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Jackson Updates Color Schemes for X Series Concert Bass CBXNT DX IV
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Jackson Updates Color Schemes for X Series Concert Bass CBXNT DX IV

Jackson has updated their head-turning X Series Concert Bass CBXNT DX IV with two new color schemes for 2023. The bass, which draws on aspects from several classic designs, will now have the option for Matte Army Drab and Ice Blue Metallic.

Jackson Guitars Expands X-Series with Spectra Bass SBX IV
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Jackson Guitars Expands X-Series with Spectra Bass SBX IV

New for 2022, Jackson Guitars has added the Spectra Bass SBX IV to their X-series Basses. The company says the model has a body shape made for gigging musicians.

Jackson Unveils New JS Spectra Model Basses
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Jackson Unveils New JS Spectra Model Basses

Jackson has expanded their JS Series of Spectra basses with the JS2P, the JS3, and the JS3V. Each of the basses has the Spectra off-set body shape made from poplar.

Jackson Guitars Unveils Pro Series Spectra Basses
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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.

Jackson Guitars Introduces the X Series Concert Bass CBXNT DX IV
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Jackson Guitars Introduces the X Series Concert Bass CBXNT DX IV

Jackson Guitars has announced a plethora of new instruments, but one has stood out for us the most. The X Series Concert Bass CBXNT DX IV seems to be an amalgamation of several vintage basses.

Jackson Guitars Introduces X Series Signature David Ellefson 30th Anniversary Concert Bass CBX IV
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Jackson Guitars Introduces X Series Signature David Ellefson 30th Anniversary Concert Bass CBX IV

Earlier this year, Jackson Guitars and David Ellefson introduced the X Series Signature David Ellefson 30th Anniversary Concert Bass CBX V. Now they’re following it up with a four-string version, dubbed the CBX IV.

Bass of the Week: Jackson X Series Concert Bass CBXNT IV
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Bass of the Week: Jackson X Series Concert Bass CBXNT IV

Jackson’s X Series features versions of their classic designs with modern upgrades in playability in an affordable package. Their Concert bass shape got the treatment several times over, including this X Series Concert Bass CBXNT IV in a cool matte army drab finish.

Jackson Introduces Mini-Scale JS Series Concert Bass Minion JS1XM
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Jackson Introduces Mini-Scale JS Series Concert Bass Minion JS1XM

Jackson has scaled things down about with their latest Concert bass – literally. The JS Series Concert Bass Minion JS1XM has a scale of 28.6 inches, which is tiny compared to the standard scale of 34 inches.

Jackson Introduces New JS Series Spectra Bass Models
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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.

Jackson Guitars Unveils X Series Signature David Ellefson CBXM IV and V Basses
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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.

Jackson CBXNT IV and V Concert Basses Now Available
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Jackson CBXNT IV and V Concert Basses Now Available

Jackson Guitars is now shipping the CBXNT IV Concert and CBXNT V Concert basses. Four and five-string models, respectively, the company describes the basses as perfect for metal or other styles that demand low, punchy bass. Jackson says the heart of the bass is in their electronics. “The heart of this beast is a pair of Jackson High Output Humbucking...

Jackson Introduces Dave Ellefson Signature Kelly Bird Bass
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Jackson Introduces Dave Ellefson Signature Kelly Bird Bass

David Ellefson now has a signature model of the Jackson Kelly Bird bass, which he helped design last year. The new 4-string bass stands out with the Megadeth bassist’s signature red pinstripe finish over its modern body shape. The Jackson David Ellefson Signature Kelly Bird Bass is built with a basswood body, and a bolt-on bound maple neck with 21...