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 |
Overview
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.
- 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
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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Specs
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
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
See Thru Black
- Shipping Weight: 11.5 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 48 x 17 x 4 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 2873
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-660-6621
Web: https://www.schecterguitars.com/about
Phone: 800-660-6621
Web: https://www.schecterguitars.com/about
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