PT Special Overview

  • From Schecter's 2017 Retro series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Swamp Ash body
  • Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Schecter Diamond VT-1 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Vintage Ashtray with Staggered Brass Saddles bridge
  • Schecter C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 XL Jumbo frets
  • Grover Vintage tuners
  • Compare Specs >

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

Rosewood wood pattern used for guitar building
Rosewood

Rosewood is an almost purple-looking wood that is used mainly for fretboards since it's heavy, rare, and expensive. It's sometimes used on acoustic guitar bodies to create stronger warm tones. Find out more about Rosewood.

Woods Used in the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T

Roasted Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Roasted Maple
Limba wood pattern used for guitar building
Limba

Roasted Maple is just maple without a finish. It's technically cheaper than regular maple, but it doesn't have any extra disadvantages because of this. The color is darker, and it's lighter weight and very stable even when there's a lot of humidity.

Limba is a relatively rare wood that shows exotic tight dark grain stripes. It comes in white or black. As a tonewood, it is comparable to Mahogany but with richer mids. Find out more about Limba.

Woods Used in the Schecter PT Special

Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Maple
Ash wood pattern used for guitar building
Ash

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.

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: Tie.

Pickup Configuration

The Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T has an SS configuration while the Schecter PT Special has SP90 pickups.

SS is the classic Telecaster configuration. It's used mainly for playing clean or with low-gain distortion, and it's very popular for the country genre because of their brightness. It doesn't give you as much versatility as a Strat SSS configuration, but you might like the cleaner look of a guitar body with fewer pickups.

On the other hand, The single-coil pickup at the bridge will give you a really bright sound with low output, while the neck pickup brings slightly more output with a warmer tone. This is thanks to the P90-style tone, which is often used for blues and classic rock.

Pickups Quality

The Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T has pickups from a more specialized brand than the Schecter PT Special. Its pickups should simply give you a better, fuller sound, although it all depends on what type of music you're going to play. We recommend these pickups for Country and similar genres.

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: Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T.

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 Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T offers Phase Out.

When the Phase Out option is activated, the pickups will ''work against each other'', meaning that they will cancel out their shared frequencies. The result is a very thin sound, instead of a full, rich tone. This is an interesting sound for genres like reggae or funk and has also been used in classic Hard Rock.

On the other hand, the Schecter PT Special comes with the following: Series Split.

The Series Split feature allows it to split and connect some of the pickups in series. When wired in series, the resulting tone is similar to a Humbucker's. The pickups will work together and produce a fuller tone with more output than single-coils, but less than Humbuckers.

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T's switch options
Schecter PT Special pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Schecter PT Special's switch options

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

Winner: Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T.

Final Sound Quality Scores

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T
Pickups 100
Sustain 75
Versatility 64
Tuning Stability 80
Sound 80
Schecter PT Special
Pickups 60
Sustain 85
Versatility 59
Tuning Stability 70
Sound 69

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 Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T compares to the Schecter PT Special.

Country of Origin

The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. Both in this comparison where made in South Korea.

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 Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T has a Boneite nut. This is an artificial material made to imitate the favored type of nut: bone. This allows it to sound and feel pretty much like bone, but without the inconsistency of natural materials.

On the other hand, the Schecter PT Special comes with 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.

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.

Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.

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.

Both come with a similar bridge: 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.

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: Tie.

Tuners

The Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T 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.

Winner: Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T.

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 Bolt-On neck joint. This neck is joined to the body by 4 bolts that you can simply unscrew. This allows you to replace the neck or take it off for travel. It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar.

Winner: Tie.

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

Strengths & Weaknesses
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Boneite Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Phase Out Pickups
  • Weight Relief
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in South Korea
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock
Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter PT Special
  • Expensive Wood
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Series Split Pickups
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in South Korea
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

Final Build Quality Scores

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T
Quality of materials 56
Features 80
Quality Control 75
Build Quality 70
Schecter PT Special
Quality of materials 66
Features 55
Quality Control 70
Build Quality 64

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

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T Nut Width
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T Nut Width
Schecter PT Special Nut Width
Schecter PT Special Nut Width

The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T has the wider nut with 43mm (1.693'') vs 42mm (1.654''). This is a 1mm (0.039'') difference

This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

Scale Length

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T and Schecter PT Special's Scale Length
Both have the same 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.

In this case, both have a scale length of 25.5".

This is the scale used in most Stratocasters. It's slightly longer than the typical 24.75'' size found in Les Pauls, and it's one of the main reasons why Stratocasters have such a bright sound in general. A longer scale also means that the strings will have higher tension. This will help you get lower action without suffering fret buzz, which will also be helpful when playing in lower tunings without having to increase your string gauge.

However, this also means that there will be more separation between frets, which can make it more difficult to play. Also, bending the strings will require more strengths due to the increased tension, but remember that a tremolo guitar will offset this difficulty.

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

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T Neck Profile
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T's neck profile
Schecter PT Special Neck Profile
Schecter PT Special'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.

Both the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T and the Schecter PT Special have a C-shaped 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

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T Fretboard Compound Radius
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T's Compound Fretboard Radius
Schecter PT Special Fingerboard Radius
Schecter PT Special's Fingerboard 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.

In this case, the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T is the only one with a compound radius. This is a huge win because it will give you the best of both worlds: a more curved radius in the first few frets for chords, and flatter as you come closer to the body for soloing.

Hand Size Comfortability

Everyone has a different hand size, and that's why it's recommended to try a guitar before buying, even if others tell you that it's comfortable to play. However, we can know whether a guitar favors small or large hands just by knowing its exact measurements.

And after taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T favors large hands more than the Schecter PT Special.

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T:
Big Hands
Small Hands
Schecter PT Special:
Big Hands
Small Hands

Fret Size

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T Frets Size
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T's Frets Size
Schecter PT Special Frets Size
Schecter PT Special's Frets Size

The Schecter PT Special has XL Jumbo frets, which should be taller than the Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T'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

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T
Bending & Vibrato Ease 75
Chord Playability 60
Solo Playability 80
Playability 72
Schecter PT Special
Bending & Vibrato Ease 85
Chord Playability 60
Solo Playability 80
Playability 75

Specs Side-by-Side

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T vs Schecter PT Special
General Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T Schecter PT Special
Brand: Reverend Schecter
Year: 2021 2017
Configuration: SS SP90
Strings: 6 6
Made in: South Korea South Korea
Series: Signature Retro
Colors: Gold, White, Blue, Gray, Black Satin, Brown Burst Satin, Blue Satin Black, Purple Burst, 3 Tone Sunburst Pearl
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: Chambered Korina Swamp Ash
Bridge: String-Thru-Body Hardtail Vintage Ashtray with Staggered Brass Saddles
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On Bolt-On
Tuners: Reverend Pin-Lock Grover Vintage
Fretboard: Rosewood Rosewood
Neck Material: Roasted Maple Maple
Decoration: Dots Mother of Pearl Dots
Scale Size: 25.5" 25.5"
Shape: Medium Oval Schecter C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm) 1st Fret: 0.826'' (21mm) - 12th Fret: 0.905'' (23mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo Nickel Silver 22 XL Jumbo Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14" 12"
Nut: Boneite Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'') 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Talnico Bridge (Single Coil / Passive) Schecter Diamond VT-1 (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup:
Neck Pickup: Talnico Neck (Single Coil / Passive) Schecter Diamond V-90 (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 3 Way 3 Way
Knobs: Dome Dome
Pickup Mods: Phase Out Series Split
Volume Controls: 1 1
Tone Controls: 1 1