Gretsch EMTC CVT Bass BRSTL FOG
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Gretsch
EMTC CVT Bass BRSTL FOG
Product Info
Article Number:
619954
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
EMTC CVT Bass BRSTL FOG
Category:
Short Scale Basses
Price:
$691.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Gretsch EMTC CVT is a fantastic option for players seeking a vintage-inspired short-scale bass. The mahogany body and unique pickup combination offer a warm, punchy tone perfect for rockabilly, blues, and classic rock. It’s a seriously cool and versatile instrument at a very reasonable price point.
Product Description
- Gretsch EMTC CVT Bass BRSTL FOG
- Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnails
- Neck profile: Performance C
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 813 mm (32")
- Nut width: 39.62 mm (1.56")
- Bone nut
- 20 medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 1 Low Down Alnico single coil (bridge) and 1 Low Down Alnico humbucker (neck)
- 2 volume controls
- 1 master tone control
- Black 3-ply pickguard
- Adjustable 4-saddle bridge
- Sealed die-cast machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Strings: Nickel-plated steel .040 - .095
- Colour: Bristol Fog
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end tones.
- • Performance C neck offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • Low Down pickups provide a unique blend of growl and clarity.
- • Laurel fingerboard provides a snappy, responsive feel under the fingers.
CONS
- • Short scale may feel cramped for players with larger hands.
- • Bristol Fog finish, while attractive, might not appeal to everyone’s taste.
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits sustain compared to a set-neck design.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
1 Low Down Alnico single coil (bridge) and 1 Low Down Alnico humbucker (neck)
Scale Length
813 mm (32")
Frets
20 medium jumbo
Strings
Nickel-plated steel .040 - .095
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The single coil at the bridge adds brightness and articulation, while the humbucker at the neck provides a thicker, warmer low-end – creating a balanced and versatile sonic palette.
It's a modern 'C' profile, thinner and more comfortable than a traditional vintage 'C,' designed for easier access to higher frets and faster playing.
The shorter scale results in looser string tension, making it easier to play, especially for beginners or those preferring a softer feel, but it slightly reduces the note definition at higher volumes.
