Schecter Guitar Research

Schecter Guitar research 12-string bass

Doug Pinnick worked with Schecter Guitars on this new 12-string bass, and the left-handed prototype was delivered to him in April, 2020. Doug stated, "I just got my first signature 12-string bass from Schecter Guitars." Pinnick currently endorses Schecter and plays a Schecter signature model 4-string bass.

This new 12-string bass looks very similar to Pinnick’s custom Yamaha 12, and for a good reason - the Yamaha custom shop generously supplied the specs! The model number is ‘dug Pinnick DP-12’ and “dUg” is inlaid at the 12th fret. It is available in right-hand and left-handed models on the Schecter website for $1,299.00. A hardshell case is available for $169.00.

Specs:

• 34" Long Scale; Right- or Left-handed

• Mahogany body; Satin Black finish

• Electronics: Two Seymour Duncan Pro Active APB-1 pickups; 9-volt battery

• Volume control, active Seymour Duncan 2-band STC-2S-B0 EQ

• Wood: Maple 3-piece bolt-on neck (6-screw) with Carbon Fiber reinforcement rods

• Ebony fingerboard; Pearloid dot inlays with ‘dug’ at the 12th fret

• Luminlay glow in the Dark side marker dots

• 22 X-Jumbo frets; Graphite nut

• Dual truss rods - 2-way adjustable rod with ⁵⁄₃₂” (4 mm) Allen nut

• Neck width at the nut: 52 mm ( 2³⁄₆₄”); Width at the 12th fret: 62 mm (2⁷⁄₁₆”)

• Ernie Ball Strings: Fundamentals: G .040, D .060, A .070, E .095

• Octaves: G .018, D .030, A .040, E .050

• Diamond custom 8-saddle bass bridge; Grover tuners; Chrome hardware

• Weight: 9½ lbs. Overall length: 46½” Body width: 13½”

• Headstock angle: 12.2°

• Made in South Korea

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