Schecter Stiletto Studio 5

WhoDidTheElf · 05-24-2005, 09:56 PM

Make: Schecter
Model: Stiletto Studio 5
Year: 2002-2004 (Not quite sure)
Price: (Paid) 450$ (New) 650$
Body Wood:Mahogany with Bubinga top
Neck: Maple and Walnut with Rosewood fingerboard (24 frett, 35' scale, Neckthru)
Pickups: EMG HZ passive pickups with EMG 3 band EQ
Bridge: Dimond Custom

Pics:

Quality: 9.5/10
This bass is built like a tank. The neck is rock solid, the bridge doesn't budge a bit, and the tuners stay right were they were put. The neck is smooth as a babys bottem and is very fast and easy to play. The strings are perfectly spaced (I don't know the spacing, sorry). It's great for slap, tap and finger style. The body seems rock solid, for sadly this bass has met the floor a couple of times due to a bad strap and has never dinged/scratched. The body weighs a bit on the heavier side of things.

Sound: 9/10
You can get most any tone imaginable. The three band EQ alows for the perfect tweak here and there. You can dial in a bleeding trebbly tone to a growling dog in seconds. The bass it self is a rather bright, not to say you can't dial in a warm bassy tone, for this thing can do it too!

Electronics: 10/10
The electronics on this are very good. Every thing is very nice and neat in it's cavern. The inside of the cover has a proctective layer of insulation for less interferance. All the wires are insulated and wraped acourdingly to how they go to gether. It run's off two 9v batterys for improved head room.

Overall: 8.75/10
Over all this bass is wonderfull. It is a joy to play and is very easy on the hands. It's a tad on the heavier side, and will wear on you fast if your jumping around. To me it's worth every penny I paid.

Radiobass81 · 05-24-2005, 10:04 PM

Nice review.

I really want to play one...

Jamie · 05-27-2005, 05:49 PM

Nice review! Im stuck on whether to get a custom 4 or a studio 4... Do you know if there is much of a difference in the custom and the studio necks?

rik · 05-27-2005, 08:20 PM

Nice review, I really want to get the exact same model, i'm struggling to find a dealer in the UK though.

Jamie · 05-27-2005, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rik

Nice review, I really want to get the exact same model, i'm struggling to find a dealer in the UK though.

Sound Control will definately order you one in. Ive asked before

rik · 05-28-2005, 09:35 AM

Nice one, i'll check it out.

mastrrbasser · 05-28-2005, 09:57 AM

customs have a 6 bolt on neck. Elites and Studios are neckthru. Im pretty sure the string spacing is the same.

Edit:to jamie dunce.

WhoDidTheElf · 05-28-2005, 02:23 PM

The only actual difference that would be appernt is a 6 bolt compared to a neckthru like said above. But IMPO the Custom's necks are the fastest out of all the Stiletto serries. They both have off set dots and multi laminate maple/walnut necks. The only down side that I see to the Custom's neck over the Studio is it's sustain is not quite as good as the studio, I don't know if this is because it's a neckthru, but it I think it's mostly contributed to the different bridge it has.

To Jamie.

Jamie · 05-28-2005, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhoDidTheElf

The only actual difference that would be appernt is a 6 bolt compared to a neckthru like said above. But IMPO the Custom's necks are the fastest out of all the Stiletto serries. They both have off set dots and multi laminate maple/walnut necks. The only down side that I see to the Custom's neck over the Studio is it's sustain is not quite as good as the studio, I don't know if this is because it's a neckthru, but it I think it's mostly contributed to the different bridge it has.

To Jamie.

Thanks! Im definately going to look into ordering a custom 4 when I have the money

Vorak · 06-02-2005, 02:16 PM

I recently bought a Elite-4 and I couldn't be happier. I played both the Custom and Elite models and liked the Elite because it was heavier and felt more durable. I've not tried the Studio but I'm sure its quite nice.

Whichever you choose jamie_dunce, you'll be more then happy. The EMG-HZ's are very nice and Schecter makes quality basses.

Led_Zeppelin678 · 06-04-2005, 01:32 PM

I love the Studios. Amazing for the money.

Nice ax.

kaiser · 06-05-2005, 03:16 PM

i looked for these basses on Sound control in the UK and they don't have the studio ones. does anyone know if sound control would stock them, and at what price?

