Hagstrom vs. Schecter

[CubanDude]

I'm currently thinking about buying a new guitar since I want one with a fixed bridge. I'm thinking bout a Les Paul styled guitar or a superstrat shape. So I narrowed it down to those two:

http://www.thomann.de/de/schecter_diamondc1_hellraiser_wh.htm
http://www.thomann.de/de/hagstrom_northen_super_swede_cbb_mieu.htm

I'll try them both first, before I buy them, but I wanted to ask if anybody has any experience with those two guitars? Actually not a big fan of EMGs and so I'd maybe swap them for some Duncans. Also thinking about the seven string version, never played a seven string before but I think it could be fun

On the other hand, the Hagstrom looks great and I like the scale length (25,5"). But I have no experience with Lundgren Pickups.

Any advices?

 

[superfreak]

I never tried the Hagstrom, they seem like good guitars but you can never go wrong with a Schecter Hellraiser.

Have you checked out the Charvel Desolation series?

http://www.thomann.de/de/charvel_ds1_st_tb.htm
http://www.thomann.de/de/charvel_dc_1_st_transblack.htm
http://www.thomann.de/de/charvel_desolation_dx1_tbk.htm

I've heard nothing but great things about them.

 

[CubanDude]

Great tip, I really dig this one:
http://www.thomann.de/de/charvel_ds1st_sw.htm
Has Blackouts in it.. Any opinions? I'm actually not a big fan of active pickups, but it wouldn't be a deal breaker if they're decent.

 

[superfreak]

You can decide for yourself...
https://soundcloud.com/seymourduncanpickups/sets/seymour-duncan-active

Here is an in depth review of the Desolation series:

 

[CubanDude]

Seems to worth a try. Thanks for that. I'm just a bit afraid that this guitar could look "small" on me, because I'm around 1.95m (~6'5"?) and pretty buff. Also the higher frets (21 and above) don't seem to be easily accessible. Any further ideas are welcome!

 

[~BURNY~]

Hagstrom are interesting guitars but the hardware is shite. Plastic pegs and shitty pots/knobs.