My SIGNATURE BASS! Everything you need to know

[@CharlesBerthoud]

BassCamp is right on point with this review, great stuff as always!

[@kalistothenes]

Aint no way it is HIM

[@marcelpilz5101]

Pls tell shecter to make a Five String version

[@BassCampOfficial]

@@marcelpilz5101 It's currently being developed!

[@Beast_Hub]

All hail the GOAT

[@idiotburns]

What string guage do you actually use?

[@Earth_to_Kensho...ComeInKensho]

U deserved to be honored. It's a beautiful bass.

[@BassCampOfficial]

Thanks!!

[@michaelbarnard1283]

Charles, likeliness says you’ll never actually get to see this comment personally. But I’m a bassist for the last 27 years. I started at 13 and am now 40. And if I was asked today what bass I wanted, it would be yours. What an incredible instrument and personal achievement. As a random bystander, first finding you through your davie504 challenge video, then watching your channel grow to such depth(I was late, btw), incredible content creation, and inspiration has been an experience of nothing but joy. I mean that. We’re all proud of you. You deserve it. And if I had the money to spare, I’d be ordering your model from Schecter, directly after posting this. It’s the one and only current new model I envy. Great job. Your hard work shows through. And as a 27 year bassist, you still make me both want to pick my bass up immediately and do what I know how to do, while also feeling like I should just put the damn thing down. The best of both worlds, inspiration as well as incitation. You’re the man, homie. The next lighthouse shining after Ryan martinie, claypool, and back before them. Play some more songs in the variations you showed at the end. Timing and speed changes everything. Hearing you display different styles at the end to show off the bass only made me want to hear more of what you’ve got in some different styles. Chops always translate, and yours are fluent.

[@LordEradicus]

How many bassists don't dream of having their own signature axe totally made to their own specifications? And THAT one is a total jem! It truly wouldn't look out of place in either a metal show or a church service. Congrats and mucho props, man. 👍

[@liamfslal]

You earned this! I remember seeing you on Davie 504 and now you have burned your own path and it has been enjoyable watching you over the years! So again, be proud! Hard work deserves to be recognized! You are the best Charles!

[@SixtyMeMz]

I was just about to comment that.! He absolutely so cool he deserves it.

[@caladestine4540]

I'd love a 5 string version of this!

[@griiseknoen]

Yup!

[@1michaelricci]

Same! I would purchase a 5 string on the spot if there was one available.

[@PiePlayzBASS]

Still can't believe this is the man who taught Charles Berthoud to play bass. You're amazing!

[@basstobasscookingbrentbabi5411]

Congratulations! It’s beautiful & I hope you will be making on in a 5 string! 🙌🏼🤘🏻👍🏻

[@dutch9]

If I'd have known you were including a lefty version of this, I would have gotten one over the build i just started. People never offer lefty versions of signature models so I just want to say thank you for including us in your signature bass!

[@cgnefarious5785]

There's a lefty version? That's awesome! I need to start saving up to get one.

[@holden2gether]

Beautiful bass sir and well deserved, if anybody deserves a signature instrument, it's you. I love the timber combinations and aesthetics of it, makes it look very smart, and playable.

[@emilemarcotte2782]

I think this bass has a look that goes very well with Schecter's Rob Scallon signature bass! Looks and sounds great!

[@jimlambie5419]

Congratulations Charles! Proud of you my friend!

[@1michaelricci]

I played the 4 string at Guitar Center last night for an hour. I was immediately impressed with the sound and ergonomics. I would purchase a 5 string on the spot if there was one available. Haven’t played 4 string since 1996, but this instrument has arrested my attention and I’m heading back to GC to play it some more 👍🎸

[@blop-a-blop9419]

I'm leaving a personal note to come back to 6:53 as often as possible, to listen those eautiful sweet harmonies :3

[@billsmith2212]

Great TONE , as always . Looks like the truss rod adjusts just past the 24th fret . One small thing I see on many basses is that the neck past the 24th fret may be squared off . Sometimes those edges are sharp and you can catch your hand on the edge when doing a palm slide , a la Victor Wooten , etc. . I had mine rounded off . Otherwise sounds great !

[@rayyannavilafreda325]

Now lets have some sort of comparison between this and the lefay d tuner

[@dave-d]

Available in the UK via Thomann. 2 week delivery. Awesome!

