Schecter Guitar Research CV-5 Bass 5-String Electric Bass Guitar 3-Color Sunburst
Schecter's CV-5 is a workhorse 5-string with dual Diamond Plus pickups, 35" scale, and active/passive switching. Built for versatility, it covers everything from warm passive thump to aggressive active growl without breaking the $800 barrier.
Critics
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Dual Schecter Diamond Plus pickups with active/passive switching offer massive tonal range
- +35" scale length provides tight low-B string tension and clarity on the bottom end
- +Maple neck with rosewood fretboard balances snap and warmth
- +80/100 community score suggests real-world players appreciate the value proposition
- +Three-tone sunburst finish on basswood body delivers classic aesthetics at $799
Cons
- −Basswood body may lack the tonal complexity of ash or alder alternatives
- −Active electronics require battery maintenance (dead battery = dead bass)
- −At 9+ pounds typical for 5-strings, extended sets can be fatiguing
- −No professional critic reviews available — relying on community consensus
The Verdict
The CV-5 is classic Schecter: maximum features for the money, no-nonsense design, built for working players. That 80 community score is earned — this bass delivers on its promise of versatility. The active/passive switching is genuinely useful, not a gimmick. For $799, you’re getting a legitimate gigging 5-string that can hang in metal, rock, funk, or gospel settings. It’s not boutique, and it won’t make bass snobs swoon, but it will get the job done night after night. If you need a reliable 5-string and don’t have $2K to burn, the CV-5 is a safe bet.
Specifications
| Body wood | Ash |
| Top wood | Not applicable |
| Body finish | Gloss |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Scale length | 35 in. |
| Material | Rosewood |
| Radius | 10in |
| Fret size | Extra-jumbo |
| Number of frets | 22 |
| Inlays | Dot |
| Nut width | 1.77 in. (45mm) |
| Bridge type | Fixed |
| Bridge design | S-Tek |
| Tailpiece | Not applicable |
| Tuning machines | Die-cast |
| Number of strings | 5 |
| Country of origin | Info not available |
