schecters [Archive] - Music & Musician Forums

AcerbicCunnt77

08-02-2006, 02:23 AM

I've only had the chance to play a few because its not easy for me to get over to the music store but im seriously considering a schecter http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-Stiletto-Custom5-Bass?sku=513050

that one to be precise, in either a 4 or a 5, I havent decided. can anyone post recordings of their schecters?

PainKiller8191

08-02-2006, 04:10 AM

masterbasser has some recordings of his schecter on his soundclick
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=314883

E_man

08-02-2006, 08:01 AM

I have an Stilletto Elite 4 and I love it. Great feel, great sound, love the through neck, even though some people complain about how its slightly heavier but then again most of them are pussies lol can't go wrong

PainKiller8191

08-02-2006, 08:14 AM

you could also ask gav since he has one, but he has a very strict policy against recording himself playing

LotSOLoWEnD

08-02-2006, 12:53 PM

i have a studio 4 and i love it, best bass ive ever played in my opinion, the customs were nice but i much preferred studio over elite or custom. . . i could get sound clips but the quality wont be any good because of my mic

bottlerocket

08-02-2006, 01:04 PM

you could also ask gav since he has one, but he has a very strict policy against recording himself playing

:lol:

No I don't! I just don't have recording equipment and I suck. :p

I have the Stiletto Elite 5. I love the looks, feel, and tone. It's very easy to move about on the neck but it's big enough to dig in and really go at it. The string spacing is great; not too wide, not too cramped.

The tone's not for everyone, but it grew on me and I love it. It's really trebly and punchy thanks to the EMGz. It lacks low end definition and sounds a bit muddy, but if you dial in the right settings on your amp, you get some crazy low end. My tone is really growly and punchy but still has lots of low end balls and crunch.

It's got AWESOME slap tone, too. It sounds great. :D

It's a great bass. I love it.

-Gav

robbyxrawks1

08-02-2006, 01:16 PM

groundzero

08-02-2006, 06:27 PM

I play my Schecter C5 on my band's recordings. Two of them are up at http://www.myspace.com/thecouncilrocks

It's myspace-quality bitrate, but at least it's something.

katana_manatee

08-02-2006, 07:05 PM

I have a Schecter Elite 4. Check out the pieces "The Sky is Open" and "Planxty Irwin". Some decent examples of tone.

http://www.myspace.com/shwbass

moghes69

08-03-2006, 09:01 PM

:lol:

No I don't! I just don't have recording equipment and I suck. :p

I have the Stiletto Elite 5. I love the looks, feel, and tone. It's very easy to move about on the neck but it's big enough to dig in and really go at it. The string spacing is great; not too wide, not too cramped.

The tone's not for everyone, but it grew on me and I love it. It's really trebly and punchy thanks to the EMGz. It lacks low end definition and sounds a bit muddy, but if you dial in the right settings on your amp, you get some crazy low end. My tone is really growly and punchy but still has lots of low end balls and crunch.

It's got AWESOME slap tone, too. It sounds great. :D

It's a great bass. I love it.

-Gav
that's mostly due to the elixers that they all come with. a set of different strings will fix most of that problem.

bottlerocket

08-03-2006, 09:49 PM

FunkMetalBass

08-03-2006, 10:08 PM

I have a studio 6, but I don't remember if any of the recordings on my soundclick used it or not.

Either way, it's a chance for me to whore it out:

soundclick.com/thegreatestband

I know I have a recording of me playing Bryan Adams' "Right Here Waiting" as transcribed for solo bass, using my Schecter. I'll try to dig that up for you. I got quite a few compliments on my tone.

FunkMetalBass

08-03-2006, 10:13 PM

^ Yeah, but I've been broke for like...5 months now. :(

Phil can attest to the fact that I'm broke. I only have enough money for train rides, pot, and food, really. :(

I got my priorities straight. :cool:

-Gav

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa...

...They still have trains in the U.S.?

enim

08-03-2006, 10:29 PM

that's mostly due to the elixers that they all come with. a set of different strings will fix most of that problem.

What gauge comes on them, usually?

and they are Nanowebs, right? cuz i just bought a pair of 45-105 nanowebs, and they sound NOTHING like the strings that came stock.

bottlerocket

08-03-2006, 10:33 PM

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa...

...They still have trains in the U.S.?

It's a subway system in Boston. It's called the train or the T for short. Around here in Boston, we call it the T, not the subway. It's a habit to call it the T or the train.

And yeah, there are still trains in the US, you n00b. :p

-Gav

harveybirdman7409

08-03-2006, 11:19 PM

Anyone know if schecter's 8 string models are any good?

