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Am I plain dumb?!

Exemonium

Exemonium

May 13, 2010
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#1
After issues and issues and issues, I've whittled down my choices between 2 basses...both for the playability and price.
Schecter studio 5
schecter custom 5

Now, am I just dumb for even considering the custom when I can get the studio for essentially the same price??? I can walk away with studio for $400 even, with hardshell case! or custom for $349 plus tax, I don't even think a gigbag comes with that one. To me these both feel pretty much the same.

Someone please tell me if I'm just being dumb and should jump on the studio asap?

As for the sound I'm looking for, I need versatility, because I'll be playing for musical theater on top of my own stuff (kind of 90's alternative rock style)

Someone knock sense into me please, before I miss out on a great deal lol.
 
#2
I know nothing about Schecters, but if they're pretty much the same bass, and you like both of them, I'd go with the one that includes the case, as that is invaluable if you're going to be carrying this bass around, which it sounds like you will.
 
#3
If I'm not mistaken, doesn't the Studio model have a 3 band EQ where as the Custom model only has a 2 band? If that's the case (and I might be wrong) I'd say go for the Studio seeing how it will give you more tonal options.

Just my opinion.
 
#5
Ya, I feel like an idiot for even asking. I'm sure it warrants 'some' sort of debate haha. the neck length is different, and the different woods. the studio is part bubinga I think. Isn't that a bright sounding wood? Then again the base of both is mahogany. The case, the fact it's normally much more expensive, the neck thru...I think i'm pretty dumb for even considering the custom. But I'm sure there's some debate FOR the custom, yet?
 
#8
Mike M. said:
If I'm not mistaken, doesn't the Studio model have a 3 band EQ where as the Custom model only has a 2 band? If that's the case (and I might be wrong) I'd say go for the Studio seeing how it will give you more tonal options.

Just my opinion.
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Never understood this myself... who cares how many bands it has?! I would rather a bass that can sound good that how "tweakable it is" I don't think that I have ever messed with the EQs on my basses. They are pretty much set flat. If someone made a bass with NO knobs that sounded good I think that would be a BETTER feature!

Ox.
 
#12
I played an '83 Schecter P/J Bass the other night at rehearsal. Darn good piece of maple goodness. Go with your gut. You will only fantasize about the other one you DIDN'T choose. It's not a huge $$$ difference, so go with your heart, not your head.
 
#14
Ya Darkstrom, I read that somewhere too. Worries me slightly because I like the closer spacing on the schecters, but I don't think it's going to be too bad. I've tinkered on one before and I liked it, heck I've played both of these before. I just need to refresh my memory.
 
#15
Reaper Man said:
that's my understanding.

I'd go with the studio myself
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I'd go with the Studio too. Why?

1. 35" scale = tight B string (but long strings harder to find)

2. Neck-through. (gives much better access to high frets and a better (but not as punchy) tone as bolt-on) [Note the bolt-on is 6 bolts which minimizes differences]

3. 3-band tone EQ. Some of the best control of tone (assuming you'd actually like to control your tone instead of leaving it as others chose it for you) is with the "mid" EQ knob. That's why 3 band is better.

4. 24 frets. Having 2 octaves on each string is an excellent plus for some playing. Minus is that slap sounds less than stellar on 24 fret basses. (something about where the fretboard hits the strings)

5. 5 star ratings by users and the fact it is the most popular Schecter model. Can all those bass players be wrong?

Please note I don't own a Schecter but they sure seem to be VERY beautiful basses for the money to me! Believe me you can do a LOT worse than the Studio!
 
#16
bassbenj said:
I'd go with the Studio too. Why?

1. 35" scale = tight B string (but long strings harder to find)

2. Neck-through. (gives much better access to high frets and a better (but not as punchy) tone as bolt-on) [Note the bolt-on is 6 bolts which minimizes differences]

3. 3-band tone EQ. Some of the best control of tone (assuming you'd actually like to control your tone instead of leaving it as others chose it for you) is with the "mid" EQ knob. That's why 3 band is better.

4. 24 frets. Having 2 octaves on each string is an excellent plus for some playing. Minus is that slap sounds less than stellar on 24 fret basses. (something about where the fretboard hits the strings)

5. 5 star ratings by users and the fact it is the most popular Schecter model. Can all those bass players be wrong?

Please note I don't own a Schecter but they sure seem to be VERY beautiful basses for the money to me! Believe me you can do a LOT worse than the Studio!
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pretty much the same reasons for me. I've played around with one and really liked it just haven't pulled the trigger yet (and if my wife has anything to do about it, I won't be this year anyway)
 
#17
Exemonium said:
Ya, I feel like an idiot for even asking. I'm sure it warrants 'some' sort of debate haha. the neck length is different, and the different woods. the studio is part bubinga I think. Isn't that a bright sounding wood? Then again the base of both is mahogany. The case, the fact it's normally much more expensive, the neck thru...I think i'm pretty dumb for even considering the custom. But I'm sure there's some debate FOR the custom, yet?
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+1 vote for the custom (without actually knowing anything of these basses first hand). Also, in my opinion, it really doesn't matter what kind of wood the bass is made from - a bass's tone comes from the summation of every aspect of the instrument. I'd say trust your ears above all spec sheets and reviews.
 
#18
Wish I'd thought of this earlier, but what if I toss in a Spector Legend 5 in the mix for $300? I hear they're pretty decent instruments. I fiddled with it, but didn't get a chance to plug it in. Playing it felt pretty good, I just know nothing of their sound. I ask because it's used at a GC, the complete opposite way from these other basses and was wondering if it's even a thought to put on the list. I'm kind of in the middle of a circle of GC where each one is a 40 minute drive in a different direction haha.
 

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