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Schecter SLS Evil Twin-4 Bass Guitar - Satin Black

4-string Electric Bass with Swamp Ash Body, Maple/Walnut/Padauk Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, and 2 Active Soapbar Pickups - Satin Black
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The Darker Side of the SLS Elite

The SLS Evil Twin-4 is your chance to explore the darker side of Schecter's SLS Elite bass series. Specs are virtually identical between these two great axes, save for the Evil Twin's 100% swamp ash body. What sets it apart are a killer black-on-black satin finish, sinister roman numeral fingerboard inlays, and glow-in-the-dark side fret markers for easy ID'ing on dark stages. Naturally, the Evil Twin slays for rock and metal. But with its Fishman Fluence active soapbar pickups with 3-way voicing switch, push-pull coil splitting, and 2-band active EQ, this bass will surprise you with its pop sensibilities and funk and soul potential. Schecter's neck-through sculpted body and string-through bridge maximize resonance and sustain. Meanwhile, 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 make the Schecter SLS Evil Twin-4 from Sweetwater a bass that wants for nothing in terms of customization.

Sculpted swamp ash body

The SLS Evil Twin-4's sculpted swamp ash body is equal parts form and fashion, comfortably hugging the player's body when seated or standing and providing unparalleled access to higher frets. A satin black finish gives this bass a menacing stage presence indeed.

3-piece neck with XJ steel frets

Built for a lifetime of use and abuse, the Schecter SLS Evil Twin-4 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 Evil Twin-4'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 Evil Twin-4 may replace many or all other basses in your arsenal.

Schecter SLS Evil Twin-4 Bass Guitar Features:

  • The darker side of the SLS Elite bass series
  • Ivory-bound 100% swamp ash body sports a menacing satin black finish
  • Roman numeral fingerboard inlays
  • Glow-in-the-dark side fret markers
  • 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
  • Strong 3-piece maple/walnut/padauk neck with articulate ebony fingerboard
  • 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
  • Grover tuners are studio precise and stage stable

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: SLS Evil Twin
  • Body Material: Swamp Ash
  • Color: Satin Black
  • Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane
  • Neck Material: 3-ply Maple/Walnut/Padauk
  • Neck Shape: Thin C
  • Radius: 16"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Glow in the Dark Roman Numerals
  • Number of Frets: 24, Extra Jumbo, Stainless Steel
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Nut Width: 1.496"
  • Nut Material: Black Tusq
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Schecter Custom String-thru / Top-loaded Bridge
  • Tuners: Grover Bass 144
  • Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Soapbar Pickup
  • Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Soapbar Pickup
  • Controls: 1 x master volume (push/pull single-coil), 1 x blend, 2-band Active EQ
  • Switching: 3-way toggle voicing switch
  • Strings: Ernie Ball Super Long, .045-.105
  • Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 1392

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Quite good despite it's looks
Let's be honest, the flat black is ugly. It is purely a "metal" bass because of the paint and when you see the wood on the back you'll feel like they committed a crime covering it in flat black. I'll likely have the top sanded off. Why 4 stars if I dislike the color so much? Because this thing sounds fantastic. Think it's moved into my number 3 slot, tied with my USA Stingray Special 4HH. The controls aren't terribly intuitive, but they're easy to use when you get a handle on it. Neck is similar to an Ibanez, flat and thin, but I like this neck profile quite a bit more than the SR2600 I had prior. Jumbo frets are a bit in the way and holy l bulky, I'll likely get them shaved down a bit. The single coil options sound pretty good, but the humbucker mode just sounds better. The real magic is in the three way switch, down for "modern", middle for "funk/slap", and up for "vintage". All voicings are tremendously useful. The fluence pickups and electronics really make this bass fantastic. If you can get past the horrific paint job and don't mind pencil necks and jumbo frets, you'll love this bass.
by Mojoe Murphy from De Soto, MO on
Music background: Bass player that runs sound occasionally
Metal But Versatile
I bought this as my first bass guitar after having played guitar for over 40 years. After trying out some of the more traditional basses (p-bass, j-bass, sting ray, etc) I found this and am not disappointed, and it fits my needs perfectly whether I am playing rock, metal, jazz, etc. It might look a little out of place with a jazz ensemble but it's not like it has skulls and flames all over it. It's just matte black and actually quite tasteful.

