Schecter CV-5 Electric Bass Ivory
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- SKU
- SCHECTER2495
- Color
- White
. Description
Sound & Tone
The ash body and maple neck and fretboard push this five-string toward a bright, snappy voice with firm attack, while the 35" scale keeps the low B tight and articulate rather than loose. A pair of Schecter Diamond J-Bucker pickups with volume, tone, a 3-way selector and series-split-parallel switching covers everything from focused single-pickup punch to fuller blended tones, so slap lines cut through and fingerstyle passages stay defined. Suited to rock, funk, metal and modern jazz players who need clarity on the low end and quick movement across the neck.
Schecter CV-5 Electric Bass Ivory
The CV-5 captures punchy, articulate low-end that cuts through dense mixes while remaining responsive enough for intricate melodic work and aggressive slap passages. Its five-string configuration and active electronics deliver versatile tonal shaping across rock, funk, metal, and modern jazz sessions. The ivory finish signals a bass built to stand out in the studio or live environment, whether laying down thunderous foundations or taking a featured role in a track.
Playability & Neck Design
The thin 'C' shaped neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods offers stability and quick response during extended recording sessions, while the 35" scale accommodates the five-string configuration with optimal string tension and intonation. The Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq nut and carefully contoured neck geometry—measuring .787" at the first fret and .905" at the twelfth—create a playing surface that feels natural when executing fast runs or chord work. Twenty-two narrow X-Jumbo frets on a 10" radius fretboard balance precision with comfort during extended playing sessions.
Tone & Electronics
A pair of Schecter Diamond J-Bucker pickups deliver articulate, focused tone with impressive clarity and definition across the frequency range, translating well to direct recording and DI chains. The sophisticated control array—volume, tone, 3-way switch, and series-split-parallel pickup configuration switches—enables everything from tight, punchy single-pickup attacks to lush, blended tones, making tonal flexibility a genuine strength of this design and supporting varied session requirements within a single take or performance.
Key Features
- Body: Ash with flat top contour
- Neck: Maple with carbon fiber reinforcement rods, thin 'C' shape
- Fretboard: Maple with offset dot inlays
- Scale: 35" (889mm)
- Frets: 22 narrow X-Jumbo
- Fretboard radius: 10" (254mm)
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq, 1.771" width
- Pickups: Schecter Diamond J-Bucker (both positions)
- Controls: Volume, tone, 3-way switch, 3-way series-split-parallel pickup switches
- Bridge: S-Tek with chrome hardware
- Tuners: Schecter lightweight
- Construction: 6 bolt-on, right-handed, made in Indonesia
The CV-5 combines refined playability with responsive tonal versatility, capturing every note with intention and clarity to support your production vision.
More Information
| Dexterity | Right handed |
|---|---|
| Condition | New |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Modern Bass |
|---|---|
| Fretboard | Maple |
| Strings | 5 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Jazz
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Acoustic-centric playing
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CV-5 suitable for beginners?
The CV-5 is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its thin neck and fast fretwork favor musicians with established technique; beginners would benefit from starting with a more forgiving instrument and transitioning up to this bass.
What genres and playing styles does the CV-5 handle best?
The CV-5 excels in funk, rock, metal, and modern jazz. Its punchy, articulate tone and series-split-parallel pickup switching make it less ideal for folk and acoustic-centric playing, but highly versatile within electric and amplified contexts.
What does the series-split-parallel switching do?
The three-way pickup switches allow you to run both pickups in series for a thicker tone, split them for individual character, or parallel them for blended richness. This gives you multiple tonal palettes without changing basses or pickups.
What is the neck profile like, and will it feel comfortable for extended playing?
The thin 'C' shaped neck with carbon fiber reinforcement is designed for speed and stability. It measures 0.787 inches at the first fret and 0.905 inches at the twelfth, with a 10-inch radius fretboard and twenty-two narrow X-Jumbo frets that balance precision with comfort during long sessions.
What is included with the CV-5?
The CV-5 is a fully assembled, right-handed five-string bass with an ash body, maple neck with carbon fiber rods, Graph Tech XL Tusq nut, Schecter Diamond J-Bucker pickups, and S-Tek bridge with chrome hardware. It does not include a case, gig bag, or amplifier.
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