I know schecter makes that same natural satin Color scheme in a lefty, and I think they do it in a 5 string? Your should check reverb? They got everything.
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Sorry for the confusion, Iām not left-handed, I just have a friend that is and appreciate them as a company for not ignoring a segment of the population like most guitar/bass manufacturers. As I was researching their basses I just noticed a lot of left-handed models and it stuck out to me.
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@Koldunya, @Paul, @autumnsdad1990, @Mike_NL Hi! I know Iām late to this thread, but would you and the others here please help me figure out Schecterās line up? 
Iām wanting to upgrade and Iām between a Sterling Ray34, an Ibanez SR600, or a Schecter, I love the vibe of the Stealth, but Iām not fully sold on it, yet.
Which basses in Schecterās line up are more comparable to the others in this list, give or take? Iām actively searching for a decent used deal on any of these models.
The types of music I like, or could see myself playing once I got further along in my learning, would be rock, some alt metal, I have a thing for 80ās new wave/alternative, Duran Duran, The Fixx, The Cure, D. Mode. Some fun bass lines came out of that genre. Also, reggae.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
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Schecter punches above its weight, imo, for sure. In this case, the Stealth has the MM and P pickup combo which Iāve never seen myself on another bass. It basically has the pickups from both of those other basses you are considering; it could be a good choice between them.
The Stiletto Extreme seems to be in the same price range and has soapbars. I have experience with a 10yo Extreme 4 and itās a great bass, too.
The Omen Extremes will probably be fairly comparable as well.
I donāt know much about the rest of their lineup in that price range.
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Thanks, @Koldunya.Thatās what Iāve heard about them.
Iāll do a little research on the other models you mentioned. Appreciate the help!
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So i are a schecter fanboy. Iāve got a custom 4 (stiletto) and had a omen extreme 4. Bit Both were deadly serious for their cost. Both of those have the soapbar pickups.
The stealth looks like a nasty little thing. Got some attitude to it for sure. They can be gotten used in really good shape between 3-4 hundred dollars.
This is also where the omen extreme comes in on price.
So if you go up notch to the stiletto, you get ( in my humble opinion ) a better bass. They cost a little more, 4-5 hundred used- but fully worth it.
Next step up is the studio, and man they look mean. Pretty dang nice neck-through for 6-7 hundred used.
I canāt tell you what bass to get. Hopefully you can try a few and get a feel for them. But most of us that did donāt want to put it down.
Schecter is a serious manufacturer, they simply make great gear. As @Koldunya said, they punch above their weight. You are getting every dollar you spent. There are many great companies making good gear-more each day it seems.
So, no sales pitch. I donāt rep their gear- but itās good gear. If you got one, i donāt think youād regret the decision.
Best of luck choosing, keep us posted!
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As for used deals? I really like reverb, And theygot a lot of free shipping options. Plus you can make offers and maybe save a few bucks.
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I often get offers too, just by watching an item XD I got my C-5 GT for like 10 or 15% off and didnāt even ask.
Also @Pablo I donāt know where you are located, but Musicianās Friend often sends out 15% off coupons (and sometimes 20%) and Schecter is one of the few companies these coupons actually work on. I got my Stiletto Studio 5, a $1000 bass new for $800.
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Oh my, that thing is fly.
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Youāre going to fit in with some of us nicely 
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This is so funny. Because Iāve actually Been working on save a prayer. It is just fun to play.
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John Taylor is a great bass player.
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Awesome! Thanks for the insights. Yeah, theyāve been in my top 3 since I made my purchase last year, but I went with the low end model of the Sterlings.
Like I said, Iām between the Ibanez, Schecter and the higher end Sterlings (34s), but Iām liking the quality of the Schecters more and more. And, they sound great!
At some point, finances notwithstanding, lol, Iāll have one of each.
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Nice! Iām in NYC. Iāll keep an eye for that. Thanks again for the help. 
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Iām sure. My true love is that short lived Grunge/Metallica/Tool era, but my wife gets a laugh when I get into 80ās mode (which is pretty regularly). Such great music from those days!
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Great song!
You arenāt alone on the financial considerations. I wish i were independently wealthy, but my slip and fall at Wal-Mart and get paid plan hasnāt paid offā¦yet.
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When, and if it does, remember who your friends are. 
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What do you guys think about a 2018 Schecter Studio 4 in matte black, great to near excellent condition for about $650? I spoke to the guy at the shop and he sent me a couple of close ups. He said it was pretty clean.
The ad says itās a 2020ās but based on the serial number itās a 2018.
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Yeahā¦ā¦ but no. If you call Musicianās friend, tell them you heard about some sort of 15% off sale and was wondering if it was still going because you want to buy a bass. Brings the price to $765-ish new. So thatās either 100 bucks more or the same if heās making you pay shipping. Hope this helps!
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