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Schecter Pete Dee PT guitar in Gloss Black vs Schecter Stiletto Custom-6 bass in Natural Satin
The Pete Dee PT is a six-string electric guitar built for rock, blues, and live performance; the Stiletto Custom-6 is a six-string bass guitar designed for metal, progressive, funk, and rock. Choose the Pete Dee if you want to play lead or rhythm guitar, and choose the Stiletto if you want to play bass.
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Schecter Stiletto Custom-6 bass in Natural Satin
Specs side by side
| Schecter Pete Dee PT guitar in Gloss Black | Schecter Stiletto Custom-6 bass in Natural Satin | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999.00 | $999.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter PT | — |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Modern Bass |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 35" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | Bolt-On |
| Pickup Configuration | — | Active HH |
| Bridge | Bigsby | Fixed |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Pete Dee PT guitar in Gloss Black
- ✓ Fast, thin 'C' neck profile ideal for extended playing sessions
- ✓ Versatile tone balancing articulate highs with warm, full lows across rock and blues styles
- ✓ Bigsby vibrato bridge adds expressive capability for live performance
- ✓ Schecter Diamond SuperRock Custom Alnico bridge pickup delivers responsive, cutting tone
Why choose Schecter Stiletto Custom-6 bass in Natural Satin
- ✓ Six-string bass extends range and offers advanced harmonic possibilities
- ✓ EMG HZ active pickups with 2-band EQ provide cutting clarity and dynamic punch through dense mixes
- ✓ 35-inch scale and 24 X-Jumbo frets enable fast, precise technical work
- ✓ Mahogany body with figured maple top and multi-ply neck construction deliver professional-grade durability
Frequently asked questions
Are these the same type of instrument?
No. The Pete Dee PT is a six-string electric guitar designed for guitarists. The Stiletto Custom-6 is a six-string electric bass designed for bass players. They are different instrument families and serve entirely different musical roles.
Which one is better for metal music?
The Stiletto Custom-6 bass is explicitly built for metal and progressive styles with its punchy, articulate tone and active electronics. The Pete Dee PT guitar is not ideal for metal according to its profile.
Do both have the same neck profile?
Both feature a thin 'C' neck profile measuring 0.787 inches at the first fret and 0.866 inches at the 12th fret, making them equally fast and comfortable. However, the Pete Dee uses a 25.5-inch scale (standard guitar) while the Stiletto uses a 35-inch scale (standard bass).
What are the key tonal differences?
The Pete Dee PT delivers articulate highs and warm, full lows with responsive midrange suited to rock and blues. The Stiletto Custom-6 produces punchy, articulate tone with strong midrange presence designed to cut through dense mixes in metal and progressive music.