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Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-6 LH guitar in Natural Satin vs Schecter John Browne Tao-6 Lefty Guitar Satin Trans Purple
The Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-6 LH is a 6-string bass designed for funk, jazz, and progressive styles with articulate low-end clarity, while the Schecter John Browne Tao-6 Lefty is a 6-string guitar built for metal, hard rock, and aggressive playing with punchy highs and fast lead work. Choose the CB-6 if you play bass and want refined studio tone; choose the Tao-6 if you play guitar and need aggressive rock and metal capability.
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Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-6 LH guitar in Natural Satin
Schecter John Browne Tao-6 Lefty Guitar Satin Trans Purple
Specs side by side
| Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-6 LH guitar in Natural Satin | Schecter John Browne Tao-6 Lefty Guitar Satin Trans Purple | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,649.00 | $1,649.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | — | Schecter John Browne Tao |
| Body Type | — | Solid |
| Scale | 35" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Ebony |
| Neck | — | Unknown / Other |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body | — |
| Pickup Configuration | Active HH | — |
| Bridge | — | Fixed |
| Year | Unknown | 2023 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-6 LH guitar in Natural Satin
- ✓ 34-inch scale bass with tight, articulate low end ideal for funk and jazz
- ✓ Neck-through construction with dual carbon fiber rods for excellent sustain
- ✓ EMG active electronics with 3-band EQ for wide tonal range and responsive playability
- ✓ Lightweight ash body with natural satin finish that improves with use
Why choose Schecter John Browne Tao-6 Lefty Guitar Satin Trans Purple
- ✓ Ultra-thin U-neck shape with 24 X-Jumbo frets for fast lead work and speed
- ✓ Schecter USA Colossus and Chaosbreaker pickups deliver aggressive presence and note separation
- ✓ 25.5-inch scale and 16-inch fretboard radius suited for metal and hard rock
- ✓ Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners and Luminlay glow-in-the-dark dots for professional touring features
Frequently asked questions
Are these both guitars or basses?
The Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-6 LH is a 6-string electric bass with a 34-inch scale. The Schecter John Browne Tao-6 Lefty is a 6-string electric guitar with a 25.5-inch scale. They are different instrument types despite both having six strings.
Which is better for metal?
The John Browne Tao-6 Lefty is specifically designed for metal with aggressive presence, punchy definition, and dual USA Schecter pickups optimized for high-gain tones. The CB-6 bass is not intended for metal and excels in jazz, funk, and progressive applications instead.
What are the neck differences?
The CB-6 features a thin C-shaped neck with 20mm at the 1st fret and 22mm at the 12th fret, plus a 20-inch fingerboard radius suited for expressive playing. The Tao-6 has an ultra-thin U-shaped neck with a 16-inch fretboard radius and X-Jumbo frets designed for fast positional changes and lead work.
Which offers better tuning stability?
Both feature high-quality tuning hardware: the CB-6 uses Grover bass tuners with a Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut, while the Tao-6 uses Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners with a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut. Both are professional-grade solutions suited to their respective instruments.