Schecter RIOT-4 Electric Bass in Satin Aurora Burst
Description
Schecter RIOT-4 Electric Bass in Satin Aurora Burst
The RIOT-4 sits perfectly in your hands with its thin 'C' neck profile and 34" scale, keeping your hand relaxed and fatigue-free during marathon gigs and long rehearsals. The swamp ash body with burl maple top and striking Aurora Burst finish cuts through on stage while delivering the tonal clarity and punch you need in a mix. Built as a dependable workhorse that won't let you down, whether you're tracking in the studio or holding down a touring rhythm section.
Playability & Construction
The bolt-on design locks in a maple/walnut multi-ply neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods for rock-solid stability and the sustain that carries your notes across the venue. The ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets and offset/reverse dot inlays make quick position shifts effortless in the heat of performance. The Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (1.496" width) locks in your tuning and delivers clean, defined open-string tone from the first note.
Tone & Electronics
Active electronics centered on EMG 35JX-CS bridge and 35PX-CS neck pickups paired with a 3-band active EQ let you shape your sound precisely—master volume, blend control, and parametric bass/mid/treble adjustment give you the tonal flexibility to dial in anything from punchy modern clarity to warm vintage depth. The black hardware and Schecter custom string-through bridge maximize sustain and lock energy into the body, giving your tone the definition and projection that cuts live.
Key Features
- Model: Schecter RIOT-4 (Item #1450)
- Body: Swamp ash with burl maple top, Aurora Burst finish
- Neck: Maple/walnut multi-ply with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
- Fretboard: Ebony, 24 X-Jumbo frets, 16" radius, offset/reverse dot inlays
- Scale: 34" (863mm)
- Neck Profile: Thin 'C' contour (0.787" at 1st fret, 0.866" at 12th fret)
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq, 1.496" width
- Pickups: EMG 35JX-CS (bridge) and EMG 35PX-CS (neck)
- Electronics: Master volume, blend, EMG-B30 3-band active EQ with 9-volt battery
- Bridge: Schecter custom bass string-through (or top load)
- Hardware: Black; Schecter tuners; 2-way adjustable truss rod
- Right-handed configuration; Indonesia-made
The RIOT-4 pairs professional-grade active electronics with a neck platform engineered for live stability and response, making it the reliable choice for touring musicians, session players, and collectors who demand an instrument that delivers night after night.
More Information
| Dexterity | Right handed |
|---|---|
| Condition | New |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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At a Glance
The Schecter RIOT-4 is a professional 4-string active bass built for touring and studio work, with a thin, comfortable 'C' neck and rock-solid carbon-fiber-reinforced construction. EMG active pickups and a 3-band parametric EQ deliver articulate highs, broad mids, and punchy lows that cut through live mixes and studio recordings without fatigue during extended sessions. Choose this if you need a dependable workhorse that handles funk, rock, and everything in between with equal confidence on stage or in the booth.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Touring
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Funk
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Collecting
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this bass designed for?
The RIOT-4 is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its refined neck platform and active electronics are approachable for skilled intermediate players but scale fully to the demands of touring and studio professionals.
What genres does this bass work best in?
It excels in funk, rock, and studio session work where articulate attack and broad tonal shaping are essential. The punchy active tone and high-output pickups make it versatile across most contemporary styles, though it's not specifically designed for folk applications.
What's included with the bass and what are the key specs?
You get the bass with Schecter tuners, a 34-inch scale thin 'C' neck, 24 X-Jumbo frets on ebony, EMG 35JX-CS and 35PX-CS active pickups, an EMG-B30 3-band active EQ, and a Graph Tech Tusq nut. The swamp ash body with burl maple top and Aurora Burst finish is paired with carbon-fiber-reinforced neck rods for stability.
How does the active EQ let me shape my tone?
The 3-band parametric EQ gives you master volume, blend control between pickups, and independent adjustable bass, mid, and treble controls powered by a 9-volt battery. This lets you dial in anything from tight, articulate highs to full, controlled lows without swapping gear.
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