Gretsch - Electromatic CVT Bass Double-Cut - Bristol Fog #2518600526
Crafted with essential Gretsch style and playability, the Electromatic® CVT Bass is designed to take your sound to the next level. A retro-refined take on a classic Gretsch design, the CVT Bass features a solid mahogany body with beveled contours, a 32” scale length, bolt-on mahogany neck with our comfortable and fast playing Performance “C” shape, and the formidable combination of our Low Down™ Alnico Bass single-coil and humbucking pickups that deliver gut-punching low-end power with excellent balance and clarity.
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Electromatic® CVT Bass Double-Cut
Crafted with essential Gretsch style and playability, the Electromatic® CVT Bass is designed to take your sound to the next level. A retro-refined take on a classic Gretsch design, the CVT Bass features a solid mahogany body with beveled contours, a 32” scale length, bolt-on mahogany neck with our comfortable and fast playing Performance “C” shape, and the formidable combination of our Low Down™ Alnico Bass single-coil and humbucking pickups that deliver gut-punching low-end power with excellent balance and clarity.FEATURES:
- Mahogany Body with beveled contours
- Bolt-on mahogany neck with bound laurel fingerboard
- Performance “C” neck shape
- 32” scale length
- Genuine bone nut
- Low Down™ Alnico Bass single-coil & humbucking pickups
- Neck Volume, Bridge Volume & Master Tone controls
- Direct-mount 4-saddle bridge
- Knurled metal control knobs
- Nickel hardware
- Available in Vintage White and Bristol Fog
HIGHLIGHTS:
Mahogany Body with Beveled Contours
A retro-refined take on a classic Gretsch design, the revamped mahogany body of the Electromatic® CVT Bass features beveled contours that not only add to the distinctive look but also provide a sleek and comfortable playing experience, making this easy to wield low-end machine feel like an extension of your body.Low Down™ Alnico Pickups
With a Low Down™ Alnico Humbucker in the neck position and a Low Down™ Alnico Single-Coil pickup in the bridge position, the CVT Bass is the low-end weapon you’ve been looking for. Featuring Alnico 5 magnets this combination is capable of producing everything from thick and thunderous, to clear and punchy with ease.Performance “C” Neck Shape
The Electromatic CVT Bass possesses a comfortable 32” scale length and a bolt-on mahogany neck that features our comfortable and fast-playing Performance “C” shape. A bound laurel fingerboard, medium jumbo frets, genuine bone nut, and pearloid Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays round out the package, providing supreme playability, sound, and style.
General |
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| Model Number | 2518600526 |
| Series | Electromatic® Collection |
| Family | CVT |
| Platform | Electromatic® Bass |
| Color | Bristol Fog |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
Body |
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| Build | Solid Body |
| Cutaway | Double Cutaway |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body Shape | CVT |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Body Binding | None |
Miscellaneous |
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| Strings | Nickel Plated Steel (.040-.095 Gauges) |
| Strap Buttons | Standard Strap Button |
| Case/Gig Bag | Optional G2168 Baritone/Junior Jet™ Bass Gig Bag (p/n 099-6468-000) |
Neck |
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| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Neck Finish | Gloss |
| Neck Shape | Performance "C" |
| Neck Binding | Aged White |
| Scale Length | 32" (813 mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12" (305 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Laurel |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Fret Size | Medium Jumbo |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.56" (39.62 mm) |
| Position Inlays | Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail |
| Side Dots | Black |
| Headstock Binding | Aged White |
Hardware |
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| Bridge | 4-Saddle Adjustable |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel |
| Tuning Machines | Die-Cast Sealed |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply Black |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Plain Top Metal |
Electronics |
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| Bridge Pickup | Low Down™ Alnico Single-Coil Bass |
| Neck Pickup | Low Down™ Alnico Humbucker Bass |
| Pickup Color | Nickel |
| Controls | Neck Pickup Volume, Bridge Pickup Volume, Master Tone |
| Pickup Switching | None |
| Pickup Configuration | HS |
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