Schecter Owners Club, part 3

[B0NEYARD]

I know its just a custom 4 but I really like it and it's a Schecter

[AussieBassLen]

Originally Posted by B0NEYARD

I know its just a custom 4 but I really like it and it's a Schecter

Nice bass man my #1 live bass

[G.Bisson]

Originally Posted by My name is Mudd

...This is one of those 'mod it past its worth' projects...

Took this same approach with my blue 4 string Extreme posted on the first page of this thread.

Replaced the preamp with a Delano Sonar with a push/pull volume pot to go from active/passive. Added a dual battery setup to run the pre at 18v. Poor-mans aluminum foil shielding the electronics cavity. Q-Parts abalone knobs (volume knob is a regular size for fast intuitive control and the others use mini knobs).

Dunlop strap locks with Planet Waves blue suede strap.

Lastely had the fret heights professionally calibrated with a PLEK setup and then fret dressed.

$400 standard price bass bought at a discount from GC with $450 of upgrades added. I have considered replacing the stock Schecter pickups with genuine EMG HZ's but I'm pretty happy with the Schecters so they have been spared.

[B0NEYARD]

Thanks Aussie......I love the sound and the way it plays.....I hope to get another newer schecter soon....

[Immigrant]

Originally Posted by ODDBALL

What case fits the Diamond P 5 that will not break the bank?

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I know I'm a little late with this:

http://www.gatorcases.com/p/16134-1677/gc-bass

The P5 fits perfect in that. The tuner for the G string needs to be detuned slightly, but it's such a good case I bought three! P5, Model T, and another non-Scheckie.

[jlepre]

Why does the G need to be de-tuned?

[Gonzo64]

Just bought a new-in-box Hellraiser Extreme 4 for $500! Couldn't afford it, but couldn't let it slip away either. Hopefully, it will ship quickly, 'cuz I'm GASing badly. I've never played one, but I love my Stiletto Extreme 4 & 5 to the point that the Fenders only catch dust anymore. Any input on this bass would be most welcome, especially in regard to weight and balance. All I know at this point is that it's beautiful, and I paid about half of average retail for it. Gonna name her Mary, since she's my first virgin, and she'd better be immaculate!!

[Immigrant]

Originally Posted by jlepre

Why does the G need to be de-tuned?

It seemed every time I put on a new set, the G tuner would end up positioned parallel to the headstock and actually extend slightly past it and bump the edge of the case and detune itself anyway. I never could string it so the tuner would be in the right position to not have to detune it, and I tried a couple of times.

[TerryPeeps]

Originally Posted by H3nchman

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWW TerryPeeps that bass is amazing!!!!! Would you consider loaning it to me long term JK

Thanks H3nchman! I'm sure we might be able to work something out...

[gary19702]

here it is, finally got it done up the way I planned, gold hardware, optima golds 40-95. sounds VERY nice crappy pics, but it's hard to show the gold strings off using the flash off an Iphone lol! still, pretty happy with the way the bass looks

[jlepre]

Here's a hot deal for today only!

Musicians Friend posted this a little bit ago:

FAN EXCLUSIVE: Schecter Guitar Research Diamond P-Custom 5 Vintage-Style Bass Guitar in Black, $299.99! Save $249! Today only while supplies last! Discount applied in cart.

https://www.facebook.com/MusiciansFriend?fref=ts

[My name is Mudd]

FB says the page isn't available...kinda makes me wonder if the ad was legit.

[Charlzm]

Originally Posted by My name is Mudd

FB says the page isn't available...kinda makes me wonder if the ad was legit.

Check it out. It is there...

https://www.facebook.com/MusiciansFriend?fref=ts

and here:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/...r?src=3GOA2L9A

[My name is Mudd]

The FB page shows the $299 price, but the MF page is showing $549 (probably 'cause it'd be a pain to alter the MF page for a 24 hr sale). Screaming deal there, in any case.

[jlepre]

The discount is applied at checkout. I fixed the link

[H3nchman]

Originally Posted by gary19702

here it is, finally got it done up the way I planned, gold hardware, optima golds 40-95. sounds VERY nice crappy pics, but it's hard to show the gold strings off using the flash off an Iphone lol! still, pretty happy with the way the bass looks

Did your bass come with the gold hardware, or did you just install gold strings? Looks nice by the way. I bought an elite 4 with all gold hardware, and I love it.

[DerrickSmalls]

Would LOVE to join! My Diamond Series C004

[gary19702]

Originally Posted by H3nchman

Did your bass come with the gold hardware, or did you just install gold strings? Looks nice by the way. I bought an elite 4 with all gold hardware, and I love it.

it came with the standard black hardware, I replaced it with the gold and splurged on the strings. highly recommend optima golds, got the slightly lighter gauge which balances the warmer tone the softer gold puts out with a nice trebly edge. that said the bass is a pawn shop bargain at $100, tuners were $14, bridge was about the same price and the knobs were $10. the strings cost almost as much as I paid for the bass lmao! $76 for them so all in all I paid way less than I really should have had my luck been not so great. for a custom 4 it kicks ass

[tomydacat]

I like the Gold on that particular bass.. well done..

[gary19702]

Originally Posted by tomydacat

I like the Gold on that particular bass.. well done..

Thank you! it suits the bass very much and especially the strings I can't say enough about, bought a set 20+ years ago when they were maxima, had them on my 4001 and really enjoyed the tone, but locally they stopped distribution, happily nowadays one can find them for a reasonable price online, the money spent on 3-4 sets go into one set of optima golds, but they do last the time one would go through said sets, especially if you play 2 hours a day regularly like I do, time will tell how long they hold up, but for the price I payed I am more than satisfied with the feel and tone they provide!