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Description

This stylish and affordable Riot-5 Session 5-string electric bass features an 18V active pickup system with two EMG-designed single coils. The electronics consist of a master volume and a master blend knob that mixes the relative volume of the middle and bridge pickups. There is also a three-band active rotary EQ with cut and boost controls for bass/middle/treble. The satin finish lets the swamp ash grain show though and the lines and hardware complement to the inherent stylishness of this versatile bass guitar. 

Quality hardware, a slender and fast neck, active pickups and a handsome design make the Riot-5 a bass that is both affordable and professionally presentable.
Schecter Guitar Research Riot-5 Session 5-String Electric Bass Guitar Satin Aged Natural
Schecter Guitar Research Riot-5 Session 5-String Electric Bass Guitar Satin Aged Natural

Features

Neck
  • Shape: C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: 6-Bolt
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Truss rod: Yes
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Active or passive: Active
  • Configuration: SS
  • Neck: Not applicable
  • Middle: Single-coil
  • Bridge: Single-coil
  • Brand: EMG
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Active preamp: 18V
  • Special electronics:
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Side blocks
  • Nut material: Graph Tech
  • Nut width: 1.496" (38mm)
  • Neck width at 12 fret: Info not available
Body
  • Style: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Swamp ash
  • Top wood: Not applicable
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Orientation: Right-handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, balance, 3-band eq
  • Pickup switch: No
  • Coil tap or split: Not applicable
  • Tone switching: No
  • Special switching: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 4-Saddle standard
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Enclosed
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 5
  • Pickguard: No
  • Special features: Not applicable
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: Truss-rod tool
  • Country of origin: Korea

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty on all guitars.

Reviews

5

7 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming4
  2. Recording4
  3. Rock Concerts4
  4. Practicing3
  5. Small Venues2
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
  2. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Fun To Play6
  2. Good Feel6
  3. Good Pick Up6
  4. Good Tone6
  5. Solid Electronics6

Reviewed by 7 customers

  • I would definitely recommend this bass guitar

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byVadim

    fromSeattle, WA

    It is great affordable bass for venues, jamming. Great sound and feel.

  • My new favorite bass

    5

    submitted9 years ago

    byJay

    fromSeattle, WA

    This is without a doubt the best bass I have ever played. The neck is thin enough that it almost feels like I'm playing a 4 string, and the Low B doesn't have the noticeable difference from the rest of the strings (ie, muddy) that I've experienced with many other 5 strings. Every note I play is crisp and clean (but probably has caffeine by association via my coffee-fiending hands) and packs an amazing punch. Feels great, plays great, sounds great, and looks cool... I love the natural finish and the unique fret inlays.

  • Extremely Versatile

    5

    submitted9 years ago

    byJBassMan

    fromDenver, CO

    You cannot find a better bass for under $700. You get a swamp ash body, EMG pickups, gotoh tuners, and many other pro features you would have to pay hundreds more for in other brands. This is by far the most versatile bass I have ever played; I can play jazz, metal, classic rock, or reggae on this thing and it all sounds equally amazing! Definitely better than the Ibanez I owned before. I 100% recommend it!

  • Great Bass

    5

    submitted10 years ago

    byTines

    fromNew Jersey

    I think every bass players have to try that bass.

  • Great Bass

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted10 years ago

    byA-N-D-F-U-N

    fromRochester, MN

    Great buy for the cost. Honestly, after two weeks playing...no complains!

  • True Funk bass

    5

    submitted10 years ago

    bysnap

    fromnew Orleans,la.

    As the first review said,this bass could sell for a lot more money.i played on the 4 string version first and really liked its feel and tone variations.i already have a 4string Marcus Miller bass. So I decided to get the Riot 5 string.the light weight and great neck and body feel was really great. Those EMGs really give this bass powerful slap and thump tone. It also has a great finger style tone too. I play old school funk smooth jazz blues and soft rock and Gospel. This bass handles all these styles!! Get one while the price is right! I think they will ask more for this bass in time.

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byBassPlayer

    fromundisclosed

    Where is this bass made in?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Made in Korea.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJo

    fromNYC

    What is the weight of this bass?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Item Weight 20 pounds Product Dimensions 44 x 19 x 5 inches