Even the most fenderish companies like Sadowsky, G&L and Lakland build their basses slightly different than Fender. But that Shecter bodies look identical...
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New 2019 Schecter Jazz Basses
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Even the most fenderish companies like Sadowsky, G&L and Lakland build their basses slightly different than Fender. But that Shecter bodies look identical...
The J body shape is not under patent. No harm no foul - this is an old, tired topic.
Can we stay on track please?
Can we stay on track please?
Smooth_bass88
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So yeah, these Schecters look absolutely killer. Company seems to really be stepping things up lately. I've been wanting to get my paws on the Michael Anthony model for a while now!
The MA is another model I like to check out myself. The USA Custom Shop version looks incredible.
There's just so many awesome things Schecter has been doing in the last couple of years - exciting stuff!
The discussion is not about copyright... Is about finding this new jazz bass attractive or not...
I think an identical copy is not...
Not in my experience - I'm curious what instrument you have tried.
I used to think I wanted a round a radius also. One of my first basses, a p bass w 7.5 in radius which I once thought was genius. I used to think it was smart, but I've changed my opinion as I've grown as a bass player.
I have found that a flatter fretboard radius lends itself to more precise fretting. It also ends up resulting in less feet buzz, and it helps keep your fingers flatter as you fret, instead of curved which I believe cause you to cramp and exhibit poor technique.
If you have a chance try one before you poo poo it. You might find my logic works for you.
I've never had an issue with them, really just depends on your technique. A lot of Schecter basses are marketed towards genres where picks are more prevalent though.
The Diamond J (passive) and Diamond P they had a couple of years ago were killer basses (I love Schecter and think they are under-rated). I wonder how the new J-4 sounds compared to the old Diamond J. Maybe the same electronics (they both have 2 band EQs, passive, with push/pull volume) but the PUs are noticeably different. The old Diamond J used to have 4 large poles whereby the new one has 4 double small poles...
The Diamond P was/is one of the best passive bass I ever played sound-wise, used to retail for some $350.00 and come in a beautiful blue color. A bit on the heavy side though.
Today, I play a Omen Extreme 4, gorgeous bass, very light and great sounding. Highly recommend Schecter!
The Diamond P was/is one of the best passive bass I ever played sound-wise, used to retail for some $350.00 and come in a beautiful blue color. A bit on the heavy side though.
Today, I play a Omen Extreme 4, gorgeous bass, very light and great sounding. Highly recommend Schecter!
I was so close to buying a Diamond Custom P 5. But I would be buying it to gig with, and that weight (the one I was looking at was 10.5 pounds) was a deal breaker. And I've heard the p plus is a behemoth also. It's a real shame. Like building a Ferrari with an apple crate for.a seat.
I used to own the P Plus as well and you are right: heavy as well. The 3 Schecters that I know of that are light, are the Omen Extreme, Stiletto Custom and Stiletto Stealth. Haven't tried them all though...
My lightest(6lb 14oz) dUg and my heaviest(9lb 11oz) Model-T. My 2 Michael Anthony's and 3 other Model-T's are in the low to mid 9lb range, slightly heavy but I love the Tone and quality craftsmanship. Excited about the New J-4's.
Wow, that's good to know. I've never laid hands on one but, I'd have guessed they would be in the 9 lb range. Do you know for certain if your body is Mahogany ?
The Apocalypse needs to go on this list too.
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