[@za_wavbit]

Awesome. I've always loved Schecter's basses, their necks feel so good

[@ImJustStandingHere]

Always have had huge respect for Schecter basses, especially for how high above their pricepoint they always hit. I've never played one that doesn't feel high quality. Even though many with the more metal look don't match my preferred style, lots of models like this one are beautiful basses. Very good company to get a signature model from

[@Meet_Me_In_The_Pit]

I played one today at music pantry in Richmond indiana...George is a shecter dealer...I'm a warwick player myself but I must say this bass @ the price point is a steal...love the emg's even tho I play bartoloni's on my nt5 thumb the emg's are very crisp especially running the bridge pickup....with a Lil delay and overdrive with the gain at mid the bass on the bridge pickup kinda reminds me of the tone I get from my warwick...bass is quality built and u are forever remembered now sir....congrats and I'm sure there will be another sig bass from you down the road

[@MrStradia]

I love Schecter. I've got a Studio 5 now, but this one is peaking my interest.

[@rome8180]

This is incredibly reasonably priced for what it is. I was worried it was going to be $3000 like a lot of artist instruments. I've always had great experiences with Schecter too. Amazing quality control.

[@Nico_Aslanidis]

Whaaat? An Indonesian Schecter bass at the same price as an American Fender is not "reasonably priced". Around $1k would be reasonable

[@bioni76]

@@Nico_Aslanidis Why is that? Indonesian made schecter are just as well made as us made Fenders no? Besides, this is priced just 100$ over a mexican made fender so there is that :)

[@Nico_Aslanidis]

@@bioni76 Mexican Fenders cost $1400 in your area?

[@AtomizedSound]

Too rich still for most people’s blood

[@bioni76]

@@Nico_Aslanidis afraid so, both Flea signature and jmj sig is close to 1800$.

[@ShoesMagoo]

Congratulations on a real work of art, craftsmanship, and functionality. One question though...why go with a screw-on cover for the battery compartment when clip style covers are available (and superior, imho)?

[@eierdiebs6388]

The bass looks amazing and sounds beautiful.

[@FingalPersson]

Oh, a new charles berthoud channel? I just ordered a Fender player jazz bass fretless. After trying a Squire 60 vintage fretless i fell in love with fretless, and ordered a Fender. I've seen reviews on the Fender player jazz bass fretless and seen that most people coats their necks and slips on tapewound, so that's what im doing when i get it in the mail, gonna give the neck a polished finnish to a guitar maker and put a set of tapewound on. 20mm on the nuts that bass you got there? Seriously that sounds perfect for some reason, like an Ibanez guitar neck. Fender Jazz basses are 38mm on the nuts, you 18mm thinner, i can imagine that helps alot if you wanna play smoothly and quickly on the F and F flat, G on the E string and B, C, Cflat on the a string and so on down to the A string you know, close to the nuts :) That bass looks great, with double humbuckers right? What Wah-Wah pedal do you recommend?

[@sebastiandiaz29]

You totally deserved this Charles, a total inspiration for many bassists both pro and amateur

[@ricopaxton]

Brah, that sounds all so crisp, lovely!

[@bassmaniacriley69]

Congratulations, glad you went with EMG’s too!!! I’ve been using those exclusively since the late 80’s. 🤘🏻

[@darrentrumble913]

That's very similar to my Schecter Studio 4, Schecter makes a great Bass guitar. Now i'm going to have to add another to my collection. I love the way that one looks.

[@personalfreedom2700]

Tapping all the way… tapping schecter, tapping youtube, tapping followers, and tapping strings. Quite the tap dance. 🕺

[@andrewpinner3181]

Thanks Charles, a real beauty of a bass both aesthetically & sound wise !

[@napoleoninocillas9012]

i play a little bit Bass...dont have my own...just borrowing...but i think....i have idea now because of you...i'm inspired....thanks Charles !

[@BassByTheBay]

That thing is such a beauty, and your design choices work great for me. I was laid off months ago and have had a hard time getting a new gig, but when my cash flow becomes positive again, I'd love to get that bass!

[@jonathanmoellman]

I believe there's a 5-string version on the way!

[@BassByTheBay]

@@jonathanmoellman Did Charles say that somewhere? If not, where did you hear that?

[@jonathanmoellman]

@@BassByTheBay Is the top comment still "BassCamp is right on point with this review, great stuff as always!", posted by his other channel? If so, click on the "replies" and you'll find that he says "It's currently being developed!" Cheers!

[@BassByTheBay]

​​@@jonathanmoellmanAh, I see, thx! (Removed the 5-string comment from my OP.)

[@camrongray3406]

I think the contrast of the maple and walnut are so beautiful

[@webb264]

Very nice bass! Got mine a few days ago and am playing it tomorrow at church.

[@flipper2gv]

Love that kind of truss rod adjustment.

[@Zach-cn4lb]

Gorgeous bass and you absolutely deserve it, but god I wish there were options for 5 strings and fanned frets (and maybe headless too, but I know that’s even more niche). That would be an instant buy for me

[@BassCampOfficial]

I should be getting my hands on a 5-string prototype any day now!

