Today I’m taking a deep dive into the Schecter CB-5 Charles Berthoud Signature 5-String Bass. With a $1,500 price tag, this bass lands squarely in mid-tier territory, but Schecter packed it with features you’d normally expect from boutique instruments. The CB-5 is a 35” scale, neck-thru design with an ash body, a beautifully flamed maple top, and a thin C-shaped walnut neck reinforced with carbon fiber rods and Padauk stringers. The rosewood fingerboard features a 16” radius and 24 jumbo frets, making the upper register incredibly easy to access thanks to the deep cutaway. Electronics include EMG 40HZ pickups paired with an EMG B64 active preamp, offering volume, blend, and a 3-band EQ with the mid frequency centered at 600Hz. Whether you’re into slap, tap, modern prog, or rock tones, this bass delivers clarity, punch, and a strong midrange presence that really helps it cut through a mix. I walk through the specs, feel, ergonomics, and tonal character, then put it through a series of tone examples so you can hear what it’s capable of in real musical contexts. If you’re looking for a fast-playing, modern 5-string with boutique vibes at a reasonable price, the Schecter CB-5 is absolutely worth checking out. Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and if you enjoy bass reviews like this, please like, subscribe, and thanks so much for watching. 🎸 @SchecterGuitarTV @CharlesBerthoud @emgtv Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daveporterband Website: https://daveporterband.com Timecodes 0:00 Intro 0:28 Specs 1:49 Tone Examples - EQ Flat 5:34 Tone Examples with EQ 8:05 Final Thoughts #justplaybass #schecterguitars #bassplayer

In today’s video, I’m checking out something seriously impressive—the Klos F-Series carbon fiber replacement neck. I paired it with a Fender Ultra Jazz II body, and honestly… this might be my favorite neck in my entire collection. @Klosguitarscarbonfiber has been building carbon fiber instruments for years—everything from travel guitars to acoustics, mandolins, basses, and high-quality replacement necks for most Fender-style instruments. Built in Provo, Utah by brothers Ian and Adam Klosowiak, their carbon fiber designs promise durability, stability, and a balanced, ultra-clear tone. 🔗 Links & Resources: Klos Carbon Fiber Necks: @Klosguitarscarbonfiber Klos Installation Video (by Ian): https://youtu.be/dVH7wTWiBeQ?si=1PkvZq77N0sVhlGW 🔥 Why Carbon Fiber? Super durable—less prone to breaks, cracks, and warping Unaffected by temperature or humidity Lightweight, stable, and incredibly responsive Known for clarity, note definition, and sustain 🛠 Specs on the Klos F-Series Neck: 34" scale Carbon fiber composite construction with epoxy finish Stainless steel medium-jumbo frets Klos machine heads (buttery smooth!) Composite ebony fretboard w/ white dot inlays Graphtech nut 45mm nut width, 12” radius Neck depth: 20.15mm (1st fret), 21.65mm (12th fret) Plek’d at the Klos shop Installation took less than 20 minutes—super painless. When you're ready to install, watch Ian's installation video (link above). Once I plugged in… wow. If you’re considering a serious upgrade that will change the playability and tone of your bass, this is the one. 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:15 Why Carbon Fiber? 1:30 Specs 2:33 Installation 4:05 Tones Demo 7:00 Klos to the Edge (Demo Song) 8:46 Final Thoughts Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daveporterband Website: https://daveporterband.com #justplaybass #klos #bassplayer

Hey bass players! In this video, I’m comparing the stock EMG 40DC pickups in my Spector NS Pulse 5 with the brand new @LarryDiMarzio DiMarzio Colossal pickups. We’ll take a look inside the control cavity, talk about important install details (like why 500k pots are a must), and of course—hear how these pickups sound side by side. These Colossal pickups feature Neodymium magnets for powerful output, dynamic response, and killer tone. I’ll cover how they balance against each other, how they perform with a preamp, and what to expect if you’re considering swapping yours out. 🔊 Tone Shootout Includes: Stock EMG 40DC vs DiMarzio Colossal Same Tone Pump Jr preamp Same bass, same settings—just raw tone comparison What do you think of these new Colossals? Would you pick them over EMGs? Drop your thoughts below! 👇 Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:49 Pickup Tones 4:26 DiMarzio vs EMG shootout 6:57 Final thoughts If you dig bass gear content, please like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more pickup and preamp tests. #BassGuitar #DiMarzio #EMG #SpectorBass #BassTone #GearReview #BassShootout #BassPickups

Hey bass players, in this video we’re talking a look at  ⁨@XviveAudio⁩  's P58 Wireless system for guitar and bass. This complete guitar system offers a convenient wireless guitar experience, and this review will help you decide if the xvive wireless is right for your bass guitar. So let's put it to the test and A/B the same bass riffs using a wired and the P58's wireless connection. Can you hear a difference? Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daveporterband Website: https://daveporterband.com Timecodes 0:00 Unboxing 1:00 The Specs 2:29 Wired vs Wireless Testing 4:36 Conclusion #justplaybass #xvive #bassplayer Hey bass players and guitarists, in this video we're checking out the Xvive A58 guitar wireless system.

Hey bass players, when it comes to cool, sleek-looking basses, Spector’s NS body style is one of the best. In this video we're taking at look at the affordable @OfficialSpector NS Pulse II and the huge amount of tones coming from this well-made Czech-made bass. The @emgtv EMG 40DC pickups are the gold standard of tone. @LarryDiMarzio Sneak peek at DiMarzio's newest bass pickup... the Colossal. Review and demo coming soon! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daveporterband Website: https://daveporterband.com Timecodes 0:00 Song Demo (full mix) 2:29 Specs 4:24 Tone Demos 7:24 Final Thoughts 7:59 DiMarzio Colossal Pickups? 8:32 Song Demo (bass only) #justplaybass #spectorbass #bassplayer

Hey bass players! This time we have a duel of the double buckers for a bass shootout. We will compare the iconic Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Special against the German-made, Warwick Pro Series Corvette $$. Both basses are equipped with two, dual-coil pickups... you let me know which one sounds best! @ernieballinc @FramusWarwickOfficial Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daveporterband Website: https://daveporterband.com Timecodes 0:00 Intro 0:35 Specs Comparison 3:14 Tone Examples 11:45 Recap and Final Thoughts #justplaybass #bassplayer

Hey, bass players! In my first review of this Gibson reissued Tobias Growler V I got a couple things wrong (mainly how the toggle switches work but also the string spacing) so I'm making this video to set the record straight on these awesome, limited-run basses. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daveporterband Website: https://daveporterband.com Timecodes 0:00 Intro 0:27 String Spacing 0:46 Toggle Switches 1:07 Tone Examples 3:00 Final Thoughts #justplaybass #tobias #bassplayer

Hey bass players, in this video we're deep diving into Gibson's 2025 Tobias Growler limited reissue. These Indonesian basses pack a lot of tones into an extremely lightweight bass. Could this be your next bass? We'll look at the specs and listen to some examples of the extraordinary amount of tones you can get out of this little tone beast and it's Bartolini Quad Coil pickup. @gibsonguitar @bartolini. @BabiczGuitars Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daveporterband Website: https://daveporterband.com Timecodes 0:00 Intro 0:44 Specs 2:45 Tone Examples 6:58 Mid Contour Switches 11:55 Pros & Cons 13:38 Final Thoughts #justplaybass #tobias #bassplayer