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Any Schecter owners out there?

#101
Not a Schecter owner, but I have a lot of respect for the brand. I've seen tons of gigging bassists using Stiletto Studios over my decade of gigging experience.

I do have a question about the Stiletto basses, though, particularly 5-strings, and I figured this would be a good thread to ask. I'm curious how Stiletto 5-strings balance standing on a strap. Some 35" scale 5ers I've played balanced more horizontally and first position felt like a mile away. On the other hand, there have been some 35" scale 5ers whose necks naturally hang more vertically making first position and the money notes less of a reach. Heck, I've even played some 34" scale basses with a more "horizontal" balance and first position feeling a mile away.

So I'm curious given the body shape and offset strap button (like Spectors) what Stiletto 5 balance is like. Does the neck tilt more vertical? Does first position feel like a mile away to you?
 
#102
I'm short at 5'7". My SLS Elite 5 35" scale feels very natural to me like either of my Ibanez basses. It balances very well and goes to where I want it and stays there or moves with me as I move it; it does not move somewhere on its own. I have not noticed any weird uncomfortable positions. I play this as my primary and love it. It's very comfortable contour around your body too. Can't say enough good about it. With the strap offset, I just have that strap one lug wrapped more on that bass (I have 3 of the same straps so each one stays in the case or on the bass in my weekly rotations and I can change them between songs). The only strange thing to me about the offset strap button is I bought the matching Schecter case they recommended with the bass and it is set for a non-offset. Otherwise the case is the perfect fit. I never complained. I forced it the first few time and honestly after more than a year it still fits nice and tight.
 
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#103
Dincrest said:
Not a Schecter owner, but I have a lot of respect for the brand. I've seen tons of gigging bassists using Stiletto Studios over my decade of gigging experience.

I do have a question about the Stiletto basses, though, particularly 5-strings, and I figured this would be a good thread to ask. I'm curious how Stiletto 5-strings balance standing on a strap. Some 35" scale 5ers I've played balanced more horizontally and first position felt like a mile away. On the other hand, there have been some 35" scale 5ers whose necks naturally hang more vertically making first position and the money notes less of a reach. Heck, I've even played some 34" scale basses with a more "horizontal" balance and first position feeling a mile away.

So I'm curious given the body shape and offset strap button (like Spectors) what Stiletto 5 balance is like. Does the neck tilt more vertical? Does first position feel like a mile away to you?
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I have a stiletto 4. It is very comfortable, no neck dive. The beauty of the stiletto is that it is quite smooth and reasonably thin and you can slide it to fit your positioning quite easily depending on where you play on the neck and it always feels comfortable. Comfort and ease of playability was the number 1 factor for me in picking that bass.
 
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HumanLarvae said:
I never thought I’d like Schecter as they aren’t “known” for basses, but there was a diamond series stiletto at guitar center. Active, long scale, with P style neck pickups and m style bridge pickups. I was playing it, trying out other basses (some twice the price) and kept going back to it. The tone, the smoothness, feel of neck (matte finish gives it a smooth slide). Just everything. I walked out of there with it. Really think it’s a sick bass.
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I own a Schecter Stiletto Studio 5 string I new about 6 years ago

If it hasn’t been said already there is also a club too
Schecter Owners Club, part 3


Schecter Owners Club, part 3
 
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#107
You got a nice Schecter. I wouldn't say they're not known for basses, I know a couple people out here (CA) who work for Schecter who state the popularity fo their basses, and just about any guitar store in Los Angeles has many to choose from. Even NAMM gets a good response for Schecter. For a modern piece of equipment, I feel they have great punch and tone and play extremely well out of the box - priced fairly too. I have a Stealth and an Evil Twin and both feel right to me, considering most of what I play is 80's era Explorer type basses. I wouldn't trade either of my Schecters, they're just good every time I play them. Really comfortable and seem well thought out, with quality hardware, etc. I hope you really get to enjoy yours.
 
#108
I haven't played a Schecter bass, but I haven't picked up a Schecter Guitar I didn't like. $350 models were awesome. I had a Loomis signature c7 I got for $750+tax shipping, eventually they started selling for $1150, and one that guitar was one of the most amazing instruments I ever had in my hands. That guitar was amazing.

