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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"
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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