The bridge pup is plenty strong. I usually don't solo it, but so mix it up with the P pup to give a bit more grit and sizzle.
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Schecter Diamond P 5 (NBD)
- Thread starter jlepre
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Well it's official. I LOVE FLATS on my Diamond P5. I only played them a little in a short rehearsal tonight, but man do they sound GREAT! I mean full and round, and silky smoooooth! Labella Deep Talkin' Flats.
Man, I'd kill for that bass, too bad they are 700e new here, and nobody is selling a used one! Played one in store, the pickups spacing is a lot reminiscent of jazz basses, and with both PUs on full I got the tone like my J, just way on steroids!
- Aug 21, 2003
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IMHO I find the Diamond P the 'P Bass' for those who are not crazy about P basses (if that makes sense).
I will admit I'm not typically a P bass guy myself but with this pickup configuration you get so much more. I now and finding myself that I'm using both pickups wide open and less of coil split now with an added preamp then in passive mode and sounds awesome, especially in a rock/funk setting.
I will admit I'm not typically a P bass guy myself but with this pickup configuration you get so much more. I now and finding myself that I'm using both pickups wide open and less of coil split now with an added preamp then in passive mode and sounds awesome, especially in a rock/funk setting.
I could see flats doing really well in that style of music. I will probably run rounds on mine but may try flats.
- Aug 21, 2003
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I totally find when I playing with just a little bit of added bass and treble from the onboard preamp I installed and play with the coil cut that I forget that I'm playing a P bass.
I can come around again to a P once that bridge is shut off and get all the lower mids one could ever want.
My Schecters are my most versatile basses that I own.
FedEX has the oddest tracking. This morning at 7 am the scheduled delivery was changed from today until Tuesday. 
I for some reason refreshed the page just now and it now says it's on truck for delivery. lol
I for some reason refreshed the page just now and it now says it's on truck for delivery. lol
Was that the active or passive model? I've owned the ACTIVE Deluxe P5 Fender, and this neck feels very similar. Sound? I would say it's different, but not lacking in any way. We are talking a passive and ACTIVE.
And here is the Schecter Diamond P5 with my Valenti Jazz 5:
Haven't had much time with it yet. However, it plays very well and sounds HUGE! The neck is thicker than my Valenti (which is ok) but feels very good. The B string is a monster!
Question for you guys, what strings are you running?
The stock string is a Ernie Ball Slinky set on it and it seems to have a better B than the D'Addario's on my Valenti.
Haven't had much time with it yet. However, it plays very well and sounds HUGE! The neck is thicker than my Valenti (which is ok) but feels very good. The B string is a monster!
Question for you guys, what strings are you running?
The stock string is a Ernie Ball Slinky set on it and it seems to have a better B than the D'Addario's on my Valenti.
Pic ain't working for me! 
Congrats!
They switched to EBs right after I got my P5. I was so impressed with the feel and sound, I had to email them and ask what they were. I had been using DR FatBeams.
Have you tried the Cobalts yet?
Congrats!
They switched to EBs right after I got my P5. I was so impressed with the feel and sound, I had to email them and ask what they were. I had been using DR FatBeams.
Have you tried the Cobalts yet?
I thought the stock strings You know I just put on Labella Deep Talkin' flats.
Oh BTW I can't see your pic.
Oh BTW I can't see your pic.
Fixed the picture.
I'm curious if this instrument has a beefy B no matter what strings are on it or if these Slinky's have a better B than the D'Addarios...
I'm curious if this instrument has a beefy B no matter what strings are on it or if these Slinky's have a better B than the D'Addarios...
Good to know. I picked up a set after they were introduced and they sounded pretty good, but felt like cheese graters. Maybe someday my love of D'Addarios will fade, but not until the price goes up or I find something I like better.
I still wanna see that new bass.
Oop- there it is! Nice!
