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Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-6 LH guitar in Natural Satin vs Wylde Audio Blood Raven Barbarian LH Guitar
The Charles Berthoud CB-6 LH is a left-handed bass guitar designed for studio work, funk, progressive, and jazz, while the Barbarian LH is a left-handed electric guitar built for hard rock and metal. Choose the Berthoud if you play bass and need articulate tone for genre-versatile sessions; choose the Barbarian if you play guitar and want aggressive output for rock and metal.
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Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-6 LH guitar in Natural Satin
Wylde Audio Blood Raven Barbarian LH Guitar
Specs side by side
| Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-6 LH guitar in Natural Satin | Wylde Audio Blood Raven Barbarian LH Guitar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,649.00 | $1,649.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Wylde Audio |
| Scale | 35" Scale | 24.625" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Ebony |
| Neck | — | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body | Set-Neck |
| Pickup Configuration | Active HH | Active HH |
| Bridge | — | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-6 LH guitar in Natural Satin
- ✓ 34-inch bass scale with neck-through construction for extended sustain and tonal coherence
- ✓ Dual EMG 45HZ pickups with active 3-band EQ for wide, responsive tonal range
- ✓ Thin C-shaped neck and lightweight ash body optimized for technical and expressive bass playing
- ✓ Natural satin finish improves with use, offering comfort and durability
Why choose Wylde Audio Blood Raven Barbarian LH Guitar
- ✓ High-output EMG 81 bridge and EMG 85 neck pickups deliver aggressive, articulate tone ideal for metal
- ✓ Mahogany body with flamed maple top and set-neck design provide solid sustain and resonance
- ✓ 24.625-inch guitar scale with 22 X Jumbo frets and quick-access ebony fretboard
- ✓ Zakk 'C' neck profile and TonePros bridge engineered for stable performance during aggressive playing
Frequently asked questions
Are these the same instrument type?
No. The Charles Berthoud CB-6 LH is a 6-string electric bass with a 34-inch scale, while the Barbarian LH is a guitar with a 24.625-inch scale. They are fundamentally different instruments for different playing styles.
Which is better for heavy metal and drop tunings?
The Barbarian LH is designed specifically for hard rock, metal, and thrash metal with high-output EMG pickups and solid sustain. The Charles Berthoud is not recommended for those genres.
Which works better for funk and jazz?
The Charles Berthoud CB-6 LH is optimized for funk, progressive, and jazz with its articulate, punchy tone and responsive 3-band active EQ. The Barbarian is explicitly not ideal for jazz applications.
How do the neck profiles differ?
The Charles Berthoud features a thin C-shaped neck (20mm at 1st fret, 22mm at 12th fret) designed for technical bass playing, while the Barbarian has a thicker Zakk 'C' guitar neck (0.83 inches at 1st fret, 0.96 inches at 12th fret) for comfort during aggressive guitar work.