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Schecter built the SLS Elite-5 as a high-specification five-string bass within its SLS (Super Light Series) Elite line, manufactured in South Korea. The instrument was positioned at the upper tier of Schecter's bass catalogue, combining a neck-through construction with active electronics and premium tonewoods.
The SLS Elite-5 features a swamp ash body with a flamed maple top and ivory single-ply binding, finished here in Black Fade Burst. The neck runs through the body with Ultra Access heel geometry and is constructed from a multi-ply maple, walnut, and padauk laminate reinforced with carbon fiber rods — a build intended to resist seasonal movement across the 35-inch (889mm) scale. The ebony fretboard carries 24 X-jumbo stainless steel frets on a 16-inch (406mm) radius, with a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut at 1.771 inches (45mm) width. A 2-way adjustable truss rod is accessible at the heel via a spoke wheel. Hardware is finished in black throughout, with Grover 144 Series bass tuners and a Schecter Custom string-through bridge that also accepts top loading. Electronics consist of dual Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar pickups with a master volume (push-pull for single-coil), blend control, 2-band Fishman EQ, and a 3-way toggle voicing switch offering Classic, Funk, and Modern voices. Power is supplied by a 9-volt clip-in battery. Strings shipped as Ernie Ball 5-String Super Long #2850 (.045–.130).
Owners requiring setup work, fret maintenance, or guidance on compatible replacement components should consult a qualified bass technician or luthier familiar with neck-through instruments and active Fishman electronics.
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