Gretsch Electromatic® CVT Double-Cut Electric Bass - Vintage White

Bananas At Large Inc

Description

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 Gretsch's comfortable and fast playing Performance “C” shape, and the formidable combination of Gretsch's 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


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 Gretsch's 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.





SPECIFICATIONS






General



  • Series: Electromatic® Collection

  • Family: CVT

  • Platform: Electromatic® Bass

  • Color: Vintage White

  • Number of Strings: 4

  • Orientation: Right-Hand


Body



  • Build: Solid Body

  • Cutaway: Double Cutaway

  • Body Finish: Gloss

  • Body Shape: CVT

  • Body Material: Mahogany

  • Body Binding: None


Hardware



  • Bridge: 4-Saddle Adjustable

  • Hardware Finish: Nickel

  • Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed

  • Pickguard: 3-Ply Tortoise

  • Control Knobs: Knurled Plain Top Metal




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


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


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)