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The Schecter Corsair ? Gallup’s Way





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Noted for his melodic and rhythmic prowess and his low-end contributions to the Cure, bassist Simon Gallup has released a wickedly cool signature bass with Schecter: the Simon Gallup Corsair. This bass starts with a semi-hollowbody crafted from maple, giving you the best of acoustic and electrified worlds. A 3-piece maple neck accompanies the top and body of the Corsair, with a striking, silky smooth ebony fingerboard to round it all out. Dig into the Simon Gallup Corsair, and you’ll uncover full, rich sound courtesy of its two EMG Thunderbird pickups with plenty of output. Complete with chrome hardware, Schecter tuning machines, and an imposing lion graphic, the Simon Gallup Corsair signature bass is one of the coolest-looking ? and coolest-sounding ? bass guitars we’ve seen here at Sweetwater.





A love song to the low end





Simon Gallup has taken the warm, open, fiery tones of the Corsair and put his own spin on the instrument. To start, the semi-hollowbody benefits from a maple construction followed by a set 3-piece maple neck carved to a comfortable Thin “C” shape. Then, an ebony fingerboard snakes its way along the maple neck, offering you 20 jumbo-narrow frets at a 16-inch radius. A Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut, Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece, and Schecter light-weight tuners complete the Simon Gallup Corsair with superb intonation that’s ready for the stage.





Hot hot hot pickups!!!





It’s no secret that Gallup is fond of his Thunderbirds; in fact, a pair of Thunderbird EMG pickups sit within the body of this Corsair. These pickups dial their player into full, rich sound with plenty of punch and output. Their two ceramic and steel bars join forces to create that authentic passive touch, sensitivity, and feel. You’ll also have the benefit of an active preamp with 2-band EQ and controls for master volume and blend. Combined with the acoustic qualities of its semi-hollowbody, these pickups shine with some deep bass and rich tones.





Schecter Simon Gallup Corsair Signature Bass Guitar Features:


Signature Corsair bass of the Cure’s Simon Gallup


Semi-hollowbody crafted from maple provides a mix of warm acoustic tones with electric tones


3-piece maple neck with comfortable Thin “C” neck carve


Silky smooth ebony fingerboard with 20 jumbo-narrow frets and a 16-inch radius ready for your grooves


Chrome hardware and lion graphic give it a stunning visual appearance


Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut, Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece, and Schecter light-weight tuners contribute to substantial intonation


2 EMG TBHZ Thunderbird humbuckers deliver full, rich sound with plenty of punchy output


Active preamp with 2-band EQ, master volume, and blend