SCHECTER1739 vs SCHECTER2914 — Compare
Schecter Synyster Standard Electric Guitar Gloss Black Silver Pinstripes vs Schecter J-4 Left Handed Electric Bass in Sea foam Green
The Synyster Standard is a high-performance electric guitar built for metal and progressive rock with a thin neck and locking tremolo, while the J-4 is a left-handed four-string bass designed for rock, pop, and funk with versatile pickup controls. Choose the Synyster if you play lead guitar in heavy genres; choose the J-4 if you're a left-handed bassist who needs reliable gigging tone.
No sales tax on orders shipped outside California — total cost beats national retailers that charge sales tax in nearly every state.
Schecter Synyster Standard Electric Guitar Gloss Black Silver Pinstripes
Schecter J-4 Left Handed Electric Bass in Sea foam Green
Specs side by side
| Schecter Synyster Standard Electric Guitar Gloss Black Silver Pinstripes | Schecter J-4 Left Handed Electric Bass in Sea foam Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $949.00 | $949.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Synyster Gates | — |
| Body | Single Cutaway | — |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Strings | 6 | 4 |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Maple |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | — |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Fixed |
| Year | 2017 | 2019 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Synyster Standard Electric Guitar Gloss Black Silver Pinstripes
- ✓ Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo for stable dive bombs and aggressive effects
- ✓ 24 X-Jumbo frets and 25.5" scale enable fast lead work and extended range
- ✓ Schecter Diamond Synyster Gates Signature humbuckers deliver thick, aggressive tone ideal for metal
- ✓ Carbon fiber-reinforced neck provides structural stability and fast playability
Why choose Schecter J-4 Left Handed Electric Bass in Sea foam Green
- ✓ Left-handed configuration with comfortable Thin 'C' neck profile for southpaw players
- ✓ Coil-tap push-pull controls offer flexible tonal shaping across rock, pop, and funk
- ✓ Graph Tech Tusq nut ensures bright articulation and stable tuning
- ✓ 34" scale and bolt-on alder body deliver traditional Fender-style sustain and resonance
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Synyster Standard for genres other than metal?
Yes, it performs well in hard rock and progressive rock. However, its thick, aggressive voice and locking tremolo are optimized for high-energy styles, making it less suited to jazz, folk, or country applications where cleaner, more neutral tones are preferred.
Why is the J-4 specifically left-handed?
This model is manufactured for left-handed players whose dominant hand is their fretting hand. If you are right-handed, you will need a right-handed bass model instead.
What is the main tonal difference between these two instruments?
The Synyster is an electric guitar with potent, articulate, and aggressive humbucker tones suited to metal. The J-4 is a bass guitar with bright articulation and warm low-end warmth designed for rock and pop, operating in a completely different frequency range.
Are both instruments suitable for professional gigging?
Yes. The Synyster Standard is built for intermediate to professional guitarists in heavy genres, while the J-4 is designed as a working bassist's reliable gigging instrument with stable tuning and flexible electronics.