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Jackson X Series Concert Bass CBXNT DX V Bass Guitar - Fireburst

5-string Electric Bass with Poplar Body, Maple Neck, Laurel Fingerboard, and P/J Pickups - Fireburst
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Roaring 5-string Tone for All Your Playing Needs

With its high-quality construction and full-throttle sound, the Jackson X Series Concert Bass CBXNT DX V is perfect for use across a variety of genres. A classic set of P/J pickups produce a muscular and rich bass tone, which is tweakable with an onboard 3-band EQ. A graphite-reinforced maple neck with compound-radius laurel fingerboard marries sturdy construction with light-speed playability, perfect for sliding your fingers effortlessly up and down the bass's 24 frets. Plus, a Jackson JTB hardtail bridge delivers a rapid attack and robust sustain, the perfect accent to round out this heavy-duty workhorse.

Bring the thunder with P/J pickups and a 3-band EQ

The CBXNT DX V was designed with rock and metal players in mind, but don't think of it as a one-trick pony: high-quality electronics and tone-shaping options enable this bass for a wide range of playing styles. The timeless combination of P- and J-style pickups deliver boomy lows and thunderous punch, exploding with mammoth sound and gritty character. When paired with Jackson's 3-band EQ, the CBXNT DX V's sound can be shaped for adding that extra bite to cut through the mix or the girth and growl necessary for a thick, aggressive bass tone.

Expert playability, supreme comfort

Jackson's long history of top-notch quality and comfort is epitomized in the CBXNT DX V's sleek, speedy design and easy playability. The 12–16-inch compound-radius fingerboard is rounder near the nut for holding down the groove, flattening out further up the bass's 24 frets for fast runs and string bends. Sweetwater bassists couldn't stop playing the CBXNT DX V's maple neck, which is geared for technical players and reinforced with graphite for enhanced durability and sustain. It's safe to say that picking up the CBXNT DX V is easy; however, with its expert playability and supreme comfort, putting it down will take serious effort.

Jackson X Series Concert Bass CBXNT DX V Bass Guitar Features:

  • Poplar body provides a solid, balanced tonal base
  • Classic double-cutaway shape for easy upper-fret access
  • Timeless P/J pickups deliver punch and attitude
  • Active 3-band EQ supplies you with endless tone-sculpting options
  • Fast-playing maple neck and laurel fingerboard supply a lifetime of rock-solid performance
  • Easy-playing compound-radius fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets
  • Jackson JTB hardtail bridge for enhanced attack and sustain

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 5
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: X Series Concert
  • Body Material: Poplar
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Fireburst
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Shape: Speed Neck
  • Neck Joint: Neck-through
  • Radius: 12"-16" compound
  • Fingerboard Material: Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay: White Pearloid Sharkfins
  • Number of Frets: 24, Jumbo, Nickel
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Nut Width: 1.75"
  • Nut Material: White Plastic
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Jackson Bacher V Hardtail
  • Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-cast
  • Neck Pickup: Jackson P-style Split Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup: Jackson J-style Single-coil
  • Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x blend, 3-band Active EQ
  • Strings: Nickel Plated Steel, .045-.130
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2916655577

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Rated 5/5

Nice bass...even nicer in person

5 string...so the 1.75" nut may not be for everyone, but I have 12 string acoustic guitars with wider necks. The flat radius 12-16 totally was the right decision for this bass...at least for me. One thing not mentioned is all the controls, minus the NICE audio taper master volume, have center detents. Especially nice on the smaller "pickup blend" knob. But a good reference for the 3 way active pickup knob controls. Yeah...you need the 9volt battery in the compartment and wish that battery slide in, versus the little wired "jack" that fits on the battery lugs. But I suspect the battery is only being drawn on, when plugged in and will last a good amount of time...going from all my other guitars with active pups. This finish is insame and the binding all around, headstock too and the neck, just is sweet. No binding on the body back, but a nice tummy cut is there. I choose the heaviest one available and what looked like the best grain pattern from the Sweetwater pics. At 9lbs 10oz...it's not a lightweight....but I wanted the "heft' for the neck thru and the massive bridge plate. And yes..the bass really has the sustain. This is NOT a one trick pony and you can get Chris Squire, to Getty Lee to Carol Kaye. All tones are pretty much possible. The bridge pickup cover might be removed, but I'm actually liking it for resting my hand on it versus feeling the need to have to pick the strings, where the cover is.
Sweetwater did a great job...the action is a tad high, but easily lowered. For buying a bass before ever playing it, I was very nicely surprised. I had bought a Gretsch unplayed from Sweetwater too....and it was just perfect as well. Honestly... if I had to pick between my Ric 4001 and this for a gig, this is BY FAR more versatile and would be my first choice. It gets extremely close to the Ric-o-sound, but much, much more. I could ramble on for ever about this guitar. Remember...fairly wide neck being a 5 string and yes, it's flat...but that might be the only downside I could think for someone else. Oh yeah... plastic nut...but for now..that's just fine... I don't need endless sustain...I mean a compressor will do the trick if it seems to be needed, which I can verify it doesn't. Maybe a bone nut someday when I just feel like it needs something else... but for now, I can't think of anything.
Yes... did I say it looks great. Jackson hockey stick headstock looks like it belongs on this thumper too. Jackson hit it out of the park with this Indonesian builty monster. Sweetwater is always the best.
Music background: pro musician, studio engineer, session player. 60 years musician
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