KGZ,
Earlier this year I was positive I was going to buy a Schecter.
I was advised by a lot of people here to try different brands and I found out instantly that I liked Ibanez better. I prefer the thinner neck quite a lot.
Everyone here is correct in saying that Schecters are very well made and good for price, but I would advise you to pick a guitar that feels right for you to play.
Oh btw... hi everyone! I'm still alive but I've had some really hairy IRL stuff going on and guitar has been non-existant... I hope this post is the beginning to my come back... right after midterms are done next Tuesday