Schecter Stiletto Studio-5 FF Electric Bass Honey Satin
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- SCHECTER2794
- Color
- Natural
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Description
Sound & Tone
Dual EMG 40HZ pickups running on an 18-volt active system give this five-string a punchy, articulate voice with plenty of headroom, while the 3-band EMG EQ, master volume and blend let you dial anything from deep, focused lows to crisp, cutting highs. The mahogany body with bubinga top and neck-through maple/walnut construction lend warmth and sustain beneath that clarity, and the 34"-36" fanned fret scale keeps the low B tight and defined without stiffening the upper strings. It suits modern rock and metal, funk and slap work, gospel and fusion, and any session context where a bass needs to stay legible in a dense mix.
Schecter Stiletto Studio-5 FF Electric Bass Honey Satin
The Stiletto Studio-5 FF captures articulate low-end definition and midrange presence essential for modern studio recording and mixing. Its fanned fret layout accommodates the full 34"-36" scale length, delivering balanced tension and intonation across all five strings while maintaining the ergonomics needed for extended tracking sessions. The honey satin finish provides both visual warmth and tactile grip—substantial enough to prevent fatigue without unwanted stickiness during demanding work.
Playability & Recording Comfort
The thin 'C'-shaped maple/walnut multi-ply neck measures 0.787" at the first fret and 0.866" at the 12th, optimized for precision fingering and fast articulation across the rosewood fretboard. 24 X-Jumbo frets with a 16" radius and offset dot inlays ensure consistent note definition for tracking and punchy recorded tone, while the 1.771" Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut and fanned fret design maintain stable intonation across the extended range—critical for overdubbing and post-production editing.
Tone Shaping for Studio Work
Dual EMG 40HZ pickups powered by an 18-volt active system deliver punchy, articulate tone with impressive clarity and natural aggression that translates well to recordings. The Master Volume/Blend and 3-Band EMG Active E/Q controls provide comprehensive shaping from deep lows to crisp highs, allowing rapid tone adjustments across multiple takes and ensuring the bass sits cleanly in dense mixes without eq surgery in post.
Key Features
- Neck-Thru construction with Ultra Access
- Mahogany body with bubinga top in honey satin finish
- Maple/walnut multi-ply neck with thin 'C' profile
- 24 X-Jumbo frets on rosewood fretboard with offset dot inlays
- Fanned fret design spanning 34"-36" scale (863mm-914.4mm)
- Dual EMG 40HZ active pickups with 18-volt battery system
- 3-Band EMG Active E/Q with master volume and blend controls
- Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut at 1.771" width
- S-Tek bridge with satin gold hardware
- Metal knurled knobs with set screws
- 2-Way adjustable truss rod with 5/32" Allen nut
- Right-handed configuration strung with Ernie Ball 5-String Super Long (.045-.130)
The Stiletto Studio-5 FF performs equally well on aggressive slap tracks and delicate fingerstyle overdubs, delivering studio-grade tone capture and session flexibility across genres and production demands.
More Information
| Dexterity | Right handed |
|---|---|
| Condition | New |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
Reviews
Specifications
| Body Style | Modern Bass |
|---|---|
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Pickups | P/J |
| Strings | 5 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ funk
- ✓ progressive
- ✓ studio sessions
- ✓ extended range
- ✓ slap bass
Not the best pick for
- – folk
- – traditional country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the fanned fret design do, and is it hard to adjust to?
Fanned frets span 34–36" scale length, maintaining consistent string tension and intonation across all five strings while reducing hand fatigue. Players typically adapt within a few hours because the ergonomic benefit and tonal clarity reward the small adjustment period.
Is this bass suitable for slap and fingerstyle, or better for one technique?
The Stiletto Studio-5 FF is engineered for both: dual EMG 40HZ pickups deliver the articulate aggression slap technique needs, while the thin 'C' neck profile and fanned frets support precise fingerstyle control across extended range work.
What genres does this bass work best for?
It's designed for funk, progressive, studio sessions, and any style benefiting from extended range and aggressive clarity. It is not optimized for folk or traditional country.
How does the active EQ system work?
The 3-Band EMG Active E/Q with master volume and blend controls lets you shape tone from deep lows to crisp highs using an 18-volt battery system, giving you comprehensive studio-grade tone-shaping both on record and live.
What strings come with it, and what neck width should I expect?
Factory strung with Ernie Ball 5-String Super Long (.045–.130). The Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut measures 1.771" wide, and the thin 'C' neck measures 0.787" at the first fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $87 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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