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Schecter Pete Dee PT vs Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst

Reasons to Get
Schecter Pete Dee PT over Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst

Nut Material
Black Tusq XL vs Plastic
Good tuning stability with rich tone
Pickup Mods
Coil Split vs None
Splits humbuckers into single coil pickups
Tone Knobs
1 vs 0
More tone control
Pickups
HH vs HSS
High output without hum
Locking Tuners
Yes vs None
Easier to change strings
Nut Width
1.654'' (42mm) vs 1.58'' (40.1mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle
Bridge
Bigsby Tremolo vs Fixed
Intense vibrato with a solid arm
Fretboard Radius
14'' (355.6mm) vs 12'' (304.8mm)
Flatter fretboard makes it easier to play single notes and bend
Value Score
73 vs 55
Better price/quality relationship

Reasons to Get
Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst over Schecter Pete Dee PT

Country of Manufacturing
United States vs South Korea
Built with higher quality standards
Release Year
2017 vs 2010
From a more recent year
Frets Height
Taller vs Shorter
Easier to press down strings and bend them
Pickups Brand
Seymour Duncan vs None
Pickups from a renown brand
Switch Positions
5 vs 3
More tone options
Pickups
HSS vs HH
High output with beautiful cleans and tone versatility
Nut Width
1.58'' (40.1mm) vs 1.654'' (42mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes
Bridge
Fixed vs Bigsby Tremolo
Good sustain and needs no set-up
Fretboard Radius
12'' (304.8mm) vs 14'' (355.6mm)
More curved fretboard helpful to play chords without muting strings

Other Key Differences
Schecter Pete Dee PT vs Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst

Bridge Pickup
Schecter Diamond SuperRock Custom Alnico vs Customized Seymour Duncan JB Alnico II
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Seymour Duncan Designed FG-101N vs DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111
Different Neck Pickup
Body Wood
Alder vs Poplar
Different Body Wood
Nut Material
Black Tusq XL vs Plastic
Different Nut Material

Shared Features
Schecter Pete Dee PT vs Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst

Neck Wood
Maple
Same Neck Wood
Fretboard Wood
Rosewood
Same Fretboard Wood
Headstock
6
Same Headstock
Strings
6
Same playing style
Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Volume Knobs
1
Same volume control
Number of Frets
22
Same maximum octave
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
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
Medium vs Medium Jumbo
You'll feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings

Common Strengths

  • Expensive Wood

Common Weaknesses

  • Neck-Through Build
  • Weight Relief
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • 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 Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst is probably the better product overall with its final score of 70 compared to the Schecter Pete Dee PT's 68 score, although not by a lot.

The Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst wins when it comes to sound, playability, build quality. On the other hand, the Schecter Pete Dee PT has the upper hand when it comes to value for the money.

If you got small hands, none of these instruments will make a big difference when it comes to comfortability.

Which One is Better for Beginners?

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

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

New Player Friendliness

Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst
  • 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.

Schecter Pete Dee PT Overview

  • From Schecter's 2010 Artist series
  • Pete Dee Signature
  • Made in South Korea
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Schecter Diamond SuperRock Custom Alnico (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Designed FG-101N (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Bigsby Flat Top B50 w/ Roller TOM bridge
  • Thin C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium frets
  • Schecter Locking tuners
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Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst Overview

  • From Charvel's 2017 Artist Signature series
  • Jake E Lee Signature
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Poplar body
  • Quartersawn Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Customized Seymour Duncan JB Alnico II (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Charvel Hardtail bridge
  • Jake E Lee Custom Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Die-Cast tuners
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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
Rosewood wood pattern used for guitar building
Rosewood

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.

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 Schecter Pete Dee PT

Alder wood pattern used for guitar building
Alder

Alder is the most popular wood that Fender uses in most of their guitars nowadays. Even though they say it's because of its balanced tone with an emphasis in the upper midrange, it probably is because it isn't too expensive, and it's also pretty lightweight—more than Mahogany. Find out more about Alder.

Woods Used in the Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst

Poplar wood pattern used for guitar building
Poplar

Poplar is a cheaper and heavier alternative to Alder wood. It terms of tone, it emphasizes the low-end and has cutting mids. It's relatively soft compared to most body woods. Find out more about Poplar.

Winner: Tie.

Pickup Configuration

The Schecter Pete Dee PT has an HH configuration while the Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst has HSS pickups.

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.

On the other hand, HSS provides a great balance if you like to play with a lot of distortion, but also love to use clean tones. You'll get a lot of output at the bridge position, but you'll be able to play bright clean tones at the other positions.

Pickups Quality

The Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst pickups from a more specialized brand than the Schecter Pete Dee PT. Its pickups should give you a fuller, richer sound, although it all depends on what type of music you're going to play. We recommend these pickups for Hard Rock and similar genres.

We found the same or similar pickups to the Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst'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: Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst.

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

The Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst gives you 5 switch options while the Schecter Pete Dee PT gives you 3. This means that the Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst gives you more options to find the right pickup combination for the type of sound you want to achieve

Only the Schecter Pete Dee PT comes with some kind of pickup modification: Coil Split.

Coil Split lets you disconnect one of the pickup coils. When used with humbuckers, it turns them into single-coil with lower output and cleaner tone.

