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

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.

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