Head to head
ESP B-206SM NATURAL SATIN vs Schecter Stiletto Studio-6 FL LH
The verdict
The ESP B-206SM NATURAL SATIN comes out ahead overall — 80 to 70 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP B-206SM NATURAL SATIN wins on
- Better build (87 vs 65)
- Better value (83 vs 68)
- Lower price ($749 vs $889)
Schecter Stiletto Studio-6 FL LH wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | B-206SM NATURAL SATIN | Stiletto Studio-6 FL LH |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 70 |
| Build | 87 | 65 |
| Playability | 81 | 81 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 83 | 68 |
Full specifications
| Spec | B-206SM NATURAL SATIN | Stiletto Studio-6 FL LH |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | Schecter |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | — |
| Body wood | Ash | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 5Pc Maple/Jatoba | Maple/Walnut Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 24 |
| Scale | 35" | 35" |
| Pickups | ESP SB-6N / ESP SB-6B | EMG 45HZ / EMG 45HZ |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $749 | $889 |
| Bridge | LTD DB-6 | Diamond Custom Bass |
| Bridge pickup | ESP SB-6B | EMG 45HZ |
| Case | B BASS 6 STRING FORM FIT CASE | — |
| Case Included | N | — |
| Construction | Bolt-On | Neck-Thru w/Ultra Access |
| Controls | Passive | Master Volume/Blend/3-Band EMG Active E/Q |
| Finish | NATURAL SATIN | — |
| Fretboard radius | 500mm | 16" (406mm) |
| Hardware | Black Nickel | Satin Gold |
| Neck pickup | ESP SB-6N | EMG 45HZ |
| Neck profile | Thin U | Thin "C" |
| Nut | Molded | Graph Tech XL Black Tusq |
| Nut width | 54mm | 2.125" (54mm) |
| Scale length | 35" | 35" (889mm) |
| Strap Button | Standard | — |
| Top wood | Spalted Maple | — |
| Tuners | LTD | Schecter |
| Battery Compartment | — | 18-volt w/Screw Plate |
| Dexterity | — | Left Handed |
| Fretboard inlay | — | Lined Fretless |
| Guitar Colors | — | Honey Satin (HSN) |
| Knobs | — | Metal Knurled w/ Set Screw |
| Thickness | — | @ 1st Fret- .787" (20mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .866" (22mm) |
| Top Contour | — | Flat Top |
| Top Material | — | Bubinga |
| Truss rod | — | Dual Truss Rods- 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32" (4mm) Allen Nut |