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Jackson JS3 Kelly Bird IV (Transparent Black)

Item ID: JS3KBIVFMTBk

4-string Electric Bass with Basswood Body, Flame Maple Top, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and Two Humbucking Pickups - Transparent Black

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Weight: 9lbs 11oz
Jackson JS3 Kelly Bird IV (Transparent Black)

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This Bass Is Ready to Rock!

Become a low-frequency fiend with the Jackson JS3 Kelly Bird IV Bass! The JS3 Kelly Bird IV Bass packs plenty of punch and sleek looks with its basswood body, flame maple top, and maple neck. You'll own the rhythm section when you plug it in. The JS3 Kelly Bird IV Bass comes equipped with two Jackson humbucking pickups, ready for you to dial in your ideal tone. And for a commanding feel, the rosewood fingerboard features a 12"-16" compound radius for effortless playability. If you're looking for a seriously playable bass at a great value, look no further than the Jackson JS3 Kelly Bird IV Bass.



Jackson JS3 Kelly Bird IV Bass at a Glance:
  • Jackson quality
  • Compound radius fingerboard
  • Powerful electronics

Jackson quality
Jackson's basses represents the best of Jackson's 30 years of axe-pertise, and the JS3 Kelly Bird IV Bass is no exception. You get killer tonewoods, a gorgeous flame maple top, high-output electronics, and a compound radius fingerboard, all at a price that belies its performance. And when you get on stage with this bass-beast in your hands, everyone will know you're playing a Jackson thanks to the iconic shark fin inlays and tilt-back headstock.

Compound radius fretboard
The JS3 Kelly Bird IV Bass features a 12"-16" compound radius fretboard for ultimate playability. The rosewood fingerboard is rounder near the nut for easy rhythm playing. As your playing heats up and moves up the fretboard, the radius flattens out for easier runs and big, big string bends. With a neck that plays this slick, you'll be up at the 21st fret before you know it.

Powerful electronics
Jackson stocks the JS3 Kelly Bird IV Bass with two high-output humbucking pickups, positioned to capture the fullest tone possible. Volume controls for both pickups allow you to blend them to taste, and a master tone control is present for final tone tweaking.

Jackson JS3 Kelly Bird IV Bass Features:
  • Jackson quality and playability at an incredibly low price
  • Solid basswood body for thick tone and smooth sustain
  • Gorgeous flame maple top
  • Compound radius fretboard lets you play faster and smoother
  • Dual humbucking pickups capture the full-range tone
  • 2 volume controls and a master tone control are ready for sound shaping

Pound your audience to the ground with the Jackson JS3 Kelly Bird IV Bass!

Specification Detail
Body Type Kelly Bird
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Number of Strings 4
Color Transparent Black
Body Material Basswood
Scale Length 34"
Number of Frets 21 Jumbo
Fingerboard Material Rosewood, 12"-16" Compound Radius
Fingerboard Inlay Blocks
Neck Material Maple, Bolt-on
Neck Shape JS2
Nut Width 1.625"
Bridge/Tailpiece High Mass Bridge
Tuners Jackson Non-locking Tuners
Number of Pickups 2
Neck Pickup Humbucker
Middle Pickup No Middle Pickup
Bridge Pickup Humbucker
Controls 2 x Volume, Master Tone
Case Included No Case Included
Manufacturer Part Number 2919091585

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Jackson JS3 Kelly Bird IV

by Mike H. from Atlanta, GA
February 17, 2013
Music Background: Hobbyist
Pros: Jackson quality and looks. The neck is not gloss it's unfinished/oiled which makes it smooth and quick. Good range of tones thanks to the on-board EQ and blend control.

Cons: It's a ... read more [+]little neck heavy (to me anyway). I prefer the neck to be slightly angled up not straight out. It may not be a problem for people with long, lanky arms though. Small but minor thing, no quick access to the battery compartment, so keep a phillips screwdriver handy.

Overall though it's a quality bass and I'd buy it again even with the minor issues. close [-]

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Jackson JS3 Kelly Bird IV (Transparent Black)

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