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New 2019 Schecter Jazz Basses

#21
dtsamples said:
These look dope. Bound to be a big seller. Just wish it was a 9.5 radius, 16 is pretty flat
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If you get a chance, go try one and see what you think. I've got those same specs on my Stiletto Vintage and for some reason it just works on that thin Schecter neck. When I bought it, I didn't even know the radius number, I just loved the feel of it. I was actually kind of surprised when it checked out the neck details afterwards.

I never actually got it (ahem) but I liked it so my much I ordered a custom Jazz-style neck from USAG-slim with the 16 radius to put on my P-bass.
 
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I’m pretty invested in lightening the load. I mean an 11 lb pbass is all good for tone and sustain, but when you can get down to 8.5 and relatively speaking get the same results it’s not really a debate. Weight is not posted on this one but every schecter I’ve ever owned or played has come in on the light side. One more reason to gas over this one...
 
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Maynjo said:
Damn those are nice. I do wish they didn't come with those cheap Chinese bridges though. Or at least make the hole pattern line up with a regular fender bridge.
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They look to be higher-mass bridges than standard Fender bridges (sort of like a babicz bridge, almost?)... As for the hole pattern, it actually gives you more aftermarket options than just Fender retrofits.
 
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Funny that this thread popped up, because I was struggling between one of these and a PRS Kestrel earlier this week when shopping for a new J. Price wise they are about the same. I ended up with the Kestrel. Defining features were the hardware (all Hipshot) and the neck through build on the Kestrel.

Oh.....and the thought of my thumb resting on a uncovered pickup was kind of a deal killer for me. :rollno:

If anyone picks up one of these new sweet Schecter's , I'd be super interested to hear what you think of it.
 
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Maynjo said:
Damn those are nice. I do wish they didn't come with those cheap Chinese bridges though. Or at least make the hole pattern line up with a regular fender bridge.
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I can vouch for the bridge - there's nothing cheap about it. It's a solid, high quality, high mass bridge that adjusts with a very solid & quality feel - same bridge as on the Apocalypse I own.

Every bit as quality feeling as what you'd find from Hipshot, etc. As far as the hole pattern specifically matching another brand - I don't imagine that was a high priority factor in the design.

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stingray69 said:
I can vouch for the bridge - there's nothing cheap about it. It's a solid, high quality, high mass bridge that adjusts with a very solid & quality feel - same bridge as on the Apocalypse I own.

Every bit as quality feeling as what you'd find from Hipshot, etc. As far as the hole pattern specifically matching another brand - I don't imagine that was a high priority factor in the design.

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I did play one at guitar center and the bridge did seem pretty nice, but I had an esp with an almost identical bridge, and the adjustment screws all rusted and locked up. I'm glad to hear they're using a higher quality one though. It does look nice.
 
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Maynjo said:
As far as I can tell with them the screws are positioned slightly to the left, so the hipshot bridges don't fit. Do you know if any that do?
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Oh, I didn't see that. My eyesight isn't the best (especially when it comes to computer screens). The bridges are good quality stock from what I've heard, and if you really really need a new one you can always fill the old holes and re drill. I think you can e-mail the guys at Schecter too. They could give you better information than I can, that's for sure! :laugh:
 
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Maynjo said:
I did play one at guitar center and the bridge did seem pretty nice, but I had an esp with an almost identical bridge, and the adjustment screws all rusted and locked up. I'm glad to hear they're using a higher quality one though. It does look nice.
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Not sure what ESP is using for bridges - a lot of bridges are often re-badged or slightly modified name brands in disguise (but some truly are inexpensive off brands though), but humidity & salt air conditions tends to takes it toll on hardware no matter what brand you have.
 
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