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At A Glance

Model Name
Stiletto Custom-5
Item Number
2541
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Guitar Color Shown
Natural Satin (NAT)
Tuners
Schecter
Fretboard
Rosewood
Neck Material
Maple/Walnut Multi-ply
Inlays
Pearloid Offset Dots
Scale
35" (889mm)
Neck Shape
Thin 'C'
Thickness
@ 1st Fret- .787" (20mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .866" (22mm)
Frets
24 X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius
16" (406mm)
Nut
Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Nut Width
1.771" (45mm)
Truss Rod
2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32" (4mm) Allen Nut
Guitar Colors
Natural Satin (NAT)
Hardware Color
Satin Gold
Top Contour
Flat Top
Dexterity
Right Handed
Construction
6 Bolt-on
Body Material
Mahogany
Top Material
Flamed Maple w/Walnut
Bridge
S-Tek
Controls
Master Volume/Blend/2-Band EMG Active E/Q
Bridge Pickup
EMG 40HZ
Neck Pickup
EMG 40HZ
Battery Compartment
9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Knobs
Metal Knurled w/ Set Screw
Strings
Ernie Ball 5 String Super Long #2850 (.045-.130)
Case
SGR-5SB "Case Sold Separately"
Finish
Natural Satin
Description

Schecter positioned the Stiletto Custom-5 as a dedicated five-string bass within its Stiletto series, built in Indonesia to a 35-inch extended scale intended to preserve string tension and clarity in the lower register. Construction followed a 6-bolt neck-through-body approach with a maple and walnut multi-ply neck, and the mahogany body carried a flamed maple top with walnut accent. The finish shown was Natural Satin.

The neck carried a thin 'C' profile measuring .787 inches at the first fret and .866 inches at the twelfth, with a 16-inch radius rosewood fretboard, 24 X-jumbo frets, and pearloid offset dot inlays. The 1.771-inch nut width used a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut, and a 2-way adjustable truss rod provided neck relief adjustment via a 5/32-inch Allen nut. Both bridge and neck positions housed EMG 40HZ pickups, driven through an active 2-band EMG EQ circuit. Controls comprised a master volume, a blend, and the EQ section, all on metal knurled knobs with set screws. Hardware throughout was finished in satin gold. The S-Tek bridge, Schecter tuners, and a 9-volt clip-in battery compartment completed the specification. Strings were factory-fitted with Ernie Ball 5-String Super Long #2850 gauged .045–.130.

Owners sourcing replacement parts — including the Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut, EMG 40-series pickups, or S-Tek bridge components — should verify fit against the specifications above; a qualified guitar technician or luthier can assist with setup, nut work, or active electronics servicing.

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