Oh man, i am in love. This bass has everything i am looking for in a bass. Except the price. Cant afford it, but hey great review. Really showed the range of this instrument.
Thankfully it's pretty easy to get approved for a Sweetwater card. It's completely affordable on a 24 month no interest payment plan. Just don't miss a payment or you'll get hit with all the interest. I'm on the fence if I want this or the C-4 GT
Schecter are just such a creative and dynamic company. Everything ive owned from them has been quality, great construction and even their high end is within the limits of affordability in todays bass market. I will need to try one of these Evil Twin basses out. Thank you for the review.
Very cool review! Just found out about the Schecter basses, love the Omen and Hellraiser, such clear guitars. Those Fishman P/U are the bomb. Great value for the money. You rock Dave!👍
I have this bass since 2021 and i love it. It was a major step-up from the cheap bass i had when i fist began. I'm still a bit unused to it being active (as it eats my 9v batteries) but its a small trade off for the sound and feel, two things i do recommend is to get rechargeable batteries and a padded strap that's comfy as the bass is a bit heavy
This may sound like a dumb question but are you leaving it plugged in a lot when you’re not playing? The moment you plug it in, the batteries are draining
Did you happen to pick up one of those two? I've been in the same situation but also have the Spector NS Pulse II (black stain matte) in the mix. Just passed up a BTB805MS for $1100 (mint) on Reverb last night... I'm kind of regretting it😖
@@6Un6HoLy6 Not yet it's a hard choice :) I may go with the Evil Twin first and then the BTB605MS. I have a recoding studio so I have over 50 basses. They both are different animals different tones
Hey @daveporterband any way you could demo that in a video thru a fuzz pedal. Honestly I think it would be great for every bass guitar demo video to have a small segment where you play thru a fuzz that way we can tell if it dooms or not. Thx
That's a great idea and I'll work on adding that to future demos! Working on a song with that bass this week and I'll try to get a video of it with a Darkglass distortion.
@@DavePorterBand awesome thank you so much I just bought this bass from sweetwater the other day i think it’s really cool it lets you do the change either way
Thanks for watching, Tony. The satin black DOES show fingerprints but they're only temporary. When I first noticed them I would wipe them off but now I notice they just evaporate away.
I'm stuck between this and the Stilleto Studio, wondering if it's worth the extra ~$500? I know I love an ebony fretboard but idk how the rest compares exaxtly
Yeah, the Stilleto is sale right now for $1k. Big difference to me is the mahogany body and the EMG pickups. Otherwise, really similar specs. I like an ebony fretboard over a rosewood but not sure there’s a huge difference in tone but the Fishman pickups offer more variety. Tough choice!!
I just picked up a used Stelleto Stage-4 but it had paint chipped off that the GC of course didnt show in their picks of the used item. Ended up returning it yesterday. Thing sounded amazing too, and it's a discontinued model so one can't just go buy it new sadly. I've been looking at gettting an Extreme, Stealth, or Studio. I just with the Studio had the same inlays as the Extreme.
Dave I have a dilemma can't decide between this bass and the apocalypse C5 wanting a bass that cuts through the mix in live and Studio setting clear note definition well-balanced bass, not Neck heavy. I have heard from both sides of the aisle that the apocalypse has a better bottom end. where the fishmans are cold harsh and sterile what one would you choose and why. would you consider doing a shootout between the two bases for a cool new video I bet there'd be a lot of people interested in this? thanks in advance and by the way great Channel I just subscribed and will keep watching!! BTW by the way I play Death Metal black metal and classical music
Hey Tony, thanks for the comment and for subscribing! I have Fishman pickups in a couple basses and guitars and I don't really consider them to be cold/harsh but I also don't think they have the coloration or character of other more boutique pickups. That can be good and bad depending on your tone preference but I think they've got a ton of bottom end and super glassy and clear top end. As far as the Apocalypse... I don't think Schecter is making that bass anymore so you might want to grab one while you can! Besides the pickups, the other big difference is the Apocalypse has a 34" set neck rather than the 35" neck thru on the SLS. Apocalypse pickups are also switchable from series, parallel to single coil like a Stingray. That's a really cool option and series should provide some huge bottom end. Good luck!
