tim0123 Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I've been looking to get a good quality bass for an extremely tight budget. I came across a Schecter Stilleto deluxe 5-sting bass for $400 on music123.com This sounds like a great deal considering everything that this bass has, but I want some feedback because I'm wondering if this is a good bass or not. I've been playing bass for almost 7 years, im in a death metal band, and i'm looking for a 5 string thats a step-up from my 15-year-old ibanez that i still have, but i have a budget of $450 or less. thanks Tim the bass player from Las Vegas, Nevada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 How does it feel and sound? By the way, welcome to the Lowdown. ATM http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/atmofmn/Bass/DeepThoughtsBS.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred TBP Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I was in a GC checking out combos a couple of weeks back and used both Schecter and Spector 5-strings as test instruments. I wouldn't buy either one, exception being one of the Spectors built in Czechoslovakia - a buddy owns one of these and it rivals some of the US models in quality. You might want to save up a few hundred more which would open you up to better alternatives, like a Lakland, Fender or MusicMan. Waiting isn't fun, but you'll be glad you waited to buy a better bass for your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 You might want to check out the reviews here: http://www.harmony-central.com/Bass/Data4/Schecter/Stiletto_Deluxe_4-1.html Obviously, that's for the 4 string, but it should apply to the 5 as well. sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Right on. Sometimes opinions are like... Personally, if guys that can afford anything choose to play Danelectros most of the time I'm all for it. Variety, not "fall in line, cog." . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred TBP Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Originally posted by Dr. Taz: You might want to check out the reviews here: http://www.harmony-central.com/Bass/Data4/Schecter/Stiletto_Deluxe_4-1.html Obviously, that's for the 4 string, but it should apply to the 5 as well. Doc, I took you up on that, and the funniest thing is that the ad next to the first review for the Schecter Stiletto 4 is an ad with pics of a beautifully-quilted Spector 5-string (which may or may not be an import). Not to miss your point (I am reading the reviews) but should I drag out the old "one picture is worth..." quote? Truth is I wouldn't assume a 4-string builder would necessarily know how to build a decent 5. That's the subject of debate among many luthiers (string scale, tension, fanned frets, p/up design) and although I respect their work I wouldn't translate their dillegence in evaluating the work of overseas factories producing low-cost alternatives. I did play them (I think the Schecter was a Stiletto 5 but I'm not certain) and I found them wanting in tone and neck finishing (frets sticking out past the fingerboard). Perhaps the HC people aren't as picky as I am, but they're entitled to their opinions. Actually, after seeing gb's ESP-5 I would say that's another alternative as I've played a few and got good feedback on them from other NYC area players. (yeah, that Spector quilted-top neck-through 5 looks quite nice next to the Schecter reviews. I wonder if that's an import?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0123 Posted January 3, 2006 Author Share Posted January 3, 2006 ok, thanks, i'll go check that out Tim the bass player from Las Vegas, Nevada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred TBP Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 BUMP! Time for a second helping of crow meat. On the "official holiday" (Monday) I cruised into GC a little after 10am (hopefully to miss the next generation of shredders and the usual "helpful" sales people) and was surprised to see a few nice Schecters there, mostly of the Stiletto brand. Sat down with three of the 5s (two neck-throughs and one bolt-on) and was pleasantly surprised to see they were set up and played quite well. I think the price range was around $449-$549 but they were better instruments than I thought they were. Even the bolt on surprised me as the heel was sculpted and the bolts recessed to allow easier access into "dweedle-dweedle" territory. EMG-Hz passives on all 3 and a capable 4-control preamp section that even a guitarist could figure out. Then I stopped off at another GC and discovered the "Schecter" I thought I played the other week was actually another Spector. So I publicly apologize to the nice folks here and at Schecter for miscategorizing their basses as inferior product. I should've known better as at times I've lusted after their "Tribal" basses. Hmm, crow doesn't taste so bad. Wonder if I should cook it first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMan99 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Over at talkbass.com, I've been hearing about an online company called http://thebasscompany.com They're a new company, started by an ex-Peavey person. Looks like good budget stuff, but you'll have to "dig" to get some reviews... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aram Bedrosian Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I don't know about that particular model,but Schecter's are by far, in my opinion, the best bang for the buck and I reccommend them to my students when they ask me.. Happy New Year! www.arambedrosian.com solo bass madness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatudbassman Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I bought a Yamaha Nathan East, as my first "5". I replaced the p/u's with Bartolini's. and, I've had a decent $600 bass. After playing at least a dozen 5-strings...I'm still dreaming of a MM SR-5!!!!!!!! I can get a crisp/bright/funky/Flea bridge tone or a warm woody sound for acoustic stuff. I wouldn't waste my money on a Schecter.good luck Vince "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." ~ Pablo Picasso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0123 Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 ok from the way i see it, im either getting a schecter stiletto deluxe 5, or an ESP-B155 5-string. any more opinions? Tim the bass player from Las Vegas, Nevada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0123 Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 well, i dont know, i think the schecters look good, im not quite sure about the ESP though. to me they both look the same other than the fact that they're made out of a different kind of wood Tim the bass player from Las Vegas, Nevada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I used to own a Stiletto Elite 5, and I think several Lowdowners own the same. It was a perfectly serviceable, if a bit generic bass. It's a little heavier and neck-divey than I like but nothing like my warwick Thumb 5. I think it would be a great bass for death metal. Be sure to get a setup...that bridge is murder to get just right. "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 If you like it, it's a good bass for you. I liked the $120 bass we gave away at a show a while ago. It was a solid player that sounded good. It was a Dean "Edge" 4 string with a single pickup if anyone is interested in checking one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 A couple years ago I picked up a transparent darkburst Dean Edge Six whatever in a music store. It looked great and played better than some axes that cost a lot more. Of course the setup was good, but so were the others. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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