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At A Glance

Model Name
Stiletto Studio-8
Item Number
2742
Country of Origin
South Korea
Guitar Color Shown
See-Thru Black Satin (STBLS)
Tuners
Schecter
Fretboard
Rosewood
Neck Material
Maple/Walnut Multi-ply
Inlays
Abalone Offset Dots
Scale
34" (863mm)
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
1.574" (40mm)
Truss Rod
2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32" (4mm) Allen Nut
Guitar Colors
See-Thru Black Satin (STBLS)
Hardware Color
Black Chrome
Top Contour
Flat Top
Dexterity
Right Handed
Construction
Neck-Thru w/Ultra Access
Body Material
Mahogany
Top Material
Flamed Maple
Bridge
Diamond Custom Bass
Controls
Master Volume/Blend/3-Band EMG Active E/Q
Bridge Pickup
EMG 35HZ
Neck Pickup
EMG 35HZ
Battery Compartment
18-volt w/Screw Plate
Knobs
Metal Knurled w/ Set Screw
Strings
Ernie Ball 8 String Super Long
Case
SGR-5SB "Case Sold Separately"
Description

Schecter positioned the Stiletto Studio-8 as an extended-range electric bass within its Stiletto Studio series, built in South Korea. The eight-string configuration, paired with a neck-through construction with Ultra Access and a long 34-inch scale, reflected Schecter's focus on players seeking wider harmonic range and lower register reach than a conventional four- or five-string instrument could offer.

The neck ran a Maple/Walnut multi-ply through the mahogany body, topped with flamed maple and finished in See-Thru Black Satin. A thin 'C' profile measured .787" at the first fret and .866" at the twelfth, spread across a 40mm Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut and a 16" radius rosewood fretboard with abalone offset dot inlays. Twenty-four X-Jumbo frets provided the playing surface. Electronics centred on a pair of EMG 35HZ pickups running through an 18-volt battery system, with control over master volume, blend, and a three-band EMG active EQ via metal knurled knobs. Hardware throughout was finished in black chrome, including the Diamond Custom bass bridge and Schecter tuners. The truss rod was a two-way adjustable unit accessed with a 5/32" Allen key.

Owners sourcing replacement parts — particularly the Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut, EMG 35-series pickups, or eight-string-compatible bridge saddles — should verify dimensions against the specifications above and consult a qualified bass technician for installation and setup.

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