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What D'yall think about Schecter Basses?

#42
My Diamond P4 is awesome. The build quality and finish is every bit as good as my USA Fender. Not super fond of the ceramic based pickups, in particular the tone of the bridge pickup. Also thought it was stupid to tap to the coil closest to the bridge. Rewired and solved that problem. Now it sounds better in single coil mode.
 
#43
I absolutely LOVE my Riot-5 (not the Deluxe...)! I don't get super picky about the electronics of this or that because I can generally get a workable tone out of just about any amp. Maybe not the best tone for soloing, but in the mix with a full band it doesn't matter as much. I wouldn't be opposed to replacing the pre in mine if I got it for a decent price, but beyond that I am really happy with it. The fit and finish are top notch, and for the price I think they are a solid investment. Some people might say Ibanez is better for the money, but the way they feel about playing a Schecter is how I feel about Ibanez...
 
#44
invalidprotocol said:
My Diamond P4 is awesome. The build quality and finish is every bit as good as my USA Fender. Not super fond of the ceramic based pickups, in particular the tone of the bridge pickup. Also thought it was stupid to tap to the coil closest to the bridge. Rewired and solved that problem. Now it sounds better in single coil mode.
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How did you rewire it? I simply flipped mine around. I did rewire it to have one volume, one tone and a 3 way switch and also a mini toggle for the coil split.
 
#47
As the proud so therefore biased owner of a Diamond P5 Custom and a Model T, they are way underpriced and underrated. Build quality was great IMO and I haven't had any of the electronic problems others have mentioned here but mine are both passive basses.

The Model T has SD Basslines and a neck sweeter than the Geddy Lee I had. The Diamond P has a wonderful neck for a wide 5.

I guess I'd still be boasting had I spent 3 times as much on a MM.
 
#48
dedpool1052 said:
+1
never heard anyone knock Robert DeLeo's tone or technique for playing a schecter either.


edit - what are the spec on that bass of yours? looks like a silverburst p with a black painted neck and black guard.
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P body, with basically a J neck. It actually is a little thinner than a J. REALLY easy to play. The pickups are sig, as well. Seymour Duncans, with a vintage-y tone, but a heavier output. Think of the Steve Harris model, but a bit hotter on the output.
The Silver flake, with black burst, and black neck is only 1 of 4 different colors we're doing. There will be a 3 color burst, with maple neck, (my nod to James Jamerson), a sonic blue, w/tortoise shell p/g, and maple neck, and an all black, with mirrored p/g. Rosewood finger boards for all.
 
#49
I got my c5 used for 350 and love the neck on it, I used to own a diamond series 5 that sounded better on recordings than my thumb5 or my roscoe beck 5 ss.
 

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#50
canshaker said:
P body, with basically a J neck. It actually is a little thinner than a J. REALLY easy to play. The pickups are sig, as well. Seymour Duncans, with a vintage-y tone, but a heavier output. Think of the Steve Harris model, but a bit hotter on the output.
The Silver flake, with black burst, and black neck is only 1 of 4 different colors we're doing. There will be a 3 color burst, with maple neck, (my nod to James Jamerson), a sonic blue, w/tortoise shell p/g, and maple neck, and an all black, with mirrored p/g. Rosewood finger boards for all.
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sounds awesome man.
are they gonna be available lefty?
 
#53
The diamond series have unique shapes, and they seem to be very well made. I like my American Schecter, and think the imports are good basses in their own right. It's nice that they're not just budget versions of the USA models for the most part.

Although I may not be a big fan of their marketing, as I'm not looking for the best bass for metal, I definitely like their product.
 
#57
Loved my Cali Custom 5. Sold it to fund a Dingwall. Still have my first bass, a C-4 Elite. Gets just as much playtime as said Dingwall and my Rickenbacker, and I have way more shows under my belt with it than with the others.

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Sadly, the hair is gone; but the bass isn't! :)
 
#59
IMO, they're totally underrated. They're not always my cup of tea, but I think they're pretty solid basses for the price. I don't know why most people won't give them a second thought. Maybe it's their marketing.

I've played the Model T (loved it), the Diamond J 4 (loved it, and borrowed it from a buddy until he demanded it back a week later), and a DV-4 that made a brief appearance on craigslist. Of those 3, I was really digging on the DV-4. Not my style at all, but I was into it. Well made, excellent fit and finish, and a solid player.
 
#60
No matter the brand, you'll find haters of it here.

My Model T (the second Schecter I bought) played so well right out of the box that I didn't notice a chip on the back of the headstock for two days after I got it home. I would not hesitate to buy another Schecter, but I'm scared to death to buy another Ibby SR bass. They don't seem to do it for me. I always had to keep the truss rod cover off on every Ibby I've had. I wanna play, not be a part-time tech.

Time will tell if the Schecters hold up. I've only had mine a year, but I haven't had to adjust the necks on either at all.
 

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