model name / number:Charles Berthoud Signature Bass
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This is a BEAUTIFUL, practically new and unused bass guitar! I bought it from Sweetwater last September with a Schecter hardshell case (~$250) and paid another $150 to have it professionally set up, so I'm taking a hefty loss to sell it at this price! Never played it out!
Key Features
Ash body with flamed maple top – premium tonewoods delivering rich tone and striking aesthetics
Thru-neck construction with Ultra Access – maximum sustain and smooth upper fret access
5-ply walnut neck with padauk stringers and dual carbon fiber reinforcement rods – enhanced stability and sustain
35" extended scale length – tight, articulate low end and improved clarity
Thin "C" neck profile – 20mm at 1st fret, 22mm at 12th fret for ergonomic reach
24 jumbo frets on rosewood with abalone offset dots – smooth playing surface with elegant inlay markers
Dual EMG 40HZ pickups with active 3-band EQ – wide tonal range and pro-grade tone shaping
Graph Tech Black Tusq XL nut at 45mm width – precision string definition and durability
Schecter Diamond Custom Bass bridge – resonant and tuning-stable hardware
Grover tuners with 2-way truss rod – reliable tuning and adjustability via heel spoke wheel
Black hardware throughout – cohesive visual design with See Thru Black Satin finish
9.52 pounds – balanced weight for extended playing sessions
The CB-5 stands as a professional recording instrument built for producers and engineers who demand uncompromised sustain, tonal flexibility, and dependable performance across demanding studio sessions.
To see all the specs for it, go to the Schecter page for this bass:
https://www.schecterguitars.com/product/17675?quantity=1&custitem_color_master_list=698
To see Charles Berthoud demonstrating the features, go here:
My SIGNATURE BASS! Everything you need to know
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdwJi_Jta-8
My signature 6-string bass is finally here... it sounds BEAUTIFUL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eow15jxrOEM