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Schecter CV-4 Bass Guitar - Gloss Natural

4-string Bass Guitar with Ash Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Split-coil Humbucking Pickups - 3-Tone Sunburst
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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: Natural
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Shape: Thin C
  • Radius: 10"
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Offset White 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: 2490

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Rated 5/5

Great Bass

This is one of my favorite bases without a doubt..
I have a closet full of 1970's Fender basses
Sounds good but they play like Crapola. Anyone honest enough and old enough would agree..
I absolutely love this Bass..I'm in a wedding band and gig consintly.
The neck is wonderful makes my Fenders feel like Dinosaurs..For a passive bass you have a lot of tones to play with .
This Bass has it's own personality and it kicks but.Ihave used this Bass for quite a few gigs now so far she hasn't let me down super virsatile.

I have been playing a lot of years..my instruments are like tools at this point of my life.
This Bass is Fantastic and would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about an overpriced Fender
This Bass kicks but. Reliable..once set up stays set up..that is something that a lot manufactures can't claim.
Bklyn Steve..
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Music background: Many Moons gigging..
Rated 5/5

Great Overall Instrument for Cost

I came across one of these at a recording session and the engineer wanted me to use it instead of my regular P-Bass (which had woof tones, he said...). Plays really smooth, the rosewood fingerboard is luscious, and the frets are nice and large (which I like). The fit and finish is pretty remarkable at this price point. Also, I like the electronics layout. I'm a guitarist first, and never liked the "blend" knob on most basses for controlling neck v. bridge pickups. I much prefer the simple switch, like on a guitar (all neck, 50/50, or all bridge). I also like the passive electronics (no batteries, thank you...). The coil tap switches are a nice touch and provide tons of options tonally. The overall controls layout is more like a Telecaster than most basses, and I like that. The tuning keys are high quality, also. And the neck has a nice satin finish. It's not an ultra-thin C profile (which I don't like). It's more like a medium C. This is a pretty good option if you're looking for a reasonably priced "one arrow quiver" bass. This is a pretty unbeatable value, in my humble opinion.
Music background: Hobbyist, weekend warrior, lifetime player.
Rated 4.5/5

is this a wal? because god **** it sounds like one!

This instrument is something different I owned this for about a year and I come to realise that it has a very thick sound. these humbuckers are very hot and works really good with an SVT in my opinion, it does remind me of a wal bass like the mk2 which i love so much because i can't afford one.
Music background: In a band called Too Many Humans
Rated 4/5

Beautiful guitar with great action

This is a beautifully designed guitar. It's a great beginner to mid-level guitar, but I can imagine gigging with it. It has a two-part spliced wood body so be careful when selecting the grain. The jumbo frets are very nice. There was some minor damage on my pick guard probably from the factory; it was very minor so I understand if Sweetwater missed it. The neck is very smooth and enables easy playing. The fretwork was decent for this price range. Very good tone on the pickups.
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