Charvel Sleep Token iii Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass V, Caramelized Maple Fingerboard, Black
Sleep Token have redefined modern heavy music by fusing djent-weighted riffs, cinematic pop atmospheres, and haunting R&B textures into a sound that feels both intimate and colossal. At the core of that evolution stands bassist III, whose low-end work is both architectural and expressive: locking in with percussive precision one moment, then delivering groove-driven, melody-forward lines that give the songs depth and movement the next.
His weapon of choice is a five-string Charvel San Dimas bass featuring a resonant poplar body. The caramelized maple neck and fingerboard feature a progressive 12"-16" compound radius with jumbo frets for effortless playability, while Luminlay side-dots ensure perfect navigation in Sleep Token's signature darkened stage environments. The 34.4" to 35.5" multi-scale fanned fret design optimizes string tension across all five strings, delivering enhanced intonation and that percussive attack that defines III's playing style, and custom red Fishman Fluence soap bar pickups with three distinct voicings accessible via a 3-way mini toggle—from crystalline clarity to growling aggression. The onboard Fishman 2-band EQ provides surgical control over bass and treble frequencies, while the blend knob allows seamless pickup mixing for infinite tonal possibilities. Hipshot Ultra Lite open gear tuners guarantee rock-solid tuning stability, locking strap pins secure the instrument during III's kinetic performances, and the reverse licensed Stratocaster headstock complements the band's mysterious aesthetic. Visually, III's masked mystique and kinetic stage presence amplify the band's ritualistic aesthetic; sonically, his bass is the glue between thunderous heaviness and atmospheric lift—an essential force behind Sleep Token's unmistakable identity and global impact.
Features
- Poplar San Dimas Bass body
- Caramelized maple neck and fingerboard with 12"-16" compound radius
- 24 Jumbo frets
- 34.4" to 35.5" multi-scale
- Custom red Fishman Fluence pickups
- 3-way mini toggle switch for seamless pickup voicing
- Single volume and pickup blend knobs
- Fishman 2-band EQ with stacked concentric bass/treble control
- Luminlay side-dots
- Hipshot Ultra lite open gear tuners
General
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Orientation: Right-Hand
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Color: Black
Neck
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Headstock: Reverse Licensed Precision Bass
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Neck Material: Caramelized Maple
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Neck Finish: Satin
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Neck Construction: Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement
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Fingerboard Radius: 12" to 16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
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Fingerboard Material: Caramelized Maple
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Position Inlays: Custom
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Number of Frets: 24
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Truss Rod: Dual-Action with Wheel
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String Nut: Phenolic
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Nut Width: 1.8" (45.72mm)
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Nut Material: Phenolic
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Fret Size: Jumbo
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Scale Length: 34.4" - 35.5" Multi-Scale (874 mm - 902 mm)
Body
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Body: Poplar
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Body Finish: Gloss
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Body Shape: San Dimas
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Body Material: Poplar
Hardware
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Bridge: Charvel Single-String Bass Bridge
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Pickup Covers: Red
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Control Knobs: Dome-Style
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Hardware Finish: Black
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Tuning Machines: Hipshot Ultralite
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Strings: D'Addario EXL1705SL Nickel Wound 5-String (.045-.130 Gauges)
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Strap Buttons: Locking
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Case/Gig Bag: Included Charvel Deluxe Gig Bag (p/n 2970000503)
Electronics
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Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar
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Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar
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Pickup Configuration: HH
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Controls: Volume, Blend and Active Two-Band Fishman EQ (Bass, Treble)
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Switching: 3-Position Mini-Toggle Switch
