Schecter Stiletto Elite 5-String Electric Bass

Mahogany body. Quilted Maple top.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

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Schecter Stiletto Elite 5 Customer Review

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
I like the big strap buttons - no real need for strap locks. The tuners work well, and are just touchy enough to not make you angry while dialing in an intonation reset. Pickups are great. Fretboard is nice and skinny, the fretwork is very well done, the top position markers are easily seen, and the thru-neck is butter the whole way to fret 24. Gold work sucks...plain and simple. Not this guitar's fault...all gold work sucks. It wears off and looks like crap. I also wish Schecter would put an active/passive switch on it. (Im nitpicking now)

Quality:
After over a year of owning this and carting around an extra bass to gigs, I got rid of my extra. I literally own one 5 string now - and I don't need another.

Value:
Buy it. Period.

Desirability:
Feels great. Top horn not intrusive and lines up well with fret 12. Looks great...though not very "metal" when playing around guys with Jackson V's and Explorers. Oh well, I still look and sound better than the Fender guys!

Sound:
The wood is nice and resonant...yeah, I know, Warwick is the "wood" bass...try this one anyway. The controls are versatile enough to get it to sound just about any way you want. I can get the "Pete Way Thunderbird" sound, then twiddle the eq knobs and get that Warwick sex-growl or even the old Ric "bwoom" thump-twang. I use it with a Hartke 3500 Head and VX 215 cab for all occasions - no pedals or signal altering crap other than an old Sonic Maximizer. You can keep your fancy rack for aesthetic purposes, but you won't really need to plug anything in. No reason to spend more money on a lesser instrument...

Ease of Use:
See above.

Support:
I'll say 10 but never had to use them.

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"Smoothest bass I've played"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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This is perhaps the most comfortable 5 string I've ever played. The 35" scale helps me because I tune down to Drop A. Although it is a bit heavier than it looks, it is not akward to hold or play. The neck doesn't vary much from the top to the bottom and the neck through body makes the high notes easy to reach. Much better than similarly priced models such as the ESP B-305 or Ibanez Ergodyne 705. Very asthetically pleasing too. Highly Recommended.
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"Schecter Stiletto elite 5 is a gift from God"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Every item on this bass ironically is "elite." I can't deny the fact that I am jealous that it looks better and sounds better than me. Everything about it, down to the smallest splinter of wood, is perfection.

Quality:
I will say it again in different categories. Perfection. It looks and sounds the exact same. Beautiful . It just gives me everything I ever wanted and needed. Any gig you have, this bass is easy to get together and play any style you need. It is elite, it is perfection, it is the stiletto elite 5. Thats all that needs to be said. I give more praise to Schecter.

Value:
The price is a steal. Why pay 1000 or more for a warwick when you can get this for only 600-700. This competes with any other bass I have put it up against. Warwich is great, Schecter elite 5 is better.

Desirability:
If this bass were bangable, I would abng it. It is sexy and smooth, both in it's sounds and looks. I drool when I pick it up.

Sound:
This bass has some serious response. I can't belive the sound I get outta this thing. It pumps the blues, it swings the jazz, and it beats the rap. Anything you need to play, any style, this bass accomplishes. For the price and the quality, nothing compares or adds up to this perfect and beautiful creation of God. I give praise to it's makers, Schecter.

Support:
I dont even need to call them. The Bass takes care of itself. If I ever need to, I believe that someone who makes a bass like this, doesn't need to be consulted.

Overall:
My life, and for all eternity will this bass inherit. I dont need to look for any other bass, and I have no reason to. For this price and quality, I am satisfied.

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"Worthy to be played"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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I tried $2200 basses vs this one and there are some differences with tone, but not to the trained ear sometimes. This bass played with your eyes closed, sounds and feels like a couple of grand in your hand.
Glad I purchased.
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"my review"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
i love the pickups and the gold hardware.

Quality:
nice

Value:
the price was right for me

Desirability:
yes i will buy one shortly.

Sound:
my friend has one and he let me play it and it is the best bass i have ever played.

Support:
my friend said they were really nice to him.

Overall:
the fret board.

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"Stiletto Elite 5 Rocks!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Best neck-thru five string for the money, and better than some more expensive basses. The neck is slim and easy to play. The gold hardware is fine, EMG Hz active PU's are great. One of the most comfortable fives I've played (including Music Man, Spector and Warwick). The stock GHS roundwound strings are a good set, although I prefer a slightly heavier low B.

Quality:
This is about as good as it gets - excellent example of how good the quality of Korean workmanship has become. Finish is spotless, hardware solid, fretboard smooth as silk, and very good fretwork for a non-custom. The setup (done in beautiful downtown Burbank) was spot-on, with very low action and no buzzing anywhere on the neck.

