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Schecter SLS Elite-5 Bass Guitar - Antique Fade Burst

5-string Electric Bass with Maple Top, Swamp Ash Body, Maple/Walnut/Padauk Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, and 2 Active Soapbar Pickups - Antique Fade Burst
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Armed to the Teeth with Modern Player Conveniences

The Schecter SLS Elite-5's liquid sculpture neck-through design offers the ultimate in looks, comfort, and tone. A richly figured flame maple veneer gracefully adorns an ivory-bound swamp ash body that's precision carved to hug the player's body and maximize neck access. Even into the 20th fret and beyond, the SLS Elite-5's endless 3-piece neck and violin sustain show no signs of stopping. A pair of direct-mounted Fishman Fluence active soapbar pickups with 3-way voicing switch, push-pull coil splitting, and 2-band active EQ equip this bass for classic funk and soul as well as modern forms of rock and metal. And with stock features that include a permanently lubricated TUSQ XL nut, a set of studio-stable Grover tuners, and a dual-action truss rod with easy-access neck heel wheel, the Schecter SLS Elite-5 bass from Sweetwater leaves little reason to upgrade post-purchase.

Sculpted swamp ash body with maple veneer

The SLS Elite-5's first impression for most players will be its death-defying body curves and breathtaking flame maple veneer. From top to bottom, back to front, this bass is a work of art. The SLS Elite-5's design is equal parts form and function, comfortably hugging the player's body when seated or standing and providing unparalleled fret access up and down the neck.

3-piece neck with XJ steel frets

Built for a lifetime of use and abuse, the Schecter SLS Elite-5 features a 3-piece neck of maple, walnut, and padauk to resist warping and action creep over time. Its articulate ebony fingerboard comes fitted with 24 effortless Extra-jumbo stainless steel frets that are spec'd for tour-grade resiliency.

Active Fishman Fluence pickups

The Fluence active pickups have been a real game changer in terms of tone, output, noise, and clarity. The SLS Elite-5's Fluence active soapbars feature both a 3-way voicing switch (classic, funk, and modern) and push-pull coil splitting to stand up to virtually any style of music. Factor in a 2-band active EQ section (bass and treble) and a dedicated pickup blend knob, and the SLS Elite-5 may replace many or all other basses in your arsenal.

Schecter SLS Elite-5 Bass Guitar Features:

  • The culmination of Schecter's decades of bass research
  • 9-volt active Fishman Fluence soapbar pickups provide 3 distinct voices: classic, funk, and modern
  • Push-pull coil splitting, active 2-band EQ, and pickup blend control equip this bass for any style
  • Liquid sculpture neck-through design is comfortably contoured and sustains for days
  • Beautifully figured flame maple veneer on an ivory-bound swamp ash body
  • Strong 3-piece maple/walnut/padauk neck with articulate ebony fingerboard and stunning abalone inlays
  • Extra-jumbo stainless steel frets are spec'd for a lifetime of use and abuse
  • Permanently lubricated, Teflon-impregnated TUSQ XL nut eliminates string stickage
  • Dual-action truss rod with convenient neck heel access wheel
  • Studio-stable Grover tuners keep you in the groove

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 5
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: SLS Elite
  • Body Material: Swamp Ash with Flamed Maple Top
  • Color: Antique Fade Burst
  • Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Neck Material: Multi-ply Maple/Walnut/Padauk
  • Neck Shape: Thin C
  • Radius: 16"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Offset Abalone Dots
  • Number of Frets: 24, Extra Jumbo, Stainless Steel
  • Scale Length: 35"
  • Nut Width: 1.771"
  • Nut Material: Black Tusq
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Schecter Custom Bass String-thru / Top-loaded Bridge
  • Tuners: Grover Bass 144
  • Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar Pickup
  • Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar Pickup
  • Controls: 1 x master volume (push/pull voicing), 1 x blend, 2-band EQ, 3-way toggle voicing switch
  • Strings: Ernie Ball Super Long, .045-.130
  • Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 1393

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Reviews

Perfect bass
I got this bass a few days ago and just can't stop playing it. The combination of body/neck woods makes it perfect for slapping, and versatile pickups mean that anything from classic fingerstyle playing to modern styles sound excellent.
Really a nice bass
This bass plays even better than it looks, if that's possible! Gorgeous craftsmanship throughout, excellent electronics and tone. A real winner, I am quite pleased.