@@mixc8 I went with The SLS Elite evil twin!! No regrets super high quality and craftsmanship can not say enough great things about this bass. If you want one I suggest you do it!!
So I love my Warwicks. My main bass since 2004 is a master built Streamer Stage II. I'd have to say a Rockbass Corvette $$ would be in the running for sure. Thanks for watching!
TONE WOOD DOESN'T MATTER WITH ELECTRIC INSTRUMENTS. YOU CAN BUILD A GUITAR OUT OF CONCRETE AND IT WOULDN'T SOUND ANY DIFFERENT. Tone wood only matters with accoustic guitars. God damn. Use your brain!
Plenty of players have proven they DO matter. Honestly, if tone wood didn’t matter, manufacturers would use cheap plastic to produce guitars wouldn’t they? Why waste the money? You know why they don’t? Because tone wood makes a difference.
B string is not a thumb rest ))) Great video either way. Happy New Year!
😂😂😂
Oh man, i am in love. This bass has everything i am looking for in a bass. Except the price. Cant afford it, but hey great review. Really showed the range of this instrument.
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Just bought a 4 string used. $925. I bet you can afford that. Look around
@@mikehertz6507 i am a lefty and i live in europe. I looked at used ones here but i can barely find any lefty instruments at all.
Thankfully it's pretty easy to get approved for a Sweetwater card. It's completely affordable on a 24 month no interest payment plan. Just don't miss a payment or you'll get hit with all the interest. I'm on the fence if I want this or the C-4 GT
Just scored a 4 string used in immaculate condition for 999
Schecter are just such a creative and dynamic company. Everything ive owned from them has been quality, great construction and even their high end is within the limits of affordability in todays bass market. I will need to try one of these Evil Twin basses out. Thank you for the review.
Thanks for watching, Andreas!
Yeah, I love that bass. I’ve wanted one ever since I saw Daniel Firth play on his.
Very cool review! Just found out about the Schecter basses, love the Omen and Hellraiser, such clear guitars. Those Fishman P/U are the bomb. Great value for the money. You rock Dave!👍
Thanks for watching!
Great review Dave! Love this!
Hey Kenny, good to see you! Thanks for watching too.
I barely practice guitar but I still want a bass
You might get that sudden urge
I have this bass since 2021 and i love it. It was a major step-up from the cheap bass i had when i fist began. I'm still a bit unused to it being active (as it eats my 9v batteries) but its a small trade off for the sound and feel, two things i do recommend is to get rechargeable batteries and a padded strap that's comfy as the bass is a bit heavy
Awesome, thanks for your suggestions and for watching!
This may sound like a dumb question but are you leaving it plugged in a lot when you’re not playing? The moment you plug it in, the batteries are draining
@@pwdt4r313 yeh.. i recently learned that as long its plugged in its draining... not doing that any more hehe
@@lordnootnoot2892 lol. Saving batteries since 2023 haha
That bass sounds soooooo good dood
I agree!
Please review and maybe compare Schecter Charles Berthoud signature bass with this one!
Thanks for the video Dave, I am trying to make up my mind between the Evil Twin and Ibanez BTB605MS Bass Guitar .
Did you happen to pick up one of those two? I've been in the same situation but also have the Spector NS Pulse II (black stain matte) in the mix. Just passed up a BTB805MS for $1100 (mint) on Reverb last night... I'm kind of regretting it😖
@@6Un6HoLy6 Not yet it's a hard choice :) I may go with the Evil Twin first and then the BTB605MS. I have a recoding studio so I have over 50 basses. They both are different animals different tones
@@mixc850 Basses ??? That’s insane 😮
Dave you are in trouble haha or me maybe. -you just made me purchase this beast.
Hey Alex, awesome! I hope you enjoy the bass as much as I have!
@@DavePorterBand hope so Dave, it’s arriving next week around Thursday
Hey @daveporterband any way you could demo that in a video thru a fuzz pedal. Honestly I think it would be great for every bass guitar demo video to have a small segment where you play thru a fuzz that way we can tell if it dooms or not. Thx
That's a great idea and I'll work on adding that to future demos! Working on a song with that bass this week and I'll try to get a video of it with a Darkglass distortion.
