Schecter Bass Guitars

In studio band, playing rock based music- mostly progressive rock. Acquired via musiciansfriend.com for $499. Bought this bass to add a 5 string to my collection for the low B versatility. Didn't want to spend alot because I still am primarily a 4 string player. Did my homework beforehand and picked up this bass. I have not regretted it after a year. Wow...let's see. There is alot to like on the C-5. Fit and finish and as perfect as one should ever expect on a bass at any price. Frets are rounded off and smooth, no sharp edges. Factory set-up (in the US) were superb. Very low action on a superbly solid neck. Neck feel is great. EMG-Hz pickups (2 soapbars) sound fine for rock playing of all types with both crisp hi end and punchy low end. Electronics are quiet and this bass cuts through the mix. Massive, and I mean MASSIVE sustain with stock Elixer nanoweb strings. The back of neck is a satin finish, vastly superior in my book to glossy finishes which tend to get too sticky for accurate hand movement. Two relatively minor complaints: would prefer a volume blend instead of the two seperate volume controls for bridge/neck pickups. Secondly, this ax is quite substantial and solid BUT heavy. No problem for a sit-down player, but would suggest a wide leather strap for gigging bassists to distribute the weight. If you do, the weight is very manageable and this bass is balanced well. My unit came flawless and still is. Was shocked at how solid and well constructed this bass is. From finish to the materials to the assembly...not one complaint. Can't imagine getting more bass for the $. I've tried similarly priced 5 string models from Yamaha, ESP, and Ibanez, only to return them. The C-5 is a keeper. Although I thought the C-5 would be relegated to spot duty only in special occassions, I find myself wanting to play it much more because it behaaves and sounds so nice. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I was at the local Guitar Center and was looking at bass guitars. I wasn't really looking to buy anything, but this Schecter 5 string just jumped out at me. I played it for sometime at the store made the choice to take her home. The laminate construction of this bass is very attractive and the Honey color is gorgeous. My band mates have started calling me "the babinga man" because of the babinga top. The 35-inch scale makes for very tight strings and the "B" is very responsive and not sloppy. Usually a 5 string can be a bit soft, and make speed a bit of a challenge while playing runs. The 18 volt pre amp gives this bass a growl that is hard to duplicate, and gives it sonic diversity. The neck through construction gives this bass nearly as much sustain as the Les Paul from the "Spinal Tap" movie. It just keeps on going. It only comes with gold hardware; I would have liked the option of brushed chrome, or blackened chrome. The fact that a fitted case does not come with this bass is a little disappointing as well. Laminate neck through construction with matching headstock, makes this a piece of art, as well as a tone monster. The tuners are nice and tight, and not sloppy. The tone and volume knobs are solid and smooth. The rear strap button (by the way strap buttons are over sized, even though it does not come with strap locks installed) is off set and makes for perfect balance. 35 inch scale is easy to play, and keeps the strings responsive. Bottom Line, I would not be surprised if this line of basses rockets up to the lofty heights of Specter, Warwick, and Smith. I fully expect that in 5 years I would be able to get more for this bass than I originally paid for it. I've gigged out with it now on two occasions and it stays in tune and is a real workhorse. This bass has fully replaced my Fender Precision Elite. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I needed to find a deeper blues sound than the 67 Teisco hollow I use. It was purchased retail at Guitar Center and I paid $500. Great sound from the pickups. The fit and finish are super. Using flat wound strings often gives a more muted sound but this is as bright as the regular strings. The figured maple front with clear finish gives a natural look. Nothing. This is a great light weight bass with super fit and finish. It is very adjustable to get just the action I needed. The ofset marks are kind of quirky but fit is good. Great bass run through a Behringer UltraBass 3000 amp in the lower registers. The Ampeg Pro 410HLF cabinet allows you to hear all the capabilities of the EMG pickups. Great bass for the $$$$ This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I picked this bass up in a music shop in London, it cost me £500 and was my first 5 string bass The finish is a dark vintage sunburst and is gorgeous, the burnt chrome hardware really finishes the look, the duncan smith pickups are loud and clear and they look the business, this bass will look good whether your on stage playing rock, funk, jazz, metal or whatever, there is no buzz from the frets and the neck is comfortable and fast, I was a bit wary of a varnished neck but to my supprise it was just as fast and smooth as a wax finished neck on my old bass, I think shecter have used a particular varnish as varnished necks are usually sticky but not this one,the eq switch is great as I play alot of slap and it gives me that extra sharpness I need, flip the switch back