Jackson Introduces New JS Series Spectra Bass Models

Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3Q Full

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:

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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