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Average Price: $1,127
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Description
Elevate your bass playing with the Schecter Model T, a masterful blend of vintage aesthetic and modern performance. This electric bass is a part of Schecter’s esteemed Exotic series, featuring a stunning black limba body that not only looks exquisite in its satin natural finish but also offers a unique tonal foundation. The roasted maple neck is a game-changer, providing exceptional stability and resilience, perfect for the touring musician. Its thin “C”-shaped profile ensures a comfortable grip and effortless playability, making it ideal for any style from jazz to rock.
The Model T doesn't just look good; it sounds phenomenal. With a pair of Schecter’s MonsterTone pickups—MonsterTone-J at the bridge and MonsterTone-P at the neck—this bass delivers a powerful and versatile sound, ranging from thunderous lows to articulate highs. The ebony fingerboard, adorned with elegant abalone block inlays, complements the instrument's sonic capabilities with unmatched sustain and clarity.
The Model T’s hardware is as robust as its sound. Featuring a Schecter Custom bass bridge and WSC KG400 tuners, you can trust in its tuning stability and intonation. Whether you're laying down grooves in the studio or captivating audiences on stage, the Schecter Model T is your ticket to a rich, dynamic bass experience.
Key Features:
- Black limba body with natural satin finish
- Bolt-on roasted maple neck with thin “C”-shaped profile
- Ebony fingerboard with 3-piece abalone block inlays
- Schecter MonsterTone-J pickup at the bridge, MonsterTone-P pickup at the neck
- 21 jumbo frets on a 34-inch scale
- Schecter Custom bass bridge and WSC KG400 tuners
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Schecter Model T.
User experience
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The pickups are described as "HOT," with strong output easily managed with EQ adjustments, suitable for high-energy musical styles.
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Some players find the Jazz-like neck of the Model T less comfortable compared to a P-style neck, impacting playability preference.
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Owners praise the Model T Exotic for its "extremely fast" neck, providing better playability than other basses in their collection.
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Owners note the Model T is heavy, suggesting it might require physical adjustment for extended play.
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Setup and maintenance
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Switching from a .125 to a .130 B string can significantly improve tension and playability on the Model T.
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A reported issue with buzzing was linked to poor contact with the bridge wire, improved by tinning the wire and adding copper tape under the bridge.
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Some owners experienced electronic buzzing due to a loose capacitor on the tone knob, remedied by resoldering it back securely.
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Features and functionality
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The Model T's 34” scale length is noted to affect B string tension, leading to a "floppy" feel, especially noticeable in lower tunings.
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The Model T has a single coil J pickup, contrasting with the dual coil in some other Schecter models.
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The Schecter Model T Exotic features a coil tap for additional tonal options, enhancing its versatility compared to some other passive models.
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Build quality
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The Model T's '50s P-Bass-style pickguard is a highlight for some owners, adding to its vintage aesthetic appeal.
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Despite being heavy, the bass's weight is manageable with a solid strap, and the bridge is noted for being comfortable for hand resting.
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The Model T is equipped with higher-end hardware, including its bridge and knobs, compared to lower-priced Schecter models.
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Dee Dee Ramone played a Model T Schecter Bass on February 25, 2001 in San Francisco, California at the Covered Wagon Saloon. This style Bass can be seen in this YouTube video.
In this video, Dug can be seen playing a Schecter Model T. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD40-CJljas
http://www.schecterguitars.com/artists/item/262-kings-x-dug-pinnick
At 10:34 in a video posted in April 2020 showing off some of his guitar collection, Sullivan King highlights a Schecter Model T bass, the only bass guitar shown in the video. King state's he's had the bass "a good long while" and that while he doesn't play bass live, he does so himself on records.
Evil Jared Hasselhoff is frequently seen playing a Schecter Model T bass during live performances, as shown in images available through Google.
Frank Ene can be seen holding a Schecter Model T bass guitar in the promotional picture.
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