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.
Specs
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General
Model Number 2518600505 Series Electromatic® Collection Platform Electromatic® Bass Color Vintage White Number of Strings 4 Orientation Right-Hand
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Body
Build Solid Body Cutaway Double Cutaway Body Finish Gloss Body Shape CVT Body Material Mahogany Body Binding None
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Miscellaneous
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)
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Neck
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
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Hardware
Bridge 4-Saddle Adjustable Hardware Finish Nickel Tuning Machines Die-Cast Sealed Pickguard 3-Ply Tortoise Control Knobs Knurled Plain Top Metal
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Electronics
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