Schecter Adds California Custom to Electric Bass Lineup

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Schecter unveiled their new California Custom 4 and 5 String Basses at NAMM. These basses will feature Schecter's traditional CET body, constructed from alder with a highly figured Maple top. Both 4 and 5 string versions will feature an bolt-on 35" scale rock maple neck for added low-end clarity. The gloss-finished neck has a 21-fret rosewood fingerboard inlaid with Black Pearl dots.

Previously only available from the Schecter Custom Shop, the new Diamond Series California Custom Basses offer many features from its hand-built counterpart. A massive chrome plated Hipshot 'A' style bridge adds sonic sustain, low-end clarity and gives the player the option of 'thru-body' or traditional top-load stringing, or a combination of both to completely tailor the playing 'feel' to the individuals personal taste.

The CA. Custom-4 will be outfitted with EMG P/J active pickups and the 5-string will be armed an EMG 40P5 and 40J combination. The tonal range of both basses can be further extended by the on-board EMG Active BTS system.

Available now at Schecter dealers worldwide in Black Cherry and Dark Vintage Sunburst. Schecter's 2004 basses come with factory installed ELIXIR strings for tone and long-life.

MSRP:

• California Custom-4 ($899.00)
• California Custom--5 ($949.00)

Left Hand versions of both are available for an additional $50.00 retail in Black Cherry only. All Schecter Diamond Series Basses are backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.