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Schecter built the Michael Anthony MA-5 as a signature five-string bass developed in collaboration with the namesake artist, positioning it as a premium bolt-on instrument within the signature series. The MA-5 carried item number 452 and was finished in Gloss Natural, allowing the Koa top over a Swamp Ash body to remain visually prominent beneath the black hardware and single-ply black binding.
Construction is bolt-on, with a multi-ply Maple/Walnut neck cut to a Thin 'C' profile measuring .787" at the first fret and .866" at the twelfth. The 35" scale rosewood fretboard carries 21 X-Jumbo frets at a 12" radius, with pearloid dot inlays and a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut set at 1.771" width. Pickup duties fall to a Schecter USA MonsterTone-P™ (MA) at the neck and a Schecter USA MonsterTone-J™ (MA) at the bridge, wired through a Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch configuration with metal knurled knobs. The WSC THD5 bridge, Schecter Light-Weight tuners, and black hardware complete the assembly. Schecter specified Ernie Ball 5 String Super Long #2850 (.045–.130) as the factory string set, a detail relevant when re-stringing or selecting replacements for this 35" scale instrument.
Owners sourcing a replacement Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut, WSC THD5 bridge components, or compatible five-string long-scale sets should verify dimensions against the specifications above; a qualified guitar technician or luthier can assist with fitting and setup to manufacturer tolerances.
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