- Is the Schecter P-4 Exotic good for a beginner?
- Yes. The passive split-coil pickup and standard four-string layout are easy to learn on, and the jumbo scale feels like most basses a teacher will hand you. It is a solid first bass that you will not outgrow quickly.
- How does it compare with a standard Fender Precision?
- It follows the same P-bass formula: split-coil pickup, bolt-on maple neck and 21 frets. The Schecter adds a zebrawood top and ash body, so it looks more exotic, but it lacks the resale and aftermarket support of a Fender.
- Does it have active or passive electronics?
- It is passive. There is no battery, no onboard preamp and no EQ, so you plug in and play. That keeps the tone traditional and the bass light on maintenance.
- What is the zebrawood top?
- Zebrawood is a striped hardwood used as a thin top layer over the ash body. It gives the bass its striped natural look and adds a little stiffness and weight, but it does not change the amplified tone much.
- Can I get a five-string or left-handed version?
- This model is a four-string, right-handed bass. Schecter makes other P and J models in five-string and left-handed versions, so check those lines if you need a different configuration.
- What comes in the box?
- You get the bass itself. A gig bag, cable and strap are usually not included, so budget for those separately if you are starting out.
- Where is the Schecter P-4 Exotic cheapest?
- At Musician's Friend, for $999.95, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Schecter P-4 Exotic?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Guitar Center, Musician's Friend.