Jamie
06-17-2005, 08:54 AM
What a bass!
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/jamie_pyrite/Basses/schecter4.jpg
http://photobucket.com/albums/y20/jamie_pyrite/Basses/
So ive had this bass for nearly a week now and im really in love with it. Its third hand but still in basically brand new condition :)
Sound:
The natural sound from this thing without an amp is very nice. Its kind of crispy, yet with some punch and growl behind it. When amped, the bass comes to life with the onboard EMG BTS pre-amp and some passive EMG-HZ pickups. Despite what people say, these pickups are really nice. This is my second bass with these in and i love them. I can get a nice range of different tones, from that 70's hollow slap, to a phat, 90's agressive sound. The mellow tones I can get are really nice too :)
It is quite true when they say the electronics are middy. I think the pre-amp could do with a mid control. That would be perfect!
I currently have some EB hybrid slinkies on it and I have to say, the sound is very nice for slap!
4/5
Looks:
well... what can i say! :naughty: Its an absolutely beautiful bass! I love it to pieces! The maple top looks really nice and shines in the light nicely. The mahogony body has a really lively, fresh colour to it and a good grain. The satin gold hardware looks really nice and compliments the bass well. It doesnt look like cheapo jewellery either! :p
I cant fault on its looks at all! Although I would die for it to have a spalted maple fretboard!! The rosewood looks nice enough though ;)
5/5
Playability:
Well, this bass plays really nicely! It has a reasonably thin neck which is really comfortable and fits my hand nicely. What I find funny is that, even though the action is not how I want it (pretty high) the bass still plays wonderfully! Im thinking once I get it set up professionally, its going to be a dream! I have to say, im extremely impressed by the harmonics on this bass! I can clearly get 1.5's out of it! Whereas on my Spector, it was a trouble to get a 2 out of it.
4.5/5
Quality of Workmanship:
High! Surprisingly high for the amount these basses go for! I cant find any faults at all really. The wood is very nicely carved and shaped, the finish is very smooth and clear, there's no sharp frets, no visible glue anywhere, and its very well built. The tuners and bridge are of high quality and the bass is keeping tune wonderfully!
5/5
Well, im incredibly impressed with this bass! I definately reccomend this, and all schecters. Ive played a few schecters in my time and they have all more than impressed me :)
Overall: 4.6/5
-Jamie
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/jamie_pyrite/Basses/schecter4.jpg
http://photobucket.com/albums/y20/jamie_pyrite/Basses/
So ive had this bass for nearly a week now and im really in love with it. Its third hand but still in basically brand new condition :)
Sound:
The natural sound from this thing without an amp is very nice. Its kind of crispy, yet with some punch and growl behind it. When amped, the bass comes to life with the onboard EMG BTS pre-amp and some passive EMG-HZ pickups. Despite what people say, these pickups are really nice. This is my second bass with these in and i love them. I can get a nice range of different tones, from that 70's hollow slap, to a phat, 90's agressive sound. The mellow tones I can get are really nice too :)
It is quite true when they say the electronics are middy. I think the pre-amp could do with a mid control. That would be perfect!
I currently have some EB hybrid slinkies on it and I have to say, the sound is very nice for slap!
4/5
Looks:
well... what can i say! :naughty: Its an absolutely beautiful bass! I love it to pieces! The maple top looks really nice and shines in the light nicely. The mahogony body has a really lively, fresh colour to it and a good grain. The satin gold hardware looks really nice and compliments the bass well. It doesnt look like cheapo jewellery either! :p
I cant fault on its looks at all! Although I would die for it to have a spalted maple fretboard!! The rosewood looks nice enough though ;)
5/5
Playability:
Well, this bass plays really nicely! It has a reasonably thin neck which is really comfortable and fits my hand nicely. What I find funny is that, even though the action is not how I want it (pretty high) the bass still plays wonderfully! Im thinking once I get it set up professionally, its going to be a dream! I have to say, im extremely impressed by the harmonics on this bass! I can clearly get 1.5's out of it! Whereas on my Spector, it was a trouble to get a 2 out of it.
4.5/5
Quality of Workmanship:
High! Surprisingly high for the amount these basses go for! I cant find any faults at all really. The wood is very nicely carved and shaped, the finish is very smooth and clear, there's no sharp frets, no visible glue anywhere, and its very well built. The tuners and bridge are of high quality and the bass is keeping tune wonderfully!
5/5
Well, im incredibly impressed with this bass! I definately reccomend this, and all schecters. Ive played a few schecters in my time and they have all more than impressed me :)
Overall: 4.6/5
-Jamie