Schecter Riot-4 Bass bass in Aurora Burst
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- SKU
- SCHECTER1450
- Color
- Purple
Description
Schecter RIOT-4 Electric Bass in Satin Aurora Burst
The RIOT-4 captures a balanced, articulate low end with its thin 'C' neck profile and 34" scale, allowing precise finger placement and quick position changes during tracking sessions. The swamp ash body with burl maple top and striking Aurora Burst finish translates studio presence into clear, focused recordings. This is a versatile workhorse built for producers and engineers who need both transparent active electronics and rock-solid construction for consistent takes.
Playability & Construction
The bolt-on design pairs a maple/walnut multi-ply neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods for exceptional stability and sustained note definition, while the ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets and offset/reverse dot inlays enables fluid tracking across the fingerboard without hunt-and-peck delays. The Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (1.496" width) ensures solid tuning stability and clean string definition from open strings, critical for overdub accuracy and tape-ready recordings.
Tone & Electronics
Active electronics center on EMG 35JX-CS bridge and 35PX-CS neck pickups paired with a 3-band active EQ, delivering the tonal shaping needed for tight mixing and multi-take flexibility—master volume, blend control, and parametric bass/mid/treble adjustment let you dial in your session tone quickly. The black hardware and Schecter custom string-through bridge maximize sustain and couple vibration directly into the body, ensuring your recorded signal stays focused and punchy across multiple takes.
Key Features
- Model: Schecter RIOT-4 (Item #1450)
- Body: Swamp ash with burl maple top, Aurora Burst finish
- Neck: Maple/walnut multi-ply with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
- Fretboard: Ebony, 24 X-Jumbo frets, 16" radius, offset/reverse dot inlays
- Scale: 34" (863mm)
- Neck Profile: Thin 'C' contour (0.787" at 1st fret, 0.866" at 12th fret)
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq, 1.496" width
- Pickups: EMG 35JX-CS (bridge) and EMG 35PX-CS (neck)
- Electronics: Master volume, blend, EMG-B30 3-band active EQ with 9-volt battery
- Bridge: Schecter custom bass string-through (or top load)
- Hardware: Black; Schecter tuners; 2-way adjustable truss rod
- Right-handed configuration; Indonesia-made
The RIOT-4 combines professional-grade active electronics with a refined, stable neck platform, making it essential gear for tracking bass in the studio, session work, and recording projects that demand reliability and tonal clarity.
More Information
| Dexterity | Right handed |
|---|---|
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Condition | New |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The Schecter RIOT-4 is a versatile session and recording bass with professional EMG active electronics and a precisely engineered neck that lets you focus on performance rather than fighting the instrument. The broad tonal shaping from the 3-band parametric EQ, paired with articulate high-end definition and tight, controlled lows, makes it easy to dial in a tone that sits perfectly in your mix whether you're tracking funk grooves or laying down session parts. The stable carbon-fiber-reinforced neck and ebony fretboard with 24 frets give you rock-solid intonation and quick navigation for efficient studio tracking.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Touring
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Funk
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Collecting
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this bass designed for?
The RIOT-4 is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its refined neck platform and active electronics are approachable for skilled intermediate players but scale fully to the demands of touring and studio professionals.
What genres does this bass work best in?
It excels in funk, rock, and studio session work where articulate attack and broad tonal shaping are essential. The punchy active tone and high-output pickups make it versatile across most contemporary styles, though it's not specifically designed for folk applications.
What's included with the bass and what are the key specs?
You get the bass with Schecter tuners, a 34-inch scale thin 'C' neck, 24 X-Jumbo frets on ebony, EMG 35JX-CS and 35PX-CS active pickups, an EMG-B30 3-band active EQ, and a Graph Tech Tusq nut. The swamp ash body with burl maple top and Aurora Burst finish is paired with carbon-fiber-reinforced neck rods for stability.
How does the active EQ let me shape my tone?
The 3-band parametric EQ gives you master volume, blend control between pickups, and independent adjustable bass, mid, and treble controls powered by a 9-volt battery. This lets you dial in anything from tight, articulate highs to full, controlled lows without swapping gear.
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