Bassmekanik Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hi. My search continues for another bass. Tried some Overwaters, very nice, but i have a hankering for a Schecter and until i try one out I cant decide. I think i would like a Schecter but there being no where close to me with any around that i can try (without having to buy it unplayed...) i cant justify shelling out before at least trying one out. So, are there any kind souls near to Aberdeen with one of these that would be willing to meet up so i can have a shot? Obviously i`m willing to travel a reasonable amount as required. I`ll bring my Ric so you can have a shot of that if it interests you. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 [quote name='Bassmekanik' timestamp='1330433222' post='1557318'] Hi. My search continues for another bass. Tried some Overwaters, very nice, but i have a hankering for a Schecter and until i try one out I cant decide. I think i would like a Schecter but there being no where close to me with any around that i can try (without having to buy it unplayed...) i cant justify shelling out before at least trying one out. So, are there any kind souls near to Aberdeen with one of these that would be willing to meet up so i can have a shot? Obviously i`m willing to travel a reasonable amount as required. I`ll bring my Ric so you can have a shot of that if it interests you. Thanks. [/quote] I think one of my mates might have... Will ask him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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megallica Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 If you can find a Schecter Custom 4 - they come with emg's and are quite reasonable second hand,if you can find one. This is a pic of the five string I sold last year. [IMG]http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww129/darkskies/STA47455.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmekanik Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 I do quite like the look of that. Not sure what i would do with that extra string though Eyes are still peeled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I love Schecters. Good luck finding one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambusBoy Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Hello, Funnily enough I bought one of these about 4 weeks ago - I bought it (on impulse) as I was actually looking at a Sadowsky, Lakland (I currently have a Korean Skyline) or Musicman. I am not sure what made me pick the Schecter up but there was no going back. My first bass (which I gigged with for 15 years or so) was a 1980's Bass Collection and the Schecter reminded me a LOT of that bass. I am a jazz-funk-soul type player and this bass lets me get a very modern sound - kinda Stuart Zender-ish. I play it through a TC Staccatto 51 Head and two TC RS112 cabs. Its has a very low action (which I haven't adjusted) and is a dream for slap work. I'm not sure what the natural style for Schecters is (rock/hm - would love to know?) but I love the sounds I get from this baby. I must admit I'm not 100% keen on the looks - its a transparent black "quilted" with a natural wood through neck. I am based in London so sorry that I can't help with a meetup! Cheers Sujay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 [quote name='Bassmekanik' timestamp='1330542110' post='1559181'] I do quite like the look of that. Not sure what i would do with that extra string though Eyes are still peeled. [/quote] They make brilliant thumb rests Also my mate did have one, he's since sold it Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmekanik Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1330616419' post='1560463'] They make brilliant thumb rests Also my mate did have one, he's since sold it Sorry! [/quote] Ach, bummer. Cheers for asking anyways. A kindly chap from MV "mgiht" know someone with one. Heres hoping. @Bambus: its the see-thru black that i would be after, sounds like you bought that exact one. Edit: Out of interest, whats it like for playing chord type things on? Any good? Doesnt sound like your play style however... Edited March 1, 2012 by Bassmekanik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 [quote name='Bassmekanik' timestamp='1330542110' post='1559181'] I do quite like the look of that. Not sure what i would do with that extra string though Eyes are still peeled. [/quote] I'm not really a five string player to be honest, I did use it as a thumb rest 99.9% of the time. The string spacing on the four string model is a bit more generous too, which is handy when you play fingerstyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmekanik Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 I moved from fingerstylee to pick`s a few years back and havent yet felt the inclination to return to them fingers. I think its lazyness on my part really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatwull Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Hi there, or fit like min as they say in Aberdeen, I have a mint Schecter stilletto custom 4 that i might be selling as i may have a bongo 4 bought shortly, and i am in Arbroath if that helps. Only trouble is, I'm offshore at the moment but supposed to be home on Monday. I really like the bass, but always wanted a bongo 4. Welcome to come down and try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 [quote name='fatwull' timestamp='1330682422' post='1561370'] ... Only trouble is, I'm offshore at the moment but supposed to be home on Monday... [/quote] Nae chunce if i fug bides like 'is. Ye cannae see i back o yer hun in Dyce th'day like. The OP is a "north sea tiger" too btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmekanik Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Oooh. Arbroath is within an acceptable distance for sure. I`ll PM you with some contact details. As Ou7shined says, i`m also an offshore tigger so any time is good for a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 You still coming into town today Paul? Who knows, you might end up GASsing for a custom build instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmekanik Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Hehe. You never know Yeah, i should be heading in this afternoon around 2ish. I`ll give you a call before i head off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1330686016' post='1561479'] You still coming into town today Paul? Who knows, you might end up GASsing for a custom build instead. [/quote] Do ittttt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1330688236' post='1561535'] Do ittttt [/quote] Hehe. Currently working on something very purple this very minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 [quote name='Bassmekanik' timestamp='1330688171' post='1561533'] Hehe. You never know Yeah, i should be heading in this afternoon around 2ish. I`ll give you a call before i head off. [/quote] Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1330688684' post='1561546'] Hehe. Currently working on something very purple this very minute. [/quote] There's a joke in here somewhere The thing you're working on - does it have a purple head(stock)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Maybe not so close to Aberdeen but saw this on Gumtree (Edinburgh) - seller seems keen as it's been advertised regularly & been reduced from £350 [url="http://www.gumtree.co.uk/p/for-sale/schecter-bass-guitar-natural-finish/97481737"]http://www.gumtree.co.uk/p/for-sale/schecter-bass-guitar-natural-finish/97481737[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1330691279' post='1561634'] There's a joke in here somewhere The thing you're working on - does it have a purple head(stock)? [/quote] Yes it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1330693026' post='1561695'] Yes it does. [/quote] Hahah that smiley is far to suitable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmekanik Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 [quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1330692968' post='1561689'] Maybe not so close to Aberdeen but saw this on Gumtree (Edinburgh) - seller seems keen as it's been advertised regularly & been reduced from £350 [url="http://www.gumtree.co.uk/p/for-sale/schecter-bass-guitar-natural-finish/97481737"]http://www.gumtree.c...finish/97481737[/url] [/quote] I just dont suit a natural wood finished bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatkat Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Just how many Aberdeen/N/E based bass players are there on here? G... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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