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Schecter positioned the C-5 Apocalypse at the upper tier of its bass lineup, offering a five-string instrument built around an active-voiced set-neck platform with extended-range specifications. The Rusty Grey (RG) finish with satin black hardware gave the model a deliberately weathered industrial aesthetic within the Apocalypse series.
Construction centred on a swamp ash body with an arched top and black 1-ply binding, joined to a multi-ply maple and padauk neck reinforced with carbon fibre rods via a set-neck joint with ultra-access heel carving. The ebony fretboard ran a 16" (406mm) radius across 24 X-jumbo stainless steel frets at a 35" (889mm) scale length, capped by a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut at 1.771" (45mm) width. Tuning was handled by Grover machines. Both pickup positions carried Schecter USA Apocalypse J-Bucker pickups, and the control layout — volume, blend, tone, and a 3-way toggle offering series, split, and parallel modes — gave the player a wide range of voicings from a single instrument. The Schecter Custom Hardtail bridge with string-through-body anchoring completed the hardware spec, with Hipshot O-Ring knobs throughout. Ernie Ball 5 String Super Long #2850 (.045–.130) strings were fitted as standard, and mother-of-pearl triangle inlays marked the 12th and 24th frets, with glow-in-the-dark side dot markers along the neck edge.
Owners sourcing replacement components — including the Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut, Grover tuners, or Hipshot O-Ring knobs — should verify fit against the stated dimensions before purchasing, and consult a qualified guitar technician for any setup or structural work.
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