Killer Fridge

08-04-2006, 03:37 AM

I have a Schecter Elite 4. Check out the pieces "The Sky is Open" and "Planxty Irwin". Some decent examples of tone.

http://www.myspace.com/shwbass

See, I listen to your stuff, and all I can think, is "Why are you doing the diploma course, and not the degree?" - I really want to go have a look at that institute you go to, and see how hard this diploma must be! (considering the people they accept for the ACM diploma, its gotta be allot harder!)

PainKiller8191

08-04-2006, 03:54 AM

It's a subway system in Boston. It's called the train or the T for short. Around here in Boston, we call it the T, not the subway. It's a habit to call it the T or the train.

And yeah, there are still trains in the US, you n00b. :p

-Gav
I remember taking the train to harvard square all the time...well, to alewife, and from there to harvard square, but there are trains

bottlerocket

08-04-2006, 12:12 PM

^ I go to Harvard Square almost daily. What were you in Boston for? Did you like it? PLEASE tell me you ate pizza at Crazy Dough's in Harvard Square!

-Gav

PainKiller8191

08-04-2006, 01:55 PM

:lol: i don't remember the name of the place but I did have pizza almost every time i was there

and what do you mean "what were you in boston for"?.....i don't know, hanging out? i didn't live that far from boston

...or did I forget to tell you I lived in concord (small town, near acton if it helps) for 5 years and moved back here in 04

AcerbicCunnt77

08-05-2006, 02:03 AM

Im pretty positive im buying a schecter now.

and since i dont want to make a whole new thread, right now i have an ashdown mag300 powering an avatar neo2x12 and I'm not really fond of the sound, would a GK head give me an edgier tone? and if not what will? I play punk-jazz. I hope I'm making sense.

help?

PainKiller8191

08-05-2006, 02:24 AM

hartke 3500

LambofDeth

08-05-2006, 02:33 AM

Though i can't be of help with your amp, i just bought that exact bass about 2 months ago, and it's been great bassin' ever since. The only negative thing i can say about it is the neck balance, but honestly it's nothing to worry about.
However, make sure you try it out, i've heard a million and one people tell me how great my bass is, yet my school bass teacher, a session bassist i should add, personally hates schecters. So i'm sure you already know this, but as good as testimonies are, it's all about your personal feel for it.
Good luck and...buy the schecter. haha.

EADG

08-05-2006, 03:06 AM

that's mostly due to the elixers that they all come with. a set of different strings will fix most of that problem.

I'd just like to add that Schecter stock strings totally suck.

ChimPz

08-05-2006, 05:36 PM

My Stiletto Exotic with zebrawood top arrived a couple of days ago.

As far as looks and craftmanship are concerned, i have no reason to complain. The hardware is all good quality. Action and intonation are to my satisfaction, requiring only the slightest bit of tweaking.
I'm not that impressed with the duncan designed pickups that came with it though, but i'll soon remedy that. And the volume pot crackled a little, but that was because of the accumulation of dust rather than an actual problem with it. Apparently it stood in the store for a long time.

Overall, i'm very happy with it. I'll be sure to post some pictures of it once i put in the Bartolini's.

moghes69

08-05-2006, 06:09 PM

What gauge comes on them, usually?

and they are Nanowebs, right? cuz i just bought a pair of 45-105 nanowebs, and they sound NOTHING like the strings that came stock.
i'm not sure about the gauge numbers, but they were either lights or extra lights. very little tension.

Jamie

08-05-2006, 07:31 PM

mmmmm... schecter... mmmm... schecter + shuker...

Buy Schecter. They're awesome :D

I've played an 8 string Studio and it was a fantastic bass. First ever 8 string I'd played and it sounded fantastic, neck felt great and the construction just had a quality feel :thumb:

I'd give you some sound clips but I'll wait until I get my quality sound card for some stuff that'll do it justice :)

irishslappop

08-05-2006, 08:02 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/irishslappop/holybeastma.jpg

i love this thing.

jamie you have a custom as well correct?

EADG

08-05-2006, 08:08 PM

http://myspace-810.vo.llnwd.net/00579/01/81/579031810_l.jpg

I whore my baby.

Spaceman Spiff

08-05-2006, 08:10 PM

Irish, I completely forgot that you had that thing. What a nice looking bass... but it's missing a string. :eek:

EADG

08-05-2006, 08:12 PM

Irish, I completely forgot that you had that thing. What a nice looking bass... but it's missing a string. :eek:

So is mine. :(

Spaceman Spiff

08-05-2006, 08:14 PM

So is mine. :(
Yes, it is also missing a string.

:D

And it points the wrong way.

