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The X Series Spectra Bass SBXQ V from Jackson delivers modern style, flexible tone and incomparable value with a design that’s made for today’s pro bassist. An offset poplar body features a larger upper horn that evenly distributes weight throughout the instrument for balance and comfort. Dual passive medium-output humbucking pickups create a dynamic foundation with fantastic punch, growling power and clear note articulation while wide-ranging tonal command comes from a two-way toggle switch for pickup coil splitting. This five-string, 35"-scale bass also features a HiMass hardtail bridge that enhances sustain and improves note attack. Budget friendly and loaded with value, the X Series Spectra Bass SBXQ V comes in stage-conquering Transparent Black Burst with a unique 3x2 color matched headstock with understated “J” logo and black hardware.
Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBXQ V Transparent Black Burst
Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBXQ V Transparent Black Burst
Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBXQ V Transparent Black Burst

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  • 35"-scale, 5-string bass
  • Poplar body with quilt maple top
  • Through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement, scarf joint and satin color matched back finish
  • 12"-16" compound radius bound laurel fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and white dot inlays
  • Jackson medium-output humbucking bridge and neck pickups
  • Volume control (with push/pull selector for active/passive options), blend control, 3-band EQ (active only) and two-way toggle switch (pickup coil split)
  • Jackson HiMass bridge
  • Jackson sealed die-cast tuners and standard strap buttons
  • Available in Transparent Black Burst with unique 3x2 color matched headstock with “J” logo and black hardware
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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
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Neck-through
  • Scale length: 35"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Control layout: Master volume, Blend, Multi-band EQ
  • Special electronics: 3-band EQ
Fretboard
  • Material: Laurel
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width: 1.75"
Body
  • Body Type: Solid Body Double Cutaway
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Top wood: Maple
  • Body finish: Gloss
Hardware
  • Tuning machines: Sealed Die-cast
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 5 String
  • Country of origin: Indonesia 
  • Orientation: Right-handed

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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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  • Love this Bass

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byZach

    fromDenver, CO

    My one only bass for the past 20 years has been a Ibanez SR405 (2001 year model). I feel like I've purchased a big upgrade with this Jackson X Series Spectra. In comparison to the Ibanez, the Jackson's neck is fatter, lower fret sizes are slightly wider and the string spacing is slightly wider. The playability is a lot smoother for my larger fingers/hands. The pickups and active EQ systems are powerful. Need to have some amp/di box control to contain the powerful output when in smaller venues. I use the passive pickup control when in smaller venues and small churches. I feel that what sets this apart from other basses I've tried is how great it sounds to play the d and g strings as well as going above the 12th fret. The stock strings (D'Addario) sound really pretty when playing the higher octaves. The Elixir strings I'm currently using give the B string a BIG SMOOTH THUMP. For those worried about setup out of the box, I live in high altitude. Setup post manufacturer is usually a must because of that. I have been able to get fairly low action without fret buzz after casually messing with adjustments.

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