The Schecter Hellraiser Extreme 4 is an electric bass designed for musicians seeking power and versatility. Its multi-ply maple and walnut neck-through construction offers exceptional comfort and easy access to the higher notes, making it ideal for both stage and studio use. Equipped with active EMG 35TW pickups and a 3-band preamp, it delivers a precise, punchy sound capable of adapting to a variety of musical styles. Its See Thru Black Satin finish enhances the quilted maple top, combining aesthetics and durability in an instrument that is both high-performing and visually striking.
| Type | Electric bass |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 4 |
| Neck | Neck-through with Ultra Access profile |
| Neck wood | Multi-ply maple and walnut |
| Shape | C-shape |
| Nut width | 38 mm |
| Thickness at the nut | 20 mm |
| Thickness at the 12th fret | 22 mm |
| Nut type | Graph Tech XL Black Tusq |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Fingerboard radius | 406 mm (16 inch) |
| Fret type | X-Jumbo |
| Number of frets | 24 |
| Scale length | 863 mm (34 inch) |
| Inlays | Mother Of Pearl Gothic Crosses |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Top | Quilted maple |
| Finish | See Thru Black Satin |
| Tuners | Grover oil-bath |
| Bridge | Schecter Custom Bass String Thru, fixed bridge with through-body strings, Black Chrome |
| Pickups | Active EMG 35TW humbuckers |
| Electronics | Active with 3-band preamp, 2 volumes with push-pull for pickup splitting |
| Power supply | 2 9V batteries |
| Strings | Ernie Ball 4 String Super Long 2849 (.045-.105) |
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