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 Electric Bass Guitars
Commonly associated with heavier music styles, Schecter Guitars have a firm reputation both as top-notch instrument crafters and a quality budget brand. This week, we’re going to have a look at the newest additions to the company’s low-end catalogue – the Raiden Special & Raiden Elite Basses.
Debuted at this January’s NAMM in LA, the Raidens are aimed at the price-conscious player – or, for that matter, anyone willing to unleash their Big Bottom monster. With a 34-inch scale and six-bolt necks, these machines look good and sound great.
The Raiden Special is more of a beginners’ instrument, but with its basswood body, quilted maple top (that “will garner your first set of groupies right out of the gate,” as the makers crow), twenty-four jumbo fret rosewood board and maple neck, its attractive look belies the budget pricing. Completing the package, the coil-tappable Schecter Super Rock pickup allows for wider tonal versatility than most beginners’ basses.
Aimed at the more experienced and discerning performer, the multi-laminate maple and walnut neck Raiden Elite 4- or 5-strings are loaded with powerful active EMGHZ pickups – specially designed for aggressive modern sounds. The EMG active two-band EQ with selectable frequencies enables the player to shape and define their sound while the Master Blend and Master Volume functions further improve on the instrument’s versatility.
Both basses are equipped with Schecter's robust string-through bridge, black chrome hardware and dot inlays. Raiden Elite 4 comes in a Black Cherry finish and the Raiden Elite 5 comes both in Black Cherry and classic Tobacco Sunburst.
RRP US$499 (Raiden Special 4), US$799 (Raiden Elite), US$849 (Raiden Elite 5). www.schecterguitars.com
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