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Jackson SGSR64ULPB

4-string Electric Bass with Poplar Body, Figured Maple Top, Maple Neck, Indian Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Transparent Blue Burst
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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 quality

Jackson's basses represent the best of Jackson's 30 years of expertise, 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 onstage 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 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 3-band EQ puts tone shaping at your fingertips.

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 full-range tone
  • 2 volume controls and a 3-band EQ are ready for sound shaping

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Kelly Bird
  • Body Material: Poplar with Quilt Maple top
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Transparent Blue Burst
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Shape: Speed Neck
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on
  • Radius: 12"-16" compound
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Blocks
  • Number of Frets: 21, Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Nut Width: 1.650"
  • Nut Material: Black Plastic
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: High Mass bridge
  • Tuners: Jackson Die-cast
  • Neck Pickup: Jackson High Output Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Jackson High Output Humbucker
  • Controls: 2 x volume, 3-band active EQ
  • Strings: .045-.105
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2919093585

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Rated 5/5

JS2

I bought a Kelly Bird JS2 recently. It is in many ways identical to the JS3, except for the electronics package, and the JS2 is mahogany body, vs poplar on the JS3. I could not be more pleased, and it is a horse ! With a 3" leather strap, I have no neck-dive issues at all. Get you one !
Music background: Mostly Motown / R&B / Funk. Chaka Kahn, Chic, etc.
Rated 5/5

SWEET

Beautiful, plays sweet, sounds sweet, is sweet !! Had to wait months for it to get in stock....now I know why. Illustration color is true, gorgeous bass.
Rated 4.5/5

Awesome Bass

This is one beautiful bass! I have been playing a Gibson Thunderbird for a long time but needed something new. I am now hooked on the Jackson. It has a wide range of modern tones and looks awesome. Thanks, Jack Wellington for your help!
Music background: Classic Rock and Metal
Rated 4.5/5

Kelly bird js3q Bass guitar

Hard on the shoulder to wear a strap connected to top peg I relocated top peg lower position to bottom better weight distribution easy to hold shoulder releaf. Out side of that good bass good sound deep solid bottom. Great head turner look sharp different "pretty bass guitar.
Music background: Play all types of music well rock jazz fusion blues funk country alternative heavy metal
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