Schecter Apocalypse or Ibanez SR670?

[blue4]

I'd go Ibanez but that's just me.

 

[_One//Man//Mutiny_]

I buy a Spector if I could afford it. The legend is almost 850. The performer is way cheaper but it's passive.

A tone monster pre amp would be a good option to make that performer roar. They use solderless connectors so all you have to to is cut and crimp the pickup wires and screw them in. I had to do some extra work to get it to work for the bass I put it in like take the nicer bigger output jack out of the harness and solder in the smaller one that was in my bass and wire in a bigger gauge I used a snip of the ground wire coming from the bridge, for the white wire off the pickups for it to bite into the connector on the blend pot but it really woke up my hamer slammer shortscale bass.

 

[Charlzm]

I'e always liked the hellraiser, but I already have many active basses, and I really wanted a passive that could do a variety of different tones and sound great on my tube amp. Passive and tubes.....drool

I'm all about passive now, too, so I get that.

 

[leegreenman]

I think you’ll be happy with that Ibanez

 

[Mvilmany]

I’d recommend a P-Bass with a Tort pickguard and Flats.

 

[dalahorse]

I’d recommend a P-Bass with a Tort pickguard and Flats.

Oy

 

[Engle]

They all look so...

Ordinary

Yeah I was expecting something gruesome or pointy

 

[Dincrest]

I think either instrument will suit your needs fine, so it's all a matter of which one feels the best in your hands and sounds the best to your ears.

If you're playing in a metal band, I think the more important bass investment is a good, powerful, and loud amp. After all, you don't want to be drowned out by a pair of shreddy guitarists and a gorilla-fisted drummer.

 

[BassBrass]

Have you tried the Schecter CV-4? I have the 5 and it's my best sounding 5, those pu's are something special, the jazz buckers, but passive (high output) with a 3 way switches for Lots of tone variation. Of the 2 you mention, I find that Ibanez body to be too rounded, and I'm sure the Schecter sounds and feels better. I like some Ibanez necks allot but not that one. Ebony is great stuff for sustain, maple comes close.

 

[Drop1]

I've owned both Schecter and Ibanez basses although neither of those. The Ibanez is long gone. The Schecter is still my main bass. It's a Stiletto Stealth 5 string and I absolutely love it. Tonally, there was just no comparison. The Schecter blew the Ibanez away.

Is it the one worh the p and music man style pickups? That's a different animal. It does sound nice though.

 

[matante]

Hey all. Mostly interested in Heavy metal, black metal, hard rock type stuff..

I am having a hard time deciding between these two guitars. I know the Schecter can play in BEAD tuning straight out of the box which is a bonus.. since it's 35 scale (not sure if you can tune standard with baritone strings?) It's also completely Swamp Ash with string thru. Not too thrilled on the color but the ebony fingerboard is great. Invalid Link Removed

The other is the Ibanez SR670. Mahogany body/Ash top. I like the pickups better on this one because at least I think I could change them compared to the Schecter if it sounded bad (doubt it). I've also used Ibanez guitars and always liked the neck slimness. I know the Schecter looks more metal but I tend to go against the grain and be different. Invalid Link Removed

I found one of the Schecter C-1 Apocalypse EX models for $670 used (cosmetic). So the price is about the same. For the Ibanez w/case $780. Schecter w/case $825

I am also looking at a much cheaper ESP LTD or a Spector Performer. Not really a fan of lower priced Ibanez basses. Trying to avoid basswood.

I haven't liked any Schecter I've played in a store. I've liked every Ibanez that costs more than $500 or so. That's going to be a quality bass. And I'd also choose the Ibanez just because I think it looks a lot better. That's a cool finish.

 

[Drop1]

I haven't liked any Schecter I've played in a store. I've liked every Ibanez that costs more than $500 or so. That's going to be a quality bass. And I'd also choose the Ibanez just because I think it looks a lot better. That's a cool finish.

I returned 2 different shecters and bought an Ibby sr800. The shecters had far too many flaws. One of them sounded cool the other not so much.

 

[Rnr..........4]

Does it matter if one is string thru and the other isn't? Does that affect tone much? if at all?

 

[Rnr..........4]

I'm all about passive now, too, so I get that.

I don't really understand why all of a sudden everyone likes passive. I remember active being very popular. I mean I don't plan on doing any recording. I'm basically getting back into it after 5 or so years. Guess I don't need an expensive monster of a guitar.

 

[Rnr..........4]

I don't know. Think I will leave the Schecter then. I guess I could just get a Stealth with case but we're looking at 650 for that anyway.

 

[scuzzy]

I don't really understand why all of a sudden everyone likes passive. I remember active being very popular. I mean I don't plan on doing any recording. I'm basically getting back into it after 5 or so years. Guess I don't need an expensive monster of a guitar.

You are mentioning several things that indicate you have some misconceptions.

Any 34" or 35" scale can be tuned BEAD or EADG successfully with proper strings and setup.

Basswood or mahogany can both be used successfully as a bass body for a "metal" bass. As can ash, maple, walnut, sapele, cherry, or many other woods you could choose.

Active or passive isn't really a better or worse argument. There are great and terrible examples of each. Get what you are comfortable with and enjoy using.

Both basses should be great and (like most things) come down to personal preferences.

I would do some research, get into a shop and play many basses, and get oriented before dropping major coin on a bass. Just my $0.02 to chip in.

 

[Rnr..........4]

They all look so...

Ordinary

I think ESP have lost it more than Schecter. The only metal looking bass they do is the Tom/Slayer one.

 

[lowplaces]

I’d recommend a P-Bass with a Tort pickguard and Flats.

 

[Rnr..........4]

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I looked at a lot of those sorts of basses. While their sound is excellent.. they weigh too much for me and don't like polished necks.

 

[Rnr..........4]

I'm only looking at these brands... Schecter, Ibanez, ESP, Spector and Yamaha. I'd probably go with an ESP F series 4 string bass but apparently they discontinued it and only do it in 5 string.