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The Jackson Adam Blackstone "Gladys" Pro Series signature concert bass brings the expertise of Grammy-winning musical director Adam Blackstone to your fingertips. Developed with Jackson, this five-string electric bass has a custom design optimized for the needs of today's performing and recording bassists. The resonant poplar body and graphite-reinforced bolt-on maple neck generate formidable sustain. The custom neck profile and compound 9"–16" radius maple fingerboard offer incredible comfort and playability.

Slim, Lightweight Poplar Body With Elegant Contours for Playing Comfort

The resonant poplar body keeps weight to a minimum for hours of fatigue-free playing. Its slim proportions and thoughtfully sculpted edges nestle comfortably against your body. Three stylish soundholes let the bass resonate freely. The deep cutaway grants effortless access to the highest notes on the fingerboard. On stage or in studio, this lightweight bass feels fantastic to play.

Fast Maple Neck and Compound Radius Fingerboard for Smooth Playability

The graphite-reinforced maple neck provides stability and sustain. Its smooth satin finish and custom profile make for fast, fluid playing. The compound radius fingerboard has a tighter curve toward the nut for comfortable chording and a flatter curve toward the body for bends and solos. Jumbo frets give you that slick, fast feel. Every design element of the neck aims to make your performance seamless.

Custom Jackson BBE J-Style Pickups Dialed to Perfection

The heart of your tone comes from custom Jackson BBE J-style pickups, voiced to Adam Blackstone's exact specifications for superior sound. They capture the articulation and dynamics you need, matched to an active 3-band EQ circuit to shape your ideal tone. Dial in the perfect amount of low-end punch, scooped mids and crisp, clear highs for any venue.

Built for Comfort, Crafted for Stage and Studio

Designed for hours of comfortable playing, the Jackson Adam Blackstone "Gladys" Pro Series signature concert bass features a custom neck profile with a 9"–16" compound radius fingerboard. The slim profile maple neck with jumbo frets lets your fingers fly up and down the neck with ease. The 34" scale length provides defined note attack and excellent intonation. Jackson's Hi-Mass bridge enhances note articulation and sustain. Premium open-gear tuners combine for rock-solid tuning stability.

Inspired Looks Ready for the Stage

With its vivid Black Stone finish, creme pickguard and black block inlays, this bass has looks to inspire. Black and gold hardware, dome-style control knobs and Jackson's 4-and-one color matched paddle headstock give it a professional flair. The included gig bag provides protection for travel to your next gig. Express yourself with the Jackson Adam Blackstone "Gladys" Pro Series signature concert bass.

Jackson Adam Blackstone "Gladys" Pro Series Signature Concert Bass Guitar Black Stone
Jackson Adam Blackstone "Gladys" Pro Series Signature Concert Bass Guitar Black Stone
Jackson Adam Blackstone "Gladys" Pro Series Signature Concert Bass Guitar Black Stone

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  • Custom Jackson J-style pickups voiced to artist's specs
  • Maple neck and fingerboard, 34" scale length for comfort
  • Active 3-band EQ and Hi-Mass bridge for tone shaping
  • Vivid black stone finish with creme pickguard and black block inlays
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Body
  • Body type: Concert
  • Top wood: Poplar
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Nut width: 1.875"
  • Neck Wood: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: JJ
Other
  • Tuning machines: Jackson sealed die-cast
  • Bridge: Jackson J-style pickup
  • Saddle & nut: Plastic
  • Case: Gig bag

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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.

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4 Reviews

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

EXACTLY what I was looking for.
EXACTLY what I was looking for.
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Best Uses
  1. Jamming2
  2. Practicing2
  3. Recording2
  4. Small Venues2
  5. Rock Concerts1
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
Pros
  1. Good Feel3
  2. Fun To Play2
  3. Good Tone2
  4. Solid Electronics1
  5. Amazing1

Reviewed by 4 customers

  • Ascetics and Performance, I am happy with my purchase.

    4

    submitted2 months ago

    byDon

    fromVirginia Beach, VA

    This is a great bass for all applications. Concerts, Church, recording and practicing. I think you should be able to find a tone all of genres of music and recording mixes. It is in my opinion a hearty neck in your hand it is very comfortable still. The Texas tea color and gold hardware makes hard not to pick this bass up out of all the others, the maple fretboard and dark inlays are beautiful together. and its is as powerful as you want it be. Great B string low end sound.

  • EXACTLY what I was looking for.

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byAbraham

    fromDallas, TX

    After purchasing this bass over a year ago, I wanted to give some insight and highly recommend anyone considering purchasing this beautiful instrument to DO IT. This instantly became my primary bass, gets picked up several times a week, and is used for biweekly live performances with tons of praise from my band mates, colleagues and the FOH for how solid it plays through all styles of music. It's extremely comfortable in hand and I truly believe was the best choice I could have made when I was shopping around last year! Since I'm being honest here, I will share my one, single, only "negative" thing to say about it, the neck is on the heavier side so it requires a bit more effort to hold "up" thank my other basses, but I adjusted to it after playing it for a month or so and I'm no longer uncomfortable or bothered by it at all. Maybe I just became stronger because of it. Aside from that, this J bass sounds INCREDIBLE. It plays like butter and the versatility in tone is amazing. You WILL find the exact sound you want out of this thing. Aesthetically this bass is also a pure 10 out of 10. The color is listed as Black but it's actually a rich espresso metallic brown with a golden pearlescent tint that sparkles beautiful in direct lighting. Pair that with classy gold hardware & cream pickguard and you've got a beautiful, timeless piece of art in your hands. Highly, highly recommend this.

  • Love it!!

    5

    submitted6 months ago

    byMicho

    fromCa Los Angeles

    Drop dead amazing.

  • I wouldn't but this

    2

    submitted8 months ago

    byPaul

    fromBakersfield

    I really wanted to like this bass, but….. I've ordered this bass twice now and I've ran into the same issue with the A string and D string buzzing around the 5th fret and I know it's not my playing I've had a guitar tech look at it both times and he's even said it's messed up. Very disappointed. This was my first and last purchase of any Jackson bass. Everything on guitar centers part was great.

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