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Signature 5-string Electric Bass from Schecter





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Schecter has partnered with Cradle of Filth's Daniel Firth to bring you the Daniel Firth Hellraiser Extreme-5 bass guitar. This killer 5-string bass guitar features a resonant mahogany body with a captivating quilted maple top, and the double-cutaway offset design sits balanced and ready to rock when you perform. The Daniel Firth Hellraiser Extreme-5's maple/walnut set-through neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods is absolutely primed for aggressive riffage and incredible sustain. A pair of direct-mounted Fishman Fluence active soapbar pickups, a 3-way voicing switch, push-pull coil splitting, and a 2-band active EQ equip this bass for heavy, rich bass tone, making it ideal for modern as well as old-school metal. Finally, a Schecter custom bass string-through bridge provides impeccable sustain and tuning support, giving you the peace of mind that even when you really dig in, your tone is rock solid.





Sculpted mahogany body with maple top





The Extreme-5's first impression for most players will be its mesmerizing body curves and breathtaking quilted maple top. From top to bottom, back to front, this bass is a work of art that screams heavy-hitting tone and presentation. The Extreme-5's design is equal parts form and function, comfortably hugging the player's body when seated or standing and providing unparalleled fret access up and down the neck.





3-piece neck with XJ steel frets





Daniel Firth is known for his aggressive, melodic playing, so he demanded a neck that is built for a lifetime of use and abuse. The maple/walnut set-through neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods has been designed to resist warping and action-creep over time. Its articulate ebony fingerboard comes fitted with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets that are spec'd for tour-grade resiliency.





Active Fishman Fluence pickups





Fishman Fluence active pickups have been a real game changer in terms of tone, output, noise, and clarity. The Fluence active soapbar pickups in this beast feature both a 3-way voicing switch and push-pull coil splitting, letting you tap into a huge array of heavy tones. Add in a 2-band active EQ section (bass and treble) and a dedicated pickup blend knob, and the Extreme-5 may replace all the other basses in your arsenal.





Schecter Daniel Firth Hellraiser Extreme-5 Bass Guitar Features:


Signature 5-string electric bass guitar designed in collaboration with Daniel Firth


Direct-mounted Fishman Fluence active soapbar pickups with 3-way voicing switch, push-pull coil splitting, and 2-band active EQ


Beautiful quilted maple top on mahogany body


Maple/walnut set-through neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods for aggressive riffage and incredible sustain


Extra-jumbo stainless steel frets spec'd for a lifetime of use and abuse


Permanently lubricated, Teflon-impregnated TUSQ XL nut to eliminate string stickage


Dual-action truss rod with convenient neck heel access wheel


Studio-stable Grover tuners