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Jackson JS Kelly Bird JS3Q Bass Guitar - Transparent Blue Burst , $449.99 - Add to Cart Skip to Product Information

Jackson JS Kelly Bird JS3Q Bass Guitar - Transparent Blue Burst

4-string Electric Bass with Poplar Body, Figured Maple Top, Maple Neck, Indian Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Transparent Blue Burst
Jackson JS Kelly Bird JS3Q Bass Guitar - Transparent Blue Burst
Jackson JS Kelly Bird JS3Q Bass Guitar - Transparent Blue Burst
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For a limited time only, add this bass to your cart to reveal a special discount offer on a matching gig bag! Offer will be visible in your shopping cart. Effective now through 8/31/2026.

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While this isn't an item we normally stock, we can still get it to you as fast as possible due to our great relationship with Jackson. Go ahead and place your order and we'll follow up shortly to let you know when to expect it. Estimated September 2026

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Jackson JS Kelly Bird JS3Q Bass Guitar - Transparent Blue Burst
We Can Get It!

While this isn't an item we normally stock, we can still get it to you as fast as possible due to our great relationship with Jackson. Go ahead and place your order and we'll follow up shortly to let you know when to expect it. Estimated September 2026

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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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Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. Select manufacturers may require that only the manufacturer’s products qualify towards the minimum purchase amount needed to be eligible for promotional financing. Otherwise, an invoice that meets the minimum purchase amount and contains at least one qualifying manufacturer product is eligible for promotional financing. No interest will be charged on promo purchase balance, and equal monthly payments are required on promo purchase until it is paid in full. The payments equal the amount financed divided by the number of months in the promo period, rounded up to the next whole dollar. These payments may be higher than the payments that would be required if this purchase was a non-promo purchase. During the last month(s) of the promo period the required monthly payment may be reduced due to the prior months’ rounding. Regular account terms apply to non-promo purchases. New Accounts as of 07/31/2025: Purchase APR is 34.99%. Penalty APR is 39.99%. Min Interest Charge is $2. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms. Subject to credit approval.

Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. No interest will be charged on the promo balance if you pay it off, in full, within the promo period. If you do not, interest will be charged on the promo balance from the purchase date. The required minimum monthly payments may or may not pay off the promo balance before the end of the promo period, depending on purchase amount, promo length and payment allocation. Regular account terms apply to non-promo purchases and, after promo period ends, to the promo balance. New Accounts as of 07/31/2025: Purchase APR is 34.99%. Penalty APR is 39.99%. Min Interest Charge is $2. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms. Subject to credit approval.

The estimated required monthly payment shown which excludes taxes and delivery equals the amount financed divided by the number of months in the promo period, rounded up to the next cent. During the last month(s) of the promo period the required monthly payment may be reduced due to this rounding. These payments apply only with the financing offer shown. If you make these payments by the due date each month, you should pay off this amount financed within the promo period, if it is the only balance you are paying off. If you have other balances on your account, this payment will be added to any other minimum monthly payments.

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