You just have to look at the Schecter Riot to know that it's a mean bass capable of some serious heavy tones. Featuring a swamp ash body with a burl top, a slim 24-fret neck, dual EMG pickups and a three-band active EQ, the Schecter Riot is a well-equipped tool for the modern bassist.
Body and Neck
The body of the Riot is constructed primarily from swamp ash but with the addition of a burl top. Swamp ash is a great wood for bass guitars as it's a lightweight material that'll put less strain on your back. This bass also has a bevelled top, while this may not seem significant it's a nice touch that allows your arm to rest naturally on the bass and gives it a more comfortable playing feel. The burl top creates a striking contrast with the swamp ash body and really completes the fierce aesthetic of the Riot.
The neck of this bass is a maple/walnut multi-ply with carbon fibre reinforcement rods for added stability. The ebony fingerboard has a smooth and natural feel to it and the 16" radius is great for faster runs across the fingerboard. You've also got 24 extra-jumbo frets which, of course, gives you more notes to play with. Everything about the neck of the Riot bass is designed for modern, versatile playing.
Pickups and Electronics
The Riot uses dual active EMG pickups that offer a great amount of tonal variety. This bass has an EMG 35PX-CS in the neck which provides an articulate high-end with a warm, punchy low-end and great dynamics. The EMG 35JX-CS in the bridge is a more passive-style J-bass pickup that's warmer and smoother than a traditional bridge J-pickup would be. When you combine these pickups with the onboard three-band active EQ you get an incredibly versatile bass where you can dial in a sound that's perfect for the genre you're playing.
General
- Model Name: Riot-4 Bass
- Country of Origin: Indonesia
Body
- Hardware Color: Black
- Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
- Dexterity: Right Handed
- Construction: Bolt-on
- Body Material: Swamp Ash
- Top Material: Burl
- Bridge: Schecter Custom Bass String Thru (or Top Load)
Neck
- Tuners :Schecter
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Neck Material: Maple/Walnut Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
- Inlays: Offset/Reverse Dots
- Scale: 34” (863mm)
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Thickness: @ 1st Fret- .787” (20mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .866” (22mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 16” (406mm)
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
- Nut Width: 1.496” (38mm)
- Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32” (4mm) Allen Nut
Electronics
- Controls: Master Volume/Blend/EMG-B30 3-Band Active E/Q
- Bridge Pickup: EMG 35JX-CS
- Neck Pickup: EMG 35PX-CS
- Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Accessories
- Knobs: Metal Knurled w/ Set Screw
- Strings: Ernie Ball 4 String Super Long #2849 (.045-.105)