Michael Anthony MA-5 Bass


There's not much to say about rock bass legend Michael Anthony. He was the bassist of the iconic band Van Halen for over 30 years and is currently in the supergroup Chickenfoot around Joe Satriani, Chad Smith and Sammy Hagar. Of course, his signature basses have his Schecter USA MonsterTone™ MA pickups on board. He also uses bolt-on maple necks with a rosewood fretboard for that extra “attack”. 

Available in the finish/color variants:


Benefits

Schecter Bass-Pickups

Schecter produces both time-honored replicas and contemporary single-coil and humbucker pickups for both guitars and basses. All pickups from A for “Apocalypse” to Z for “Z Plus” are produced in the USA. From vintage to ultra-hot sounds, from four to eight strings, Schecter has something for everyone.

WSC KG400 Bass-Tuner

The WSC KG400 or “Wet-String Compensation” tuners help keep the bass in tune even when the strings are wet, which can happen if a player sweats during a performance or the weather is humid/humid. The WSC mechanism compensates for changes in string tension caused by moisture, allowing the bass to stay in tune longer.

Bass Fretboard: Rosewood

A rosewood fretboard is characterized by a warm, resonant tone quality. The density and structure of rosewood help the string vibrations to be transmitted efficiently, resulting in a balanced sound spectrum with emphasized lows, clear mids and silky highs.


Specs

Model NameMichael Anthony MA-5 Bass
Model Number452
FinishGloss Natural
BodySwamp Ash w/ Koa Top
NeckMaple/Walnut Multi-ply, bolt-on
FretboardRosewood
Scale35” / 889 mm
Neck ShapeThin C
Nut Width45 mm
Frets21 X-Jumbo
Bridge PickupSchecter USA MonsterTone-J™ (MA)
Neck PickupSchecter USA MonsterTone-P™ (MA)
ControlsVolume/Tone/3-Way Switch
BridgeWSC THD5 Bass Bridge
TunersSchecter Light-Weight
HardwareBlack
StringsErnie Ball 5 String Super Long #2850 (.045-.130)
Case (sold separately)SCSGR-UNIV6

SGR-Universal Bass Hardcase

  • Model Name: SGR-Universal Bass Hardcase
  • Model Number: 1671
  • Exterior: PE (Polyethylene) Plastic w/ embossed Schecter logo (black)
  • Interior: EPS foam protective interior with deep plush lining (blue)
  • "Heavy-Duty" Aluminum valance (black)
  • Powder coated Metal w/Lockable middle latch (black)
  • 3 Accessory Compartments
  • Fits: all Riot models, most 4-/5-/8-/12-Saiter basses (right-/lefthand)
  • Case (sold separately)