[@jamesalfaro3155]

Im glad for you to achieve this milestone

[@bendihouse]

I’m So happy for you man!!! Your one of the best bassists in the world and you deserve this great opportunity ❤

[@BestBassTab]

So stoked for you and I can’t wait to get my hands on one!!

[@osXcanada]

Congrats Charles! I been playing bass for over 50 years, and I think you are the best that ever lived!! That bass is nice too! I have never seen you play a Multi-scale bass. I purchased one last year, and it’s true about the lower notes sounding better, fuller, rounder! I love it.

[@AtomicMan45]

Congratulations!You deserve this.

[@videoprod5618]

Hi Charles, I'd like to buy the Schecter CB-4 but I don't see where I could buy it ! I'm French and I wonder if your signature bass guitar will be available in France ? Thanks for your help, congratulations

[@WorkingWeston]

You're my favorite bass player and I love this bass. Great and thoughtful design choices. You're A string sounds ever so slightly buzzy, more obvious when you're tapping, you might have a high fret between 12-24.

[@hyattwarris]

Congratulations Charles. Well deserved.

[@Nezoomer]

what an incredible thing! heavily considering picking one up!

[@FroopFruchtalarm]

Looks beautiful. If I would play bass, I would definitely buy this instrument!

[@LuckyJack99]

Really dig the bass sound and looks ! Will have to check one out - well deserved mate !

[@kalistothenes]

Beautiful guitar man, can't wait to get it

[@BassCampOfficial]

You're gonna love it!!

[@withbestrequest]

This bass is stunningly beautiful! And it sounds just great 🤩

[@jamesmacbill165]

Hi Charles! I'm from France, and i'm very admiring about your style, your technic, and about the fact that you're a very good teacher. I'm an intermediate bassman, but i love the instrument, and i would be very proud to by yours and progress with it; it's a very beautiful bass, modern one, great sounds, and YOU play with the same, i think it will be a collector! So can you tell me if it's possible to buy one in France, and where...? Thank so much James

[@RTPGCO]

Overall the design, looks and sound is just.... AWESOME!!!

[@riley4387]

I love this thing been looking at updating my bass for a while now hopefully I can afford one 😂😂

[@GlenBarnhardt]

Hey Charles, I've found that through my years of playing that equipment has a lot to do with the sound. This is one amazing bass you have put together. My all time favorite bass that I own is a totally customized Peavy Millennium 5 string. It has the small neck. I will be purchasing one of your CB4's for my collection. On the topic of gear. It looks like you use an Ampeg SVT and Aguilar Cabinet. Just curious why you went with Aguilar for your cab. I have a SVT heritage classic and matching 8 x 10 but am planning on buying a 4 x10 cab and was just curious on that choice.

[@threerizlas]

Stunning piece of kit

[@J-C1543]

Good looking bass and nice playing. The action of the A-string sounds like it could need a bit of adjustment

[@TheYellingIdiot]

Always loved natural finishes for bass and guitars. Looks similar to Robs guitar.

[@ImmaculateEric]

I have been following you for a long time but this is my first comment.... CONGRATS BRO! YOU EARNED IT!!!!

[@bigboyh6424]

Just got mine, it's sweet. Thx u!

[@fazmanicg]

Just ordered it and was told they SOLD OUT. I am now on backorder ....... Bummed. - Looking forward to getting it.

[@matthewbeeman2917]

Awesome! Will they eventually do one as a 5 string? CB-5?

[@adamadeptus3686]

I'd be VERY interested in a Charles signature 5-string. 👌

[@stingerzing4063]

Beautiful looking bass

[@GustavoDB]

It is beautiful Mister Charles you deserve it

[@jourdantolentino]

Beautiful elegant design Bass, looks respectful

[@matheuscarvalho3800]

Oh god, i need it All success to you charles The final looked bossa nova and samba🇧🇷

[@GuyVogel]

You left so much out about the description of the bass such as the wood construction of the body both back and front. The finish of the neck. For example, is it a satin finish which is preferable for bass players. You said nothing about the bridge. Bass players prefer a high mass. You didn't say anything about the curve radius. Is a 16 inch radius available? This is beneficial low action. You didn't mention if the bome nut wss actual bone. It does benefit sound resonance. Is the My Signature bass active/ passive? Is there a duel titanium truss rod? As far as sound there seems to be several very defined tones. You demonstrated that well.

[@DJCosmicLatte]

That's a gorgeous piece of hardware, Charles 🥰 Love all the thought put into the design, both mechanical and aesthetic. Wishlisting this for the distant future when I have free time to learn and money to burn ⚰️

[@1nisaro]

Hope they keep making it for a while so we can save up!

[@MrRickburns]

I have the Schecter SLS Elite-5 bass and it's a turn-key beauty and top quality build. No needs for any upgrades.

[@charlesdoca7145]

Gorgeous bass and the sound is fabulous. Probably well beyond my price range and skill level, butna joy to see and listen to.

