Well, got the new Schecter C-1 Apocalypse in Wednesday. Unfortunately it is going back.
Fret ends are like a hacksaw blade. Not dressed at all, and sticking out.
Binding has cracks in about 4 places along the neck.
Neck had terrible back-bow, that I finally alleviated after loosening the TR and cranking the strings up a little and leaving overnight.
Most of these issues (fret sprout, cracked binding) is from being too dry.
I could dress the frets, but the binding is a deal breaker. My KM7 is Korean. This C-1 is Indonesian. Maybe the difference in quality? The KM7 had beautifully dressed fret ends.
This is a shame. I love the weight, the neck profile is awesome. I can get the action very low with no fret buzz.
They are sending another, and I'll keep my fingers crossed. I had them cross-ship one.
If this one is better, I could be talked in to keeping it, with a discount, but not at full price.