SeriesSchecter Stiletto

Acoustic, Bass, Drums for 2 years, in a band play indie rock, acousticy alternative. Sound Control Manchester England for £250 Everything, low action, through neck gives a richer sound, excellent quality pick ups, stays in tune for ages, easy to use, great sounds out of the pickups, slightly heavier but this adds to the quality. I have it in black cherry ad i think its one of the most beautiful colours i have ever seen. Nothing really to grumble about except that when playing fast on the D and G strings the E string vibrates a litle giving some noise but is probebly down to my playing style Excellent, solid through neck gives a rich sound, has excellent pickups and is very playable especially for slap. For how much it cost, one of the greatest guitar i would of even payed the original £500 price tag had it not been on offer for £250. Without going into the high priceranges to get excellt bass' this has to be one of the best of the mre affordable bass' 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

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

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

(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!