Jackson Introduces X Series Spectra Basses
Jackson is expanding its Spectra line of basses this year with three new X Series models: the X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV, the X Series Spectra Bass SBXM IV, and the X Series Spectra Bass SBX V. Each of the basses has a modern style and new body shape.
“The offset body style of these models was innovatively designed with a larger upper horn that evenly distributes weight throughout the instrument for perfect balance and playing comfort,” Jackson explains. “The graphite-reinforced through-body maple neck with scarf joint creates formidable sustain, with a speed neck contour, 12”-16” compound radius fingerboard and 24 frets for superior playability.”
Each bass is fitted with a pair of passive medium-output humbucking pickups with a two-way toggle switch for pickup coil splitting. They also come loaded with a three-band EQ, blend control, and push/pull volume knob for active and passive modes.
The models are differentiated in configuration, as the SBX IV is a four-string with a laurel fingerboard and the SBXM IV has a maple board. The SBX V is a five-string with a laurel fingerboard. Each model has its own color combinations.
The Jackson X Series Spectra basses will be available soon with estimated street prices of $499, $529, and $599.
Jackson Guitars X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV Specs:
| Scale: | 34″ |
| Construction: | Neck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint |
| Strings: | 4 |
| Body: | Poplar |
| Neck: | Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Satin Color Matched |
| Neck Binding: | White |
| Fingerboard: | Laurel |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12″-16″ Compound Radius |
| Frets: | 24 |
| Position Inlays: | White Dot |
| Pickups: | Jackson Medium-Output Humbucking |
| Pickup Switches: | 2-Way Toggle Switch (Pickup Coil Split) |
| Electronics: | 3-band EQ |
| Controls: | Volume (Push/Pull Selector for Active/Passive Options), Blend, 3-Band EQ (Active Only) |
| Bridge: | Jackson HiMass |
| Tuners: | Jackson Sealed Die-Cast |
| Colors: | Neon Orange, Satin Graphite |
Jackson Guitars X Series Spectra Bass SBXM IV Specs:
| Scale: | 34″ |
| Construction: | Neck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint |
| Strings: | 4 |
| Body: | Poplar |
| Neck: | Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Satin Color Matched |
| Neck Binding: | White |
| Fingerboard: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12″-16″ Compound Radius |
| Frets: | 24 |
| Position Inlays: | White Dot |
| Pickups: | Jackson Medium-Output Humbucking |
| Pickup Switches: | 2-Way Toggle Switch (Pickup Coil Split) |
| Electronics: | 3-band EQ |
| Controls: | Volume (Push/Pull Selector for Active/Passive Options), Blend, 3-Band EQ (Active Only) |
| Bridge: | Jackson HiMass |
| Tuners: | Jackson Sealed Die-Cast |
| Colors: | Snow White |
Jackson Guitars X Series Spectra Bass SBX V Specs:
| Scale: | 35″ |
| Construction: | Neck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint |
| Strings: | 5 |
| Body: | Poplar |
| Neck: | Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Satin Color Matched |
| Neck Binding: | White |
| Fingerboard: | Laurel |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12″-16″ Compound Radius |
| Frets: | 24 |
| Position Inlays: | White Dot |
| Pickups: | Jackson Medium-Output Humbucking |
| Pickup Switches: | 2-Way Toggle Switch (Pickup Coil Split) |
| Electronics: | 3-band EQ |
| Controls: | Volume (Push/Pull Selector for Active/Passive Options), Blend, 3-Band EQ (Active Only) |
| Bridge: | Jackson HiMass |
| Tuners: | Jackson Sealed Die-Cast |
| Colors: | Electric Blue, Metallic Black |
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