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The Schecter Reaper-4 electric bass guitar delivers a commanding low-end punch perfect for any genre. With its swamp ash body and figured poplar burl top, this bass produces a balanced tone that cuts through the mix. The maple neck reinforced with walnut stringers and carbon fiber rods offers rock-solid stability and playability. An ebony fingerboard provides a smooth surface, while jumbo frets make it easy to articulate each note. The Schecter USA M-40 bridge pickup and P-40 neck pickup are voiced to capture clear lows, warm mids and singing highs. With the onboard 18-volt Darkglass Tone Capsule EQ, you have full control over your tone.

Lightweight Swamp Ash Body Resonates Deep Lows

The swamp ash body of the Reaper-4 is lightweight yet highly resonant, allowing bass frequencies to bloom with richness and depth. Beautiful poplar burl veneer adds striking figuring while contributing tonal warmth. Together, these tonewoods produce balanced lows that are tight and focused, perfect for both fingerstyle and slap techniques. The body's natural resonance means you can achieve a full, dynamic sound with minimal effort.

Reinforced Maple Neck Enables Flawless Playability

The Reaper-4's maple neck is reinforced for stability using walnut stringers and two carbon fiber rods. This construction prevents warping while providing a sturdy, non-shifting platform for your fretting hand. The thin C-shaped profile offers a comfortable, familiar feel. The smooth ebony fingerboard, 34" scale length and jumbo frets make it easy to play articulate basslines and solo passages with speed and precision.

Schecter USA M-40 Bridge Pickup and P-40 Neck Pickup

The Schecter USA M-40 bridge pickup and P-40 neck pickup are voiced to capture the full tonal spectrum of the Reaper-4. The M-40 bridge pickup delivers tight, focused lows and cutting mids, perfect for aggressive styles. The P-40 neck pickup produces warm lows and singing highs ideal for rounded fingerstyle tone. Blend the pickups to create a balanced tone tailored to your needs. With these versatile, high-output pickups, the Reaper-4 handles any genre with ease.

Shape Your Sound with 18V Darkglass EQ

The Reaper-4 includes an 18V Darkglass Tone Capsule EQ module for tone shaping on the fly. This 3-band EQ provides boost/cut at selectable frequencies to enhance the natural qualities of this bass. Dial in additional lows for rumbling dub, boost the mids for a slap-ready funk tone or add highs for clarity in busy mixes. With the Tone Capsule's wide-ranging tone control, the Reaper-4 adapts to any musical situation.

Schecter Guitar Research Reaper-4 Electric Bass Natural Satin
Schecter Guitar Research Reaper-4 Electric Bass Natural Satin
Schecter Guitar Research Reaper-4 Electric Bass Natural Satin

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  • Swamp ash body with poplar burl top for balanced tone 
  • Reinforced maple neck with walnut stringers and carbon rods 
  • Ebony fingerboard with jumbo frets for smooth playability 
  • Schecter USA M-40 bridge and P-40 neck pickups for versatility 
  • 18V Darkglass Tone Capsule EQ for on-the-fly tone shaping 
  • 34" scale length for articulate basslines and solo passages
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate, which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Body
  • Body wood: Swamp ash with figured poplar burl
Neck
  • Neck wood: Maple with walnut stringers and 2 carbon fiber reinforcement rods
  • Neck shape: Thin C
  • Scale length: 34"
Fingerboard
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Inlays: Pearloid offset dot
  • Radius: 16"
  • Frets: 24 jumbo
Hardware
  • Hardware color: Black and chrome
  • Tuners: Tonepros "M" Series bass tuners
  • Bridge: Schecter Diamond Custom bass bridge with string-thru and top-load option
  • Nut: 38mm Graphtech Black Tusq XL
Electronics
  • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA M-40 with smoke bobbins
  • Neck pickup: Schecter USA P-40 with smoke bobbins
  • Controls: Master volume, blend control
  • EQ: Darkglass Tone Capsule EQ with 18v power and bass/mid/upper-mid contour controls
Other
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Strings: 4

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Limited lifetime warranty on all guitars.

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