and its a warm smooth growl, I'm sure the four string plays just aswell. I like pretty much everything, from the finish right down to the playability, Nicely balanced, plays brilliantly, finish is gorgeous and is bolted on by six bolts, sustain is great If your looking for a mid range bass buy schecter, you wont find anything better, this particular model is simply a great bass This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I bought this bass at a music shop in my Area call Alexandria Music Co. I usually don't go there because of their lack of selection. Not very good stuff. But i played this, and I fell in love. I payed $420 plus tax and all that new. I love this bass for many reasons. It's neck is so comfortable and not a bulky 5 string neck like so many other 5 strings. It thumps beautifully, and not to much. It is not neck or head heavy at all. You do not have to constantly adjust your positioning to be comfortable. The strings are set too low. All i had to do is adjust the action and it was perfect. Other than that, no dislikes here. It is not Neck/head heavy. The thickness of the neck is comfortable. I like the smoothness of it's bolt-on neck. The input goes loose a little. Easily fixed. This bass is a metal bass by far. Not a beginner bass. It plays like a dream. Good show bass. Good for almost anything. So comfortable. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

Purchased from Guitar Center. They matched the lowest price I could find on the internet at ZZSounds for an "out the door" price of $599.95. There are four characteristics of this bass that make it stand out from others I have played. First, it is a neck-through design, usually only found in high-end models, or at leat models starting several hundred dollars above this. This allows easier access to high notes on the fret board, without needing to reach around a bulky bolt-on neck. The second is the binding on the neck. Schecter calls this a "creme" binding that transitions the maple neck to the rosewood finger board. This makes the termination of the frets at the edge of the finger board smooth with a high quality feel and finish. Third, the finish on this is great. I have the "honey sunburst" which should be called "orange". The flame maple top is a $200 option at Carvin. Finally, I like the longer, 35 inch scale which makes the action a little softer and easier to play without buzz. It seems to be very forgiving. My only dislike is that the strings are a little crowded. I think that with more playing time, this will actually be a benefit in the long run. Construction and quality seem to be top-notch. Time will tell. I've only had this bass for one week, but I don't see ever selling it. This will be the only five string fretted bass in my arsenal. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I ordered my guitar off of musiciansfriend.com. I needed another guitar because all i had was a Fender P-Bass (mexi). I paid $499.99 and it was worth every cent. I love the pickups and finish first of all. the pickups are great (what else can you expect from emg's?) the finish is absolutely stunning. the controls are laid out for maximum versatility. it is just great! The only thing is the weight. 16 pounds. But one has to remember that with weight comes durability. at least you know it wasnt made out of plastic! as i said before the construction is excellent. the quality is phenomenal. everything is perfect. (I wonder to myself, have i found the perfect instrument?) I have a story. A good friend of mine that has been playing electric guitar for 9 years came to my house the day i got my C-4. he hadnt ever heard about Schecter (neither had i before i started searching). He asked me how much it cost me. I said you tell me how much you think it is worth. He pondered for about 5-7 minutes before saying: i think it cost between $1500-1700. i laughed and didnt say a word. some things are better left unsaid. any more questions feel free to email me at sirmichael@bassplayer.cc This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I purchased this bass brand new, February 14, 2003 , in an online auction, from a reputable dealer. (Long live vohnjamm!) I was apprehensive of purchasing a bass without playing it first, but no one around here had one and I needed the low end capability, but didn't want to resort to playing a five string bass. I'm playing in a doomcore band with a downtuned (AEAD) Peavey T-40, and while I could fight and die with the T-40, in a severely downtuned state my good ol' Peavey was not an effective weapon. I'd read about the Schecter Scorpion and it appeared to be just what I was looking for. I paid about $500 for it. $500 WELL SPENT! I am totally impressed with this bass. It looks cool as hell, (mine's grey) and it is truly an implement of wanton destruction. It was well set up right out of the box. The first time I played it at band practice I was very pleased to be in tune and not have my strings flopping all over the frets. Nice, tight B string; really breathes new life into my parts. The difference between the Scorpion and the tortured T-40 is night and day. I've found my new bass. I'm going to buy another one as a spare. DISCLAIMER: I love my Schecter Scorpion! OK, every rose has it's thorn. When I put a strap on it, the neck dove straight to the floor. I almost gave up on it right then and there, but it felt