Schecter SLS ELITE-5 Evil Twin Left Hand Electric Bass in Satin Black
Description
Schecter SLS ELITE-5 Evil Twin Left Hand Electric Bass in Satin Black
Built for the left-handed bassist who demands serious performance, this five-string neck-thru cuts through with a thin C-contour maple/walnut/padauk neck that sits naturally in your hand and lets you move through positions without resistance. The 35" scale paired with a 45mm Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut and ebony fingerboard gives you the articulation and punch you need on stage—tight definition in the lows, clarity in the highs, and responsive feel under your fingers. The satin black finish with roman numeral inlays and glow-in-the-dark side fret markers reads professional without fuss.
Playability & Construction
Neck-thru construction with Ultra Access means your sustain stays solid and your tone stays coherent from first fret to last. The thin C contour neck keeps fatigue out of long sets, while the 16" fretboard radius (406mm) and 24 XJ stainless steel frets let your hand stay loose and accurate across the entire range. Swamp ash body resonates with natural cut and projection—the wood itself works for you on stage.
Tone & Electronics
Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar pickups with a 3-way voicing switch and push-pull coil splitting give you real tonal range without swapping basses mid-set. The 2-band active EQ section (bass and treble) plus dedicated pickup blend knob puts surgical control in your hands—dial in tight, focused lows for the pocket or articulate, defined highs for slap and lead work.
Key Features
- Left-hand configuration with neck-thru construction
- Swamp ash body for resonance and cut
- Maple/walnut/padauk multi-ply neck with thin C contour
- 35" scale length
- Ebony fingerboard with 24 XJ stainless steel frets
- 16" fretboard radius (406mm)
- 45mm Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut
- Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar pickups with 3-way voicing and coil splitting
- 2-band active EQ (bass/treble) with pickup blend control
- Grover Bass 144 Series tuners
- Schecter Custom bass bridge (string-thru or top-load)
- Black hardware throughout
- Satin black finish with roman numeral inlays and glow-in-the-dark side fret markers
The Schecter SLS ELITE-5 Evil Twin is built for gigs and sessions—a left-handed workhorse that delivers the playability, tone, and reliability you need when it matters.
More Information
| Dexterity | Left handed |
|---|---|
| Condition | New |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The Schecter SLS ELITE-5 Evil Twin is a left-handed five-string built for intermediate to professional players who need serious firepower on stage and in the studio. Neck-thru construction with a thin C-contour maple/walnut/padauk neck makes fast position work and extended-range playing feel effortless, while the 35" scale and swamp ash body deliver tight, focused lows that cut through a live mix without sacrificing articulate highs. The Fishman Fluence pickups with 3-way voicing and coil-split options give you the tonal range to nail funk grooves, progressive lines, or whatever else you throw at it—this is a gigging and session workhorse built to last.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Practice
- – First Serious Guitar
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this bass right for a left-handed player new to five-strings?
No—this is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The extended range and active electronics are best suited for musicians already comfortable with five-string technique and studio or live performance demands.
What tonal options do the Fishman Fluence pickups and coil-split offer?
The 3-way voicing switch and push-pull coil splitting unlock multiple tonal palettes within one instrument, paired with a 2-band active EQ (bass and treble) and dedicated pickup blend control for surgical shaping of tight lows or articulate highs.
How does the neck-thru construction affect playability and sustain?
Neck-thru construction with Ultra Access improves superior sustain and tonal coherence across the entire instrument, while the thin C-contour neck minimizes hand fatigue during extended sessions and makes position shifts feel natural.
What is the scale length and how does it compare to standard four-string basses?
The 35" scale is longer than a standard four-string, designed to maintain tight string tension and articulate definition across all five strings, supporting both deep lows and punchy highs.
What hardware and aesthetic details are included?
The bass features black hardware throughout, a 45mm Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut, Grover Bass 144 Series tuners, a Schecter Custom bridge with string-thru or top-load options, and a satin black finish with roman numeral inlays and glow-in-the-dark side fret markers.