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Schecter Model-T Session LH bass in Aged Natural Satin vs Schecter C-5 GT Bass Natural B-Stock 0169
The Model-T Session is a left-handed 4-string with a punchy, versatile voice suited to gigging musicians across multiple genres, while the C-5 GT is a 5-string with extended low-end articulation and set-neck stability built for studio work and progressive music. Choose the Model-T for practical gigging flexibility, or the C-5 GT for studio depth and the extra range of a fifth string.
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Schecter Model-T Session LH bass in Aged Natural Satin
Specs side by side
| Schecter Model-T Session LH bass in Aged Natural Satin | Schecter C-5 GT Bass Natural B-Stock 0169 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999.00 | $959.20 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Body | Precision Bass | Modern Bass |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 34" Scale | — |
| Strings | 4 | 5 |
| Frets | 22 Frets | — |
| Fretboard | Maple | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | — |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | — |
| Pickup Configuration | Active HH | — |
| Bridge | String-Through Body | — |
| Year | Unknown | 2022 |
| Condition | New | Refurbished |
Why choose Schecter Model-T Session LH bass in Aged Natural Satin
- ✓ Left-handed configuration—rare and purpose-built, not a conversion
- ✓ Lightweight swamp ash body with fast, articulate tone
- ✓ Bolt-on neck is easy to service and adjust on the road
Why choose Schecter C-5 GT Bass Natural B-Stock 0169
- ✓ 5-string design with 35-inch extended scale for deeper, tighter lows
- ✓ Set-neck construction provides superior sustain and resonance
- ✓ B-stock pricing offers significant savings with only cosmetic fretboard scratches
Frequently asked questions
Why would I need a 5-string instead of a 4-string?
A 5-string extends your lower range for progressive and contemporary styles, giving you notes below the low E without repositioning across the neck. The C-5 GT's 35-inch extended scale keeps those low notes articulate and tight.
What's the difference between bolt-on and set-neck construction?
Bolt-on (Model-T) is easier to repair and adjust; set-neck (C-5 GT) provides greater sustain and resonance because the neck is glued permanently into the body. Set-neck is preferred in studio settings for tonal consistency.
Is B-stock a reliable buy?
Yes, B-stock means the C-5 GT is unplayed with only cosmetic fretboard scratches—fully functional and covered by warranty. You're paying less for a cosmetic blemish, not a structural or tonal flaw.
Which pickup configuration is better?
Both use quality EMG pickups; the Model-T (J+P) excels at funk and rock punch, while the C-5 GT (40DC+40P5) with two-band EQ offers more tone-sculpting precision for studio layering and progressive playing.