Value:
This has to be the steal of the decade - a solid, gutsy neck-thru five string for under $600 street price!

Desirability:
The tummy and forearm curves and the slim neck fit me like a glove; the feel of this bass is what clinched it for me. The rich honeyburst color and gold hardware are great on stage - it's a sure head-turner in any musical crowd.

Sound:
Solid low B, excellent upper registers, and solid in between. Only minor drawback is the lack of a midrange control, but a good preamp will solve that anyway. Has great range of tones as is.

Support:
Haven't needed service yet, but the folks at customer service are friendly and will answer even dumb questions.

Overall:
Tested this one for a couple of hours up against a Music Man S.U.B. five-string; the sound was a toss-up, but the Schecter won hands down on ergonomics - much better neck, lighter by at least a pound, and the sexy curves (tummy cut and forearm cut) make the MM feel like a log. Best five-string anywhere close to this price range - it's a keeper.

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"Well done Schecter."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Active electronics, gold hardware, neck through design, and 5 strings, all for under $600. Very good for the budget minded musician.

Quality:
Very good quality. I love endorsing Schecter because of their quality setup right from the factory. These guys are great. I also own 2 Schecter electric guitars and I'm sold on Schecter for the price range.

Value:
Phenominal value. Highly recommended to anyone....whether you're on a budget or not.

Desirability:
I wanted this bass the first time I saw it. Very appealing to the eyes and ears alike. Great features and quality for the price.

Sound:
Very versitile sound. You can pinpoint any tone you're looking for with the Active EQ. Also, nice crisp sustain with the neck through design. Also, the high end is crystal clear. Sometime's it's almost too clear, but nothing that the plethera of knobs can't fix.

Ease of Use:
Very easy to use. I did not receive a manual with it as I bought is slightly used. But with a little bit of tinkering, the 5 or so knobs can be figured out.

Support:
I have never had any problems with this bass except when my strap locks stripped out from the end of the guitar. Nothing a little epoxy couldn't fix.

Overall:
Great bass. I was lucky enough to pick it up for like $450, which was a steal. Highly recommended to anyone from beginner to professional. Makes a great backup bass or main setup.

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"It is a dream.."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
The neck is one piece throughout the whole body. And it sounds soooooooooooooo nice. I played it once and knew I must buy it. So I did. And I don't regret it at all.
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"Awesome bass"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Unbelievable tone; the active EMG pickups kick some ass. The neck is smooth as butter, with the best fingerboard (rosewood) I've ever played on. The only flaw (to me) that I can think of is that having position markers on only the 12th fret takes getting used to. Also some people prefer a 36" scale lentgh on a 5-string, but trust me, this 35-incher is fine.
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"This Bass sounds as good as most Modulus Bass, but for a fraction of the cost. A real deal!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
It has volume, volume, Hi Eq, Low Eq, controls.
While it is nice to have one master volume, the
two volumn controls yield a better sound. This
is the way Jaco Pastorius wired his basses, and
for good reason. I would prefer the standard fret
marks in the traditional places on the fret board.
The only dead notes I found were on the G string
around Eb. They were not that bad.
However, I am going to buy one next week!
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"Simply the Best"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
This bass comes ready even for the gear snobs. Good pickups by EMG, great woods. The tuners are a lil weak, but the do stay in tune, so all in all not too bad. My one big draw back is the finish it looks great, but it is are for me to keep it looking good, it scratches easy

Quality:
IMHO you would have to spend about $1000.00 more to get the same quality as this bass. I call it a poor mans Spector, because it has all the qualities of a Spector, with more than half the price.

Value:
IMHO this bass is not worth what they ask for it, it is worth more, but heck I love the price.

Desirability:
When I first saw this bass i was like, dayum thats a good looking bass, but when I heard it I was like dayuuuuum, now when I play ppl are like WTF. Thants right I don't want it I got it. cry two tears in a bucket, MF it.

Sound:
This bass sound great, gives me almost everything i want in tone. One of the best basses I've ever owned

Ease of Use:
I traded a Ibanez BTB405q for this, and i went from the rack to the stage with this bass. Now I ask is that easy or what.

Support:
I've never needed them I've had this bass for over two years.

Overall:
Always and forever

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"exceptionally nice to play"

Overall:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
the features are quite good,but the tone and volume controls are bare,it has no numbered markings so its a lot harder 2 get the right tone at a gig or in a hurry!!!

Quality:
the fixings on the neck and the boady keep coming loose,the overall look is really nice,it would be suitable for the road if you look after it well(from experience!!!)

Desirability:
i have one in black and it looks really,it feels really nice to play!!!

Sound:
amazing

Support:
never tried 2 contact them

Overall:
about a month

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