Schecter Riot Session 8 Bass, 8 String, Natural Gloss Overview
The Schecter Riot Session 8 String Bass is a rare beast. 8 String basses have been used in a huge range of genres for their rich organ-esque sound that can add a new flavour to any song. The Riot-8 has an aged natural satin swamp ash body that looks and feels great, while the maple neck and fingerboard are a pleasure to play. Hardware such as a Tusq nut, EMG pickups and a custom Schecter bridge make the Riot-8 incredibly reliable and sound fantastic.- Construction: Bolt-on
- Body Material: Swamp Ash
- Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fretboard Material: Maple
- Inlays: Ebony Side Blocks
- Scale: 34" (863mm)
- Frets: 24 Narrow X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 12" (305mm)
- Neck Shape: 'C'
- Neck Thickness @ 1st Fret: - .826" (21mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .905" (23mm)
- Nut Width: 1.574" (40mm)
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
- Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32" (4mm) Allen Nut
- Bridge Pickup: EMG 35DC
- Neck Pickup: EMG 35J
- Controls: Master Volume/Blend/3-Band EMG Active E/Q
- Battery Compartment: 18-volt w/Screw Plate
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Bridge: Schecter Custom Bass String Thru (or Top Load)
- Tuners: Grover
- Knobs: Metal Knurled w/ Set Screw