Used Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass PJ IV Bass Guitar, Metallic Black

SKU: US1930016 MFR: 2963068595
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  • Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass PJ IV Bass Guitar (Metallic Black)
  • Original Box

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2025-07-16T18:36:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Worth every penny!

Nice bass! Nice fit and finish. Amazing sound. The active eq paired with the Dimarzio pickups make for a wide very usable tonal pallet. I'm still dicovering all this bass can do and so far it's all top notch. I read a bunch of comments from other buyers on various sites complaining about this bass being noisy. It's just flat out not true. You would have to put this bass right in front of the speaker on you amp to get any noise out of this bass. It's dead quiet. The bass was almost playable right out of the box. 1/4 turn tighter on the trussrod and a 1/4 turn down on the saddles and the bass plays like butter. No string buzz, no dead spots. All in all at this price point this bass is a winner. Highly recommended.

JOSEPH C.

2025-02-12T07:16:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Waited all my life

Since I was bit by the bug and wanted a bass guitar, my dream bass bass a Fender style PJ bass, but when I was 14 my dad bought me a Fender Precision Bass which I love and never looked back, until I was old enough to ay and buy my own stuff. At that time there no PJ quality options, besides Spectors or Deluxe American Fenders with PJ configurations, until Charvel released this bass. It is exactly what I hoped for. Due to weather it arrived with fret sprout, but I was able to file down the excess fret ends and once the wood aclimated fully, it feels and sounds great.

ALFRED V.

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Charvel San Dimas Bass PJ IV Specifications

General

General

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  • Color

    Metallic Black

  • Model / Series

    Pro-Mod San Dimas

  • Orientation

    Right-Handed

  • Number of Strings

    4

  • Type

    Electric

  • Guitar Finish

    Gloss

  • Side Dots

    Luminlay

  • Pickup Covers

    Black

  • Strap Buttons

    Standard

  • String Trees

    Vintage-Style Disc

  • Strings

    Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.100 Gauges)

  • Bridge Pickup

    DiMarzio Model J DP123

  • Middle Pickup

    DiMarzio Model P DP122

  • Switching

    None

  • Body Shape

    S style

  • Body Material

    Alder

  • Top Material

    Alder

  • Neck Material

    Maple

  • Neck Construction

    Bolt-On

  • Neck Finish

    Hand-Rubbed Satin Urethane

  • Neck Shape

    Speed Neck with Rolled Fingerboard Edges

  • Scale Length

    34" (86.36 cm)

  • Fingerboard Material

    Maple Fretboard

  • Fingerboard Radius

    12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)

  • Number of Frets

    20

  • Fret Size

    Jumbo

  • Nut Material

    Graph Tech TUSQ XL

  • Nut Width

    1.5" (38.1 mm)

  • Position Inlays

    Cream Dot

  • Truss Rod

    Dual-Action with Wheel

  • Truss Rod Nut

    Heel-Mount Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel

  • Headstock

    Licensed Fender Precision Bass

Hardware

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  • Bridge

    Hardtail

  • Hardware Finish

    Chrome

  • Tuning Machines

    Open-Gear

  • Pickguard

    No

  • Control Knobs

    Dome-Style

  • Control Knobs

    Dome-Style

  • Neck Plate

    4-Bolt Standard

Electronics

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  • Pickups

    DiMarzio P+J pickups

  • Controls

    Volume (Push/Pull Selector for Active/Passive Options), Blend, 3-Band EQ (Active Only)

  • Pickup Configuration

    PJ

  • Special Electronics

    Active Electronics

Miscellaneous

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  • String Material

    Steel

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  • Amplifiers (2)
  • Holders (1)

About Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass PJ IV Bass Guitar - Metallic Black SKU#1930016

FEATURED REVIEWS

Waited all my life

By ALFRED V.

Since I was bit by the bug and wanted a bass guitar, my dream bass bass a Fender style PJ bass, but when I was 14 my dad bought me a Fender Precision Bass which I love and never looked back, until I was old enough to ay and buy my own stuff. At that time there no PJ quality options, besides Spectors or Deluxe American Fenders with PJ configurations, until Charvel released this bass. It is exactly what I hoped for. Due to weather it arrived with fret sprout, but I was able to file down the ex...

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Worth every penny!

By JOSEPH C.

Nice bass! Nice fit and finish. Amazing sound. The active eq paired with the Dimarzio pickups make for a wide very usable tonal pallet. I'm still dicovering all this bass can do and so far it's all top notch. I read a bunch of comments from other buyers on various sites complaining about this bass being noisy. It's just flat out not true. You would have to put this bass right in front of the speaker on you amp to get any noise out of this bass. It's dead quiet. The bass was almost playable ri...

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What sets the Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass PJ IV Bass Guitar apart is its meticulous blend of classic design and contemporary features, making it an ideal choice for bassists seeking both style and substance. The metallic black finish of this bass guitar exudes a stylish and modern aesthetic, perfect for players who value a sleek look on stage.

Crafted with a resilient alder body, this bass guitar echoes the iconic Charvel San Dimas models of the late 1970s, updated with a deeper cutaway for unimpeded access to the upper frets. The bolt-on maple neck, reminiscent of the original Charvel speed necks, is engineered for speed and precision. It boasts a luxurious caramelized treatment, graphite reinforcement for stability, and a heel-mount truss rod wheel for effortless neck adjustments.

The fingerboard, also caramelized maple, features a compound radius that transitions from 12" at the nut to 16" at the heel, ensuring smooth and rapid playability across all 20 jumbo frets. Rolled edges and Luminlay side dots enhance the playing experience, providing comfort and visibility in low-light conditions.

The Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass PJ IV is powered by high-quality DiMarzio pickups, with a Model J at the bridge delivering a well-rounded punch and a Model P in the middle offering a warm, fat tone with a distinctive mid-range growl when amplified. The versatile electronics system includes a three-band active EQ, pickup blend control, and a master volume control with a push/pull selector. This innovative feature allows for uninterrupted performance even in the event of a dead battery, by bypassing the active circuit with a simple pull on the volume knob.

Additional professional-grade hardware includes a Charvel HiMass bridge for enhanced sustain and note punch, a Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut for superior tuning stability, and open-gear tuners. This right-handed 4-string bass guitar is not only reliable and durable but also delivers innovative sound customization options to suit any playing style.

The Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass PJ IV Bass Guitar is a testament to Charvel's commitment to high-quality craftsmanship and innovative design, making it a standout choice for serious bassists.

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass PJ IV Bass Guitar - Metallic Black SKU#1930016 Features

  • Four-string model with 34" scale length
  • Alder body
  • Bolt-on caramelized maple "slim C" speed neck with graphite reinforcement and hand-rubbed satin urethane back finish
  • 12"-16" caramelized maple fingerboard with rolled edges, 20 jumbo frets and cream dot inlays
  • Luminlay side dots
  • Heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel
  • DiMarzio Model J DP123 bridge and DiMarzio Model P DP122 middle pickups, each with black covers
  • Active electronics
  • Charvel HiMass bridge
  • Master volume control with push/pull selector to engage or bypass active EQ circuit, pickup blend control and three-band active EQ (bass, mid and treble) controls
  • Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut, open-gear tuners, vintage-style disc string tree, and oversized strap buttons

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What's in the box:

  • Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass PJ IV Bass Guitar (Metallic Black)
  • Original Box