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At A Glance

Model Name
CV-4
Item Number
2490
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Guitar Color Shown
Gloss Natural (GNAT)
Tuners
Schecter Light-Weight
Fretboard
Rosewood
Neck Material
Maple w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays
Offset Dots
Scale
34" (863mm)
Neck Shape
Thin 'C'
Thickness
@ 1st Fret- .787" (20mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .905" (23mm)
Frets
22 Narrow X-Jumbo
Fretboard Radius
10" (254mm)
Nut
Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq
Nut Width
1.653" (42mm)
Truss Rod
2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ Heel Access 5/32" (4mm) Allen Nut
Guitar Colors
Gloss Natural (GNAT)
Hardware Color
Chrome
Top Contour
Flat Top
Dexterity
Right Handed
Construction
6 Bolt-on
Body Material
Ash
Bridge
S-Tek
Controls
Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch/3-Way Series-Split-Parallel Pickup Switches
Bridge Pickup
Schecter Diamond J-Bucker
Neck Pickup
Schecter Diamond J-Bucker
Knobs
Metal Knurled w/ Set Screw
Strings
Ernie Ball 4 String Super Long #2849 (.045-.105)
Case
SGR-6B "Case Sold Separately"
Description

Schecter built the CV-4 as a four-string electric bass positioned within its Classic Vibe series, distinguished by its bolt-on construction and a combination of vintage-influenced aesthetics with modern playability features. The instrument shipped from Indonesia in a Gloss Natural finish over an ash body.

The maple neck, reinforced with carbon fiber rods, carries a Thin 'C' profile measuring .787" (20mm) at the first fret and .905" (23mm) at the twelfth, and attaches to the body via a 6-bolt joint with heel-access truss rod adjustment. The rosewood fretboard runs a 10" (254mm) radius across 22 narrow extra-jumbo frets, with a Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq nut at 1.653" (42mm) width and offset dot inlays. Schecter Light-Weight tuners and an S-Tek bridge handle tuning stability and string anchoring, with all hardware finished in chrome. Electronics consist of two Schecter Diamond J-Bucker pickups — one at the bridge, one at the neck — routed through a volume control, a tone control, a 3-way pickup selector switch, and individual 3-way series-split-parallel switches for each pickup, giving the owner a broad range of passive tonal options. Metal knurled knobs with set screws complete the control layout. The instrument was strung with Ernie Ball 4 String Super Long #2849 (.045–.105) at the factory.

Owners sourcing replacement parts — including the Graph Tech Tusq nut, S-Tek bridge saddles, or J-style pickup covers — should verify dimensions against the specs above before ordering; a qualified guitar technician or luthier can confirm fit and carry out any setup or nut work.

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