SuM MeXiCaN · 01-31-2006, 11:45 PM

kool. thats good coming from someone who has actually plaid it lol. i expected the honey satin to be a little brighter but owell i stil like it

that was the first bass i had my eyes on lol

thanks

and that bass is a giant now that i look at it lol. the 1 fret is like bigger then my hand lol im gona kill myself tryin to play sum songs (i got small hand/fingers

Machines · 02-05-2006, 02:20 AM

SoundControl are the only UK importers of Schecter. However, they do not get to choose what stock they order. Schecter simply send what they make based on a pretty guestimated demand (once every 4 months).

Those sent are then distributed around the UK stores, so theres a chance they have one elsewhere, so ask.

Sade · 02-05-2006, 09:42 AM

I honestly think this is an incredibly poor review of this bass.

Akira · 02-06-2006, 06:15 PM

I've never seen a Schecter with those woods. Pretty neat.

EADG · 03-19-2006, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sade

I honestly think this is an incredibly poor review of this bass.

It's not that bad. He covered most of the points. What would you add to it?

Money$hot · 04-04-2006, 02:26 PM

-How's the action on it? Are there any dead notes anywhere?

-Is the fretwork any good? I've played too many $500+ Ibanez in new condition with undressed frets that cut into your fingers

-You mentioned the weight, but is it balanced? Will the headstock dive towards the floor if you're not paying attention to it?

-How's the Korean manufacturing...? Any visible glue seams anywhere?

EADG · 04-04-2006, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Money$hot

-How's the action on it? Are there any dead notes anywhere?

-Is the fretwork any good? I've played too many $500+ Ibanez in new condition with undressed frets that cut into your fingers

-You mentioned the weight, but is it balanced? Will the headstock dive towards the floor if you're not paying attention to it?

-How's the Korean manufacturing...? Any visible glue seams anywhere?

My action is very low, no noticable dead notes. The fretwork looks good to me. It's balanced very poorly, and the headstock dive is terrible. The manufacturing is still very good, but the plastic covers on the back were scratched up somehow when I bought it.

Money$hot · 04-05-2006, 10:52 AM

Ah, much thanks. I was curious because I'm entirely paying off the Stiletto Elite 5 that I have on layaway at Guitar Center today. I loved the way it looked and played right away so it was a no-brainer of a purchase for me. Constant headstock dipping though, eh? Oh well. I'm used to it...got a Thunderbird bass that got me into the habit of always paying attention.

05-24-2005, 09:56 PM	#1
WhoDidTheElf ^can't tune to C# right.. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CA, USA Posts: 3,368	Schecter Stiletto Studio 5 Make: Schecter Model: Stiletto Studio 5 Year: 2002-2004 (Not quite sure) Price: (Paid) 450$ (New) 650$ Body Wood:Mahogany with Bubinga top Neck: Maple and Walnut with Rosewood fingerboard (24 frett, 35' scale, Neckthru) Pickups: EMG HZ passive pickups with EMG 3 band EQ Bridge: Dimond Custom Pics: Quality: 9.5/10 This bass is built like a tank. The neck is rock solid, the bridge doesn't budge a bit, and the tuners stay right were they were put. The neck is smooth as a babys bottem and is very fast and easy to play. The strings are perfectly spaced (I don't know the spacing, sorry). It's great for slap, tap and finger style. The body seems rock solid, for sadly this bass has met the floor a couple of times due to a bad strap and has never dinged/scratched. The body weighs a bit on the heavier side of things. Sound: 9/10 You can get most any tone imaginable. The three band EQ alows for the perfect tweak here and there. You can dial in a bleeding trebbly tone to a growling dog in seconds. The bass it self is a rather bright, not to say you can't dial in a warm bassy tone, for this thing can do it too! Electronics: 10/10 The electronics on this are very good. Every thing is very nice and neat in it's cavern. The inside of the cover has a proctective layer of insulation for less interferance. All the wires are insulated and wraped acourdingly to how they go to gether. It run's off two 9v batterys for improved head room. Overall: 8.75/10 Over all this bass is wonderfull. It is a joy to play and is very easy on the hands. It's a tad on the heavier side, and will wear on you fast if your jumping around. To me it's worth every penny I paid.

