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The Cure bassist Simon Gallup gets three new Schecter models

The Cure bassist Simon Gallup gets three new Schecter models  ·  Source: Schecter

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The Cure bassist Simon Gallup has just had three new Schecter models announced. Including a new EMG-equipped semi-hollow Corsair, plus a refreshed Ultra Spitfire solid body. Each of the new models now sports a red finish and a lion graphic.

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Schecter Simon Gallup

Simon Gallup’s basslines are synonymous with The Cure and his range of signature models has just been expanded.

He has the two Ultra Spitfire models, which look a little like a Non-Reverse Thunderbird and the semi-hollow Corsair model, which is similar to a Gibson EB-2.

SImon Gallup

Source: Schecter

Corsair

The semi-hollow Corsair has a 34” scale length and a Thin C neck profile, along with a 16” fretboard radius. Making it a fairly comfortable bass to play.

Hardware includes a tune-o-matic style bridge and a stop bar tailpiece.

Simon Gallup Corsair

Simon Gallup Corsair · Source: Schecter

Semi-Hollow

Construction consists of a double-cutaway archtop that has a maple body, with multi-ply cream binding, a three-piece maple neck and an ebony fretboard fitted with 20 narrow jumbo frets plus a set of Pearloid block inlays.

EMG

EMG · Source: Schecter

Active EQ

It now comes fitted with a pair of EMG TBHZ pickups that are paired with a preamp that is powered by a 9V battery. It has controls for a master volume, a blend control and a two-band active EQ.

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MSRP – USD 1499

Ultra Spitfire

Next up is the Ultra Spitfire and this model is available in two versions. One is slightly more affordable and has a variation on the main lion graphic.

Simon Gallup Ultra Spitfire Bass

Simon Gallup Ultra Spitfire Bass · Source: Schecter

Lion & Rose

The one at $999 comes with a lion and rose graphic, and the other at $1,249, has the same lion graphic as the Corsair model above.

While on the back of the bass, it says – “Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill”

Age and Treachery

Age and Treachery · Source: Schecter

Both of the Ultra Spitfire models have a solid mahogany body.

Each versionis paired with either a mahogany/walnut ($999 version) or a maple/walnut ($1249 version) through-necks with a Thin C-neck profile.

The rosewood fretboard comes with 22 medium frets and has a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut

Simon Gallup Ultra Red

Simon Gallup Ultra Red · Source: Schecter

EMG TBHZ

They both come with the same EMG TBHZ with two volume and one tone controls. Hardware includes a tune-o-matic style bridge and a stop tailpiece.

It appears that the more expensive version also has a set of Grover tuners, whereas the more affordable version has Schecter-branded tuners.

MSRP – USD 1299 and USD 999

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The Cure bassist Simon Gallup gets three new Schecter models

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