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The Darker Side of the SLS Elite





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The SLS Evil Twin-5 is your chance to explore the darker side of Schecter's SLS Elite bass series. Specs are virtually identical between these two great axes, save for the Evil Twin's 100% swamp ash body. What sets it apart are a killer black-on-black satin finish, sinister roman numeral fingerboard inlays, and glow-in-the-dark side fret markers for easy ID'ing on dark stages. Naturally, the Evil Twin slays for rock and metal. But with its Fishman Fluence active soapbar pickups with 3-way voicing switch, push-pull coil splitting, and 2-band active EQ, this bass will surprise you with its pop sensibilities and funk and soul potential. Schecter's neck-through sculpted body and string-through bridge maximize resonance and sustain. Meanwhile, a permanently lubricated TUSQ XL nut, a set of studio-stable Grover tuners, and a dual-action truss rod with easy-access neck heel wheel make the Schecter SLS Evil Twin-5 from Sweetwater a bass that wants for nothing in terms of customization.





Sculpted swamp ash body





The SLS Evil Twin-5's sculpted swamp ash body is equal parts form and fashion, comfortably hugging the player's body when seated or standing and providing unparalleled access to higher frets. A satin black finish gives this bass a menacing stage presence indeed.





3-piece neck with XJ steel frets





Built for a lifetime of use and abuse, the Schecter SLS Evil Twin-5 features a 3-piece neck of maple, walnut, and padauk to resist warping and action creep over time. Its articulate ebony fingerboard comes fitted with 24 effortless Extra-jumbo stainless steel frets that are spec'd for tour-grade resiliency.





Active Fishman Fluence pickups





The Fluence active pickups have been a real game changer in terms of tone, output, noise, and clarity. The SLS Evil Twin-5's Fluence active soapbars feature both a 3-way voicing switch (class, funk, and modern) and push-pull coil splitting to stand up to virtually any style of music. Factor in a 2-band active EQ section (bass and treble) and a dedicated pickup blend knob, and the SLS Evil Twin-5 may replace many or all other basses in your arsenal.





Schecter SLS Evil Twin-5 Bass Guitar Features:


The darker side of the SLS Elite bass series


Ivory-bound 100% swamp ash body sports a menacing satin black finish


Roman numeral fingerboard inlays


Glow-in-the-dark side fret markers


9-volt active Fishman Fluence soapbar pickups provide 3 distinct voices: classic, funk, and modern


Push-pull coil splitting, active 2-band EQ, and pickup blend control equip this bass for any style


Liquid sculpture neck-through design is comfortably contoured and sustains for days


Strong 3-piece maple/walnut/padauk neck with articulate ebony fingerboard


Extra-jumbo stainless steel frets are spec'd for a lifetime of use and abuse


Permanently lubricated, Teflon-impregnated TUSQ XL nut eliminates string stickage


Dual-action truss rod with convenient neck heel access wheel


Grover tuners are studio precise and stage stable