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The Schecter SLS Elite-5's liquid sculpture neck-through design offers the ultimate in looks, comfort, and tone. A richly figured flame maple veneer gracefully adorns an ivory-bound swamp ash body that's precision carved to hug the player's body and maximize neck access. Even into the 20th fret and beyond, the SLS Elite-5's endless 3-piece neck and violin sustain show no signs of stopping. A pair of direct-mounted Fishman Fluence active soapbar pickups with 3-way voicing switch, push-pull coil splitting, and 2-band active EQ equip this bass for classic funk and soul as well as modern forms of rock and metal. And with stock features that include 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, the Schecter SLS Elite-5 bass from Sweetwater leaves little reason to upgrade post-purchase.





Sculpted swamp ash body with maple veneer





The SLS Elite-5's first impression for most players will be its death-defying body curves and breathtaking flame maple veneer. From top to bottom, back to front, this bass is a work of art. The SLS Elite-5's design is equal parts form and function, comfortably hugging the player's body when seated or standing and providing unparalleled fret access up and down the neck.





3-piece neck with XJ steel frets





Built for a lifetime of use and abuse, the Schecter SLS Elite-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 Elite-5's Fluence active soapbars feature both a 3-way voicing switch (classic, 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 Elite-5 may replace many or all other basses in your arsenal.





Schecter SLS Elite-5 Bass Guitar Features:


The culmination of Schecter's decades of bass research


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


Beautifully figured flame maple veneer on an ivory-bound swamp ash body


Strong 3-piece maple/walnut/padauk neck with articulate ebony fingerboard and stunning abalone inlays


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


Studio-stable Grover tuners keep you in the groove