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A member of Schecter’s Exotic bass guitar line, the Model-T 4 Exotic Black Limba bass is a masterclass in both sonic and visual elegance, with premium tonewoods comprising roasted maple, ebony, and black limba, resulting in an eclectic aural assemblage of rich, deep, and resonant sounds with superlative articulation. Its distinctive electronics array includes P- and J-style MonsterTone pickups, courtesy of Schecter, engineered to evoke clear, thundering low-end tones. Bassists at Sweetwater appreciate the versatile access afforded to its 21 jumbo frets via the satin-finished, Thin “C”-shaped neck, accommodating numerous playstyles with both speed and comfort. Stylish in both looks and sound, the Model-T 4 Exotic Black Limba is a 4-string powerhouse capable of a spectrum of sonic shades.





Exotic foundations and adaptable sound





Luthiers at Schecter don’t take the “Exotic Basses” series name lightly, and this Model-T 4’s tonewood assembly boasts a formidable sonic foundation. Its black limba body anchors its aural profile with harmonically rich tones that are balanced yet mid-focused, not unlike mahogany, though with a dash of greater resonance. A roasted maple neck introduces warmth and brightness throughout every register, boasting tight basses, ample projection, and excellent note-separation. The ebony fingerboard introduces serious sustain, feeling near-endless in its resolve, bolstering voicing with unmatched articulation and immense presence. Together, these tonewoods mean your bass tones are booming, clear, and flexible, perfect for numerous styles with plenty of room to make it your own.





Monster tones, courtesy of Schecter





In order to bring this indelible tonal triumvirate to life, Schecter’s deployed their house-made MonsterTone P- and J-style pickups for this dual-single-coil setup. A MonsterTone-P resides in the neck position, utilizing a Teflon-coated wire harness design with Ceramic 8 magnets in a split configuration. At the bridge, a MonsterTone-J boasts the same magnets with a 3-conductor, Teflon-coated wire harness and a tapped-design array. Per-pickup volume controls and a master tone knob grant you detailed sound-crafting opportunities with exacting precision.





Speed, comfort, and control





Opting for a bolt-on, roasted maple neck wasn’t purely for the sonic benefit of this Model-T 4. Its increased dimensional stability makes it far more resilient to twisting and warping, making this bass ideal for gigging and touring musicians, especially if you’re traveling through changing climate conditions. A Thin “C” neck profile is paired with a 12-inch fingerboard radius to balance lighting speed with flexible comfort, ensuring players of countless styles will be right at home. The Model-T 4’s cutaways and 34-inch scale provide excellent access to the full spectrum of its 21-fret setup, while a Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut and string-through Schecter Custom bass bridge ensure your tones are buzz-free, in tune, and ready to roll.





Schecter Model-T 4 Exotic Black Limba Bass Guitar Features:


Black limba body evokes mahogany-like, harmonic-rich, mid-focused tones with added resonance that remains balanced throughout the spectrum for a solid sonic foundation


Roasted maple neck imparts warms throughout the bass’s aural profile, introducing fantastic note separation and tight basses for a clear, focused tone


Ebony fingerboard means ample projection, immense sustain, and unmatched articulation


Schecter-made MonterTone pickups provide flexible, powerful tone-shaping options with a straightforward control scheme to seamlessly suit your style


Increased dimensional stability of roasted maple neck construction means substantial resistance to twisting and warping over non-roasted maple varieties


Thin “C”-shaped neck profile allows for speed and precision across its 12-inch fingerboard radius without compromising comfort or in-hand feel


21 jumbo frets sprawl a 34-inch scale to accommodate a variety of tuning arrangements while emphasizing access to the full spectrum of tonal potential


1.496-inch Graph Tech XL Black TuUSQ nut and Schecter Custom string-through bass bridge mean reliably buzz-free tones with uncompromising presence