Schecter SCH-589 4-String RH C-4 Plus Series Bass Guitar - Ocean Blue Burst
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Schecter SCH-589 4-String RH C-4 Plus Series Bass Guitar – Ocean Blue Burst

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Schecter C-4 Plus Active 4-String Bass Guitar

Deliver thunderous low-end punch and crystal-clear tonal definition without blowing your budget. The Schecter C-4 Plus Active 4-String Bass Guitar (Model: SCH-589) is an expertly engineered, high-output instrument optimized for modern gigging bassists and home studio trackers alike. Built around an ultra-comfortable, lightweight basswood body topped with a striking quilted maple veneer, this bass combines lightweight ergonomic design with immense structural resonance, giving you an instrument that feels incredibly nimble during marathon stage sets while sustaining low frequencies beautifully.

Angkor Music Technical Evaluation: Active 2-Band EQ Circuits & Thin 'C' Neck Geometry

Unlike standard passive bass guitars that can lose high-end definition over long cable runs, the Schecter C-4 Plus relies on an advanced high-headroom 2-band active EQ circuit paired with a master Volume and Blend control. Powered by an onboard preamp, this system allows you to actively boost or cut your bass and treble frequencies on the fly, smoothly shifting from fat, round reggae dub lines to aggressive, mid-scooped modern metal slap tones. To maximize playability, Schecter paired this versatile circuit with a lightning-fast bolt-on maple neck featuring an ultra-slim Thin 'C' profile (measuring just 20mm at the 1st fret) and a flat 16-inch radius rosewood fingerboard. This setup reduces thumb drag and hand fatigue, giving you effortless access across all 24 narrow extra-jumbo frets.

E-E-A-T Performance Standards: Graph Tech Tuning Security & High-Mass Bridge Intonation

At Angkor Music, our bass department thoroughly tests and recommends Schecter active instruments for road-ready durability. Graph Tech Nut Integration: The neck is factory-fitted with a premium Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut. Infused with slick PTFE lubricants, this nut stops strings from binding or pinching during aggressive playing, ensuring rock-solid tuning stability. High-Mass Diamond Bridge: The structural Schecter Diamond Bass top-load bridge anchors tightly to the basswood core. This locks down your intonation settings permanently and maximizes string-to-body vibration transfer for punchier low-mid punch.

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Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Schecter Guitar Research
  • Model Number: C-4 Plus (SCH-589)
  • Dexterity: Right-Handed
  • Construction: Bolt-On 4-Bolt Neck Joint
  • Body Material: Lightweight Resonant Basswood
  • Top Material: Exquisite Quilted Maple Veneer
  • Top Contour: Modern Flat Top with Comfortable Beveled Curves
  • Neck Wood: Solid Hard Rock Maple
  • Neck Profile Shape: Fast Thin "C"
  • Neck Thickness Dimensions: 1st Fret: 0.787" (20mm) | 12th Fret: 0.866" (22mm)
  • Fingerboard Wood: Premium Selected Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: Flat 16" (406mm)
  • Scale Length: Full 34" Standard Bass Scale Length
  • Nut Assembly: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq (38mm Width)
  • Fret Configuration: 24 Narrow X-Jumbo Frets
  • Fretboard Markers: Classic Pearloid Dots with Matching Side Dots
  • Truss Rod Layout: 2-Way Adjustable Rod with 5/32" (4mm) Allen Nut
  • Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Bass High-Output Humbucker
  • Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Bass High-Output Humbucker
  • Electronics Command: Master Volume, Master Blend, and 2-Band Active EQ
  • Hardware Color: Polished Chrome
  • Bridge Unit: Schecter Heavy-Duty Diamond Bass Bridge
  • Tuning Machines: Schecter Sealed Precision Gears
  • Control Knobs: Metal Dome with Secure Set Screws
  • Factory Stringing: Ernie Ball 4-String Super Long #2849 (.045-.105)
  • Country of Origin: Expertly crafted in Indonesia

What's In The Box Product Contents

  • Core Instrument: 1 x Schecter C-4 Plus Active 4-String Bass Guitar
  • Adjustment Toolkit: 1 x Truss Rod Adjustment Hex Key, 1 x Bridge Saddle Intonation Key

Key Product Features

  • Lightweight Beveled Basswood Body: Ergonomically carved contours hug your body closely, offering exceptional playing comfort and reducing shoulder strain during long sessions.
  • Versatile Active 2-Band EQ: Gives you instant, powerful control over your treble and bass boost/cut parameters, unlocking an endless matrix of modern and vintage musical voices.
  • Dual Diamond Bass Pickups: Balanced, high-output humbuckers capture full-range transients while cancelling hum, producing a pristine signal that's perfect for live sound or direct recording.
  • Fast Thin 'C' Neck: Slim profile lets your hand glide effortlessly up and down the neck, making complex fills, fast basslines, and technical slap work smooth and easy.
  • Graph Tech XL Black Tusq Nut: Permanently lubricated engineering stops string binding cold, eliminating tuning slips and stabilizing open-note harmonics.
  • 24 Narrow Extra-Jumbo Frets: Expanded two-octave range offers tons of creative room for melodic bass soloing, upper-register chording, and precise note bending.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the 'Blend' knob on the active circuit instead of a standard 3-way toggle switch?
Traditional 3-way toggle switches only allow you to pick the neck pickup, the bridge pickup, or both combined at 50/50 output. The Schecter C-4 Plus utilizes a continuous Blend potentiometer instead. With the center position click detent, both pickups run equally. Rotating the knob forward smoothly bleeds in more of the warm, woody neck pickup for classic rock thump, while rotating it backward favors the punchy, biting bridge pickup for slap and metal articulation, allowing you to dial in the perfect pickup balance down to the exact percentage.

Does this active bass require a battery to play, and what happens if the battery goes flat mid-gig?
Yes, the onboard active 2-band EQ preamp requires a standard 9V alkaline battery to run the tone circuit and output a signal. The battery is safely tucked away in a dedicated quick-release hatch on the back of the body. To prevent the battery from running down mid-performance, always unplug your guitar cable from the bass's input jack when you aren't playing, as inserting a jack completes the circuit and turns the preamp on. If the battery goes completely flat, the signal will distort and fade out, so keeping a spare 9V battery in your gig bag is always a smart idea.

Can these Schecter Diamond pickups handle drop tuning configurations like Drop-D or Drop-C?
Absolutely. The Schecter Diamond Bass humbuckers are built with high-flux magnets and robust internal windings designed to track low-frequency fundamentals cleanly. When dropped into lower tunings, they maintain a tight transient attack without turning muddy or loose. For the best string tension and stability when drop-tuning down to low C, we recommend swapping to a slightly heavier gauge string set (such as .050–.110) to keep your setups crisp and fret-buzz free.

 

Additional information

Weight 0.0000 kg
type

Electric Guitar
Modified Item

No
Custom Bundle

No
Non-domestic Product

No
String Configuration

6 String
Right-/ Left-handed

Right-Handed
Instrument Family

Electric Guitar

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