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NBD Schecter Model T Session Four
- Thread starter rashrader
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I don't have a scale, but this bass definitely doesn't feel heavy to me. I might go and buy a scale today. I need one.
The Specifications for the old ones is 16. I have no way to actually measure my 4 but, they all look & feel flatter than my Michael Anthony's that spec 12.
They copied the Model-T (LOL) on this new one that is suppose to hit the streets this winter but, I've heard they may cancel it.
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That's a great looking bass, but the price is pretty steep. They are around 1400-1500, right? Oh, I just looked.... 1999
Steep when you think about the fact that I have around $1200 in these 4 used Model-T's pictured here. I personally don't believe the Fender could get a job done any better than any of my Schecters. I don't think I would have anymore fun or grin any wider on stage with that Fender hanging around my neck.
All 4 of my Classic Model-T's are on the heavy side from 9lbs 2oz, 9-9, 9-10 and 9lbs 11oz . Not extremely heavy but definitely not lite.
Indeed.
My Model T Session very nearly went back... I only persevered because I had heard some really good recordings with one, and... I really really like its looks
Once my vanity won and decided that I'd keep it and change all electronics if needed (the bass felt so good, that it didn't seem crazy to change pickups/preamp), I replaced the strings. DR Sunbeams. And the bass became alive.
Hmmm, mine doesn't feel heavy (Model T Session, 4 string)
Let me check...
(luggage scales)
Mine is 8.6 lbs.
Aesthetically speaking, I definitely got luck of the draw on this one.
Yup!
I like mine, it's beautiful... but you got an even nicer grain. Well done!
Indeed.
My Model T Session very nearly went back... I only persevered because I had heard some really good recordings with one, and... I really really like its looks
Once my vanity won and decided that I'd keep it and change all electronics if needed (the bass felt so good, that it didn't seem crazy to change pickups/preamp), I replaced the strings. DR Sunbeams. And the bass became alive.
If I'm pleased with the strings that are so disliked, what am I going to think when I put some good strings on it?
I have a tobacco burst S-1 Custom that was made in South Korea. It is a great looking, great sounding guitar!
Congrats man!
The only reason I go back to another bass is when I feel like playing flat strings for that session. Maybe I need another one to keep flats on it.
I usually like modding stuff and can find reasons to do so. Cars, guitars, what have you, but this already has all the good stuff. Great tuners, awesome functional bridge, amazing pickups, comfy neck with giant markers and stunning looks. What else to add, right. I may remove the pick guard; it isn't hiding any cavities but that's about it.
Enjoy!
Edit: Yes, change the strings ASAP. They're a frickin' nice topic on how to market bad products and sell! Look at that wall-of-text-of-endorsers: cha-ching! Eye candy packaging: cha-ching! Distribute everywhere, they'll have to buy it because that's what they can find: cha-ching!!! And in this example, put them on new guitars so some people will keep buying the "original". For that last reason I bet Schecter pays no more than a few bucks for a set, so they put them on. They know they aren't worthy of their guitars but a sweat deal that must be. huh
The only reason I go back to another bass is when I feel like playing flat strings for that session. Maybe I need another one to keep flats on it.
I usually like modding stuff and can find reasons to do so. Cars, guitars, what have you, but this already has all the good stuff. Great tuners, awesome functional bridge, amazing pickups, comfy neck with giant markers and stunning looks. What else to add, right. I may remove the pick guard; it isn't hiding any cavities but that's about it.
Enjoy!
Edit: Yes, change the strings ASAP. They're a frickin' nice topic on how to market bad products and sell! Look at that wall-of-text-of-endorsers: cha-ching! Eye candy packaging: cha-ching! Distribute everywhere, they'll have to buy it because that's what they can find: cha-ching!!! And in this example, put them on new guitars so some people will keep buying the "original". For that last reason I bet Schecter pays no more than a few bucks for a set, so they put them on. They know they aren't worthy of their guitars but a sweat deal that must be. huh
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I have a set of balanced tension D'Addario Rounds lying about. I'm going to go with those.
I am very tempted to try a set of GHS Balanced Nickels.... Anyone have any experience with them?
No idea about GHS but I have the balanced fatty D'Addarios you mentioned at the moment. They can be a bit more tiresome for the fretting hand but you can get super low action. Some trade there. They sound very nice and even.
EMGs have enormous frequency range so even though you aren't a flat string player, you can give those a try too. They don't sound as dull compared to a passive system. Tried Roto flats and D'add chromes so far on it. Roto flats sounded better on Seymour passive P, Chromes sounded better on EMGs to me.
EMGs have enormous frequency range so even though you aren't a flat string player, you can give those a try too. They don't sound as dull compared to a passive system. Tried Roto flats and D'add chromes so far on it. Roto flats sounded better on Seymour passive P, Chromes sounded better on EMGs to me.
I purchased a scale.... This bass weighs in at 9.2lbs. I find this to be quite reasonable.
I really was thinking that the Swamp Ash would be a little lighter than Alder, that the old Model T's are made of. It's the same weight of my lightest one. That's really not bad. My heaviest is 9 lb 11 oz.
