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Schecter P-4 Exotic Bass Guitar - Faded Vintage Sunburst

4-string Bass Guitar with Swamp Ash Body, Zebrawood Top, Roasted Maple Neck and Fingerboard, 1 Split-coil Pickup, and 2-band EQ - Faded Vintage Sunburst

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Q: Who is the Schecter P-4 Exotic Bass Guitar designed for?

The Schecter P-4 Exotic Bass is perfect for players seeking a modern take on a classic P-bass, with premium tonewoods and versatile electronics. Its Swamp Ash body, Zebrawood top, and Roasted Maple neck and fingerboard offer a unique feel and look. The active EMG pickup and 2-band EQ provide a powerful, adaptable tone for various genres, appealing to both gigging musicians and studio players who value distinctive style and sonic flexibility.

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Q: What kind of sound does the Schecter P-4 Exotic Bass Guitar produce?

The P-4 Exotic Bass delivers a powerful and versatile tone, thanks to its EMG Metal Works P-style split single-coil pickup. This pickup provides the classic punch and clarity of a P-bass, but with a modern edge. The onboard 2-band active EQ allows you to sculpt your sound further, offering precise control over bass and treble frequencies to dial in anything from deep, thumping lows to bright, articulate highs.

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Q: How do the Roasted Maple neck and Roasted Maple fingerboard contribute to the bass's feel and tone?

The Roasted Maple neck on the P-4 Exotic Bass offers a smooth, comfortable feel with its Thin C shape. Paired with a Roasted Maple fingerboard, it provides excellent stability and a bright, articulate attack. Roasted maple also enhances sustain and resonance, while the 16" radius and Narrow Extra Jumbo frets ensure effortless playability across all 21 frets, making fast runs and comfortable chording a breeze.

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Q: What are the benefits of the Schecter High Mass String-thru Body bridge?

The Schecter High Mass String-thru Body bridge significantly enhances the P-4 Exotic Bass's sustain and tuning stability. By allowing the strings to pass through the body, it increases the vibrational transfer from the strings to the instrument's body, resulting in a richer, more resonant tone. The high-mass design also provides a solid anchor for the strings, contributing to reliable intonation and a consistent playing experience.

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Q: Does the Schecter P-4 Exotic Bass Guitar include a case or gig bag?

The Schecter P-4 Exotic Bass Guitar does not include a case or gig bag. To ensure your instrument is protected, we recommend purchasing a compatible case or gig bag separately. Sweetwater offers a wide selection of options, and your dedicated Sales Engineer can help you find the perfect fit to keep your bass safe, whether you're traveling to gigs or storing it at home.

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Schecter takes the classic P-style bass guitar to the next level with the P-4 Exotic. The Schecter P-4 Exotic features a comfortable, toneful swamp ash body with an eye-popping zebrawood top, a fast Thin-C roasted maple neck with with carbon fiber reinforcement rods, and the high-performance EMG Metal Works P split-coil pickup with 2-band active EQ for shaping your tone to perfection. A Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut and Schecter High Mass bridge lock down that fat tone, infusing it with massive sustain and punch. Time to up your bass game: pick up the Schecter P-4 Exotic from Sweetwater.

Schecter P-4 Exotic Bass Guitar Features:

Gorgeous zebrawood top on a toneful swamp ash body
Roasted maple neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
Roasted maple fingerboard with unique Block inlays and Luminlay side dots
EMG Metal Works P split-coil pickup
Preamp with 2-band EQ
Schecter High Mass string-through-body/top-load bridge
Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut

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Tech Specs

Number of Strings: 4
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Body Shape: P-4
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Color: Faded Vintage Sunburst
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck Material: Zebrawood
Neck Shape: Thin C
Radius: 16"
Fingerboard Material: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Inlay: 3-Piece Blocks
Number of Frets: 21, Narrow Extra Jumbo
Scale Length: 34"
Nut Width: 1.653"
Nut Material: Graph Tech Black Tusq
Bridge/Tailpiece: Schecter HIgh Mass String-thru Body
Tuners: Open Geared
Middle Pickup: EMG Metal Works P style Split Single-coil
Controls: 1 x master volume, 2-band Active EQ
Strings: Ernie Ball, .045-.105
Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
Manufacturer Part Number: 2927

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I bought this bass used. I couldn't find one anywhere as they were backlogged for so long. A used one finally showed up so I jumped on it. I did not buy it from Sweetwater but would have. I wasn't sure they were ever going to make more. So, the experience of not buying from Sweetwater was not so good (GC). It was very sloppily packaged, it was dirty, whoever had it was a complete knucklehead and strung it completely wrong. I don't see how you could just abuse such as nice instrument. The bass was packaged upside down with the headstock pointing straight down with very little protection and got some damage. So, anyway, this is an incredible bass! The neck is perfection as far as I'm concerned, it has a warmth to it, the tone, electronics are top quality, not to mention how beautiful this bass is. Go with Sweetwater, avoid the nonsense, and ask for Nick Barton.

This is my first Schecter (long term Fender guy) and I am very impressed. The bass is warm to the touch and light in the hands. The neck is fast and supple. Tonally, there is a lot of variability, via the 2-band EQ, for a single pickup bass—this will easily serve as my "do-it-all" instrument. This Indonesia-made instrument easily stacks up with my USA-made models in terms of build quality, feel, and sound

I was initially unsure about the aesthetics of the guitar but, in person, the looks are actually quite subtle and refined. This is not some guitar that screams "metalhead." It really is an attractive piece that I am happy to display!

This was on back order for a long time. I never fancied a brown guitar of any kind, but there was just something about it, so I put in my order and the invoice sat about a year. I'd email my sales engineer Bob from time to time to check on it, with a few emails over the year it was on back order. I nearly gave up until I got the email I'd been waiting for, that there was one coming in and it was mine if I still wanted it. The price had gone up over that time but Bob was able to honor the Invoiced price. It was totally playable right out of the box, but a few months later I had it set up and put Black Beauty strings on it and not only does it look absolutely lovely, it plays like a dream and sounds fantastic! I'd hunted high and low for reviews on it while waiting for it and seen very few. This is my 5th Schecter and 3rd Schecter bass. I also have PT Van Nuys that is super dreamy as well. After selling off my P5 and my Ultrabass to play keyboards for the last 4 years, I'm thrilled to not only have a bass guitar again, but to finally have the P-4 Exotic! Thank you Bob, for your knowledge, expertise and communication. Cheers!!

Ordered this bass immediately after seeing a photo of it released. I'm a sucker for the dark wood grains. The hardest decision I had was deciding if I wanted to stick with the P-bass or Jazz version. I stuck with the P after talking to the guys at sweet water. I'm glad I did.

This thing cuts through, and had absolutely amazing tone. Playing hard rock/metal, that tone and it's amazing low end are what I was looking for. It's louder than any of my other bass.

The look is unique, the maple neck feels perfect in my opinion. The fret work is sexy. The active eq is easy to adjust on the fly, thus far I prettymuch leave it neutral though.

If you're on the fence in this bass, get it. I've played fenders that haven't felt as well tuned as this schecter.

There was a minor shipping issue, however sweetwater made it right. I'll never buy an instrument from another retailer. Three bass guitars and my GK rig all through them, couldn't be happier with their sales and customer service teams.

Just got it today and couldn't be happier.Roasted maple neck is awesome,love the carve of it, thin but not too much.The EMG pickup sounds great and is silent.Ben Robinson is the best and Sweetwater's customer service is outstanding.Fender could not make this bass for this money,no upgrades needed.