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The official "Show your basses" thread part 19!
- Thread starter smperry
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Updated family pic:
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Top is a Schecter Stiletto Stealth 4-string. I plan to mod it with Dunlop Straplocks, a Hipshot Xtender, and a new bridge (the stock bridge's design lacks intonation screws on the saddles).
Bottom is my #1- a heavily modded LTD (by ESP) HTB-600. That thing's been with me through several bands/musical projects, toured with me up and down the east coast, even been in photo shoots with models. That thing's coming with me to the afterlife.
I've reduced my arsenal to two basses. I still have plenty of GAS (my "gotta try 'em all" pokemon-style GAS for strings is as powerful as ever), but the lion's share of my needs are met.
Top is a Schecter Stiletto Stealth 4-string. I plan to mod it with Dunlop Straplocks, a Hipshot Xtender, and a new bridge (the stock bridge's design lacks intonation screws on the saddles).
Bottom is my #1- a heavily modded LTD (by ESP) HTB-600. That thing's been with me through several bands/musical projects, toured with me up and down the east coast, even been in photo shoots with models. That thing's coming with me to the afterlife.
I've reduced my arsenal to two basses. I still have plenty of GAS (my "gotta try 'em all" pokemon-style GAS for strings is as powerful as ever), but the lion's share of my needs are met.
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The set screws on the saddles are cleverly hidden. You have to come in at a 45 degree angle to reach it.
And the bridge performs nicely. It has good mass, quick release for changing strings, and sustains very well. I love my Schector Stilleto Studio-4. It's a beast!
Mine started out as a matte finish. But you can see where I slap it and where my thumb goes and where my arm is when I'm doing those things. On its way to being a natural relic.
A Sadowsky bomb blew up in my kitchen….theres bodies everywhere!!!!
(Some of these may even be in the classifieds maybe……hmmm.
Do as I have done, needed a guitar for some stuff (plus I wanted one to compose and record a bit), so I sold my Yamaha BB614 that was sleeping in deep storage for a couple of years now. The result?
The sith have the rule of 2, I have the rule of 3, because I am more tolerent than those guys.
This just arrived. So psyched! Haven't owned a fretless in more than 40 years!
Sterling SUB4 Hipshot Tuners, EMG MMHZ pickup, EMG BTS Pre amp, Zero Mod Thumbrest.
@Rod Barchetta
Ah! Thanks for pointing that out. I see those set screws now on my bass. They're a slightly different location since the Stealth uses individual saddles like this: Allparts Economy Single String Lock-Down Bass Bridge rather than the bridge like this on other Schecter Stilettos: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
Truth be told, I still don't like the bridge. Even when I loosen the set screws to move the saddle, I still have to loosen the string and slide the saddle back and forth with my fingers to set the intonation. I vastly prefer intonation screws that let me more precisely move the saddle back and forth for intonation adjustments, especially while the string is tuned up. LowEndLobster says the same thing about a Jackson bass with a similar bridge and I agree with him:
I also don't like the twiddly Warwick-style saddles (I once owned a Warwick and wasn't a fan of that bridge either).
Again, I got that Schecter Stealth bass preowned at a very nice price. It's practically brand new. The plastic is still on the pickguard. The tone, balance, ergonomics, and playability are terrific. I friggin' LOVE the bass, except for that bridge. I would rather have a Hipshot B-style or something like that.
Ah! Thanks for pointing that out. I see those set screws now on my bass. They're a slightly different location since the Stealth uses individual saddles like this: Allparts Economy Single String Lock-Down Bass Bridge rather than the bridge like this on other Schecter Stilettos: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
Truth be told, I still don't like the bridge. Even when I loosen the set screws to move the saddle, I still have to loosen the string and slide the saddle back and forth with my fingers to set the intonation. I vastly prefer intonation screws that let me more precisely move the saddle back and forth for intonation adjustments, especially while the string is tuned up. LowEndLobster says the same thing about a Jackson bass with a similar bridge and I agree with him:
I also don't like the twiddly Warwick-style saddles (I once owned a Warwick and wasn't a fan of that bridge either).
Again, I got that Schecter Stealth bass preowned at a very nice price. It's practically brand new. The plastic is still on the pickguard. The tone, balance, ergonomics, and playability are terrific. I friggin' LOVE the bass, except for that bridge. I would rather have a Hipshot B-style or something like that.
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I have the same problem with my Mike Lull M5. It came with a bridge similar to what you have, and it is a PITA to intonate. I have no idea what the reasoning is behind a bridge like that.
SOMEDAY I will get a picture of them all in one spot...but until then...
Aaaaarrrgh, that's a swashbuckler!
I wanted to share a very good customer service experience.
I buy my strings from Jason at Fret Nation. I have become completely sold on Ernie Ball Cobalt Flatwounds and have them on 7 of my 9 bass guitars. I just got a new set for the Schecter Studio-4, but when I installed them there was a residual hum on the open E string. It went away when any fret was depressed, but it was there on the open E. I disassembled the saddle and made sure there was no looseness at the nut. The problem still existed. I put the old string on and the problem went away. I emailed Jason on Saturday, when the strings arrived, and he asked me to make sure the tuner and washer were tight. The E tuning peg was a little loose, but after tightening it properly, the problem still existed. I always put a 90 degree bend in the string before cutting it (just like the instructions say), but it seemed the inner core of the string must have come loose. Jason said a replacement would be mailed out Monday.
Today, on Friday, I received a package from Ernie Ball. Not only did they send me a replacement string, but a completely new set as well, free of charge. That make two companies that stands behind their service and their product.
I was too pleased not to share the experience.
I buy my strings from Jason at Fret Nation. I have become completely sold on Ernie Ball Cobalt Flatwounds and have them on 7 of my 9 bass guitars. I just got a new set for the Schecter Studio-4, but when I installed them there was a residual hum on the open E string. It went away when any fret was depressed, but it was there on the open E. I disassembled the saddle and made sure there was no looseness at the nut. The problem still existed. I put the old string on and the problem went away. I emailed Jason on Saturday, when the strings arrived, and he asked me to make sure the tuner and washer were tight. The E tuning peg was a little loose, but after tightening it properly, the problem still existed. I always put a 90 degree bend in the string before cutting it (just like the instructions say), but it seemed the inner core of the string must have come loose. Jason said a replacement would be mailed out Monday.
Today, on Friday, I received a package from Ernie Ball. Not only did they send me a replacement string, but a completely new set as well, free of charge. That make two companies that stands behind their service and their product.
I was too pleased not to share the experience.
Current snaphop..........
My fantastic 4.... they give me all the sounds I want/need, usebillity and good looking too !
But we all know.....times are changing....harharhar.......
My fantastic 4.... they give me all the sounds I want/need, usebillity and good looking too !
But we all know.....times are changing....harharhar.......
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Cheers! I’ve received similar stellar customer service from Optima Strings. These little things go a long way to build brand loyalty.
Do you prefer the kiloton or L2000?Current snaphop..........
My fantastic 4.... they give me all the sounds I want/need, usebillity and good looking too !
But we all know.....times are changing....harharhar.......
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