Schecter Owners Club, part 3

[Kevin Doyle]

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.
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I’m considering one of these. Looks great! Does the single coil hum? Any idea how different it is from the Riot with the EMG dc instead of the EMG P?

 

[rejb87]

Hey everybody, can you guys please explain the difference between the session Stiletto the session riot? I’m new to schecter but they look great.

Body shape and the stilleto and riot come with a 35dc in the bridge and 35j in the neck you can also get the Riot fretless and in 8 string

 

[Gibson Victory]

If you are referring to the current run models, I believe that both have an Ash body, bolt on neck. The body shapes are different. The Riot series uses their universal case. Stilettos have their own, SGR 5B or something like that. Both look like they can be top loaded, or string through. If you are going to string through, super long string sets are necessary. Looks like both have the three band eq, so most likely are 18V, so there are 2, 9V batteries under the hood someplace. Seeing how both are Ash bodies, they would weigh about what a neck through would, or pretty close. Schecter web site does not seem to list the overall weight for either one. I am a Stiletto “junkie” from the word go. You might want to check out the Stiletto Custom series. No frills, bolt on neck, 2 band eq, single 9v battery. Body is some Mahogany variety with a Maple cap.Top load bridge only. Lighter, and sings. Anything you pick here would be a good value for the money. Just an opinion. Best of luck.

 

[Kevin Doyle]

If you are referring to the current run models, I believe that both have an Ash body, bolt on neck. The body shapes are different. The Riot series uses their universal case. Stilettos have their own, SGR 5B or something like that. Both look like they can be top loaded, or string through. If you are going to string through, super long string sets are necessary. Looks like both have the three band eq, so most likely are 18V, so there are 2, 9V batteries under the hood someplace. Seeing how both are Ash bodies, they would weigh about what a neck through would, or pretty close. Schecter web site does not seem to list the overall weight for either one. I am a Stiletto “junkie” from the word go. You might want to check out the Stiletto Custom series. No frills, bolt on neck, 2 band eq, single 9v battery. Body is some Mahogany variety with a Maple cap.Top load bridge only. Lighter, and sings. Anything you pick here would be a good value for the money. Just an opinion. Best of luck.

I am pretty new. I’m surprised you’re saying mahogany is lighter than ash?

 

[Gibson Victory]

The Mahogany “Family” of wood is actually pretty diverse, depending on where it comes from. Common ones would be like Honduran, Philippine, African, etc. Sometimes even Banak (sp) gets dumped in there even though it doesn’t really belong.

 

[rejb87]

If you are referring to the current run models, I believe that both have an Ash body, bolt on neck. The body shapes are different. The Riot series uses their universal case. Stilettos have their own, SGR 5B or something like that. Both look like they can be top loaded, or string through. If you are going to string through, super long string sets are necessary. Looks like both have the three band eq, so most likely are 18V, so there are 2, 9V batteries under the hood someplace. Seeing how both are Ash bodies, they would weigh about what a neck through would, or pretty close. Schecter web site does not seem to list the overall weight for either one. I am a Stiletto “junkie” from the word go. You might want to check out the Stiletto Custom series. No frills, bolt on neck, 2 band eq, single 9v battery. Body is some Mahogany variety with a Maple cap.Top load bridge only. Lighter, and sings. Anything you pick here would be a good value for the money. Just an opinion. Best of luck.

They don't list the weight on the main Schecter site as every instrument would weigh different albeit slightly.
If they have any in stock on Sweetwater then they will list the individual instruments weight.

 

[rejb87]

The boys,

just hangin,
My #1
God. I love this bass.

 

[EdBo]

I have 4 Model T's and 2 Michael Anthony's(fancy Model T's with binding) and the weigh from 9lbs 3oz's to 9lbs 11oz's. No two are the same.

 

[rejb87]

I have 4 Model T's and 2 Michael Anthony's(fancy Model T's with binding) and the weigh from 9lbs 3oz's to 9lbs 11oz's. No two are the same.
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Ed I only see one Michael Anthony the dark black one with red pg... Which is the other? The sunburst?

 

[rejb87]

My Favorite MA basses the orange USA custom

 

[EdBo]

Ed I only see one Michael Anthony the dark black one with red pg... Which is the other? The sunburst?

The 1st two are Identical except the diff pickguards, chrome hardware and fretboard sticker/blocks on the 2nd one.

 

[rejb87]

The 1st two are Identical except the diff pickguards, chrome hardware and fretboard sticker/blocks on the 2nd one.

Also looks like most model T's are 22 fret but the MA models are 21

 

[EdBo]

My Favorite MA basses the orange USA custom View attachment 4011524 View attachment 4011525

It's a toss up for me between the Orange and this.

 

[eddybuzzard]

I've been wanting one of those older Model Ts for years, with the wider neck and rosewood.
Heck, I'd be happy with a thicker neck for my dUg even, that thing is like a toothpick.

 

[EdBo]

Also looks like most model T's are 22 fret but the MA models are 21

The Burst Model T is the oldest (2001) and also has 21 frets. It's the odd one w/ a Hipshot drop tuner and also has a different neck plate.

I've been wanting one of those older Model Ts for years, with the wider neck and rosewood.
Heck, I'd be happy with a thicker neck for my dUg even, that thing is like a toothpick.

All of mine except one have Jazz Neck's.

This Butterscotch has the wide P Neck. It also has an EMG Geezer Set in it. It has the GROWL !

 

[Brian Crawford]

I'm selling my black model t thats had the hardware changed to black and the pickups upgraded to geezer butler pj set. If in the Indianapolis area give me a shout.

 

[EdBo]

I'm selling my black model t thats had the hardware changed to black and the pickups upgraded to geezer butler pj set. If in the Indianapolis area give me a shout.

P Neck or thin Jazz Neck ?

 

[Brian Crawford]

P Neck or thin Jazz Neck ?

I would say closer to p neck. Pretty beefy plus has been professionally setup dgcf.

 

[rejb87]

It's a toss up for me between the Orange and this.

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The only thing I don't like about the koa is the pickup routes look way to big.
I suspect Michael wanted that look as kind of a tribute to His old Yamaha BB that had a smiliar look

 

[EdBo]

The Sorth Korean model doesn't have the plates/bezel. It doesn't have the signature pickups with the Brass base plates either but I can't hear any difference between either pickup set. Both sound amazing. Both sets are made in the USA.