Fender CB-60SCE A-Bass Natural IL
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CB-60SCE A-Bass Natural IL
Product Info
Article Number:
439349
Brand:
Fender
Model:
CB-60SCE A-Bass Natural IL
Category:
4-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$294.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This CB-60SCE is a solid entry-level acoustic bass, great for gigging musicians or those transitioning from guitar. The spruce top provides a surprisingly lively acoustic voice, while the Fishman pickup makes it stage-ready. It’s a versatile and affordable option for folk, blues, or even softer rock styles.
Product Description
- Fender CB-60SCE A-Bass Natural IL
- Acoustic Bass
- With cutaway
- Solid spruce top
- Back and sides: Mahogany laminated
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Indian laurel
- 22 Vintage style frets
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 813 mm (32"/ Medium scale)
- Original strings: Fender 7060 .045 - .100 (Article Nr: #179602#)
- Pickup system: Fishman CD Preamp
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, articulate acoustic tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and sustain.
- • Fishman CD preamp provides a usable, amplified signal with onboard EQ.
- • Medium scale length eases fingerings, especially for guitarists.
CONS
- • Laminated mahogany back/sides limit high-end resonance and complexity.
- • Vintage-style frets may feel a bit worn down for some players.
- • Stock strings are adequate, but an upgrade would improve the tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Laminated Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Pickups
Fishman CD Preamp
Scale Length
813 mm (32 in)
Frets
22 Vintage Style
Strings
Fender 7060 .045 - .100
Weight
Approximately 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a decent preamp for basic amplification; the EQ helps tame boomy frequencies but don't expect studio-grade clarity or tonal shaping.
The neck is a standard 'C' shape, fairly comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a touch snug for those with very large hands.
The laminated back and sides mean it won't have the same depth or complexity as a solid wood bass, but it's still surprisingly resonant and projects well for its class.
