The Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass PJ IV boasts a sleek alder body, inspired by the original 1970s models. Its deeper cutaway offers easy access to the upper registers. The super-thin bolt-on maple speed neck, with a caramelized finish, graphite reinforcement, and a heel-mount truss rod wheel for simple adjustment, is crafted in the classic style. The 12”-16” compound radius caramelized maple fingerboard flattens from nut to heel for smooth playing, featuring rolled edges, 20 jumbo frets, and Luminlay® side dots. Equipped with DiMarzio® pickups - a Model J™ at the bridge for well-rounded punch and a Model P® in the middle for warm, fat tones with a mid-range growl. The versatile electronics include a three-band active EQ, pickup blend control, and a master volume control with a push/pull selector that bypasses the active circuit when needed. A Charvel HiMass™ bridge, Graph Tech® TUSQ® XL nut, and open-gear tuners ensure excellent tuning stability, note punch, and sustain. This 4-string bass comes in a striking Mystic Blue finish with chrome hardware, cream pickup covers, and a licensed Fender® Precision Bass® headstock shape. Specifications: Body Shape - San Dimas® Bass; Body Material - Alder; Body Finish - Gloss; Neck Profile - Speed Neck with Rolled Fingerboard Edges; Fretboard Material - Caramelized Maple; Fretboard Radius - 12'-16' Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm); Scale Length - 34' (86.36 cm); No. of Frets - 20 Jumbo Frets; Fretboard Inlays - Cream Dot; Pickups - DiMarzio® Model J™ DP123 (Bridge), DiMarzio® Model P® DP122 (Neck); Bridge - Charvel® HiMass™; Strings - Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.100 Gauges); Tuning Machines - Charvel® Open-Gear; Hardware Finish - Chrome.
Using your Charvel Pro - Mod San Dimas Bass PJ IV is a breeze. First, tune your bass using the open - gear tuners. The strings are nickel - plated steel, so they'll stay in tune well. When you start playing, the compound radius fingerboard makes it easy to move your fingers up and down the neck. The DiMarzio® pickups give you different tones. Use the pickup blend control to mix the sounds of the Model J™ and Model P® pickups. The three - band active EQ lets you adjust the bass, mid, and treble to suit your style. If the battery dies, just pull the master volume knob to bypass the active circuit and keep playing. For maintenance, keep your bass clean. Wipe it down after each use with a soft cloth to remove sweat and dirt. Check the tuning regularly, and if the action feels off, you can adjust the truss rod using the heel - mount wheel. Store your bass in a case when not in use to protect it from damage and extreme temperatures.
