New Schecter Basses

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Wednesday Feb 04, 2009

Hey, has anyone else went and checked out the new models of Schecters for this year?

http://www.schecterguitars.com/ (warning: Flash intensive)

I saw the Stargazer profiled in a guitar mag back in December. I always dug the 004 due to its faux Rickenbacker style, but alas, the only five-string version they ever made of that bass was a prototype. The Stargazer looks really cool, but it seems like it's a bit of a departure from the 004 with the electronics package.

The Riot looks like a killer instrument. I'd really like to get my hands on one to try it out. I don't think they've been released to the public yet.

The new finish for the Stilleto Elite is one of the best I've ever seen from Schecter. It's very Spector-ish. I think the Stilettos are some of the nicest mass-produced import basses to come out in the past couple of years.

MeYatch · Post by **MeYatch** » Wednesday Feb 04, 2009

the stargazer and DV-4 look pretty cool, I'd love to try out a stargazer in particular.

Schecter is probably the single most underated brand in stringed instruments.

f.sciarrillo · Post by **f.sciarrillo** » Wednesday Feb 04, 2009

They do look cool, although the stargazer looks to much like a Rickenbacker and the riot looks a lot like a Carvin Bunny Brunnel ... Not to mention, there was a jazz bass copy as well.

I think I like the looks of the tobias, pedulla, and carvin better. I never played a schector so I can't comment on them, although like I said - They do look cool.

slackin@dabass · Post by **slackin@dabass** » Thursday Feb 05, 2009

f.sciarrillo wrote:They do look cool, although the stargazer looks to much like a Rickenbacker and the riot looks a lot like a Carvin Bunny Brunnel ... Not to mention, there was a jazz bass copy as well.

I think I like the looks of the tobias, pedulla, and carvin better. I never played a schector so I can't comment on them, although like I said - They do look cool.

schecter started just like ibanez... a fender rip off company. i've played schecter guitars, and i've never played a bad one. they always feel really good. same with the basses. i've played expensive ones and cheap ones... they all feel great... sound on the other hand... stay away from diamond series pickups. ew. they sound like raindrops falling on a shit sandwich.

the stilletto basses are awsome. i played an older elite at emporium and it played sooooo nice... one of those deals where i walked in not looking for a bass, but i was about 2 seconds from buying it. i determined it was better to pay bills... stupid bills... it was a great playing bass.

sound on the other hand... not to bad, but not great... i'm never impressed with the emg hz pickups. but the beauty of that is you can always get new ones

f.sciarrillo · Post by **f.sciarrillo** » Thursday Feb 05, 2009

Like I said, I never played a schector, so I can't comment on them. Thanx for the info, slacking ...

JackANSI · Post by **JackANSI** » Thursday Feb 05, 2009

I never liked the schecter I bought. Tried everything I could to make it playable and sound good.

It only ever sounded good through an Eden amp in the studio.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Saturday Feb 07, 2009

JackANSI wrote:I never liked the schecter I bought. Tried everything I could to make it playable and sound good.

It only ever sounded good through an Eden amp in the studio.

What model was it? I find that the lower-end Schecters (e.g., Omen) are good but they're still definitely more entry-level basses. The higher-end models (e.g., Stilletos, Hellraisers) are pro instruments, through and through.

Of course, personal tastes play a big part. Some people don't dig the Hz pickups, but I like them.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Tuesday Mar 03, 2009

Being on spring break from school and work, I stopped into Music Emporium yesterday. I went back to the guitar room and saw that they had a Riot hanging up. I asked the Deathmaster if I could try it. I plugged into the Ampeg rig they had set up. Man, these things are sweet basses. The tone and feel are totally professional. The top wood looks great, and I like how it's cut just right to show the body wood underneath. The sound is very punchy with a slight hint of modern growl that you'd find from a bass like a Tobias. Finger style is clean with a nice punch. Slap style sounded excellent. I didn't get to try a pick out with it, but my guess would be a modern and trebly tone with good definition. I could also get a lot of distinction with out the bass being "too thin" for tapping. All in all, I was incredibly impressed. Schecter really hit one out of the park with this model. Being more expensive than a Stiletto Studio, I'd say that this is going to be the company's flagship bass for right now.

In other news...which is rather strange...I'm really starting to develop an affinity for Ampeg equipment. I've never been much of an Ampeg dude, but after playing Dan's (i.e., Moondoggy) head this summer and then the rig at the Emporium, I'm really starting to dig the sound from some of their products.

JackANSI · Post by **JackANSI** » Tuesday Mar 03, 2009

bassist_25 wrote:
What model was it? I find that the lower-end Schecters (e.g., Omen) are good but they're still definitely more entry-level basses. The higher-end models (e.g., Stilletos, Hellraisers) are pro instruments, through and through.

Of course, personal tastes play a big part. Some people don't dig the Hz pickups, but I like them.

It was a stilleto, although a 'custom' (since when did the word custom==lower end?)

Tried real EMG's, barts; pickups and pre's. I also found the neck to feel more like a baseball bat than a bass neck.

But in stock form, it sounded good through an Eden WT800C.