Detail 01
Mahogany body
Dense and warm. Pushes low mids and rounds off treble, so notes read thick rather than snappy.
Product detailSKU #1274115040546
Schecter Guitar ResearchStiletto Studio-4 Bass Satin Honey
warmsustainaggressivehigh outputmodernmetal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A four-string Schecter built from mahogany with a walnut neck and active electronics. Suited to an intermediate player who wants thick, warm low end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and metal rhythm playing where bass sits under loud guitars
- Players who want warmth and body over bright, clanky attack
- Upgrading from a first bass to active onboard tone control
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players — this is built right-handed only
- Slap players chasing snappy, glassy top-end bite
- Budget shoppers; this sits well above entry-level Schecter pricing
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
Walnut neck
Stiffer and denser than plain maple. Tightens attack, adds sustain, and resists seasonal movement well.
Detail 03
Rosewood fingerboard
Slightly softer top end and a grippier feel than a finished board. Fingers slide with a little more drag.
Detail 04
Active electronics
Onboard preamp lets you boost as well as cut bass and treble at the instrument. Runs on a battery.
Detail 05
Satin finish
Matte and thin. The back of the neck won't stick to sweaty hands, but it burnishes and shows wear over time.
Detail 06
Offset body
Weight sits back toward the strap button, which helps keep the neck from diving when standing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Active preamp runs on a battery — unplug the cable after playing or it drains
- 02Confirm whether a case or gig bag is included before budgeting accessories
- 03Mahogany and walnut make this heavy; a wide padded strap helps
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this bass active or passive?
Active. An onboard preamp gives you boost as well as cut on the tone controls, so it can push an amp harder than a passive bass.
02Does it come left-handed?
No. This is a right-handed instrument.
03Is it good for metal?
Yes. Mahogany and active electronics give a thick, loud low end that holds up under distorted guitars, though it leans warm rather than clanky.
04How is the rosewood board different from maple?
Rosewood is unfinished and slightly softer sounding, taking a little edge off the attack. Maple feels slicker and sounds brighter.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
5 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Color
- Natural
- Bridge Type
- Tune-O-Matic
- Body Shape
- Offset
- Neck Wood
- Walnut
