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Copely & Schecter basses...

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Sav'nBass, Aug 1, 2009.

  1. Aug 1, 2009 #1
    Sav'nBass

    Sav'nBass

    Jan 18, 2009
    Virginia Beach
    Ok... I have done a search on this.. so I saw some of the older threads on it.... Has anyone here recently bought a Copely bass that they care to comment on? How about a Schecter?

    I was in a pawnshop this afternoon.. and I saw a Copely & a Schecter.. I believe the Schecter was the Studio 5.. it has the same pot configuration... and looking around on their site I saw that only the studio series has that configuration... with the brass hardware.. the place was packed... so I didn't bother asking too many questions but I intend to go back there and actually play both of them.

    The Schecter was going for $649.. but they said they could give it to me for $500... The Copely was going for 6 something.. but I am sure I could get that down to $400... I just never heard of them before.. and most of what I did find out was from looking here.. I went to their site... In person the bass looks very well made.... It's got humbuckers that remind me of the Musican basses... and the body looks like a solid laminated block... no bolts... I have no idea how it sounds or plays.. but since I will be on vacation this week on Monday I will pop in there early to actually play them both....

    I was wonderin g if anyone here had any first hand 411 on either of them..

    I have heard of Scecter.. but not Copely.. but I also know that name brand doesnt always mean good... and off name doesnt always mean bad....
     
  2. Aug 1, 2009 #2
    Jimmy Bones

    Jimmy Bones

    Feb 24, 2009
    Baxley, GA
    Schecter basses, the stilettos in particular, are excellent. That's a good price for a studio, they can run as high as $800 for a brand new one.

    They play fast, sound wonderful (I love EMG HZs), and they look classy - but can be played with all sorts of music styles.

    I recommend the Schecter.
     
  3. Aug 1, 2009 #3
    Sav'nBass

    Sav'nBass

    Jan 18, 2009
    Virginia Beach
    Yeah that's what I am looking hardest at. I was in GC with a friend today.. and I played a MTD... it was nice.. Then I tried the Schecter.. and I actually liked it better... it was going for $749.. as I looked at it I said to myself... Hmmm that looks like the same bass I saw in the pawn shop last week.. so I went to see.. sure enough it was... So I think I will be getting another bass.. ;)
     
  4. Aug 1, 2009 #4
    Jimmy Bones

    Jimmy Bones

    Feb 24, 2009
    Baxley, GA
    Well, just for the record, my main bass, and most elegant, is my stiletto. I couldn't imagine parting with it for anything less than an Alembic.
     
  5. Aug 2, 2009 #5
    Thornton Davis

    Thornton Davis

    Dec 11, 1999
    Canada
    I just bought a closet case 2007 Schecter Stiletto Studio-5. As you can see by my signature, i'm a Music Man guy. But the Schecter Studio-5 is a very good all round bass. For the right price, they're a steal.

    TD
     
  6. Aug 2, 2009 #6
    OriginalKeyster

    OriginalKeyster

    Jan 1, 2009
    Southwest Michigan
    I have the Schecter Stiletto Studio 5 and dig it for the money. $500 is a good price, as that is what I am asking for mine (plus shipping, so I'll spare you the sales pitch).

    I thought I heard somewhere that the Copleys and the Schecters are made in the same factory, but I cannot confirm that.
     
  7. Aug 2, 2009 #7
    kjt

    kjt

    Aug 20, 2003
    I've had the Studio 4 just about 5 yrs now and love it more than my Geddy Jazz
     
  8. Aug 2, 2009 #8
    Jimmy Bones

    Jimmy Bones

    Feb 24, 2009
    Baxley, GA
    No idea about Copleys, but I know Cort artisan series are.
     
  9. Aug 2, 2009 #9
    standupright

    standupright

    Jul 7, 2006
    Phoenix, AZ
    Brownchicken Browncow
    my current main bass is the schecter diamond series stiletto custom 4 strung with dr flat wounds.

    absolutely love it. plays like butter. zero problems. would highly recommend.