Schecter Pete Dee PT pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Schecter Pete Dee PT's switch options
Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst pickups switch selector and push knobs diagram
Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst'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: Schecter Pete Dee PT.

Final Sound Quality Scores

Schecter Pete Dee PT
Pickups 60
Sustain 70
Versatility 69
Tuning Stability 75
Sound 69
Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst
Pickups 90
Sustain 70
Versatility 58
Tuning Stability 65
Sound 71

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 Schecter Pete Dee PT compares to the Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst.

Country of Origin

The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The Schecter Pete Dee PT is built in South Korea while the Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst is made in United States.

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.

The United States is considered one of the best electric guitar manufacturers in the world. A guitar made in this country is supposed to have world-class quality control. Nowadays, guitars made in other countries can beat some of the ones made in the US, but most of the time, this country offers the best you can get. Of course, that comes at a price.

Winner: Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst

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 Schecter Pete Dee PT has a Black Tusq XL nut. TUSQ nuts are usually the highest quality you can get. Black TUSQs are made from a special slippery material that helps the strings get back to its original position (one of the keys to tune stability).

On the other hand, the Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst comes with a Plastic nut. This is a low-quality nut that you might want to consider upgrading soon. Bone and TUSQ nuts are the best for guitars with a fixed or simple tremolo bridge.

Winner: Schecter Pete Dee PT.

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.

The Schecter Pete Dee PT's brige is a Bigsby Tremolo. Bigsby tremolos are built differently than regular tremolos. They have a stiffer arm, which is something a lot of people like because the arm won't wiggle around a lot. On the other hand, this type of tremolo is more complicated to restring and it might not be as newbie-friendly as other simpler tremolos.

On the other hand, the Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst's 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.

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 Pete Dee PT.

Tuners

The Schecter Pete Dee PT 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: Schecter Pete Dee PT.

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
Schecter Pete Dee PT
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Black Tusq XL Nut
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in South Korea
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock
Strengths & Weaknesses
Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

Final Build Quality Scores

Schecter Pete Dee PT
Quality of materials 56
Features 70
Quality Control 70
Build Quality 65
Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst
Quality of materials 51
Features 50
Quality Control 100
Build Quality 67

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

Schecter Pete Dee PT Nut Width
Schecter Pete Dee PT Nut Width
Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst Nut Width
Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst Nut Width

The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Schecter Pete Dee PT has the wider nut with 42mm (1.654'') vs 40.1mm (1.58''). This is a 1.9mm (0.074'') difference

This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Schecter Pete Dee PT, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

Scale Length

Schecter Pete Dee PT and Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst'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

Schecter Pete Dee PT Neck Profile
Schecter Pete Dee PT's neck profile
Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst Neck Profile
Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst'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 Schecter Pete Dee PT and the Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst 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

Schecter Pete Dee PT Fingerboard Radius
Schecter Pete Dee PT's Fingerboard radius
Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst Fingerboard Radius
Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst'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 Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst's fingerboard radius is smaller, which means it's more curved than the Schecter Pete Dee PT's. This extra arc will make playing chords easier in this model. You won't be as likely to mute the strings, especially if you have big hands. However, playing single notes and bending will be easier on the Schecter Pete Dee PT.

Still, both tend to favor soloing over chords, so if you're looking for a guitar for playing rhythm, you might want something else with a radius closer to a Stratocaster's 9.5''.

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.

After taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that both in this comparison favor small hands .

Schecter Pete Dee PT:
Big Hands
Small Hands
Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst:
Big Hands
Small Hands

Fret Size

Schecter Pete Dee PT Frets Size
Schecter Pete Dee PT's Frets Size
Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst Frets Size
Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst's Frets Size

The Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst has Medium Jumbo frets, which should be taller than the Schecter Pete Dee PT's Medium 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

Schecter Pete Dee PT
Bending & Vibrato Ease 70
Chord Playability 70
Solo Playability 70
Playability 70
Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst
Bending & Vibrato Ease 75
Chord Playability 70
Solo Playability 70
Playability 72

Specs Side-by-Side

Schecter Pete Dee PT vs Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst
General Schecter Pete Dee PT Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst
Brand: Schecter Charvel
Year: 2010 2017
Configuration: HH HSS
Strings: 6 6
Made in: South Korea United States
Series: Artist Artist Signature
Colors: Black Blue Burst
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: Alder Poplar
Bridge: Bigsby Flat Top B50 w/ Roller TOM Charvel Hardtail
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On Bolt-On
Tuners: Schecter Locking Gotoh Die-Cast
Fretboard: Rosewood Rosewood
Neck Material: Maple Quartersawn Maple
Decoration: Adicts Custom Design White Dot
Scale Size: 25.5" 25.5"
Shape: Thin C Jake E Lee Custom
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.87'' (22.1mm) 1st Fret: - 12th Fret:
Frets: 22 Medium Nickel Silver 22 Medium Jumbo Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 14" 12"
Nut: Black Tusq XL Plastic
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'') 40.1mm (1.58'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond SuperRock Custom Alnico (Humbucker / Passive) Customized Seymour Duncan JB Alnico II (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Designed FG-101N (Humbucker / Passive) DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 3 Way 5 Way
Knobs: Speed Bell
Pickup Mods: Coil Split None
Volume Controls: 1 1
Tone Controls: 1 0