The Schecter Johnny Christ Signature Satin Black is a 4-string electric bass designed for bassists seeking an instrument that combines power with tonal versatility. Its bolt-on maple neck and ebony fingerboard offer optimal playing comfort, making it ideal for studio sessions or live performances. The active electronics with EMG pickups, including an EMG81 typically reserved for metal guitars, allow you to explore modern tones and aggressive distortion while retaining deep, dynamic lows. Its black satin finish and gold hardware give it an elegant, distinctive look.
| Type | Electric bass |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 4 |
| Neck | Bolt-on, maple, C shape |
| Nut width | 42 mm (1.653 inch) |
| Nut thickness | 22 mm (0.866 inch) |
| Thickness at the 12th fret | 23.5 mm (0.925 inch) |
| Nut | Graph Tech XL Black Tusq |
| Fingerboard | Ebony, 305 mm (12 inch) radius |
| Frets | 21 Narrow X-Jumbo frets |
| Scale length | 863 mm (34 inch) |
| Inlays | Gold Bone Crosses with Deathbat at the 12th fret |
| Body | Ash, Satin Black finish (SBK) |
| Tuners | Grover, oil-bath |
| Bridge | Schecter Custom with through-body stringing, gold finish |
| Pickups | EMG81 (neck), EMG MMCS (bridge), dual-coil pickups |
| Electronics | Active, 1 volume, 1 blend, 2-band EMG equalization |
| Power supply | 9V battery |
| Strings | Ernie Ball 4 String Super Long 2849 (.045-.105) |
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