Detail 01
Active pickups
Runs on a battery. Hotter, more consistent output, lower noise, but the signal dies if the battery does.
Product detailSKU #1328283436004
Schecter Guitar ResearchHellraiser Extreme-5 Electric Bass Guitar Satin See-Thru Black
warmsustainaggressivehigh outputmodernmetal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Five-string Schecter with mahogany body, walnut neck and active electronics. For intermediate players who want high output and a low B, right-handed only.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Down-tuned metal and hard rock where a low B matters
- Players who want output that pushes a mix without EQ
- Stage use where satin black hides fingerprints and glare
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players — this is a right-handed build only
- Anyone wanting passive, vintage-style bass tone
- Players who dislike keeping a spare 9V on hand
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Five strings
Adds a low B below standard bass range. Wider neck and more string spacing to cover.
Detail 03
Mahogany body
Dense and warm. Fills the low mids rather than scooping them, and adds weight on a strap.
Detail 04
Walnut neck
Stiff and dense, so attack stays tight and defined instead of blooming under the low B.
Detail 05
Satin finish
Less grabby against your forearm and thumb than gloss, and it shows fingerprints far less.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Active electronics need a 9V battery. Unplug the cable between sessions or it drains.
- 02No case or gig bag is part of the instrument itself. Budget for one.
- 03Five-string sets and a low-B-friendly setup differ from four-string. Check your spare strings.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it need a battery to work?
Yes. The pickups are active, so a 9V battery powers them. With a dead battery the bass goes quiet or thin. Unplugging the cable turns the circuit off.
02Is there a left-handed version of this?
This one is right-handed. A left-handed build is a separate instrument, not an option on this listing.
03Is a five-string harder to play than a four?
The neck is wider and there is one more string to mute. Most players adapt within a few weeks, but right-hand muting takes the most adjustment.
04How heavy is it?
Mahogany is a dense body wood, so expect a solid, substantial bass rather than a light one. A wide padded strap helps on long sets.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
3 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Color
- Black
- Neck Wood
- Walnut
