Schecter Stiletto 5 Ms Studio Honey Satin

The Stiletto Philosophy: Modernity, Ergonomics, and Powerful Electronics

The Stiletto range stands out with a decidedly contemporary approach: sleek lines, fast playability, and electronics designed for performance. This multi-scale version fully embodies this spirit by adding the stability and definition typical of the "fan-fret" design, while maintaining comfortable handling for bassists who move seamlessly between rehearsals, studio, and stage.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

This bass is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a modern, precise, and versatile instrument. The multi-scale design is particularly comfortable for pick playing, fast runs, and low-end lines requiring sustain, making it highly relevant for rock, metal, fusion, modern funk, and contemporary music styles demanding attack and clarity in the mix.

Sound

The combination of mahogany (body) and bubinga (top) provides a very effective balance: mahogany delivers generous low-mids and a warm foundation, while bubinga enhances attack and clarity. The two EMG 35HZ humbuckers produce a dense and even signal, ideal for clean lows and controlled highs. The active electronics with 3-band EMG EQ allow fine adjustment of the tonal footprint (foundation, presence, brightness) without losing dynamics, and the pickup balance control facilitates switching from a round tone to a more biting sound. Finally, the multi-scale 863-889 mm improves note sustain in the low register, with a more consistent tension feel across the strings.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the specifications, you can opt for the Ernie Ball 4 String Super Long 2849 strings (original setup) and provide 2 x 9V batteries to power the active electronics. If you want to protect the instrument, the SGR-5SB gig bag is recommended as a separately sold option.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Format	Multi-scale	Electronics	Active
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	5	Finishing	Satin
Nbrs of frets	24	Hardware	Gold

Number of strings	4 strings	Number of frets	24
Wood	mahogany	Scale length	multi-scale 863-889 mm / 34"-35"
Top	bubinga	Inlays	Offset Dots
Finish	Honey Satin (HSN)	Tuning machines brand	Schecter
Type	through-neck	Bridge type	S-Tek
Shape	thin C	Pickup brand	EMG
Nut width	38 mm / 1.496"	Pickup type	HH (humbucker-humbucker)
Nut thickness	20 mm / 0.787"	Pickup models	EMG 35HZ
Thickness at 12th fret	22 mm / 0.866"	Controls	1 master volume, 1 pickup balance, 3-band EMG EQ
Nut type	Graph Tech XL Black Tusq	Power supply	compartment for 2 x 9V batteries
Radius	406 mm / 16"	Available left-handed	no
Fret type	X-Jumbo	Comes with gig bag/case	optional, SGR-5SB sold separately