Schecter Hellraiser Extreme 4 STBLS
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Schecter
Hellraiser Extreme 4 STBLS
Product Info
Article Number:
586901
Brand:
Schecter
Model:
Hellraiser Extreme 4 STBLS
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,758.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Hellraiser Extreme 4 is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, aggressive bass tone. The EMG pickups and active EQ offer a huge amount of versatility, while the mahogany body provides a solid, resonant foundation. It’s a premium-priced instrument ideal for rock, metal, and heavier genres where you need a powerful low-end.
Product Description
- Schecter Hellraiser Extreme 4 STBLS
- Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Quilted maple
- Neck: Maple / Walnut
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Mother-of-Pearl Gothic Crosses fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 406 mm (16")
- Scale: 863 mm (34")
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.496")
- Neck profile: Thin "C"
- 24 X- Jumbo frets
- Schecter Custom Bass String Thru (or Top Load) bridge
- Pickups: 2 EMB 35TW humbuckers (neck/bridge)
- 2 Volume controls with push/pull function
- Active EMG 3-band EQ
- Grover machine heads
- Black/chrome hardware
- Strings: Ernie Ball 4 String Super Long #2849 (.045-.105)
- Colour: See-Thru Black Satin
PROS
- • Mahogany/Quilted Maple combo delivers a thick, resonant, and aggressive low-end.
- • EMG 35TW pickups provide a modern, punchy, and articulate tone, great for metal.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers slick playability and a snappy response for fast playing.
- • Active EQ allows for substantial tonal shaping and eliminates need for external preamps.
CONS
- • The thin 'C' neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker, vintage feel.
- • Mahogany body contributes to a relatively heavy weight, potentially fatiguing for some.
- • Quilted maple top adds visual flair but doesn’t significantly impact tone – cosmetic primarily.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple and Walnut Laminate
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
2 x EMG 35TW Humbuckers
Scale Length
863 mm (34 inches)
Frets
24 X-Jumbo
Strings
Ernie Ball Super Long #2849 (.045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Active EQ provides significantly more tonal control, including adjustable bass, mid, and treble frequencies, eliminating the need for external preamps and offering more shaping options.
The thin 'C' profile is generally comfortable, but players with very small hands might find it a bit thin; it's best tried before buying if possible.
String-through bodies generally enhance sustain and resonance by providing a more direct transfer of vibrations through the body, resulting in a fuller, more robust tone.
