Schecter Hellraiser Extreme-5 bass in See-Thru Black Satin B-Stock 139

Schecter Hellraiser Extreme-5 Bass in See-Thru Black Satin

The Hellraiser Extreme-5 serves as a recording-ready five-string platform built around a thin 'C' neck profile and 35" scale that captures articulate, controlled bass tones across extended range sessions. The neck-thru construction with Ultra Access cutaway keeps upper frets completely unobstructed for layered production work, while the quilted maple top over mahogany body balances weight with tonal complexity that translates well through mixing chains. This is a serious five-string instrument for home-studio producers and engineers who demand professional-grade hardware, active electronics, and fretboard access without compromise.

Playability & Construction

The neck-thru design ensures solid body-to-neck integration and sustain, critical for recording passages that need to sit tight in a mix. The thin 'C' profile—measuring .787" at the first fret and .866" at the 12th—accommodates extended tracking sessions without hand fatigue, and Twenty-four X-Jumbo frets on a 16" radius ebony fretboard offer fast string articulation and smooth lateral movement for precise note placement during recording. The Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut at 1.771" width maintains proper string spacing across the 35" scale without excess neck bulk, ensuring consistent tracking response across all five strings.

Tone & Electronics

Dual EMG 40TW pickups paired with an active 18-volt 3-band EQ deliver punchy articulation and broad tonal shaping—from tight, defined lows to controlled highs—that cuts through dense mixes or stands alone on isolated bass tracks. The Schecter Custom Bass String Thru bridge with black chrome hardware locks strings securely while the mahogany core with quilted maple top generates natural warmth and definition across the frequency range, providing sonic character that survives compression and EQ during mixing without losing presence.

Key Features

• Body material: Mahogany with quilted maple top
• Neck-thru construction with Ultra Access upper fret access
• Maple/walnut multi-ply neck with thin 'C' profile
• Ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets and MOP Gothic Cross inlays
• 35" (889mm) scale length for extended low-end definition
• Dual EMG 40TW pickups with active 18-volt 3-band EQ
• Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut, 1.771" width
• Grover tuners with black chrome hardware throughout
• MOP with black/white/black multi-ply body binding
• Right-handed configuration, factory setup
• Includes Ernie Ball 5-String Super Long (.045–.130) strings
• Manufactured in South Korea with full manufacturer warranty

This instrument combines high-access fret real estate, precision electronics, and premium hardware into a solidly built five-string that handles both aggressive modern styles and nuanced traditional work, delivering consistent recorded tone across multiple sessions and production contexts.