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Are those Schecter stamped Gitoh Res-o-lite lightweight tuners ? They sure look like it.
@LowEndLobster I really like your review style. For some reason it feels more honest. Maybe less post production on the sound? And your verdict is more balanced than I'm used to from YouTube reviewers.
..... However, I owe this particular bass and I do have some points I'd like to address. 1. That C-5 is extremely noisy in single coil mode. Mine is dead silent. I'm not an electrician, but your friend should look into that. It ruins a very useful sound. 2. String spacing. It's to narrow for your likings, but doesn't the narrow string spacing attribute to the playing speed? I do enjoy this narrow string spacing and the super fast neck. Then again, I don't care for playing chords and I don't slap very often. But maybe the narrow string spacing isn't all bad. 4. You took your time to show the most common pickup combinations. That's great. However, the beauty of this bass is the extreme versatility in sound when you enter the less common combinations. Neck in single coil, bridge in series, and then the balance knob a very slight twist to the bridge for a very clear but heavy sound. Neck in series, bridge in single coil. Slight twist to the neck for a more classic sound. Switch between series and parallel in both combos and a whole different realm of sound opens. Then start experimenting with less tone, and you'll have fun for days. These custom shop pickups sound very rich in all possible combinations, tuning in a bad soundseems impossible. The conclusion might be that this bass is more than a good option for metal players.
(Disclaimer: this post aims to be an constructive addition to the discussion. If I sound like an angry metal head, it is because I'm an angry metal head, exactly the kind Schecter aims for)
..... However, I owe this particular bass and I do have some points I'd like to address. 1. That C-5 is extremely noisy in single coil mode. Mine is dead silent. I'm not an electrician, but your friend should look into that. It ruins a very useful sound. 2. String spacing. It's to narrow for your likings, but doesn't the narrow string spacing attribute to the playing speed? I do enjoy this narrow string spacing and the super fast neck. Then again, I don't care for playing chords and I don't slap very often. But maybe the narrow string spacing isn't all bad. 4. You took your time to show the most common pickup combinations. That's great. However, the beauty of this bass is the extreme versatility in sound when you enter the less common combinations. Neck in single coil, bridge in series, and then the balance knob a very slight twist to the bridge for a very clear but heavy sound. Neck in series, bridge in single coil. Slight twist to the neck for a more classic sound. Switch between series and parallel in both combos and a whole different realm of sound opens. Then start experimenting with less tone, and you'll have fun for days. These custom shop pickups sound very rich in all possible combinations, tuning in a bad soundseems impossible. The conclusion might be that this bass is more than a good option for metal players.
(Disclaimer: this post aims to be an constructive addition to the discussion. If I sound like an angry metal head, it is because I'm an angry metal head, exactly the kind Schecter aims for)
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Heyo! Thank you so much
. 1. You're right, however it's not the bass issue but an environmental issue. I'm going to be making a vid talking about my environment and testing methodology, but basically my environment with my studio lights, four PC monitors, two PCs, tons of equipment, will make single coil pickups hum. Basically this is the "worst case scenario" kind of deal in terms of the noise and stuff.
2. It's preference. I don't think spacing has an impact on play speed for me personally, more just a matter of comfort. Everyone's different though. The spacing isn't a dealbreaker for me personally, but is on the cusp. 16mm and below is a no-go for me.
3. Joke's on you! There is no 3. ;P
4. You're correct! I saw that the video was running a bit long and I know there are plenty more combos to choose from where you can mix and match the SC/Par/Ser settings for each pickup. They're REALLY nice and versatile pickups, I could spend all day going over the different tones. What's very interesting is that there's several "versions" of this bass that target different types of players/genres. Curious to check out the CV-5 and see how it feels and sounds in comparison.
5. There is no 5 either, but thank you for the really well thought out comment!
I'm really close to pulling the trigger on this... in black.
NBD: Schecter Model T Session. Found this at a local shop, owner had just bought it off someone a couple of days earlier. Not sure the year, but looks like it has never been played. Not a scratch or scuff on it anywhere, no fret wear, looks brand new. Owner said the action was really high on it when he got it and the batteries were dead, but he did a complete setup with new strings and batteries and when I went in it played great. I have owned a Stilleto Stealth 4 for a couple of years which is also a great playing bass but the tone of it is unique (and not that useful for me) due to the pickups and placement. I had no other experience with Schecters until now. Needless to say, I bought this bass once I played it. The neck is nice and fast, it really plays and feels great. And the tone that you get from the EMG pickups and active pre is very versatile. This was an unplanned purchased but could not pass it up for $499. I am really amazed I have not heard more about these basses, one of the best PJ's I have ever played. I have paid far more and gotten far less in the past.
I've always liked the look of these Model T's. Way cool. Congrats on getting it for such a great price.
Have a Schecter Hellraiser-4 for sale,and had a question what pickup's come with this model and preamp? If anyone would chime in would appreciate any comments,or info? Thanks!
Congrats! They're fantastic basses. As for what year it is from, mine is a 2017 and the serial number starts with W17xxxx (not sure the total number of digits, I just remember it starts with W17) so I wonder if the first two numbers after the initial letter indicate the year?
It's my understanding that the Hellraiser-4 has EMGHZ Passive pickups and a 2 Band Active Preamp. I guess the pickups could have been changed but from the original but they look correct from what I can see.
The few I've Seen List Them as;
PICKUPS: EMG HZ
ELECTRONICS: Vol/Blend/ Active 18-Volt 2-band EQ (w/selectable treble frequencies)
Does the pickups have EMGHZ or Schecter engraved into the bottom right corners of the pickups ?
The EMG35TW in (b) and (n) with EMG BTS control comes in the new EXTREME Model, yours is it's predecessor.
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@Chrome Dome I think @EdBo is right. The give away is the 3-band eq (extreme) vs the 2-band eq (old hellraiser). For some reason I can't find the old hellraiser in Schecter's Vault. I did find this video which looks to be your bass and you can see EMG HZ on the pickups:
And there is an old auction with the same bass with EMGHZ on it:
SCHECTER/ Schecter DIAMONDSERIES HELLRAISER-4: Real Yahoo auction salling
And there is an old auction with the same bass with EMGHZ on it:
SCHECTER/ Schecter DIAMONDSERIES HELLRAISER-4: Real Yahoo auction salling
I suspect it has this BTS system in it or at least parts of it. Does it have the Balance control or 2 Volumes, 1 for each pickup ?
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It probably has 2 500k pots for Volume controls and the EMG BTS Control/PreAmp in it.
Does it have the 2 dip switches on the Ckt Board of the Bass Control or have you had the cover off ?
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Does it have the 2 dip switches on the Ckt Board of the Bass Control or have you had the cover off ?
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W=world music factory in South k followed by year then date then number built that day
So My model T is World19 2019 03 March 4 fourth 334 instrument built that day
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