Schecter - Stargazer-12 Bass Gloss Black

When you lay your fingers on Schecter's Stargazer-12 Bass Gloss Black, you immediately enter complex acoustic territory. Its mahogany body makes it more comfortable to play, while the three-piece screw-down maple neck and maple fingerboard ensure a consistent transmission between your fingers and the wood. The slim 'C' profile fits comfortably under the palm, even after hours, and the 52mm nut width leaves plenty of room for each double string.

At the twelfth fret, its 22 mm thickness is felt, present enough to give body to the playing without weighing it down. The 16" radius allows for fluid articulation and clean glissandos despite the tension imposed by a 12-string instrument. With its 24 jumbo frets, it invites you to explore the entire neck, whether it's a subtle fill or a more daring figure.

On the electronics side, the Schecter USA M-25 bridge pickup adds bite when you need to stand out from the crowd, while the J-25 neck pickup in single coil (tap) or series mode explores round, thick textures. The volume/tone mix and mini-coils (series/parallel and tap) give you the latitude to sculpt a sound that's both vocal in a mix and rich in overtones on solos. The adjustable Diamond Custom 12-string bridge guarantees precise intonation string by string, an essential feature on a more complex instrument.

On stage, the gloss black finish is eye-catching without being overdone, and the chrome fittings are elegantly understated. Every note commands attention, every glissando a new dimension. This bass isn't just a change of register, it's an invitation to reinvent your approach to 12-string grooves.