so good to have strings under my fingers that weren't flimsy feeling from being detuned, that I decided to work with it. A big wide leather strap helped a little, and now I'm starting to get used to it, but I'm thinking about adding some weight in the body to balance it a little better. Does anybody play these things before they approve them for production? Prototype anyone? Then there's the bridge, which will be replaced as soon as I get a chance. It's a generic bridge which apparently was not made especially for this bass. It's the kind of bridge where you have to stuff the string thru the little hole and then guide it up over the saddle. Well the .125 B string does not go thru the little hole very easily, and once thru, has to make a steep rise to the saddle, and then bend over the saddle at an extreme angle. I am breaking B strings at an incredible rate, even for me. If I had my druthers, I would also druther have a stainless steel or brass nut, instead of plastic. The volume knob worked loose (cheesy fix) and last but not least the top strap screw pulled out from the body. It had three "SchecterUSA" stickers and tags on it and one tiny little one the back of the headstock that said made in Korea. Made me go "Hmmm....." Aside from the minor issuse that I mentioned, so far this bass has not let me down. I've benn gigging with it without a backup and I'm not paranoid at all. It stays in tune, even here in Iowa, with our extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations. It's not a heavy bass, but it sounds like it weighs a ton. The active EMG's make sure of that. I'm not sure what kind of wood it's made of, really don't care. The grey finish looks nice with the white binding around the neck and headstock. There are position markers only at the 12th fret, which is very entertaining, when trying to teach someone a new riff. Rosewood fretboard, nice. Bottom line, I'll be buying another one to have as a spare. When people ask me what I'm playing these days, I tell them the Schecter Scorpion! This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

The quest began 3 weeks ago to aquire a new bass. On going aroound my usual stores in the North West of England I stumbled upon a brand I was not familiar with. After some surfing of the web I found a full run down on Schecter Basses. Not well known in the UK but Sound Control (based around the UK) are comprehensive stockists. 3 hours of bass plucking later and the Elite 004 was my weapon of choice at the bargain price of £499.99 What do I like about this bass... Quite simply everything. The quality of this bass must be seen to be belived. The depth and veriety of sound of the guitar is amazing and after trying Music man, Fender, Ibanez and Warwick there was still no comparison to the Schecter. I have to be honest and say that there is not one thing that I would change about this bass with a price ticket that reads about half of what I would have paid for this bass. Buy this bass or miss out. CONSTRUCTION: Set-In BODY: Mahogony/Figured Maple NECK: Maple FINGERBOARD: Rosewood SCALE: 34" INLAYS: Diamonds on 12th BRIDGE: Diamond Custom TUNERS: Grover BINDING: Creme on neck FRETS: 24 Medium ELECTRONICS: EMG Hz w/2-Band Active EQ FINISH: Black Cherry w/Black Hardware The depth of the finnish on the body is just amazing with the shape beig a perfect blend of modern with a hint of retro beveling over the fingerboard area. Just picking up this bass lets you feel the craftsmanship and quality of the materials used. Having played and owned numerous bases on the last 20 years it is safe to say that from this point on Schecter will be my first point of call for any purchases in the future. The feel and playability of each of the basses in the range is quite different so try the Stiletto Deluxe, Custom, Elite and Studio along with the 004 Elite. For me the 004 was perfect but as we al know it an individual thing so get down and try them all becuase there will be one that feel great for you. This will be the best bass you have ever played. I love this bass and want it to have may children, need I say more! This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

While shopping for a five string bass at a guitar center, I came across the best deal I have ever seen, an active preamped, beautifully finished, 5 string axe known as a Schecter Stiletto deluxe. Although I could only fiddle with it then, I had to have one. I paid $350 from Musician's friend fo it and I could never let it go. You would have to kill me and tear it from my corpse first. What I like, well, I am pleased if not astounded with every aspect of this bass, from the active eq, to the duncan designed humbuckers, to the beautiful finish and hardware. I have played my friend's Fender jazz bass, and all I can say is why did you waste the money on that. I feel as if I got at least a grand or more of any other company's product and tone for less than half that through Schecter. In response to the review submitted by Paul Ortiz, I have looked my bass over again and again, but it seems that I have three eq controls that are notched; one for bass, one for mid, and one for treble, and a single un-notched volume control so don't have a problem with tuning into the tone that I want. I guess Since I bought my schecter in the US, I lucked out in that reguard. I can't say that I dislike anything about this bass. It