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ESP TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN vs Schecter Dale Stewart Bass

ESP TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN
Bass$1,599
No ratings yet
79Overall / 100
Schecter Dale Stewart Bass
Bass$1,199
No ratings yet
70Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN comes out ahead overall — 79 to 70 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

ESP TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 65)
  • Better value (76 vs 68)
Schecter Dale Stewart Bass wins on
  • Lower price ($1,199 vs $1,599)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricTA-604 Frx BLACK SATINDale Stewart Bass
Overall7970
Build8765
Playability8181
Sound6868
Value7668

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecTA-604 Frx BLACK SATINDale Stewart Bass
BrandESPSchecter
TypeBassBass
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodMapleMahogany
Neck wood3Pc MapleMaple 3-pc
FretboardMacassar EbonyRosewood
Strings44
Frets2424
Scale35"34"
PickupsEMG 35DC / EMG 35DCEMG 35HZ / EMG 35HZ
Rating——
Price$1,599$1,199
BridgeLTD BB-604Hipshot 'A' Style Bass with String Thru Body or Top Load
Bridge pickupEMG 35DCEMG 35HZ
CaseFRX BASS FORM FIT CASE—
Case IncludedY—
ConstructionNeck-ThruSet-Neck w/Ultra Access
ControlsActiveMaster Volume/Blend/2-Band EMG Active E/Q
FinishBLACK SATIN—
Fretboard radius400mm16" (406MM)
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupEMG 35DCEMG 35HZ
Neck profileThin UThin "C"
NutMoldedGraph Tech XL Black Tusq
Nut width40mm1.496" (38 MM)
Scale length35"34" (864 MM)
Strap ButtonStandard—
TunersGroverSchecter
Battery Compartment—9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Binding—Creme 1-ply
Dexterity—Right Handed
Fretboard inlay—Tribal Bugs w/Dragon at 12th Fret
Guitar Colors—Gloss Black
Knobs—Metal Knurled w/ Set Screw
Thickness—1st Fret- .787" (20MM), 12th Fret- .866" (22MM)
Top Contour—Arched Top
Truss rod—2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32" (4mm) Allen Nut

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