Schecter Simon Gallup Ultra Spitfire Bass White with Red Lion
Schecter Simon Gallup Ultra Spitfire Bass White with Red Lion
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- SKU
- SCHECTER2254
- Color
- White
Description
Sound & Tone
Neck-thru mahogany with a maple/walnut multi-ply center gives this 34"-scale bass a sustaining, resonant foundation, and the EMG TBHZ pickups in the neck and bridge positions add articulate, punchy attack with clarity from low fundamentals to upper harmonics. The Volume/Volume/Tone layout lets you blend the fuller neck voice against the tighter bridge bite quickly, while the Tune-O-Matic and stopbar keep notes defined and tightly focused. It suits driving picked rock and post-punk lines as readily as expressive fingerstyle passages, with a thin "C" rosewood-boarded neck that stays comfortable through long, technical parts.
Schecter Simon Gallup Ultra Spitfire Bass White with Red Lion
This Schecter Simon Gallup Ultra Spitfire Bass captures articulate, punchy bass tones with the structural integrity needed for mixing-critical recording sessions. The thin "C" neck shape and balanced body design accommodate both picked attack and fingerstyle nuance in the same take, while the neck-thru construction delivers solid sustain and resonance that translates clearly to tape. The striking white finish with bold Red Lion graphic provides studio presence without compromising capture quality across every tracking scenario.
Recording Playability & Tone Transfer
The 34" scale with 22 medium frets and rosewood fretboard (16" radius) ensures consistent pitch and articulation across the entire range, critical for punch-in sessions and multi-take comping. Neck-thru mahogany construction with maple/walnut multi-ply transmits string vibration directly to the body, yielding tonal coherence and sustain that locks into drum and kick relationships, while the thin "C" neck profile reduces fatigue during extended tracking and allows clean technique transitions without tone-killing tension.
Pickup Response & Shaping
EMG TBHZ pickups in bridge and neck positions deliver the articulate, punchy response engineers expect when setting levels and building bass layers. The Volume/Volume/Tone control layout enables real-time tonal shaping during takes without leaving the instrument, while the Tune-O-Matic bridge with Stopbar tailpiece locks tuning stability and string-to-bridge contact for maximum sustain definition—essential when layering bass tracks or dialing in session vibe.
Key Features
- Gloss white finish with bold Red Lion graphic
- Mahogany body with neck-thru maple/walnut multi-ply neck construction
- Thin "C" neck shape for comfort and extended technique
- 34" scale length with 22 medium frets
- Rosewood fretboard with 16" radius and dot inlays
- Fretboard width: 0.787" at 1st fret, 0.866" at 12th fret
- EMG TBHZ pickups (bridge and neck positions)
- Volume/Volume/Tone active control configuration
- Tune-O-Matic bridge with Stopbar tailpiece
- Grover tuning machines
- Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut, 38mm width
- Grip Tip speed knobs included
This bass delivers recording-session clarity and sustain across demanding production styles, backed by hardware and electronics that capture both precision technique and creative tone-shaping in the mix.
More Information
| Dexterity | Right handed |
|---|---|
| Condition | New |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Strings | 4 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Traditional Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does this bass have, and who is it suited for?
The thin C-neck shape is designed for intermediate to advanced players and accommodates both aggressive picked passages and expressive fingerstyle work without fatigue. The 34-inch scale with 22 medium frets and 16-inch radius rosewood fretboard supports consistent intonation and smooth playability across extended technique work.
What pickup and electronics configuration does it have?
It features EMG TBHZ pickups in bridge and neck positions paired with an active Volume/Volume/Tone control layout, delivering articulate, punchy response with high clarity across the frequency spectrum and immediate tonal shaping capability.
Is this bass suitable for jazz or blues?
This bass is optimized for rock, metal, funk, and progressive styles and is not designed for jazz or traditional blues playing. Its articulate, punchy tone profile and active electronics cater to genres requiring high clarity and defined sustain rather than the warm, vintage voicing those styles typically demand.
What hardware and construction details support tuning stability?
The bass features a Tune-O-Matic bridge with Stopbar tailpiece for stable tuning and consistent string-to-bridge contact, combined with Grover tuning machines and a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut at 38mm width. Neck-thru mahogany construction with maple/walnut multi-ply reinforces structural integrity and sustain.
What are the fretboard dimensions and scale details?
The bass has a 34-inch scale length, 22 medium frets, rosewood fretboard with 16-inch radius, fretboard width of 0.787 inches at the 1st fret and 0.866 inches at the 12th fret, and dot inlays for position markers.
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