I put together a video demo and review on the bass. It's really something all together different for Schecter. The neck is noticeably slimmer and the the weight is cut down from series like the Hellraiser, although they weren't back breakers to begin with. The Fluence are a beast unto themselves. Really different. I'll give them a round of applause for having their own distinct tone, rather than being a "our version" an already existing sound. They have more options than I was able to get my head around right away. I'll be following this one shortly with a video just on the Fishmans. I give it a 10 on looks. Really just a beautiful instrument.
It's excellent. Really surprising for such a light bass. I was expecting worse. I've gigged with it a couple times and it had zero dive and was super comfortable.
Seems like it fits only a few very particular musical niche's based on the sound, but boy, you make it sound MEAN (in the best of ways). I like it. If I were deep into playing metal, I'd be GAS'in. Regardless, congrats. And incredible playing.
Thanks again. I have another question, if you have the time. Your examples, even the DI ones, are played fast and hard, which I totally understand for a Schecter bass demo, but I am curious. What does it sound like in a different use case? Can I dial up a sound for a less growly and aggressive tone?
Thanks a lot for the compliments! I would definitely say it's not as limited to metal as you might think. It's an incredibly versatile set of sounds. I can get funk, and even solid jazz style tones from it. I just happen to be a primarily metal guy!
I thought the DI's were my slow version! I may need to cut back on the coffee! You can definitely get more subtle tones. I've pulled a lot of variety out of it. There's a lot to explore in the electronics package. Also, I'm using steel rounds on this demo. Switching to a smoother nickel or flats would make a big difference as well.
Very interesting bass. I’ve always admired Schecter instruments. Any idea of what the bridge string spacing is measured at?
I'm going back and fourth between this and an Ibanez SR Premium for my next bass. Awesome demo by the way! I do have a question about the 3 way toggle switch - is it just a gimmick or does it give you sounds you could actually use?
There is a companion video that he does on the Fluence Pickups. It literally goes over all of the tonal options including SC/HB tones. There is a link to that in the video you posted.
Nice. I gotta admit, either I haven't been paying attention, or Recently Schecters been making some really nice basses, of ALL types. I had a stilletto years ago, when I thought all they had were the "stilletto" types.(at least that's all GC carried.) I also had aSchecter 6 string, which was beautiful. Sound of an expensive Les paul, but stayed in tune and waay more playable... at 1/4 the price. I got my eye on 'em again these days..
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