satisfies my every dream for a bass, even my limited pocket book. The only thing that I could even bring into my mind to complain about is the extended 35" scale neck, not because of its length, but instead because of my cluminess. I have so far, after a half a year with it, managed to deck my dad, my lead guitarist, and my girl friend! I can even recall a close encounter with my Priest, phew! This is not a fault of the product, I love the extended neck, but for those who are as clumsy as me, love can hurt! This bass is the most sturdy and roadworthy axe I have ever played. Refering back to that jazz bass that I am so unhappily aquainted with, I felt that if I tried any move onstage with it, I would take the whole neck off. It is the exact opposite with my schecter, having kissed the ground unexpectedly due to a faulty strap in front of the entire congrigation and survived with only a broken cord, I feel that even if I tried, I could not break this axe it is so well made. The six bolt maple neck keeps that sustain going, and it makes the entire feel of the guitar more secure. The basswood body has the looks and the quiality to kill. It takes all of the slapping, popping, and picking I can throw out, and it still turns heads when I take it out of the case. I have yet to see $350 of anything do that. Get a Schecter for the whole family! I'll even put in a good word for Schecter guitars. My brother, who is the rhythm guitarist of my band, owns a schecter Omen 6 and he can put out bone crunching tone that makes those punk posers head for the hills through a Crate! Mind you this madness is acheved with the cheapest Schecter guitar on the market, and he is looking to get his hands on a C-1 Classic, won't the neighbors be so pleased! There is no better bass for a beginner or a professional in this price range, so I implore that you toss that piece of driftwood that you call a bass and pick up a Schecter ASAP. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I aquired this bass from a local music shop that was introducing a new line of equipment and wanted to move the old stock out. I was in the market for a new sound. I own a 78 Fender Precision that I purchased new, at this time I was looking for a new sound in a not-so-traditional look with modern electronics. I live in Alaska and the price of $400 was very inviting. I stopped in the store once a week to play it on different amp/speaker combinations. Finally, the day came where I could take no more teasing and purchased the unit. First of all, it was aesthetically pleasing. The light weight was a plus, but also a concern for how it would sound. I found that sound was not a problem. The smaller size made it a joy to sling around. I liked the traditional layout of the headstock and tuning pegs. I did not like the pan control. It seems to loose volume when manipulated to the extreme forward position. I had to make a small adjustment to both the truss rod and the bridge to get a small buzz out of the G string. The problem was cured. The tuning peg posts were loose. A quick turn of the wrench cured that. Overall quality is impressive for the easy price. The finish (walnut) exposes the wood grain (basswood)without being loud. The bridge reminded me of the Badass II that I installed on my P-bass which works wonderfully. The six bolts to attach the neck is sure. The sound/sustain is good for such a light insrument. The layout of the fretboard is easy for my size of hand. The forward pickup makes a great thumb rest. I really like this instrument. The light weight along with the thick sound made it a good choice for what I was looking for. The price made it even more inviting. Good product, Schecter. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

(Originally written by Cyrilbass/translated from Audiofanzine FR) The top and the inlays look wonderful. The guitar is quite gaudy looking and that's the reason I bought it. Its main problem is that it feels very fragile (I actually fear I might break it! I already broke a machine head, I had to service the frets and the hardware has rust marks, which I sort of like ^^) UTILIZATION Perfect neck! The frets had to be leveled in order to allow a proper neck adjustment but once I did that it's simply the best neck for me!! It's very slim (really fast) and doesn't make you tired not even after several hours. This neck is really a wonder. I think my next bass will be a Stilletto but a class above because this bass guitars have wonderful necks! It's very slim (and not very sturdy) so it's possible to make some SMALL dive-bomb effects pushing the top of the neck! Easy access to the upper frets but the heel is quite big! The bass is perfectly well balanced and it stays in the right position, which is a good thing when you play very high notes. It weights the same as a 5-string Rockbass Corvette. As a summary, this bass guitar looks very nice but seems to be too fragile. SOUNDS A turnoff!!! Lousy sounding pickups! The sound is poor, it has no punch and is quite dark. I needed a long time to get a good sound. I plan to upgrade them. OVERALL OPINION I've been playing it for one year. It's a good bass guitar and it's the only one I use because it's very easy to play, but it needs to be accurately adjusted! The main problems are the sound and the sturdiness. Start by upgrading the pickups, then the hardware and you'll have a very good bass!