Detail 01
Five strings
Adds a low B below standard E, so you reach down five semitones without retuning.
Product detailSKU #1274115040739
Schecter Guitar ResearchStiletto Studio-5 Bass Satin Honey
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Five-string Schecter bass with active electronics and a satin honey finish, aimed at intermediate players who need low-B reach and a cutting, high-output voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who need the low B for drop-tuned or modern metal parts
- Loud stages where a hot active output cuts through guitars
- Bassists moving up from an entry-level four-string
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a vintage passive thump for classic rock or Motown
- Left-handed players — this is a right-handed instrument
- Small hands new to bass; five-string necks are a wide reach
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
Active pickups
Onboard preamp gives higher output and onboard EQ, so you shape tone at the bass instead of the amp.
Detail 03
Offset body
Weight sits differently on a strap than a symmetrical body; balance is generally kinder over long sets.
Detail 04
Satin finish
Less glossy drag on the neck than a poly gloss, and it hides fingerprints better.
Detail 05
Fretted neck
Fixed intonation at every fret — no fretless learning curve, and slides sound defined rather than smeared.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Active electronics run on a battery; keep a spare and unplug the cable after playing
- 02Budget for a setup — string height and intonation shift in transit
- 03A five-string needs a wider nut slot; standard four-string sets won't fit
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it work if the battery dies?
No. An active preamp needs its battery to pass signal. Unplugging the instrument cable is what turns the circuit off, so leave it unplugged when stored.
02What tuning is a five-string bass in?
Standard five-string tuning is B-E-A-D-G, adding a low B below the four-string's E.
03Is this a good first bass?
It's built for intermediate players. The five-string neck is a wide stretch, and the active circuit adds tone controls a beginner may not use yet.
04Can I get a warm, mellow tone from it?
The voice leans aggressive and cutting. You can roll back treble on the preamp, but a passive bass will get you further toward vintage warmth.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Body Shape
- Offset