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05-24-2005, 10:04 PM	#2
Radiobass81 El Cartero de Neruda Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 19,425	Nice review. I really want to play one...

05-27-2005, 05:49 PM	#3
Jamie :O Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Durham, UK Posts: 10,789	Nice review! Im stuck on whether to get a custom 4 or a studio 4... Do you know if there is much of a difference in the custom and the studio necks?

05-27-2005, 08:20 PM	#4
rik Oceansize. Hell Yes. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Surrey, London. Posts: 3,164	Nice review, I really want to get the exact same model, i'm struggling to find a dealer in the UK though.

05-28-2005, 09:35 AM	#6
rik Oceansize. Hell Yes. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Surrey, London. Posts: 3,164	Nice one, i'll check it out.

05-28-2005, 09:57 AM	#7
mastrrbasser whatwouldhenryrollinsdo? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: milford ct Posts: 4,596	customs have a 6 bolt on neck. Elites and Studios are neckthru. Im pretty sure the string spacing is the same. Edit:to jamie dunce.

05-28-2005, 02:23 PM	#8
WhoDidTheElf ^can't tune to C# right.. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CA, USA Posts: 3,368	The only actual difference that would be appernt is a 6 bolt compared to a neckthru like said above. But IMPO the Custom's necks are the fastest out of all the Stiletto serries. They both have off set dots and multi laminate maple/walnut necks. The only down side that I see to the Custom's neck over the Studio is it's sustain is not quite as good as the studio, I don't know if this is because it's a neckthru, but it I think it's mostly contributed to the different bridge it has. To Jamie.

06-02-2005, 02:16 PM	#10
Vorak Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 49	I recently bought a Elite-4 and I couldn't be happier. I played both the Custom and Elite models and liked the Elite because it was heavier and felt more durable. I've not tried the Studio but I'm sure its quite nice. Whichever you choose jamie_dunce, you'll be more then happy. The EMG-HZ's are very nice and Schecter makes quality basses.

06-04-2005, 01:32 PM	#11
Led_Zeppelin678 myspace/golgotha Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 5,919	I love the Studios. Amazing for the money. Nice ax.

06-05-2005, 03:16 PM	#12
kaiser dance! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,101	i looked for these basses on Sound control in the UK and they don't have the studio ones. does anyone know if sound control would stock them, and at what price?

01-31-2006, 11:45 PM	#13
SuM MeXiCaN yes....i am mexican Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: cali Posts: 80	kool. thats good coming from someone who has actually plaid it lol. i expected the honey satin to be a little brighter but owell i stil like it that was the first bass i had my eyes on lol thanks and that bass is a giant now that i look at it lol. the 1 fret is like bigger then my hand lol im gona kill myself tryin to play sum songs (i got small hand/fingers

02-05-2006, 02:20 AM	#14
Machines MX Ashdown Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Solihull, UK Posts: 3,086	SoundControl are the only UK importers of Schecter. However, they do not get to choose what stock they order. Schecter simply send what they make based on a pretty guestimated demand (once every 4 months). Those sent are then distributed around the UK stores, so theres a chance they have one elsewhere, so ask.

02-05-2006, 09:42 AM	#15
Sade Shut your worthless face. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: FEMA, Louisiana Posts: 9,662	I honestly think this is an incredibly poor review of this bass.

02-06-2006, 06:15 PM	#16
Akira MX Conklin Club Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 19,229	I've never seen a Schecter with those woods. Pretty neat.

04-04-2006, 02:26 PM	#18
Money$hot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Bliss [El Paso, TX] Posts: 240	-How's the action on it? Are there any dead notes anywhere? -Is the fretwork any good? I've played too many $500+ Ibanez in new condition with undressed frets that cut into your fingers -You mentioned the weight, but is it balanced? Will the headstock dive towards the floor if you're not paying attention to it? -How's the Korean manufacturing...? Any visible glue seams anywhere?

04-05-2006, 10:52 AM	#20
Money$hot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Bliss [El Paso, TX] Posts: 240	Ah, much thanks. I was curious because I'm entirely paying off the Stiletto Elite 5 that I have on layaway at Guitar Center today. I loved the way it looked and played right away so it was a no-brainer of a purchase for me. Constant headstock dipping though, eh? Oh well. I'm used to it...got a Thunderbird bass that got me into the habit of always paying attention.