Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-4 See Thru Black Satin LH

The Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-4 Left Handed is a high-performance bass designed for virtuosic play and is equipped with top-notch features to deliver powerful and versatile tones. Here's a detailed overview of its key features:

Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-4 Left Handed Features:

• Signature Bass Design: Crafted as a signature model for Charles Berthoud, a bass virtuoso known for his innovative playing style.
• Active EMG Pickups: The CB-4 is equipped with EMG 35HZ pickups, part of EMG's passive Extended series. These pickups offer a humbucking design for reduced noise and a robust output. The combination of ceramic bar magnets and steel provides a warm tone with a smooth attack and an expansive mid-range response.
• Neck-Through Design: The bass features a layered neck-thru design with carbon reinforcement rods. This construction enhances stability, sustain, and resistance to warping, making it suitable for various playing environments and climates.
• Thin "C" Neck Shape: The sleek rosewood fretboard and thin "C" neck shape with 24 jumbo frets provide comfort and ease of playability. The design allows for precision passages and rapid movement across the registers.
• Master Volume/Blend Control/EMG 3-band B64 EQ: The control layout includes a Master Volume, Blend Control, and EMG 3-band B64 EQ. This setup offers versatile tonal shaping options, allowing adjustments to bass, mid, and treble frequencies separately.
• Grover Bass 144 Series Tuners: High-quality Grover tuners ensure precise tuning stability, an essential feature for any bassist, especially during live performances.
• Thru-Neck w/Ultra Access Construction: The thru-neck construction with ultra-access design provides easy access to higher frets, facilitating smooth transitions across the entire fretboard.
• Ash Body with Flamed Maple Top: The combination of ash body and flamed maple top not only contributes to the bass's visual appeal but also influences its tonal characteristics, adding resonance and depth to the sound.
• Schecter Diamond Custom Bass Bridge: The bass features a Schecter Diamond Custom Bass bridge, contributing to its overall sustain, stability, and intonation.
• Battery Compartment: The bass operates on an 18-volt system, providing ample headroom for the active electronics. The battery compartment is easily accessible with a screw plate for convenience.

Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-4 Left Handed Specifications:

• Body Color: See Thru Black Satin
• Top Contour: Flat Top
• Construction: Thru-Neck w/Ultra Access
• Material: Ash body with Flamed Maple top
• Bridge: Schecter Diamond Custom Bass

Neck & Fretboard:

• Tuners: Grover Bass 144 Series
• Material: Rosewood Fretboard, Walnut neck with Padauk Stringers & 2 Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
• Inlays: Abalone Offset Dots
• Scale: 34"
• Neck Shape: Thin "C"
• Thickness 1st Fret: 0.787" (20mm) - 12th Fret 0.866" (22mm)
• Frets: 24 Jumbo
• Fretboard Radius: 16"
• Nut: Graph Tech Black Tusq XL
• Nut Width: 38mm
• Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ Heel Access Spoke Wheel

Hardware & Electronics:

• Hardware Color: Black
• Controls: Master Volume/Blend Control/EMG 3-band B64 EQ
• Pickup: Bridge & Neck - EMG 35HZ
• Battery Compartment: 18-volt w/Screw Plate

The Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-4 is a finely crafted bass designed for players seeking high-performance and tonal versatility. With its premium components, innovative features, and sleek design, it stands as a testament to Schecter's commitment to quality and innovation in bass guitar craftsmanship.