WhoDidTheElf

08-05-2006, 09:14 PM

I have a Studio 5, and agree with most of what Gav had to say. It has a tone that is quite it's own. The low end is rather non defined, but on the other hand it can do well when scopped for a punchy slap/pop routine. While changing the strings does help tighten the low end it's still kinda whishy washy.

EADG

08-05-2006, 09:15 PM

Yes, it is also missing a string.

:D

And it points the wrong way.

That's funny. It points the right way for me.

LITERALLY.

Jamie

08-05-2006, 09:27 PM

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/jamie_pyrite/Basses/Image572.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/jamie_pyrite/Basses/Image584.jpg

Photos are a bit crap, and I'll admit now it looks WAY better with normal colour strings on! (they were too distracting from the beauty of the instrument I reckon. And the strings sucked!)

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/jamie_pyrite/Basses/?sc=5

Lots more pics there!

Oh yes, I do love my baby! :)

Radiobass81

08-05-2006, 09:34 PM

... The strings were bad?

What was it you didn't like?

Jamie

08-05-2006, 09:43 PM

They died preeeetty d*mn quickly. Within a month or so and that's with playing them roughly.. 2 hours a day I'd say. And being cleaned and looked after fine (and my hands are always clean before playing!) the coating they went on about was.. crap, basically. Nothing like Elixirs. I didn't really like their sound either.. they just sounded dull and lacked something. They haven't broken or anything yet but I've never broken any strings!

Also, my friend bought 2 packs of the black DRs and had the same problems as me.. We've both gone back to EB Slinkies..

Don't know if that makes much sense!

irishslappop

08-05-2006, 09:56 PM

Irish, I completely forgot that you had that thing. What a nice looking bass... but it's missing a string. :eek:
isn't it? the pattern on mine is really ace. i barley play my custom anymore, the schecter is my main bass now.

and im not man enough to handle a sixer:p

EADG

08-05-2006, 10:32 PM

Also, my friend bought 2 packs of the black DRs and had the same problems as me.. We've both gone back to EB Slinkies..

Don't know if that makes much sense!

Playing anything but EB Slinkies doesn't make sense, imo.

irishslappop

08-05-2006, 10:33 PM

i like the hybrids personally.

Spaceman Spiff

08-06-2006, 12:46 AM

and im not man enough to handle a sixer:p
Can I get you a tampon?

irishslappop

08-06-2006, 01:33 AM

yes. you can.

bottlerocket

08-06-2006, 01:41 AM

Don't wear white pants, either, you bitch.

-Gav

PainKiller8191

08-06-2006, 04:20 AM

jamie that first pic is orgasmic!

i actually bought a set of peacock blues myself, i wanted to check out the DR extra life series and from seeing your blue strings+natural finish, i had to try it on mine

pics once i put 'em on

ledzepfan32

08-09-2006, 01:26 AM

i like mine. feels great to play, especially for slapping and whatnot. i've played the 5string in stores, and the b is alright, not real tight, but i've played sloppier. pictures do not do this thing justice tho, the finish is amazing
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/DMB_fan_41/BradsCamera517.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/DMB_fan_41/BradsCamera571.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/DMB_fan_41/BradsCamera570.jpg

bottlerocket

08-09-2006, 02:02 AM

^ Weird: The B string on mine is tigher than a 9 year old boy before he became an altar boy. Ask Phil.

-Gav

ledzepfan32

08-09-2006, 02:11 AM

the b is definitely good, but whenever i go to play 5 strings, i play real expensive ones that are set up perfectly, so in comparison the schecter isn't the greatest.

also, that is quite the comparison, i enjoyed reading it.

katana_manatee

08-09-2006, 10:44 AM

See, I listen to your stuff, and all I can think, is "Why are you doing the diploma course, and not the degree?" - I really want to go have a look at that institute you go to, and see how hard this diploma must be! (considering the people they accept for the ACM diploma, its gotta be allot harder!)

These recordings were done in the middle of my diploma though. :p

My technique was fine for the degree but my theory and sight reading skills were way below par and attempting the degree would have probably exploded my head. :lol:

You have to be a well rounded musician to do a degree not just a person with technique.

The course itself starts you from the basics and then takes you to just about past grade eight level if you keep up with what is happening. We had some guys who were not very advanced at all but if you are willing to put in the hours you can come out on top. There was a guy who went on the course in the early nineties who could barely play but begged to be taken on as he'd said he would work very hard. He ended up being the top student at the end of the year.

Your course will start easy and get progressively harder, I doubt there is a huge difference between the ACM and Institute course, all I know is the Institute's diploma was the first of its kind and has constantly been improved through the years.