Schecter Owners Club, part 3

[DarbyC]

I love this bass, just the look of it. It's one of the many basses used by Toshiya of Dir en Grey, one of my influences on learning to play.

 

[DarbyC]

All but one of my basses, I bought on Ebay... haven't had a problem yet.

 

[EdBo]

Wow! That eBay deal sounds fantastic. Hopefully you'll score this one with as good a deal as your other ones.

I doubt it as I won't be able to wait for a deal but, buy a new one on the payment plan ASAP.
I was planning on getting a Fender Mike Dirnt P but, Schecter has ruined my plan, LOL.

 

[John Stephen]

Roger that. Those Schecters are hard to resist. Good luck with the payment plan.

 

[Brian Crawford]

Yep, they did the offset blocks on the Session Series Basses. Now it looks like most of the newer Diamond Series Bass are getting the offset dots. Doesn't really bother me. I applaud them for doing something different.
All my Schecters are Traditional Dots but, I've added adhesive Blocks to 3 of them.
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Don't know how I missed this one yesterday. Very interesting. Relic, roasted maple neck & MonsterTones. "J-4 Sixx"
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Oh got my custom fender precision bass two weeks ago and said to the wife will wait a bit for another bass but when this comes out she will just have to deal with it. Going to get one.

 

[EdBo]

Oh got my custom fender precision bass two weeks ago and said to the wife will wait a bit for another bass but when this comes out she will just have to deal with it. Going to get one.

I feel you.
I was planning on getting a Fender Mike Dirnt next but, between this and the new Michael Anthony I'm not sure what I'll get next.

 

[fretno]

 

[John Stephen]

Jut curious, fretno, does that puppy have much neck dive?

 

[fretno]

Jut curious, fretno, does that puppy have much neck dive?

none , it's feather weight and perfect ( 8 lb.s ) . She is a '96 U.S. "s" series . I had her refin'd by Mr. Wilkins ( original Schecter employee as you may know) a few years ago . The S series were originally oil finished in natural , like mine was , red & blue iirc . It has the most amazing neck !

 

[John Stephen]

Sounds fantastic. You are one lucky Schecter owner -- a beautiful instrument and a signature! Outstanding.

 

[fretno]

Sounds fantastic. You are one lucky Schecter owner -- a beautiful instrument and a signature! Outstanding.

Thanks ! Yeah this is a fantastic bass . I scored at the 'ole Bass NW many years ago , man they used to have some great finds . Pat is super cool and last I spoke to him he was still doing finishes for the custom shop . Schecter , the early years... Some very talented folks working side by side .

 

[Gibson Victory]

Hey there! Anybody out there have a Schecter Scorpion 4 string? This one is tuned “B” on up. Had one back in the day, another “regret” on my part. Have seen a few available online, pictures do not look like the one I had. This is “bucket list” stuff for me, so don’t ask.

 

[EdBo]

Hey there! Anybody out there have a Schecter Scorpion 4 string? This one is tuned “B” on up. Had one back in the day, another “regret” on my part. Have seen a few available online, pictures do not look like the one I had. This is “bucket list” stuff for me, so don’t ask.

Seen a used one today on Guitar Centers website, cheap.
Played one in a Pawn Shop in Dayton, Ohio about 6 months ago. It was set up in low B and it was dirt cheap.

 

[Gibson Victory]

I contacted them a few days ago, and they were kind enough to send some additional pictures, etc. Taking all that into consideration. Could have sworn the one that I had was “string through “ on the body, and had a different bridge? My original was bought brand new online. Looking for something here a little better than player grade.

 

[EdBo]

I contacted them a few days ago, and they were kind enough to send some additional pictures, etc. Taking all that into consideration. Could have sworn the one that I had was “string through “ on the body, and had a different bridge? My original was bought brand new online. Looking for something here a little better than player grade.

I just Googled "Schecter Scorpion Bass" then clicked on the Images and it shows at least 3 different models. One is a "Scorpion Tribal Bass" and it has white binding on the body with a bunch of inlays on the fretboard.

Also found this thread here on TB about identifying them.

Help identifying a Schector bass!

 

[EdBo]

This shows some Specs.

 

[EdBo]

Hey there! Anybody out there have a Schecter Scorpion 4 string? This one is tuned “B” on up. Had one back in the day, another “regret” on my part. Have seen a few available online, pictures do not look like the one I had. This is “bucket list” stuff for me, so don’t ask.

Are you looking for another Extra Long Scale(35") Scorpion to tune in BEAD or someting similar ?

If you want to check out other options, you may gather some info here in this TB Club.

The 'Official' 4 string extended scale bass club

If I needed to go BEAD, I'd set up my Extra Long Scale dUg Pinnick Baron H. with heavier strings.

 

[matty1039]

Just got my stiletto back from the shop. Had them pull the preamp out and make it passive. I love sound of it. The bridge pickup sounds so much better. I could not tell that much of a difference between the two pickups with the preamp in.

 

[John Stephen]

Interesting to know, matty. I've had my eye on a Schecter Omen Extreme bass at my local GC, but the other day I went back and played a Stiletto Stealth and I was mighty impressed. One of the most comfortable playing, best balanced basses I can remember playing.

 

[matty1039]

You can’t beat the stiletto for comfort. That’s why it is my main player. Plus it is light so it is easy on your shoulder during long gigs.