Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV MAH NAT
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Charvel
PM Bass SD PJ IV MAH NAT
Product Info
Article Number:
583619
Brand:
Charvel
Model:
PM Bass SD PJ IV MAH NAT
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Charvel PM Bass is a seriously well-built instrument, blending vintage aesthetics with modern features. The caramelized maple neck feels incredible, and the DiMarzio pickups provide a wide range of tones, from tight and punchy to warm and growly. It’s a great choice for players seeking a premium-priced bass with excellent playability and a versatile sound.
Product Description
- Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV MAH NAT
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Caramelised maple
- Fingerboard: Caramelised maple
- Cream dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Speed neck with rolled fingerboard edges
- Compound Fingerboard radius: 304.8 - 406.4 mm (12‘-16’)
- Scale: 34" (864 mm)
- Nut width: 1.5" (38.1")
- Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ XL
- 20 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: DiMarzio Model J DP123 (bridge) and DiMarzio Model P DP122 ( middle)
- Master volume control with push/pull selector switch
- Active three-band EQ with pickup blend
- Charvel HiMass bridge
- Charvel Open-Gear machine heads
- Gold-plated hardware
- Strings: Nickel-plated steel .045 – .105
- Colour: Natural Mahogany
PROS
- • Caramelized maple neck offers exceptional playability and stability.
- • DiMarzio pickups deliver a powerful, articulate, and modern tone.
- • Charvel HiMass bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability remarkably.
- • Compound radius fingerboard facilitates both comfortable chording and effortless soloing.
CONS
- • Natural mahogany finish can be prone to dings and scratches with heavy use.
- • Active EQ adds versatility but introduces a reliance on battery power.
- • The scale length might feel long for players with smaller hands.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Caramelized Maple
Fingerboard
Caramelized Maple with Cream Dot Inlays
Pickups
DiMarzio Model J (bridge) & DiMarzio Model P (middle)
Scale Length
34 inches (864 mm)
Frets
20 Jumbo Frets
Strings
Nickel-Plated Steel .045 – .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Caramelization alters the wood's density, resulting in a slightly warmer tone and a smoother, more responsive feel under the fingers, and increased stability against humidity changes.
It primarily provides tonal shaping, but the active circuitry does offer a slight volume boost, particularly in the EQ bands, giving more headroom.
The HiMass bridge is significantly stiffer and heavier, resulting in improved sustain and reduced body resonance – a more focused, punchy tone.
