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Schecter Stiletto Custom-5 bass in Natural Satin vs Schecter J-4 LH bass in Sea Foam Green
The Stiletto Custom-5 is a modern five-string with active electronics and extended 35" scale for tight, articulate tones in progressive and studio work, while the J-4 LH is a traditional four-string left-handed bass with passive pickups and classic Fender-style resonance suited to rock and pop gigging. Choose the Stiletto for extended range and cutting modern tone; choose the J-4 LH if you're left-handed, need four strings, or prefer traditional passive electronics.
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Schecter Stiletto Custom-5 bass in Natural Satin
Specs side by side
| Schecter Stiletto Custom-5 bass in Natural Satin | Schecter J-4 LH bass in Sea Foam Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $949.00 | $949.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Body | Modern Bass | — |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 35" Scale | 34" Scale |
| Strings | 5 | 4 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 21 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Maple |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | Bolt-On |
| Pickup Configuration | Active HH | — |
| Bridge | — | String-Through Body |
| Year | Unknown | 2019 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Stiletto Custom-5 bass in Natural Satin
- ✓ 35" scale provides proper tension and articulation on low B string
- ✓ Active EMG electronics deliver tight, punchy mids and focused modern tone
- ✓ Five-string range expands harmonic and compositional possibilities
- ✓ Flamed maple and walnut visual appeal with substantial feel
Why choose Schecter J-4 LH bass in Sea Foam Green
- ✓ Left-handed configuration eliminates need to restring or modify
- ✓ Coil-tap controls on MonsterTone-J pickups offer flexible voice shaping
- ✓ Classic 34" scale and alder body provide warm, traditional resonance
- ✓ Four-string simplicity suits working musicians in rock and pop settings
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for jazz?
Neither is ideal for traditional jazz according to the specifications, but the J-4 LH's passive pickups and traditional Fender-style resonance would be more conventional for jazz applications than the Stiletto's active, modern character.
What's the main playability difference?
Both have identical thin 'C' neck profiles (0.787" at first fret, 0.866" at 12th) and 16" fretboard radius. The key difference is scale length: the Stiletto has 35" for extended range on five strings, while the J-4 LH has the standard 34" scale on four strings.
How do the electronics differ?
The Stiletto uses active dual EMG 40HZ pickups with 2-band active EQ for a modern, articulate tone. The J-4 LH uses passive Schecter USA MonsterTone-J pickups with coil-tap push-pull controls and passive tone shaping for a more traditional, flexible voice.
Which has wider string spacing?
The J-4 LH has a narrower nut (1.496" width) suited to four strings, while the Stiletto has a wider nut (1.771" width) to accommodate five strings with proper spacing.