Schecter Smashing it....again

[jimmy23cricket]

Usually find P’s a bit boring....but I think this is lovely. And there’s a Jazz version..

Edited February 28, 2020 by jimmy23cricket

[thegummy]

That's very nice (and I'm a Schecter fan too).

What model is it? Haven't seen that colour before.

[jimmy23cricket]

Think it’s very new, something “exotic” or other. Not even sure it’s available yet to be honest. Was on their web site. 

[burno70]

Never played a Schecter but I think that's lovely.

[Pea Turgh]

Reminds me of the roasted FSR P.  Probably why I like it!

[ribbetingfrog]

Always been a schecter fanboy.

my first Bass was a Schecter and I’ve owned plenty. Great looking and great value instruments.

that one is particularly fine looking.

[ClassicVibes]

Can't find it on their website but it looks like it may have a J style neck and Schecters are known to be lightweight... 

[invertigo]

https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/schecter-p-4-exotic

No info on the page yet, but the pre-order page seems to be up on PMT

Edited March 9, 2020 by invertigo

[Pea Turgh]

Weird - looks like the back only is a burst finish.  Surely the wrong picture?!

[Chopthebass]

For that price I'm surprised it has a veneer top. At least it looks like a veneer from the edge photos.

[invertigo]

14 hours ago, Chopthebass said:

For that price I'm surprised it has a veneer top. At least it looks like a veneer from the edge photos.

It's actually cheaper than the solid colour ones, they're up for £900+ preorder. Seems to be a very high price in my mind, near enough putting themselves against the Fender American Performer range.

[jimmy23cricket]

I'm unsure why an exotic top on a bass is an issue? It's common practice to put a figured top on a ash/mahogany body isn't it?

Yes, the top end Schecters and ESP Ltd basses (Korean) are quite close to some Fenders in price, but in my humble opinion you often get quite a lot of instrument for the price. I like it because its different to the standard.

I think the only issue is you wont get the resale you might get on a Fender. But if you buy them as well made, good sounding solid workhorses...you cant go wrong.

Edited March 10, 2020 by jimmy23cricket

[ClassicVibes]

I would take a Schecter any day over a Fender. 

[EliasMooseblaster]

Me too - years ago, a similar-looking Schecter gradually killed off the longstanding GAS I'd had for a MIA Fender, at about 60% of the price to boot. It's still one of my favourite basses.

[thegummy]

My 330 quid Schecter is at least as high quality as any Fender I've played so I'd be surprised if a higher end Schecter wasn't better than an American Performer.

I think across the range, the American Performer spot is the worst value Fender instruments. Its existence is based on a common delusion where a lot of people think "made in America" is a plus point. So the instruments cost more because of the labour costs but aren't actually any better than they'd be if they were made in Mexico or Asia.

The Professional and up also have higher labour costs but at least they are also higher spec than the lower cost Fender models.

[ClassicVibes]

I had an MIA Fender 05 Jazz. I sold it a week later... 

[danbowskill]

Shame there isn't more info on this, it looks lovely imo... Roasted maple neck?

[andy67]

Just bought a CV4 in ivory, it is outstanding! Straight out the box beauty and set-up perfectly to my taste. 

https://www.schecterguitars.com/bass/cv-4-ivory-detail

[uk_lefty]

To me that exotic P4 needs a reverse headstock then it's a winner. 

Went through the range and the Thunderbirdish one looks good too! 

[jimmy23cricket]

It’s finally been released!

http://test.schecterguitars.com/bass/exotic-basses/p-4-exotic-detail

[Mudpup]

Tis luvverly....ordered it yet????

[merello]

Smash that Pelham Blue Ultra!

https://www.schecterguitars.com/bass/ultra-bass-phb-detail

Edited July 3, 2020 by merello

[AndyTravis]

For years I wanted a 2 pickup jack casady...

[Cosmo Valdemar]

17 hours ago, AndyTravis said:

For years I wanted a 2 pickup jack casady...

Ooh!