Jackson Introduces New JS Series Spectra Bass Models
Jackson has expanded its JS Series basses with two new models: the JS Series Spectra Bass JS3Q and JS Series Spectra Bass JS3QV. The basses are four- and five-strings, respectively, and feature a quilted maple top and a new body shape.
“The brand-new offset body style was designed with the artist in mind,” the company writes. “The poplar body with quilt maple top features a large upper horn that evenly distributes weight throughout the instrument, providing perfect balance by reducing neck dive for hours of comfortable playing. A graphite-reinforced bolt-on maple neck with scarf joint design generates formidable sustain, while the speed neck contour and 12″-16″ compound radius laurel fingerboard with 24 frets make for lightning-fast playability.”
Both models are fitted with a pair of Jackson’s medium-output humbuckers with coil-splitting toggles as well as a bypass-able three-band EQ. Finally, each bass has a Hi-Mass bridge and sealed die-cast tuners. The four-string comes in an Amber Blue Burst while the five-string has an Alien Burst Green finish.
Hear Entheos bassist Tim Walker take the basses for a spin:
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< The Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3Q and JS3QV will be available soon with MSRPs of $476 and $544.
Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3Q Specs:
| Strings: | 4 |
| Scale: | 34″ |
| Construction: | Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint |
| Body: | Poplar |
| Top: | Quilted Maple |
| Neck: | Maple |
| Binding: | White |
| Fingerboard: | Laurel |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12″-16″ Compound Radius |
| Frets: | 24 |
| Nut Width: | 1.5″ |
| Inlays: | White Dots |
| Pickups: | Jackson Medium-Output Humbucking |
| Electronics: | 3-Band EQ |
| Controls: | Volume (Push/Pull Selector for Active/Passive Options), Blend, 3-Band EQ (Active Only) |
| Pickup Switching: | 2-Way Toggle Switch (Pickup Coil Split) |
| Bridge: | Jackson HiMass |
| Tuners: | Jackson Sealed Die-Cast |
Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3QV Specs:
| Strings: | 4 |
| Scale: | 35″ |
| Construction: | Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint |
| Body: | Poplar |
| Top: | Quilted Maple |
| Neck: | Maple |
| Binding: | White |
| Fingerboard: | Laurel |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12″-16″ Compound Radius |
| Frets: | 24 |
| Nut Width: | 1.75″ |
| Inlays: | White Dots |
| Pickups: | Jackson Medium-Output Humbucking |
| Electronics: | 3-Band EQ |
| Controls: | Volume (Push/Pull Selector for Active/Passive Options), Blend, 3-Band EQ (Active Only) |
| Pickup Switching: | 2-Way Toggle Switch (Pickup Coil Split) |
| Bridge: | Jackson HiMass |
| Tuners: | Jackson Sealed Die-Cast |
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