bassdrummer Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Here's my new Schecter Diamond Series C4. Got it tonight at Guitar Center. I love it. The salesman was very helpful. List from the Schecter website is $699. The Guitar Center tag said $489 but he took it down to $430. It goes for $499 in Musician's Friend. It sounds crisp and clean. It's got EMG HZ pickups, active 2 band EQ, mahogany body with figured maple top, and creme binding. 24 frets; I like the inlays a lot. Gold satin hardware, Grover tuners, and "Monorail" type bridge with each string saddle housing separate from the others -- I think they call it "S-Tek" or something like that. I wanted something that would contrast with my Fender Standard Precision (strung with Lakland Joe Osborn flatwounds) and this bass is a great contrast in every way -- sonically and visually. Anyway . . . I'm a little excited, in case you can't tell! Zoomable pic "All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players..." --Rush, "Limelight" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Great grab there! Have fun with it. sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Z Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I am jealous. Thanks a lot! ... connie z "Change comes from within." - Jeremy Cohen The definition of LUCK: When Preparation meets Opportunity! http://www.cybergumbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Congrats! spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titrek Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 congrats! but you should give me some idea on what to say to my P at home now. oops my signature dropped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebrownbass Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 I've got that same bass in a five. It's not too bad, although I've never liked the tone of mine (spoiled by the Warwick.) My son plays it now and he likes it great. One thing I'll say: the monorail bridge on mine has a bit of problem...the screws that mount the bridge interfere with the travel of the bridge. Every Schecter is set up at their factory in California, and (upon inspection) I discovered that they had ground away the underside of one of the saddles to provide clearance to set intonation. Not a problem...intonation is fine, the grinding is not visible and the tone is even. These S-Tek bridges are Schecter's copy of the Z-Tek monorail, which is used on very high end basses, even the Parker Fly Bass. "Let's raise the level of this conversation" -- Jeremy Cohen, in the Picasso Thread. Still spendin' that political capital far faster than I can earn it...stretched way out on a limb here and looking for a better interest rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Congrats on the new bass! I have a Schecter Dimond Elite 5 and really like it. I have handled the model that you have and thought highly of it. Here's hoping it serves you well for years to come! Matter of fact I saw a band at the county fair this weekend and the bassplayer was playing one. It sounded very good. Cheers Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassdrummer Posted April 19, 2004 Author Share Posted April 19, 2004 Thanks everyone for your kind words! It's great to have this place to celebrate! "All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players..." --Rush, "Limelight" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfreq Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Bassdrummer, Nice, very very nice, Ive never played a Schecter Diamond Elite, but it looks like a fine axe. Congrats and Enjoy "The Blues is the Roots, and the rest is the Fruits" Willie Dixon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Rhythms Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Congratulations on the new bass! It really is nice, and I am thinking about picking up a new little fretless i saw at a music store. Qu dos on the picture bassdrummer. Life like jazz is best improvised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PickPunk Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 SWEET JEBUS!!!!U PAYED HOW MUCH?????!!! AWESOME DEAL!!!!! I've never played a shecter myself but i've heard many a good word about them. Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassdrummer Posted April 20, 2004 Author Share Posted April 20, 2004 Thanks, Lowfreq, Mystic Rhythms, and pickpunk! "All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players..." --Rush, "Limelight" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 'grats! Enjoy it! Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Now that is an old school RUSH pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwick Fan Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 That is a very pretty top for under $500. Enjoy your new axe Bassdrummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Thump in good health !! Red was the correct choice. Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassdrummer Posted April 21, 2004 Author Share Posted April 21, 2004 Originally posted by Tom Capasso: Thump in good health !! Red was the correct choice. TomThanks again, people. Tom, it's actually not red; it's "Antique Amber" I believe. It's gorgeous. Plays like a dream and makes me sound better than I really am. More importantly, it inspires me to get better. "All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players..." --Rush, "Limelight" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassdrummer Posted April 21, 2004 Author Share Posted April 21, 2004 Originally posted by Sweet Willie: 'grats! Enjoy it! Peace. --SWThat's two congratulations from Sweet Willie himself in two days on the same bass, everybody! I musta done SUMPin right, y'all! "All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players..." --Rush, "Limelight" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Originally posted by bassdrummer: ...it's actually not red; it's "Antique Amber" I believe.Too bad - it would have sounded better if it was red. Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc_dup1 Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 Just got a new bass as well so I know the buzz!! I've never played a Schecter and don't know anything about them, but it looks very nice. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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