With this bass being top load and string through. on the top load can you use long scale vs useing extra long scale ?
Yes, you can. I use regular long scale strings strung through the bridge on mine. Thanks for watching!
@@DavePorterBand awesome thank you so much I just bought this bass from sweetwater the other day i think it’s really cool it lets you do the change either way
Just curious does the Satin black paint leave permanent finger prints like the matte black does on some of their bases?
Thanks for watching, Tony. The satin black DOES show fingerprints but they're only temporary. When I first noticed them I would wipe them off but now I notice they just evaporate away.
@@DavePorterBand thanks for the response. The info was helpfull
Dave I will click the like and subscribe button to act in opposition to the commenter who specifically would not do so
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Same
I'm stuck between this and the Stilleto Studio, wondering if it's worth the extra ~$500? I know I love an ebony fretboard but idk how the rest compares exaxtly
Yeah, the Stilleto is sale right now for $1k. Big difference to me is the mahogany body and the EMG pickups. Otherwise, really similar specs. I like an ebony fretboard over a rosewood but not sure there’s a huge difference in tone but the Fishman pickups offer more variety. Tough choice!!
The carbon graphite reinforced neck and that look, well, I'd certainly pay extra.
I just picked up a used Stelleto Stage-4 but it had paint chipped off that the GC of course didnt show in their picks of the used item. Ended up returning it yesterday. Thing sounded amazing too, and it's a discontinued model so one can't just go buy it new sadly. I've been looking at gettting an Extreme, Stealth, or Studio. I just with the Studio had the same inlays as the Extreme.
Dave I have a dilemma can't decide between this bass and the apocalypse C5 wanting a bass that cuts through the mix in live and Studio setting clear note definition well-balanced bass, not Neck heavy. I have heard from both sides of the aisle that the apocalypse has a better bottom end. where the fishmans are cold harsh and sterile what one would you choose and why. would you consider doing a shootout between the two bases for a cool new video I bet there'd be a lot of people interested in this? thanks in advance and by the way great Channel I just subscribed and will keep watching!! BTW by the way I play Death Metal black metal and classical music
Hey Tony, thanks for the comment and for subscribing! I have Fishman pickups in a couple basses and guitars and I don't really consider them to be cold/harsh but I also don't think they have the coloration or character of other more boutique pickups. That can be good and bad depending on your tone preference but I think they've got a ton of bottom end and super glassy and clear top end. As far as the Apocalypse... I don't think Schecter is making that bass anymore so you might want to grab one while you can! Besides the pickups, the other big difference is the Apocalypse has a 34" set neck rather than the 35" neck thru on the SLS. Apocalypse pickups are also switchable from series, parallel to single coil like a Stingray. That's a really cool option and series should provide some huge bottom end. Good luck!
@ Tony which bass did you got with?
@@mixc8 I went with The SLS Elite evil twin!! No regrets super high quality and craftsmanship can not say enough great things about this bass. If you want one I suggest you do it!!
@@tonycarel1785 Thanks Tony!
"tonewood" makes no difference to the sound. Other than that, great review, pleasure to watch.
I appreciate your input and thanks for watching!
The binding isn't real ivory is it?
That's a good question. Schecter's website says 1-ply Ivory binding. Thanks!
@@DavePorterBand I checked and no, it's just the colour - which is good. We can have great instruments without harming wildlife.
neat
Thanks for watching!
This or the Warwick Corvette $$?
So I love my Warwicks. My main bass since 2004 is a master built Streamer Stage II. I'd have to say a Rockbass Corvette $$ would be in the running for sure. Thanks for watching!
Dave I will not click the like and subscribe button but I appreciate the video
I will not 👍 this post but I appreciate you watching! 🤔
sounds like a guitar
TONE WOOD DOESN'T MATTER WITH ELECTRIC INSTRUMENTS.
YOU CAN BUILD A GUITAR OUT OF CONCRETE AND IT WOULDN'T SOUND ANY DIFFERENT.
Tone wood only matters with accoustic guitars.
God damn.
Use your brain!
Plenty of players have proven they DO matter. Honestly, if tone wood didn’t matter, manufacturers would use cheap plastic to produce guitars wouldn’t they? Why waste the money? You know why they don’t? Because tone wood makes a difference.