Sound & Tone
The alder body and single Schecter USA MonsterTone-P pickup put the emphasis on thick low-mids and punch, giving the P-5 that familiar split-coil P-bass voice with a straightforward volume-and-tone setup for quick adjustments. The 35″ scale keeps the low B tight and articulate rather than loose, while the high-mass bridge and Tusq nut add sustain and note clarity, and the maple neck with rosewood board keeps the attack focused.It’s a natural fit for rock, metal, punk, and hard-hitting pop or gospel work where a five-string needs to sit under a dense mix, and the thin ‘C’ neck profile makes fast lines and melodic playing manageable alongside heavier picking or plectrum attack.
Schecter P-5 Electric Bass in Ivory
The Schecter P-5 is engineered to cut through dense mixes and anchor sessions with authoritative low-end and midrange presence. Built on a thin ‘C’ maple neck and 35″ extended scale, this five-string instrument captures the classic P-bass character while delivering added depth across all strings—essential for modern studio work and post-production tracking. The ivory finish and black hardware present understated elegance, while the electronics and construction provide the professional-grade reliability needed for consistent session performance.
Playability & Construction for Studio Sessions
The bolt-on alder body with flat top pairs with a maple neck shaped to a thin ‘C’ profile, measuring 0.787″ at the first fret and 0.866″ at the twelfth for responsive, comfortable play across extended recording and rehearsal sessions. The 35″ scale with 21 narrow X-jumbo frets and 16″ fretboard radius on rosewood provides the extended range and articulation required for five-string tracking, while pearloid offset/reverse dot inlays offer clear visual reference points for precise intonation in the lower register.
Tone & Electronics for Recording
The Schecter USA MonsterTone-P™ bridge pickup delivers authoritative low-end and midrange presence with simple volume and tone controls fitted with metal knurled knobs for reliable, repeatable takes session after session. Hardware includes a Schecter high-mass bass bridge (string-through or top-load configuration), 2-way adjustable truss rod with heel access spoke wheel, and Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq nut at 1.771″ width—all contributing to solid sustain and tonal clarity across the full frequency range for transparent recording and predictable DI capture.
Key Features
- Body Material: Alder with flat top contour
- Bolt-on construction, right-handed
- Maple neck with thin ‘C’ profile
- Rosewood fretboard, 16″ radius
- 35″ scale with 21 narrow X-jumbo frets
- Pearloid offset/reverse dot inlays
- Schecter USA MonsterTone-P™ pickup
- Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq nut, 1.771″ width
- Schecter lightweight tuners
- Schecter high-mass bass bridge (string-through or top-load)
- 2-way adjustable truss rod with heel access spoke wheel
- Black hardware; strung with Ernie Ball 5-String Super Long (.045–.130)
This Model 2922 combines extended-range capability with the classic P-bass foundation, delivering an instrument that tracks predictably and sits solidly in a mix from the first session forward.