The South Korean build-quality is amazing, and from my understanding, they get a quality check before shipping out from Schecter USA, in addition to being QCed at Sweetwater.

The Fishman soapbar pickups sound great and the 3-way selector, and push-pull single coil/humbuckers makes this a very versatile bass for whatever style of music you happen to be playing. The "funk" sound isn't quite that of a jazzmaster but it gets the job done and honestly the difference is not noticeable to all but the most discerning ear. And nothing a good EQ can't fix. The "classic" and "modern" sounds are great. It definitely gets the job done for rock and metal without breaking the bank buying a Wal bass.

I would recommend trying out one of these, or an SLS (non-Evil Twin; it's the same bass, just less "evil") to see if you like the feel. The frets are massive, but I like it. The neck is thin, which again is a plus for me. But pay attention to how the body feels against your plucking arm. It is not rounded and might be bothersome to some people as it can dig into your forearm if you like to rest your arm on the body.

Overall, great build quality, sound, and looks for the price. No gig bag or case included, but that's okay. You really can't find a better, more dynamic bass at this price point.
by Sweetwater Customer from Miami, FL on
Trifecta of great feel, great looks and great sound!
I've had my Evil Twin for about a month now, and I'm loving everything about it. I currently play in a cover band, so the 3-way voicing switch along with the coil-splitter and pickup blend provide a very handy and versatile range of tones. Service from Sweetwater has been first-rate!
by Doc from Northern Michigan on
Music background: Cover band - local events/venues, former touring bassist for metal & punk bands.
Sweet Bass
I've been playing Bass for 35 plus years. I play live on a regular basis and realized recently that I don't have a decent back up Bass to my Main Bass . I decided to try a Schecter and I am not disappointed. I'm currently in a cover band so I need versatility in tone since I cover songs where I use a pick, fingers and slap. This Bass Handles them all with minor tweaks to the hi/low eq which I can do on the fly. If your looking for a solid great sounding smooth playing Bass that won't break your wallet then check out a Schecter you won't be disappointed. And as always Sweetwater made sure I had what I needed and got it to me promptly. Oh almost forgot , this Bass is perfectly balanced . I can take both hands off and it doesn't move at all.
by Robert Franke from GRAND HAVEN, MI on
Music background: Professional
Outstanding Value & Luscious Playability
A few weeks isn't long enough to truly know the ins and outs of an instrument, and it could be awhile before I've gotten a chance to play this instrument live, but my first impressions are extremely positive. The bass is no heavier than my Les Paul Standard, and lighter than other basses I've owned, but its weight balance means that its body is still heavy enough to prevent neck dive. It feels comfortable to play, whether I'm playing with fingers or going McCartney-style and using a pick. The Fishman pickups are outstandingly responsive—as good as anything else I own.

Over the years, I've purchased several instruments not made in either Europe or North America, and they've been almost universally disappointing. This is the first time I can say that this isn't the case, and I've now heard from many other professionals who are saying the same thing: these days, at their higher price points, South Korea is making instruments as well as anyone else in the world.

The quality on this bass would have, if produced in Western Europe or North American, cost easily twice the price. What's more, the SLS series looks better than many of the more expensive basses. For me to buy something North American that I would have liked as well, I'd have had to spend more than $4,000, which just wasn't in the budget. The finish on mine is gorgeous, and my guess is that it's going to wear well over time. The details are lovely: The raised emblem on the headstock, the banded wood pattern through the neck and body, the trim and visual contrasts—all details that most observers will never notice, but that as the musician I appreciate.

The inlays are beautiful. I feared the fret markers, which are glow-in-the-dark, would be chintzy. Not so—they're limned in black and subtle, noticeable only by me, and only in truly dark conditions. Some online descriptions of the fretboard inlays, the Roman numerals, say that they glow in the dark; nope, they don't, thank God.

This is a gorgeous instrument that plays gorgeously. If you're seriously considering it, then do yourself a favor and hit "purchase."
by Forrest from Bothell, Washington on
Music background: Former Touring Musician
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