Schecter Johnny Christ Bass LH bass in Satin Black
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- SCHECTER212
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- Black
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Description
Sound & Tone
The ash body and bolt-on maple neck with ebony fretboard give this bass a bright, tight attack with firm low end and quick note definition, and the 34" scale keeps strings taut for clear articulation down low. Active EMG pickups — an MMCS at the bridge and an 81 at the neck — run through a 2-band EQ with blend, letting you dial anything from aggressive midrange bite and pick-driven clank to a fuller, rounder neck-pickup voice. It suits metal, hardcore and hard rock players working with picks or fingerstyle, and the string-through option adds sustain and focus for cutting through dense, high-gain mixes.
Schecter Signature Johnny Christ Left-Handed Electric Bass in Satin Black
This left-handed bass captures focused, articulate lows with its 'C'-shaped maple neck and 34" scale, engineered for tracking sessions and mix-ready recordings. The ash body paired with gold hardware and satin black finish produces a controlled tonal character suited to aggressive playing styles. The signature inlays—gold bone crosses with deathbat at the 12th fret—mark this as a purpose-built tool for serious bassists tracking heavy material in the studio.
Playability & Construction
The neck features a 3-piece maple construction with an ebony fretboard, 21 narrow X-jumbo frets, and a 12" radius that yields consistent articulation across fast passages and complex arrangements. Neck thickness measures .866" at the 1st fret and .925" at the 12th fret, delivering responsiveness without excess mass in the tracking hand. The Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (1.653" width) and Grover tuners maintain stable tuning throughout long recording sessions, while the 2-way adjustable truss rod allows for precise neck relief tweaking between takes.
Tone & Electronics
Electronics center on EMG pickups—an EMG MMCS at the bridge and EMG 81 at the neck—paired with master volume, blend, and 2-band EMG active EQ controls for sculpting bass tones that sit cleanly in dense mixes. The 9-volt clip-in battery compartment powers the active circuitry, while the Schecter custom bass bridge with string-through or top-load configuration and metal knurled knobs with set screws enable reliable, repeatable settings across multiple takes and sessions.
Key Features
- Left-handed dexterity for southpaw players
- Ash body with satin black finish and gold hardware
- Bolt-on construction for direct tonal coupling
- 3-piece maple neck with ebony fretboard
- 34" scale length (863mm)
- 'C'-shaped neck profile
- 21 narrow X-jumbo frets with 12" fretboard radius
- Gold bone cross inlays with deathbat at 12th fret
- Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (1.653" width)
- EMG MMCS bridge and EMG 81 neck pickups
- 2-band active EQ with master volume and blend controls
- Grover tuners and 2-way adjustable truss rod
This fully equipped signature model combines premium components with left-handed accessibility, delivering the punch and clarity required for studio tracking and professional recording workflows.
More Information
| Dexterity | Left handed |
|---|---|
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Condition | New |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Precision Bass |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 34" Scale |
| Frets | 21 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Bridge | String-Through Body |
| Strings | 4 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Studio Sessions, Live Performance |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Articulate punch, controlled low end, high output, aggressive character, flexible tone shaping |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What pickup configuration does this bass have?
The Johnny Christ Bass LH features an EMG MMCS bridge pickup and EMG 81 neck pickup, paired with a 2-band active EQ, master volume, and blend controls powered by a 9-volt clip-in battery. This setup delivers high output and flexible tone shaping suited to aggressive playing.
Is this bass suitable for left-handed players only?
Yes, this is a left-handed configuration designed specifically for southpaw bassists. The body, neck, and hardware are all oriented for left-handed play.
What genres is this bass best suited for?
The Johnny Christ Bass LH is engineered for metal, hard rock, and progressive music, where articulate punch and controlled low end are essential. It is not recommended for jazz or folk applications.
What are the neck specifications?
The bass features a 3-piece maple neck with an ebony fretboard, 34-inch scale length, 'C'-shaped profile, 12-inch fretboard radius, and 21 narrow X-jumbo frets. Neck thickness measures 0.866 inches at the 1st fret and 0.925 inches at the 12th fret, with a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (1.653 inches wide).
What hardware and construction does this bass include?
The Johnny Christ Bass LH features an ash body with satin black finish and gold hardware, bolt-on neck construction for direct tonal coupling, Grover tuners, a 2-way adjustable truss rod, and a Schecter custom bass bridge with string-through or top-load configuration.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $101 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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