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Ideal for little shredders, the JS Series Concert Bass Minion JS1X short-scale bass guitar features a shortened 28.6" scale length, poplar body, one-piece bolt-on maple neck with graphite reinforcement rods and a 12" radius amaranth fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets and pearloid sharkfin inlays.

A Jackson P-style neck pickup and Jackson J-style bridge pickup power this 4-string bass, which also features a pair of volume knobs, hardtail bridge with black base plate and Jackson-branded locking tuners.

The Concert Bass Minion JS1X short-scale bass guitar is available in Neon Green, Pavo Purple, Satin Black or Satin Silver with black hardware. Case sold separately.
Jackson Concert Bass Minion JS1X Short-Scale Bass Guitar Pavo Purple
Jackson Concert Bass Minion JS1X Short-Scale Bass Guitar Pavo Purple
Jackson Concert Bass Minion JS1X Short-Scale Bass Guitar Pavo Purple

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  • Poplar body with short-scale, bolt-on maple neck
  • 12"-radius amaranth fingerboard with pearloid sharkfin inlays
  • Jackson P-style neck and Jackson J-style bridge pickups
  • Hardtail bridge with black base plate and Jackson-branded locking tuners
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Neck
  • Shape: C
  • Wood: 1-Piece maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 28.6" (726 mm)
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Middle: Jackson P style pickup
  • Bridge: Jackson J style pickup
  • Brand: Jackson
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
Fretboard
  • Material: Amaranth
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Pearloid Sharkfin
  • Nut material: Synthetic bone
  • Nut width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Top wood: Poplar
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Hardtail Bridge with Black Base Plate
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Color: Black 
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: No
  • Special features: Pickups, Compact size
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: China

collapse expand iconWarranty

Limited lifetime warranty against defects for guitars purchased after 1/1/2000.
One year parts and labor warranty for guitars purchased before 1/1/2000.

collapse expand iconReviews

4.44

9 Reviews

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing6
  2. Jamming5
  3. Recording4
  4. Small Venues2
  5. Unfortunately does not stay in tune so none .1
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz4
  2. Will not stay in tune1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced6
  2. Novice3
Pros
  1. Fun To Play8
  2. Good Feel8
  3. Good Tone8
  4. Good Pick Up6
  5. Solid Electronics6

Reviewed by 9 customers

  • I would buy this product again and again the price is good

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byToan

    fromArlington Texas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I play them everyday, things that stand out is how smooth you move up and down with your hand freely , especially small hand , the colors is very eye-catching, and the sound is awesome, make your ear wanna listen more and more It make me very happy with the product I have my eye on !

  • Excellent For anyone

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byScott

    fromEncinitas, Ca

    I'm completely happy with this bass. I thought I was taking a chance and l was stoked by the setup, tone and playability. Looks cool too. It's for any player at any level.

  • Unfortunately I will have to return this bass

    2

    submitted3 years ago

    byRandi

    fromMuskegon MI

    This bass does not stay in tune. It looks amazing feels great first time it was played had to tune it between songs so unfortunately I will have to return it, it's very sad.

  • IT'S GREEN!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byW

    fromNew York

    Cool little bass. Love the neon green. My daughter thinks I got it for her. Lol!

  • Quaility is on point. Feels like a 500.00 guitar

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMuscles

    fromSeattle

    Record backtracks. Fantastic to get my daughter aying as well.

  • Absolutely awesome

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byJake420Leach

    fromMichigan

    this bass is great for my daily playing and recording would highly recommend to anybody that is just starting out or is a little seasoned to the instrument

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byAlisha

    fromCentereach, NY

    Could I still play this bass even though I'm left handed, and this bass is right handed?

    Could I still play this bass even though I'm left handed, and this bass is right handed?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It's not recommended. You should play a left handed bass. I will have a product specialist contact you with options.