Schecter Hellraiser-5

-The construction and scale Neck-Thru / 35”

-The body is Mahogany w/ Figured Maple with a rosewood fretboard with 24 jumbo frets and Black Pearl gothic Cross fret markers.

-The Pick-ups are EMG HZ's.

-The electronics are active 18-Volt 2-band EQ (w/selectable treble frequencies)

-Black Chrome hardware and Schecter tuners

USA RETAIL PRICE: About a grand and worth every freakin penny!!!

UTILIZATION

Most guitarists and bass players spend the vast majority of their lives searching for "their" tone. The one sound, they feel is definitive of them as a musician. This was the end all in bass guitars for me. I will not own another bass.

The string through body design allows you to feel a certain aspect of the guitar that a bolt-on design absolutely cannot compare to. You can almost feel it in your hands, when it's dead on in tune and where you want it. Mahogany, for anyone who doesn't know wood types, can take alot of abuse, and gives most guitars a darker warmer sound and tonal quality. I have dropped mine taking it off and hit the ceiling in studio with no real visible damage, and let me say for the record, I am hell on my gear. The black cherry color hides most of the abuses highlighted by other colors, (ie: pick scratches, sweat streaks from live performances, and the occasional nick and ding).

The Gothic cross inlays and Mother of Pearl binding really set it off and apart from any other bass out there. I have never gotten the compliments on any other bass I own, like I have with this one. It has not let me down in all the 25 live performances I've put it through, and it's a joy to record with. The active 18 volt electronics on the EMG HZ's gives it a distinctive and controllable growl that no other bass, I've ever played, could touch. The only downside to the intense power and sensitivity with the active pick ups is that it can be a little troublesome to tune on stage with all the other electrical periphals being wide open, like lights, monitors, mics, etc. It will pick up the excess energy field and translate it to your tuner.

To solve the problem, I have to make sure to tune it ahead of time, or face my amp/rack only and stand as close as possible to it. Plus, you need to keep 2 spare 9-volts on hand. It does take two. Hence the " 18 " volt. It doesn't drain them quickly, but once you realize they're low they're as good as dead. I would highly reccommend this bass guitar to anyone looking to upgrade to a pro level instrument.

SOUNDS

It fits with any punk, metal, nu-metal, Death or Black metal, and any and all rock applications. I use mine naked with an SWR 350x head on a Henry 8x8. I have used it before with a Hartke rig too, and it was just as awesome. The only thing I'm looking to add now is an Ampeg Overdrive pedal.

OVERALL OPINION

I would absolutely hands down, buy this bass again if something happened to mine. I've even considered buying a spare as a back up regardless of the $1000 price tag.

Regarding the features, I'll let you take the advice below, all noted.

UTILIZATION

I was playing up last week on a low Traben Phoenix 4. The neck was much thicker, harder to play.
Everything is in the nickel Schecter! Access to the rating, the handle is superb, the weight is well distributed.

SOUNDS

When I bought my Traben, I wanted a versatile bass, versatile, that can allow me to play a bit of everything, all the time. And I realized, I needed something more heavy metal oriented.
Having tested the Hellraiser, I instantly adopted. The output level is excellent, it was the respondent, the pickups are very good job ... That's perfect.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for one week to pretty much and have tried several categories of low, I realized that it's this one that best matched my expectations.

I like its shape, its dynamics, its very "brutal" side tone her curves, finally ... I like everything so far.
Side value, it is estimated on average to 1200 while being able to find it much cheaper.

Try it, love it!

I repeat what was said)
Body: Mahogany
Neck / Fingerboard: Maple & Walnut / Rosewood
FRETS: 24 Jumbo
INLAYS: Black Pearl 'Gothic Cross'
Pickups: EMG HZ
ELECTRONICS: Vol / Blend / Active 18-Volt 2-band EQ (w / selectable treble Frequencies)
BRIDGE: Schecter Custom String Through Body (or Top Load)
Hardware: Black Chrome

And all this comes from Korea
The bridge to attach ropes conventionally or using them to pass through the body.

UTILIZATION

The handle is a pleasure, not too wide for a 5 string and it is relatively late. When taken in hand, we still feel right away that we are not with a Jazz Bass!
Bah it through the handle allows access to acute. The handle may be a little too wide in the body, but that will go hit the 24th frets on a bass string on his SI?
The bass is perfectly balanced. It is not particularly heavy nor particularly light for a 5 string. The form is relatively conventional, play with fingers (as the mediator) is comfortable.
The passive pickups with active electronics allow for a wide range of sounds. After more than a year of use, I still juggles between the settings on my amp and bass looking for my sound (but it's the fault of the amp!).

SOUNDS

So this bass is essentially made for the big sound! We take a bit of jazz's drinking, but buy a jazz bass as if it's the target.
This bass has a modern sound, that is very (too) clean and (too) flexible but still has his personality. There is a slight lack of midrange (but then as I said, I continue to juggle the settings and especially my amp is that sins). There is a huuuuge reserve and a big bass output level.
At slap, I do not play. However, it seems to me it does not sound right for that, blame the lack of midrange.
I have not really tested the configuration of the through strings, the sustain is present and the sound is a little brighter.

I would say that this bass is more appropriate for the Rock and Metal but hope to find good old vintage sound.

Level effects, the bass is very demanding and better focus on true-bypass pedals. Although the pickups are passive electronics make life difficult for the overdrives and distortions.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for just over a year. I hesitated to take an F-415FM, but the lack of neck-through on the latter, although having active pickups made me look for the Schecter.
I had planned to change the pickups for Seymour Duncan, but after a long period of use, I no longer think of touching anything, I was hooked!
This bass is the best value, versatility, comfort and violin playing were (and still happy) flawless!

If I had to buy it again, I will not hesitate, however, my amp is clearly below the quality of the bass too, I can see its limits far more quickly than the bass. I will return to correct a few things the day I'll invest in an amp worthy of the name!

Body: Mahogany
Neck / Fingerboard: Maple & Walnut / Rosewood
FRETS: 24 Jumbo
INLAYS: Black Pearl 'Gothic Cross'
Pickups: EMG HZ
ELECTRONICS: Vol / Blend / Active 18-Volt 2-band EQ (w / selectable treble Frequencies)
BRIDGE: Schecter Custom String Through Body (or Top Load)
Hardware: Black Chrome

UTILIZATION

Handle very nice for a 5 string.
Preamp very effective on stage and in studio.

SOUNDS

We have a wide range of sounds thanks to the preamp and the balance between the pickups.

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OVERALL OPINION

I recommend. We can not be disappointed with this low-level quality / price ratio.

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