Detail 01
Mahogany body
Denser and warmer than alder or poplar. The low end comes in thick and the upper mids sit forward rather than scooped.
Product detailSKU #1315669863361
Schecter Guitar ResearchStiletto Extreme-5 5-String Bass Black Cherry
warmsustainaggressivehigh outputmodernmetal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A mid-price 5-string with mahogany body and neck and active electronics. For players who want a low B and a slim neck without a boutique budget.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding a low B without leaving the mid-price bracket
- Heavier and progressive material that needs output and midrange push
- Players with smaller hands who find most 5-string necks too deep
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone chasing a bright, scooped, hi-fi voice
- Left-handed players — this is right-handed only
- Players who want passive simplicity and no battery to track
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
Mahogany neck
Adds mass and sustain, and softens the attack compared with a maple neck. Also makes the instrument feel heavier on a strap.
Detail 03
Active electronics
An onboard preamp gives you more output and EQ at the bass itself, plus a battery that must stay fresh or the bass goes silent.
Detail 04
5 strings
You get the notes below low E without retuning. The cost is a wider neck, more string to mute and a bigger reach.
Detail 05
Thin neck profile
Shallow front to back, which is what makes a 5-string playable over a long set instead of tiring the fretting hand.
Detail 06
Rosewood fingerboard
Oilier and softer than maple, giving a slightly rounder attack, with no finish on the board to wear through.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Budget for a setup — factory relief and intonation rarely match a new owner's hands
- 02Keep spare 9V batteries around; a dead one silences the bass mid-set
- 03Check your amp and cab handle a low B; small combos flub below E
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this bass need a battery?
Yes. The electronics are active, so a 9V powers the onboard preamp. Unplug the cable when you store it, since leaving it in drains the battery.
02Is the neck too wide coming from a 4-string?
The extra string adds width, but the profile is thin front to back, so the reach around the neck stays manageable. Muting the low B takes the most adjustment.
03What does mahogany do to the tone here?
It warms things up. Expect a thick low end and forward mids rather than the bright, scooped voice you get from lighter woods with maple necks.
04Is there a left-handed version?
This one is right-handed. Left-handed players will need to look at a different instrument.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- Thin
5 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Color
- Red
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood
- Color Finish
- Black
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
