The Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass JJ V is a remarkable 5-string electric bass guitar. Its sleek alder body, straight from the late 1970s original Charvel San Dimas basses, features a deeper cutaway. This design gives bassists easy access to the upper registers. The super-thin bolt-on maple Charvel speed neck, crafted in the original style, has a beautiful caramelized look, graphite reinforcement, and a heel-mount truss rod wheel for simple adjustment. The 12”-16” compound radius caramelized maple fingerboard flattens gradually from nut to heel, offering smooth and fast playing. It has rolled edges, 20 jumbo frets, and Luminlay® side dots. Like the originals, it has DiMarzio® pickups. An Area J™ DP551 pickup at the bridge and an Area J DP550 in the middle combine for a well-balanced tone with warmth, sustain, and clarity. The versatile electronics include three-band active EQ, pickup blend control, and a master volume control with a push/pull selector. A quick pull on the volume knob bypasses the EQ's active circuit, avoiding sound loss from a dead battery. A Charvel HiMass™ bridge, Graph Tech® TUSQ® XL nut, and open-gear tuners ensure excellent tuning stability, better note punch, and sustain. This bass comes in an eye-catching Candy Apple Red finish with gold hardware, cream pickup covers, and a licensed Fender® Precision Bass® headstock shape.
Using this Charvel bass is a breeze. Just plug it into your amplifier, adjust the volume, pickup blend, and EQ to get the tone you want. For the best sound, experiment with different settings. When the battery for the active EQ runs out, simply pull the volume knob to bypass the active circuit and keep playing. As for maintenance, keep the bass in a cool, dry place. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to remove sweat and dirt. Check the tuning regularly, and if you notice any issues with the frets or neck, take it to a professional guitar technician. Also, change the strings every few months for optimal performance. With proper care, this bass will serve you well for years.
