Jackson Guitars Unveils X Series Signature David Ellefson CBXM IV and V Basses
David Ellefson’s line of signature instruments has gotten a new spin with two new bassists: the 4-string X Series Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CBXM IV and 5-string X Series Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CBXM V. The basses have a fairly new look for a Jackson bass, particularly in the headstock region.
Each is built with a poplar body and a graphite-reinforced quartersawn maple neck. The neck, which has a heel-mount truss rod thumbwheel, features a 12”-16” compound radius maple fingerboard designed for more comfort and articulation. A key difference between the four-string and five-string versions is the scale: 34 inches for the four and 35 inches for the five.
Other features include active EMG P/J pickups, a 3-band EQ, and a Jackson HiMass bridge. Hear Ellefson talk about the new basses in this intro video:
The Jackson X Series Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CBXM IV and CBXM V have MSRPs of $952 and $1,020.
Jackson Guitars X Series Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CBXM IV Features:
| Strings: | 4 |
| Scale: | 34″ |
| Body: | Poplar |
| Body Shape: | Concert Bass |
| Neck: | Quartersawn Maple |
| Fingerboard: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12″-16″ Compound Radius |
| Frets: | 21 Jumbo |
| Inlays: | Black Dot |
| Pickups: | EMG P/J |
| Electronics: | 3-band EQ |
| Bridge: | Jackson HiMass |
| Tuners: | Jackson Sealed Die-Cast |
| Colors: | Gloss Black, Gloss White |
Jackson Guitars X Series Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CBXM V Features:
| Strings: | 5 |
| Scale: | 35″ |
| Body: | Poplar |
| Body Shape: | Concert Bass |
| Neck: | Quartersawn Maple |
| Fingerboard: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12″-16″ Compound Radius |
| Frets: | 21 Jumbo |
| Inlays: | Black Dot |
| Pickups: | EMG P/J |
| Electronics: | 3-band EQ |
| Bridge: | Jackson HiMass |
| Tuners: | Jackson Sealed Die-Cast |
| Colors: | Gloss Black, Gloss White |
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