Jackson Guitars Unveils Pro Series Spectra Basses
Jackson Guitars has expanded their bass lineup with the Pro Series Spectra series, which includes four and five-string basses. Each model sports the Spectra body shape with enhanced features including a multi-laminate wood body and through-body construction with a five-piece graphite-reinforced maple and walnut neck.
The fingerboard on each is made from caramelized jatoba and has a 12”-16” compound radius. Oval dark inlays mark the fretboard’s 24 frets. Other common features include Nordstrand single-coil soapbar pickups, an active/passive preamp with three-band EQ and mid-switch, and Jackson headstocks.
The Pro Series Spectra Bass SBP IV is a four-string with a poplar burl top that comes in Caribbean Blue or Transparent Black Burst finishes. The five-string, 35-inch scale SBP V also has a poplar burl top and comes in Transparent Cherry Burst. Finally, the SBA V has a flatsawn ash top in a Blue Burst finish with black hardware.
The Jackson Guitars Pro Series Spectra Basses will be shipping in April with prices ranging from $899 to $999.
Jackson Guitars Pro Series Spectra Bass SBP IV Specs:
| Strings: | 4 |
| Construction: | Neck-Through |
| Scale: | 34″ |
| Body: | Walnut/Maple |
| Top: | Poplar Burl |
| Neck: | 5-piece Maple/Walnut with Graphite Reinforcement |
| Fingerboard: | Caramelized Jatoba |
| Fretboard Radius: | 12″-16″ |
| Frets: | 24 |
| Inlays: | Oval Dark Pearl |
| Pickups: | Nordstrand SB4 |
| Electronics: | 3-band EQ with Active/Passive, Mid-Frequency Switches |
| Bridge: | Jackson Single-String Hardtail |
| Tuners: | Jackson Sealed Die-Cast |
| Finish: | Caribbean Blue, Transparent Black Burst |
Jackson Guitars Pro Series Spectra Bass SBP V Specs:
| Strings: | 5 |
| Construction: | Neck-Through |
| Scale: | 35″ |
| Body: | Walnut/Maple |
| Top: | Poplar Burl |
| Neck: | 5-piece Maple/Walnut with Graphite Reinforcement |
| Fingerboard: | Caramelized Jatoba |
| Fretboard Radius: | 12″-16″ |
| Frets: | 24 |
| Inlays: | Oval Dark Pearl |
| Pickups: | Nordstrand SB4 |
| Electronics: | 3-band EQ with Active/Passive, Mid-Frequency Switches |
| Bridge: | Jackson Single-String Hardtail |
| Tuners: | Jackson Sealed Die-Cast |
| Finish: | Transparent Cherry Burst |
Jackson Guitars Pro Series Spectra Bass SBA V Specs:
| Strings: | 5 |
| Construction: | Neck-Through |
| Scale: | 35″ |
| Body: | Walnut/Maple |
| Top: | Poplar Burl |
| Neck: | 5-piece Maple/Walnut with Graphite Reinforcement |
| Fingerboard: | Caramelized Jatoba |
| Fretboard Radius: | 12″-16″ |
| Frets: | 24 |
| Inlays: | Oval Dark Pearl |
| Pickups: | Nordstrand SB4 |
| Electronics: | 3-band EQ with Active/Passive, Mid-Frequency Switches |
| Bridge: | Jackson Single-String Hardtail |
| Tuners: | Jackson Sealed Die-Cast |
| Finish: | Blue Burst |
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