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Schecter CV-4 Bass Guitar - 3-Tone Sunburst Demo

4-string Bass Guitar with Ash Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, and 2 Split-coil Humbucking Pickups - 3-Tone Sunburst
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This guitar has contamination at the lower bout below the saddles. There are also fine scratches on various parts of the guitar that are not photographed. These scratches do not show well in photos, if at all. This guitar comes with a setup adjustment tool(s).

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Classic Design. Hot-rodded Electronics.

To rock bassists who are looking for a fully loaded P- or J-style at a great price, Sweetwater recommends the Schecter CV-4. For slap 'n' pop funk to growly modern rock, this heavily modded 4-string brings the best of the mod shop — including low-noise humbuckers with versatile 3-way series/split/parallel mini toggles — to an undeniably classic-feeling design. The CV-4's slender satiny "C" maple neck with carbon fiber reinforcement and heavily contoured lightweight ash body are super comfortable to play from a seated or standing position. Choice hardware and appointments include an S-Tek bridge with adjustable steel saddles, a permanently lubricated Tusq XL nut, and a 6-bolt neck attachment for drift-free performance on the road.

Classic design with a twist

Nearly every bassist cuts their teeth on the classic design suggested by the Schecter CV-4. The CV-4 brings the response, feel, speed, and vibe of the timeless California design to a hot-rodded modern instrument that's perfect for today's rockers.

Maple-on-ash construction

Hard maple on lightweight ash has been a recipe for great tone since the 1950s. The Schecter CV-4 updates the classic, with a heavily sculpted ash body that hugs the torso, seated or standing, and a 6-bolt maple neck with a satin backing that feels great in the hand.

Versatile series/split/parallel humbuckers

Decades of rock glory await you in the CV-4's Diamond J-Bucker humbucking pickups and versatile electronics. A master volume, master tone, and 3-way pickup selector make it quick and painless to find great sounds in a flash. But for players who a want a deeper dive, mini toggles for each pickup allow you to split the coils for a more traditional single-coil response, or run pickups in series (rather than parallel) for a heavier hit and beefier output.

Schecter CV-4 Electric Bass Guitar Features:

  • A rock-voiced alternative to the California classic
  • Brings the best of the mod shop to a timeless design
  • Lightweight ash body hugs the player for maximum comfort
  • Satiny "C" maple neck with carbon reinforcement feels great in the hand
  • Diamond J-Bucker humbucking pickups with series/split/parallel mini toggles
  • Simple controls: master volume, master tone, 3-way selector
  • Stable S-Tek bridge with adjustable steel saddles
  • Permanently lubricated Tusq XL nut
  • 6-bolt neck attachment for drift-free performance

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: CV-4
  • Body Material: Ash
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Color: 3-Tone Sunburst
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Shape: Thin C
  • Radius: 10"
  • Fingerboard Material: Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Offset Black Dots
  • Number of Frets: 22, Extra Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Nut Width: 1.653"
  • Nut Material: Tusq XL
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: S-Tek
  • Tuners: Schecter Light-Weight
  • Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond J-Bucker Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond J-Bucker Humbucker
  • Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone, 2 x 3-way series switches, 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Strings: Ernie Ball Super Long, .045-.105
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2491

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Rated 5/5

Wow!!!

I am in shock at how amazing this thing is!!! The videos I've seen on YouTube do it no justice!!! Amazingly fast satin neck that is perfect size for my hand, body is comfortable and lightweight. But what blew me away is the pick ups and controls!!! It goes from a nice subtle tone to balls to the wall with the flick of a switch!!! If you're can't get the tone you're looking for on this, then you are doing something wrong!! Absolutely incredible!!!
Music background: Seasoned bass and guitar player
Rated 5/5

Favorite Bass

I've owned a few basses and this is by far my favorite. I sold other basses because I didn't need them after buying this one. The sound range is so wide. It's almost too many to choose from. Almost. Schecter makes some of the best bang for buck instruments in the world. This is one of their best.
Rated 4/5

Would recommend

Picked up demo unit in sunburst about 2-3 months ago from SW. Love the tonal options and the playability of the neck. Was getting fret buzz though and had to adjust the truss rod to lessen it, and will likely have to level the frets and work on setup a little more, just haven't had time yet. I also had an issue with pickup selector switch. Wasn't hearing Bridge PU when in middle or bridge position - no sound from PU at all. Started intermittently but then went out completely. Problem was due to oxidation on switch contact. Took a small strip of very fine emery cloth to bridge contact side of switch, went over it very lightly and issue was fixed. Beside it still needing a setup I love it. Only thing I would change if I could is that I don't care for the offset dots look, wish they were just in standard middle of the neck placement. I'm a 30+ year guitar player and really don't need an expensive bass, and this one plays/sounds just as good as one. Currently playing it through a 100w Ampeg RB-112 and the tone is beautiful, couldn't ask for more! It also looks great sitting next to my Strat that is also in sunburst. For the price, it is an excellent playing/sounding, great looking bass and would recommend.
4 Star since I have to set it up and had switch problem.
Rated 5/5

Excellent Bass

I bought this and wow right out of the box it was ready to rock the toggles on it has so many times at your hands and it got the right tone the pick-ups on it look small but they deliver just right punch not overly loud or rattling it's got just the right ump in it where the sound vibrates off of walls excellent for older Rock like the 80's era rock
Rated 5/5

Not a single flaw

Amazing feel, built like a brick outhouse, has ALL the tones, and a beautiful finish. It feels like stealing for paying less than a grand on this kind of quality. And a shout-out to Sweetwater for getting this to me in less than a week, including the setup.
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