Schecter RIOT-5 Electric Bass in Satin Inferno Burst
Description
Schecter RIOT-5 Electric Bass in Satin Inferno Burst
The RIOT-5 sits perfectly in your hands with authoritative weight and balance, featuring a neck built for speed and fluidity across all five strings. The tone punches through live mixes with articulate midrange bite and locked-down low-end definition—equally at home driving aggressive metal grooves, laying down funk pockets, or navigating complex jazz figures. This bass responds to what you demand of it, whether you're attacking the strings or exercising restraint.
Playability & Feel
The 5-piece maple/walnut laminate neck with carbon-fiber reinforcement and thin C contour stays rock-solid during marathon sets and long studio hours. A 35" scale paired with 24 narrow-jumbo frets on an ebony fingerboard with 16" radius makes lightning-fast position shifts and dead-center intonation your default across the entire range.
Tone & Electronics
The EMG 40JCSX bridge and 40PCSX neck pickups paired with an EMG B-30 3-band EQ running on 18v power deliver articulate, punchy response with extensive tonal shaping via master volume and blend controls. The swamp ash body with burl maple top and string-thru bridge design contribute to tight bass response and sustain.
Key Features
- 5-piece maple/walnut laminate bolt-on neck with carbon-fiber reinforcement
- 35" scale length
- Ebony fingerboard with 24 narrow-jumbo frets
- 16" radius fretboard
- Thin C neck contour
- Swamp ash body with burl maple top
- EMG 40JCSX bridge pickup and EMG 40PCSX neck pickup
- EMG B-30 3-band EQ with 18v power supply
- 45mm Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut
- Schecter custom string-thru bridge
- Black hardware with Schecter tuners
- Satin Inferno Burst finish
The RIOT-5 balances modern aggressiveness and versatility, rewarding both high-gain attack and controlled finesse with equal competence.
More Information
| Dexterity | Right handed |
|---|---|
| Condition | New |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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At a Glance
The Schecter RIOT-5 is a 5-string bass built for intermediate to professional players who demand punchy, articulate tone and fast-fretwork capability across metal, funk, jazz, and progressive styles. Its 35" scale, thin C-profile neck with carbon-fiber reinforcement, and EMG electronics deliver tight low-end response and midrange presence that cut through dense mixes and handle both aggressive riffing and finesse-based playing with equal authority. The swamp ash body, ebony fingerboard with 24 frets, and string-thru bridge design reward both aggressive attack and controlled tone shaping over extended gigging and session work.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Country
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile and scale length does the RIOT-5 have?
The RIOT-5 features a thin C-contour neck with a 35-inch scale length, paired with a 5-piece maple/walnut laminate neck reinforced with carbon fiber. This setup supports rapid position shifts and extended reach across the 24 narrow-jumbo frets on the ebony fingerboard.
What pickup and electronics configuration does this bass use?
The RIOT-5 is equipped with EMG 40JCSX (bridge) and 40PCSX (neck) pickups, paired with an EMG B-30 3-band EQ powered by an 18-volt supply. This combination delivers punchy articulation with extensive tonal shaping via master volume and blend controls.
Which genres and playing styles is the RIOT-5 best suited for?
The RIOT-5 excels in metal, funk, jazz, and progressive genres, rewarding both aggressive high-gain attack and controlled finesse-based playing. It is not optimized for traditional country or folk styles.
How does the body construction affect the tone?
The swamp ash body with burl maple top and string-thru bridge design contribute to tight, focused low-end response and extended sustain. The 35-inch scale and carbon-fiber-reinforced neck further enhance stability and tonal clarity during aggressive and dynamic playing.
What skill level is this bass designed for?
The RIOT-5 is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players who can fully utilize its fast-fretwork capability, extended 5-string range, and sophisticated electronics for studio and live performance.
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