Schecter Stiletto Studio-4

[Rasta Rocker]

Does anyone have any experience with it? I've been looking to upgrade to either that or the Custom-4. How is it for slapping? Tapping? How does it compare to the Custom? Thanks for the help :chug:

[katana_manatee]

Both are great basses, the studio four I find has a nicer tone and more variation though. Great feel and great sounds for most genres.

I own a fretless studio 4,

[JodyLecompte]

Hows the neck-dive, Steve?

[Rasta Rocker]

are they basses you wouldnt mind taking on stage?

[JodyLecompte]

They're very pretty...

[Rasta Rocker]

well, that could mean, yes take it on stage and show off your secks bass

or

dont take on stage, you might scratch it

[WhoDidTheElf]

I have a Studio 5. I personally think the extra midrange knob is worth it. And the sustain is better IMO. They have some of the best slap/tap tone I've heard. This is where this bass shines. It's like what it's built for.

[katana_manatee]

Hows the neck-dive, Steve?

Non existant, balances like a dream on a strap.

[Wintermute]

I greatly prefer the neck on the Custom to the Studio - at least partly due to the finish, but I've very picky about necks.

I didn't really play either of them long enough to compare versatility of tone, but on the tones I did get, I preferred the Custom.

At the end of the day, the advice is the same as ever. Play them both, if possible. See what you think. :)

[EADG]

I have a Studio 5, it actually does have a really bad neck dive when sitting. With a strap it's fine, but it is very heavy.

I find the spacing too tight for slap.

[Rasta Rocker]

thanks guys, good ****

[katana_manatee]

I greatly prefer the neck on the Custom to the Studio - at least partly due to the finish, but I've very picky about necks.

I didn't really play either of them long enough to compare versatility of tone, but on the tones I did get, I preferred the Custom. Incidentally, I was comparing Jamie's Custom to Katana's Studio. :p

At the end of the day, the advice is the same as ever. Play them both, if possible. See what you think. :)

That was my elite, not studio, very different.

[Jamie]

Yeah, the studio is the neck thru one. Nice basses..

I'd personally go with the Custom 4 though. Mine kicks arse.

*resists posting pics*

[Wintermute]

Oops. :p

Well, it doesn't really matter, since I know I HAVE played a Studio - a friend of mine has one - and what I said about the Elite still applies, albeit to a lesser degree. I prefer the Custom's neck, appearance, and for the admittedly brief time I played each, the tones I was getting.

[Rasta Rocker]

Yeah, the studio is the neck thru one. Nice basses..

I'd personally go with the Custom 4 though. Mine kicks arse.

*resists posting pics*
show us show us show us

[katana_manatee]

Jamie has a heavily upgraded Custom. He has put on a new neck and pickups so yes his one kicks arse but it is not representive of a normal custom. In effect he has a proper custom custom. :lol:

[FunkMetalBass]

Schecter Stiletto Studio...
Yes. Yes. Yes.

I have the 6-string version of it, but it is undoubtedly one of the most versatile basses that I have ever played, let alone owned.

The bass is a bit neck heavy in comparison to some other basses I've played, but it isnt too much that it's noticable. I may put an 8oz. weight on the back of my strap to make it more body heavy, but with my current 4" leather strap, I don't really deem it necessary at this point.

All in all, I recommend it. But, of course, the choice is yours, so I suggest you try one before you buy it.

[Zito75]

I have owned a Schecter Stilleto Elite 4 for about 3 years now. I'm not sure what the difference is between the Studio and Elite, so I won't give any detailed input before I get the lowdown on how different they are besides that I love the thing to death. Out of every guitar in guitar center (believe me, I tried them ALL), this came out to be my favorite.

I'll look up the difference now to see if I'd be giving any accurate help...

[WhoDidTheElf]

^^^ the differences are:

The pre amps. Elite 4: 2 band active eq, compared to the studios 3 band.
The Bridges. Elite 4: S-Tek compared to Studios Dimond Custom
The Top Woods. Elite 4: Figured Maple compared to the Studios Bubinga top.

After that it's about it except frettmarkers and what not. And then it's just feel.

[katana_manatee]

The elite is a very different instrument entirely, all it really shares is the body shape and pickups. The necks are a different feel too, the studios is a little thinner and more playable I find but the elite is still great. I have the elite as my main bass.

The studio four is more versatile though, if I had it as a fretted bass it might well me my main bass.

[LotSOLoWEnD]

I have a studio 4 and its not very heavy, awsome tone, great for slapping / tapping etc, i can play chords all they way to the 23rd, so reachin the high notes is no problem, i take it on stage weekly, ive played shows where its been left in trailors in south texas heat / humidity, no problems, slid it on and off a stage almost weekly and it only has one scratch on the back from a divet in the stage i hit once. Had it almost a year, havent replaced strings yet, never comes out of tune and i put it in / out of the case constantly.

Aside from that one long sentence, get it, but get the hard case too.

When i bought mine it came with gig bag, strap, guitar stand, cable, and for another like 80$ hardshell case (but its worth it)

So i hope to see you posting about how much you love your studio four in 6-8 business days :)

-Jon