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Electrifying Low-end Thunder from Nadja Peulen





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With their self-titled 1997 debut, Coal Chamber established itself as one of the leading voices in the burgeoning nu metal scene. While the group has weathered a few lineup changes, the addition of Nadja Peulen in 1999 fortified the band’s ferocious low end ? a staple that has been reinvigorated with Coal Chamber’s reunion. Naturally, Schecter’s luthiers answered the call to craft a signature 4-string bass that could balance the pulverizing power and precision of Nadja’s playstyle. Sweetwater’s bassists agree: the NP-4 strikes all the right notes. With a lightning-fast neck, carbon fiber reinforcement, an ebony fingerboard, and scorching EMG humbuckers, the NP-4 masterfully reimagines time-tested stylings for the modern bassist’s need for flexible, ferocious firepower.





Formidable, flexible foundations





Luthiers at Schecter understood the necessity of a formidable foundation for Nadja’s coal-powered sonics, and her NP-4 is engineered for traversing multitudes of low-end terrain. Across a dyad of tonewoods, mahogany is deployed in both the neck and body, anchoring your output in a balanced, harmonic-rich profile that imbues tones with blossoming overtones, a slightly scooped mid-range, and total-spectrum punch. Up top, an ebony fingerboard evokes solid, tight basses, supplying sonorous sustain in every register, augmenting all manners of performance with its unrivaled articulation and clarity.





EMG-fueled versatility for voltaic, detailed performances





To electrify the NP-4’s sonic substructure, Schecter’s engineers spared no effort in outfitting Nadja’s signature bass with a premium suite of tone-crafting tools, deploying active EMG pickups to augment and enhance the aural profile of the NP-4’s tonewood foundation. In the bridge, Schecter and Nadja opted for a 35DC humbucker, armed with ceramic bar magnets and a dual-coil design that punches through the mix and is versatile enough to accommodate the precise highs, thundering low-end growls, and everything in between. An EMG 35P4 P Bass pickup adorns the neck position, coupling shorter, squat coils with ceramic magnets to power a diverse palette of classic and contemporary tones that evoke forceful lows, articulate highs, and full-spectrum warmth.





Carbon fiber reinforced for maximum playing potential





In terms of playability, the NP-4 is a masterclass in accommodation, sporting a Thin "C"-shaped neck profile with a meticulously sculpted cutaway and contouring providing complete access to all 22 frets sprawling its 34-inch scale and 16-inch fingerboard radius. Grover bass tuners complement Schecter’s Diamond Custom bridge that supports both string-thru and top-load configurations. The neck’s 3-piece construction increases the NP-4’s harmonic complexity, while dual carbon fiber reinforcement rods maximize the neck’s dimensional stability as it reduces weight, increasing resistance to twisting or warping from touring, the elements, and beyond.





Schecter Nadja Peulen NP-4 Bass Guitar Features:


Signature 4-string bass for Coal Chamber’s Nadja Peulen supplies an electrifying assortment of bass-crafting possibilities for virtually any style


Mahogany body and neck provide balanced, harmonic rich tones for punchy, sonorous playing


Ebony fingerboard imbues your sound with ample sustain and superlative articulation to ensure parts in every register are focused, powerful, and clearly voiced


EMG active pickups give players a voltaic suite of flexible sonic-sculpting tools for detailed, customizable sounds


3-piece neck construction enhances harmonic complexity while reducing the potential for twisting or warping


Carbon fiber-reinforced neck increases dimensional stability while significantly reducing weight


Thin “C” neck profile and masterful contouring mean comprehensive access to all 22 frets with speed and comfort for nearly any playstyle


16-inch fretboard radius and 34-inch scale make for adaptable ergonomics that empower numerous classic and contemporary performance preferences


Grover bass tuners and Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut mean rock-solid tuning and reliable buzz-free tones


Schecter Diamond Custom bridge allows for string-through and top-load configurations to suit your style