Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-5 Electric Bass, 5-String

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Elite-level tone-shaping and feel! Schecter's Charles Berthoud CB-5 5-string bass combines versatile tones and fast playability for expressive players.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Ash body Strong, snappy responsive tone
Neck-through-body construction Longer sustain; strong midrange; smooth feel
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
Walnut neck Full, balanced tone and good sustain

Designed for players who demand versatility, precision, and effortless playability, the Charles Berthoud signature CB-5 bass guitar excels in every technique -- from tapping and slapping to rich, melodic grooves.

Crafted from premium tonewoods, it delivers a thunderous yet articulate tone with a perfect blend of warmth and punch, making it ideal for any genre. EMG 40HZ pickups paired with an EMG active 3-band EQ provide pristine clarity, a wide dynamic range, and a powerful low end.

Engineered for comfort and performance, the sleek, modern design features a neck-through walnut neck with padauk stringers and ultra-access construction, offering seamless playability across the entire fretboard.

Watch and listen as Charles Berthoud takes the CB-5 for a spin in our exclusive video demo:


Unleash your full potential with the CB-5 -- where innovation meets inspiration.

Features:

- Effortless playability that excels in every technique
- Premium tonewoods with articulate tone
- Perfect blend of warmth and punch
- Pristine clarity and a powerful low end
- Contoured body with thru-neck construction
- Ash body with Flamed Maple top
- Walnut neck with padauk stringers
- Rosewood fretboard
- 2 EMG 40HZ pickups
- EMG active 3-band EQ
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Body Material: Ash
Top Material: Flamed Maple
Body Shape: Arm comfort top body contour
Construction: Neck-thru construction with Ultra Access
Neck Material: Walnut neck with padauk stringers
Neck Reinforcement: 2 carbon fiber reinforcement rods
Truss Rod: 2-way adjustable truss rod with spoke wheel adjustment at neck heel
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Inlays: Abalone offset dot inlays
Neck Profile: Thin "C" neck shape
Neck thickness: 20mm at 1st fret/22mm at 12th fret
Scale Length: 35"
Fretboard Radius: 16"
Frets: 24 jumbo frets
Hardware: Black
Pickups: EMG 40HZ pickups
Controls: Master volume/blend control/EMG 3-band EQ
Tuners: Grover bass tuners
Bridge: Schecter Diamond Custom bass bridge
Nut: 45mm Graphtech Black Tusq XL nut
Strings: Ernie Ball Super Long 45-130 string set #2850

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

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  • Shipping Weight: 11.5 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 48 x 17 x 4 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 2873

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-660-6621
Web: https://www.schecterguitars.com/about

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