Detail 01
Five strings
Adds a low B below standard E. Wider neck and wider string spacing, so it takes adjustment coming from a four.
Product detailSKU #1274115040537
Schecter Guitar ResearchStiletto Extreme-5 5-String Bass Guitar See-Thru Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Five-string Schecter bass with two humbuckers and active electronics, built on a maple neck. For intermediate players who need a low B.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Metal and prog players who need notes below low E
- Players who want onboard EQ to shape tone at the gig
- Bassists moving up from a four-string
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who prefer passive, vintage-voiced tone
- Anyone who finds wide five-string necks uncomfortable
- Left-handed players — this is a right-handed build
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
Two humbuckers (HH)
Hum-cancelling and higher output than single coils. Fuller, thicker tone with less noise near lights and computer screens.
Detail 03
Active electronics
Battery-powered preamp with onboard EQ. Boost and cut bass and treble at the bass itself instead of walking to the amp.
Detail 04
Maple fingerboard
Harder and brighter than rosewood. Snappier attack and more note definition, which helps a low B stay audible.
Detail 05
See-Thru Black finish
Thin black over the wood grain, so the grain shows through. Marks and swirls are visible on a dark gloss surface.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Active preamp needs a 9V battery; unplugging the cable stops it draining
- 02No gig bag or case included
- 03A low B usually needs setup attention — string height and neck relief
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a five-string hard to switch to from four?
The neck is wider and you have an extra string to mute. Most players adapt in a few weeks. Thumb technique for muting the B takes the longest.
02Does it come with a case?
No case or gig bag is included. Buy a five-string-width bass gig bag or case separately — four-string bags can be tight.
03What does the active preamp do?
It powers onboard EQ so you can boost or cut bass and treble from the instrument, and raises output. It runs on a 9V battery.
04Can I tune it BEAD or drop A?
Yes, with appropriate string gauges and a setup. Lower tunings need heavier strings and adjustment to relief and intonation.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
