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.

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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Electromatic CVT Bass
Finish
  • Bristol Fog
Categories
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Pickup Configuration
  • HS
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive Pickups
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Scale Length
  • 32"
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Active Preamp
  • No Preamp
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Series
  • Gretsch Electromatic
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Offset Body
  • Offset Body
Fretboard Material
  • Laurel
Color Family
  • Black
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Number of Frets
  • 20

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