Head to head
Jackson USA Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CB V vs Schecter Michael Anthony Koa Top USA Signature
The verdict
The Jackson USA Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CB V and Schecter Michael Anthony Koa Top USA Signature are closely matched overall — 68 to 66 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Jackson USA Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CB V wins on
- Better build (71 vs 65)
Schecter Michael Anthony Koa Top USA Signature wins on
- Lower price ($3,699 vs $6,000)
Scorecard
| Metric | USA Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CB V | Michael Anthony Koa Top USA Signature |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 66 |
| Build | 71 | 65 |
| Playability | 72 | 72 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 58 | 56 |
Full specifications
| Spec | USA Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CB V | Michael Anthony Koa Top USA Signature |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Jackson | Schecter |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Alder | 5 Ply Ash/Walnut |
| Neck wood | Quartersawn Maple | 5 Ply Maple/Walnut |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Rosewood w/ Binding |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | 21 | 21 |
| Scale | 34" | 34" |
| Pickups | EMG® 40CS / EMG® 40DC | Schecter Signature Michael Anthony Set / Schecter Signature Michael Anthony Set |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $6,000 | $3,699 |
| Body Binding | Black | — |
| Body Finish | Satin | — |
| Body shape | Concert™ Bass | — |
| Bridge | Jackson HiMass™ | Schecter Custom Brass String Through |
| Bridge pickup | EMG® 40DC | Schecter Signature Michael Anthony Set |
| Commodity Code | 9207901000 | — |
| Construction | Neck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint | Bolt On |
| Control Knobs | Dome-Style | — |
| Controls | Volume, Blend, High, Low, Mid | Master Volume/Master Tone/3-way Toggle |
| Finish | Satin Silver | — |
| Fretboard radius | 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm) | 12 in. |
| Fret Size | Jumbo | — |
| Hardware Finish | Black | — |
| Headstock | Jackson® Pointed 5-In-Line | — |
| Headstock Binding | White | — |
| Neck Binding | White | — |
| Neck Finish | Hand-Rubbed Urethane | — |
| Neck pickup | EMG® 40CS | Schecter Signature Michael Anthony Set |
| Neck Plate | None | — |
| Nut | Graphite | GraphTech TUSQ |
| Nut width | 1.75" (44.45 mm) | — |
| Orientation | Right-Hand | — |
| Pickguard | None | — |
| Position Inlays | Outlined Sharkfin | — |
| Product Name | USA Signature David Ellefson Concert™ Bass CB V, Ebony Fingerboard, Satin Silver | — |
| Saddle Height Wrench | Yes | — |
| Scale length | 34" (86.36 cm) | 34 in. |
| Series | Artist Signature | — |
| Special Electronics | Active Electronics | — |
| Strap Buttons | Standard | — |
| String Nut | Graphite | — |
| Switching | Blend Control | — |
| Truss rod | Dual-Action | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Nut | Truss Rod Adjustment at Nut | — |
| Truss Rod Wrench | Yes | — |
| Tuners | Hipshot® Non-Locking | Schecter Custom Bass Tuners w/ HipShot Drop D |
| Binding | — | Black |
| Dexterity | — | Right Handed |
| Fretboard inlay | — | Silver Ring w/ Acrylic Dot |
| Guitar Colors | — | Koa with Natural Gloss |
| Hardware | — | Black |
| Neck profile | — | Custom C |
| Side Dot Markers | — | Acrylic Dot |
| Top Material | — | Koa |