I often glance at the Model T bass or J5, both 5 string and both have a 35" scale.. can't help but imagine they're pretty killer basses.
 
#109
There are probably a lot of Schecter Bass owners out there. What we seem to be lacking is a family reunion kind of thing. Old dated material thread wise, some folks have apparently moved on, and that’s ok. I think they make some really good Basses for the money. I own three, and will be adding number four soon.
 
#110
My favorite bass that I ever owned was a Schecter Diamond Series C-4 -- in terms of playable neck, sound, cajones, comfort, you name it. I traded it in a couple of years ago because I had to switch to short-scale, due to shoulder and wrist problems that have come with age. But that Schecter remains my favorite, and I will be looking at the Schecter short-scale Banshee bass, as soon as I can find one stocked in a local store. The short-scale that I bought -- an Epiphone Rumblekat -- is terrific. And I think that those two companies -- Schecter and Epiphone -- are the best value for the money in terms of basses and guitars.
 
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John Stephen said:
My favorite bass that I ever owned was a Schecter Diamond Series C-4 -- in terms of playable neck, sound, cajones, comfort, you name it. I traded it in a couple of years ago because I had to switch to short-scale, due to shoulder and wrist problems that have come with age. But that Schecter remains my favorite, and I will be looking at the Schecter short-scale Banshee bass, as soon as I can find one stocked in a local store. The short-scale that I bought -- an Epiphone Rumblekat -- is terrific. And I think that those two companies -- Schecter and Epiphone -- are the best value for the money in terms of basses and guitars.
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I had a C4-XXX, it played great. Stolen out of the car at rehearsal.
 
#114
vegas532 said:
Imma leave this right here:
Retro : Corsair Bass
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That's interesting. I wonder how big the chamber is, and how much influence it has on the sound. I like Schecters and might have been inclined to go for a Corsair if they'd designed the body with a longer top horn. More like the sensibly shaped (thank you M Tobias) Lakland semi-hollow instead of copycatting the tired old Gibson 330-esque pattern, which does not work well with 34" scale for most players.

With that (IMO) design flaw, I can't take the Corsair seriously. This looks like yet another "style over function" offering from Schecter. While the ergos may satisfy some small sliver of a niche market, I'm betting that most buyers will find out the hard way that it's not for them.

Too bad, Schecter had a chance to give us something unique, in the vein of the ever-popular Epi Casady bass, but at a much higher level of performance and build quality. Watch for this bass to be discontinued for lack of sales.

On the upside for me, I don't have to fend off what could have been an irresistible GAS attack. For that, thank you Schecter! ;)

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#117
Dincrest said:
So I'm curious given the body shape and offset strap button (like Spectors) what Stiletto 5 balance is like. Does the neck tilt more vertical? Does first position feel like a mile away to you?
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I own a Stiletto Custom-6 and it does neck dive a bit, I believe due to the mass of the neck, and also because the upper horn is not long enough. Using a wide strap helps a lot.

I have no problem reaching first position, but the B string is hardly playable beyond the 15th fret.
 
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#119
Oh God.

My first good bass was a Stargazer 4 in Crimson Ghost. It's still my baby - first I bought new. 2nd best in playability, 2nd best in sound (2 different basses take #1 in those categories). I was looking at upgrading from an Affinity Pbass to a $400 is bass, and decided to feel the difference between a $350 basses and a $600ish. The Riot was immediately better, though it wasn't quite what I wanted. I looked up all sorts of info, latched onto the Stargazer as a bass that looks like it fits into any category of music (metal is my primary and it looks good for that, but it's fairly neutral) and sounds good. I tried out a 004 before going ahead and ordering the Stargazer. It was immediately 100% more playable than my Pbass, sounded better, and just did it for me. I love the Jazz pickup, though I've never had Music Mans I liked for my tone. I don't know why - I love what other bass players get from them, but whatever.

I've since picked up a 5-String Schecter Hellraiser (and several non-Schecters). It's good, though I've thought about upgrading it with new pickups or the Extreme version.

I also have a few Schecter guitars. Omen was my first electric (sold), a Midway, Blackjack (glowing frets with Sustainiac and Nazgul pickups), and a Kenny Hickey Baritone. All play quite well.
 
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