Schecter Diamond series vs MIM Fender? - Page 2

Lemon Of Troy · #21 11-11-2012, 06:07 PM

Can't go wrong with a Schecter for sure in this situation.

wolfmancharlie · #22 11-11-2012, 06:30 PM

The Schecter is an awesome bass. , much more versatile . This Diamond P bass is one of their best yet.good luck with your choice.

MetroBass · #23 11-11-2012, 06:46 PM

Schecter Model T (STP) or Simon Gallop (The Cure) would be steals since you get a discount. I'm gasing for either one of these.

FunkRenegade · #24 11-12-2012, 06:13 AM

My friend bought a brand new schecter diamond 5er, but IMO, it sounds nothing like what a person would expect from a fender PJ clone. Very very heavy too.

Cougmeister · #25 11-13-2012, 01:48 PM

Another one worth checking out is the schecter stiletto extreme. I have the 5 string and I can get a wide range of sounds out of it. Very comfortable to play as well. I also have a MIM jazz v deluxe that plays well. It's definitely a heavier bass though.

kjpollo · #26 11-13-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pattyløve

How about a Schecter model T?

http://www.schecterguitars.com/Produ...s/Model-T.aspx

Beat me to it!!
I have one of these and its a GREAT bass!! It has the Duncan "hot" version P & J Pickups and its a beast!!

BayStateBass · #27 11-14-2012, 12:36 PM

I own a Schecter Diamond P-4 and it is my main bass, I purchased it used from fellow TB'er Troy McClure. I considered others including Fender P's and the Schecter just felt right. IMO it does not sound "just" like a Fender P, it's actually quite different.

I also own a Squier P, which I rarely play and it is a backup to my backup (Schecter Raiden 4)

Personally I would recommend the Diamond P to anyone, as long as they understood that it is HEAVY, and weighted a little funny (slight neck dive, nothing crazy though). It is very versatile, too, with the coil tapped humbucker. One thing they do poorly on these is tone control. Basically, you're either "full tone" or "completely dumped" with no real in-between.

But overall I have been happy with my Diamond P and have no regrets. For the price, it's a great bass with very few drawbacks. If it were stolen I'd buy another one.

But you have to buy what you like. Nothing wrong with a Fender P. If there were, it wouldn't be so prominent with bassists.