For the advanced player who breaks the norm and wants a high - performance bass, the Charvel® Pro - Mod San Dimas® Bass PJ V is the perfect choice. It combines modern features with classic Charvel charm. The alder body has a sleek shape from the late 1970s Charvel San Dimas basses, with a deep cutaway for easy access to the upper registers.
The super - thin bolt - on maple speed neck is made in the original style. It has a beautiful caramelized look, graphite reinforcement, and an easy - to - adjust heel - mount truss rod wheel. The 12' - 16' compound radius caramelized maple fingerboard flattens from the nut to the heel for smooth playing, with rolled edges, 20 jumbo frets, and Luminlay® side dots.
This bass blends the powerful DiMarzio® sound (like the original Charvel basses) with a new Charvel five - string pickup. The Area J™ DP551 at the bridge gives well - rounded punch, while the Charvel 5 - String Split - Coil P in the middle offers classic warmth and clear tone. The electronics are versatile, including three - band active EQ, pickup blend control, and a master volume control with a push/pull selector. The push/pull selector lets you bypass the active EQ circuit when the battery is dead.
The Charvel HiMass™ bridge, Graph Tech® TUSQ® XL nut, and open - gear tuners ensure great tuning stability, better note punch, and longer sustain.
This 5 - string, 34' - scale bass comes in a Platinum Pearl finish with chrome hardware, black 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® Area J™ DP551 (Bridge), Charvel® 5 - String Split - Coil P (Middle)
- Bridge: Charvel® HiMass™
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.045 -.125 Gauges)
- Tuning Machines: Charvel® Open - Gear
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
Using this Charvel bass is a breeze. Just plug it into your amplifier, adjust the volume and tone controls to your liking, and start playing. When it comes to the active EQ, you can shape the sound according to different music styles. If the battery dies, simply pull the volume knob to bypass the active circuit and keep playing.
As for maintenance, keep the bass in a dry and clean environment. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to remove fingerprints and dust. Check the tuning regularly and adjust the truss rod if needed. You can also change the strings every few months for the best sound quality. And don't forget to replace the battery for the active EQ when it runs out.
