Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-4

Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-4 – signature bass with professional performance

The Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-4 is a four-string signature bass developed in close collaboration with the virtuoso bassist Charles Berthoud. It combines elegant design, premium materials and a neck-through construction that delivers unmatched sustain, response and playability. This instrument is built for players who demand precision and power in every note.

Overview and features

This model is equipped with EMG 35HZ pickups and an active 3-band EMG B64 EQ for maximum tonal control. The ash body with a flamed maple top provides a distinctive and balanced tone, while the walnut neck with padauk stringers and carbon reinforcement ensures long-term stability. The black hardware and transparent satin finish add a refined, professional look.

Construction and materials

The body is crafted from ash with a flamed maple top, offering both visual appeal and tonal clarity. The neck-through design enhances sustain and resonance, while the rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth, responsive playing surface accented by abalone position inlays.

Electronics and tone

Dual EMG 35HZ humbuckers deliver a powerful, articulate sound with excellent definition. The active EMG B64 EQ provides precise control over bass, mid and treble frequencies, making the CB-4 equally suitable for stage or studio. The 18-volt circuit offers extended headroom and dynamics.

Hardware and playability

The Schecter Diamond Custom bridge ensures accurate intonation and solid tone transfer. Grover Bass 144 tuners keep tuning stable, while the 24 jumbo frets and thin C-profile make the instrument fast, comfortable and expressive to play.

Specifications

• Type: 4-string electric bass, signature model
• Color: See Thru Black Satin
• Body: Ash with flamed maple top
• Construction: Neck-through with Ultra Access
• Neck: Walnut with padauk stringers and carbon fiber reinforcement
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with abalone inlays
• Scale length: 34″ (863 mm)
• Frets: 24 Jumbo
• Neck shape: Thin “C”
• Radius: 16″
• Bridge: Schecter Diamond Custom Bass
• Pickups: 2× EMG 35HZ humbuckers
• Electronics: EMG 3-band B64 EQ, master volume, blend
• Hardware: Black
• Tuners: Grover Bass 144 Series
• Battery: 18-volt (two 9V, screw plate)

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