Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-4
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Schecter
Charles Berthoud CB-4
Product Info
Article Number:
581895
Brand:
Schecter
Model:
Charles Berthoud CB-4
Category:
Signature Basses
Price:
$2,033.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Charles Berthoud’s signature bass is a serious instrument for players who want a modern, powerful sound. The EMG pickups and carbon-reinforced neck make it incredibly responsive and stable, perfect for aggressive playing and live performance. It’s a premium-priced bass designed for the player who prioritizes tone and feel over ultimate versatility.
Product Description
- Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-4
- Electric Bass
- Charles Berthoud Signature Model
- Top: Flamed maple
- Body: Ash
- Neck: Walnut with padauk stripes and carbon reinforcement
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Abalone Dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale 34"
- Fingerboard radius: 16"
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Neck profile: Thin "U"
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickup: 2 EMG 35HZ Humbucker (bridge and neck)
- Controls for master volume and blend control
- EMG-3-Band B64 EQ
- Schecter Diamond Custom Bass bridge
- Black hardware
- Strings: Ernie Ball 4 2849 String Super Long (.045-.105)
- Colour: See Thru Black Satin
PROS
- • Ash body provides resonant, articulate tone with strong low-end
- • Walnut/padauk neck offers exceptional stability and a luxurious feel
- • EMG 35Hz pickups deliver powerful, defined lows with excellent clarity
- • 16in radius fingerboard enhances playability and comfortable fast runs
CONS
- • The thin 'in'U' neck profile won't suit players preferring a thicker feel
- • Ash body can be prone to finish checking with aggressive playing
- • Limited tonal versatility; geared towards modern, aggressive styles
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
Walnut with Padauk Stripes and Carbon Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 EMG 35HZ Humbuckers
Scale Length
34in
Frets
24 Jumbo
Strings
Ernie Ball 4 2849 Super Long (.045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 35HZ delivers a more aggressive, modern tone than many vintage-style pickups; expect a pronounced low-end and a tighter, more controlled sound.
The 16in radius offers a comfortable blend of vintage feel and modern playability; it’s generally considered easier to navigate than flatter boards, but may take slight adjustment.
The carbon rods significantly increase neck stability, minimizing warping and improving overall reliability even with fluctuating environmental conditions.