[@tonycarel1785]

Congratulations!! You went with the right guitar company. Love Schecter they build high-quality guitar and basses for the working musician!! I highly recommend them!

[@spacewalker72069]

Nice looking and sounding.

[@driftless7134]

It reminds me of my first great bass, an Ibanez SRX700. Very nice looking bass and great features!

[@andrewpappas9311]

That’s awesome, man, congrats on the new signature and I love the look and sound of it as well

[@xelsnap9972]

Amazing piece of gear! any plans to release a 5 string or 6 string version of it?

[@moca4783]

5 - String is currently being developed :)

[@SmoothbassmanStudios]

Great! I need a 5 String.

[@bassventurafretdetective8899]

Just the comment/question I was looking for. 👍🏻

[@urso_polar_nz]

If it was a string-through body 6-string with a 35" scale, I'd be sold in a jiffy. That's what I'm after for my contra-bass tuned in F# B E A D G

[@DavidAVest]

Congrats, dude. Well deserved.

[@YeungTV]

That’s awesome! Will there be a 5-string version coming out in the future?

[@wissehV2]

What about 6👉👈?

[@BassCampOfficial]

Yes - 5 and 6-strings are being developed right now!

[@wissehV2]

@@BassCampOfficial YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

[@Lowendlunatic]

Gratz on the signature

[@phantomplastics6582]

Not only is it out today but it's included in the sale!

[@coreyreynolds3585]

I saw it on another video and was like, "Woh, that's a nice looking bass. And it's Schecter! I'd totally get one." Then Charles said it was his signature bass and I was like "Ohhhh, that makes sense now." Awesome.

[@BlackFox91]

Whaou nice achievement! The bass is really beautiful and sound great! Congratulations 🙂

[@sine_0]

I know I'll never be lucky enough to own one but I'm so happy you got a signature bass!

[@chulidadanirmansewa1062]

Great fan of u brother.. With all the musicality from Nepal.. Baaal cha

[@symbiat0]

I’ve always been intrigued by Schecter basses but they have so many models, where to start ? Maybe this signature might be a good place to start ? 🤨

[@martindl9897]

Charles, would you mind sharing some information about your setup for this bass? What string gauge are you using? String height, neck relief? You play different styles, very fast bursts, tapping, and it seems that you're doing all that with light touch. A great technique of course is needed for that (no doubt), but setup helps a lot. That's why I ask on your bass setup. Thanks.

[@larryholland7192]

Congratulations!!

[@timothyworkman1275]

Reminds me of the Washburn T24 and that’s a killler bass Nice job sir

[@derk1o1]

thank you! really appreciate this.

[@andrewwatson8615]

Amazing noodling at the end there. What were you playing?

[@NuncNuncNuncNunc]

Hope you can let schecter know that the dealer locator on their site does not work properly. (On technical side this may be because they are treating zip codes as numbers so zips like 02215 don't show all dealers. An odd quirk is that dealers in towns with the same name near the zip but in different states pop up in search results. 02215 is Berklee College of Music zip, btw)

[@xx_cloud_xx5055]

Congratulations on your signature brother 🤟🏿 Awesome bass. I have a Schecter stiletto studio 4 and it's amazing. They cooking over at Schecter for sure

[@orlandoblack7584]

THANK YOU, MR BERTHOUD, FOR THIS SIGNATURE BASS

[@leftbassfingers]

Your bass is really really cool. Personally I just don't like only the dots not in the center of the neck, I think this is a trademark of Schecter but having you the right to customize the instrument (and Schecter sometimes produces instruments with the dots in the standard position too), is there any particular reason why you choosed to have the dots position on top?

[@Kickbasser]

Congratulations Charles 👏 Sounds 👍 great

[@davestorm6718]

Finally! A deep cutaway for the neck. Unfortunately, arthritis is so bad I cannot play anymore :(

[@HowlingMad86]

From one firehead bassplay to to another: I need this Bass!! Ok, i also play Guitar, Drums and Key, but I NEED THIS BASS.

[@CPurdiePlays]

Glad this is coming out! I was wondering if it would be available to the public. Thinking about getting it. Would love if it came with Fishman Fluence pickups instead of the EMGs.

[@Nathan_North]

Congratulations Charles! The bass looks amazing! Will it be available anywhere in the uk? I would love to get one!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks! There's at least one distributor that has Schecters in the UK (probably more), so at the very least you should be able to buy it online and have ok shipping costs. I'll ask and try to get back to you ASAP!

[@Nathan_North]

@@CharlesBerthoud Brilliant, thanks Charles!

[@guillelopez4222]

It looks really cool, it's elegant but eye-catching. You've got really good taste!

[@kellicos]

Beautiful! Now I really want this bass 😂