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Gretsch Junior Jet Bass II Short-Scale - Bristol Fog

4-string Electric Bass with Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Walnut Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Bristol Fog
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Short-scale Tone Machine

Do you want a bass, but don't want the big stretches between frets? The new short-scale Gretsch Junior Jet Bass II is the instrument for you. It doesn't matter whether you have small hands, or if this bass is for a young beginner, or even if you are a guitar player looking for an easier playing bass, the Jet Bass II has you covered. The 30.3" scale length keeps wide stretches to a minimum. The basswood body and maple neck combine for a warm and detailed sound. If you want big bass tone and a short-scale length, the Gretsch Junior Jet Bass II is for you!

Classic Gretsch looks will turn heads

This short-scale bass is sure to make musicians take a second look. The classic Gretsch Electromatic headstock on the Gretsch Junior Jet Bass II is instantly recognizable. The familiar Jet body shape is comfortable to play and lightweight. You'll love not only the looks but also the feel of the Gretsch Junior Jet Bass II!

Constructed for tone and comfort

You'll love the feel and comfort of the Gretsch Junior Jet Bass II. The lightweight basswood body provides warm, full tone without breaking your back. The strong maple neck and toneful walnut fretboard combine to give you an easy playing bass with warm, clean notes that will sing while you play.

Shorter scale neck is easier to play

The Gretsch Junior Jet Bass II scale length has a lot of advantages, especially if you like bending and a little more trebly, throaty sound. A shorter scale also lets you do things you can't do on your 34-inch bass (at least, that you can't do as easily), like effortless leaps of six frets without changing position, which makes this bass perfect for fast playing. But it's the tone you'll really love.

Gretsch Junior Jet Bass II Guitar Features:

  • Short-scale bass with big tone
  • Dual single-coil pickups provide a deep, organic bass sound
  • 30.3" scale length is perfect for smaller hands and fast fretwork
  • Walnut fretboard has a 12" radius, flatter for faster playability
  • Basswood body is lightweight and comfortable to wear

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Electromatic Junior Jet Bass II
  • Body Material: Basswood
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Bristol Fog
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fingerboard Material: Black Walnut
  • Fingerboard Inlay: White Pearloid Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 30.3"
  • Nut Width: 1.562"
  • Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: 4-Saddle Adjustable
  • Tuners: Die-cast
  • Neck Pickup: Mini Bass Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup: Mini Bass Single-coil
  • Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Strings: Nickel Plated Steel, .045-.105
  • Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2514730526

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Rated 5/5

Short scale Bass

Man this Bass is sooo cool!!!!
It arrived very quickly and was packaged perfectly.
Thank you, Justin and Sweetwater, for creating a easy experience.
Music background: Little to none. Learning :P
Rated 5/5

Fantastic looking and playing shorty

I bought the gorgeous Bristol Fog finish model. First of all I'll comment on the incredibly beautiful finish, fit, and craftsmanship.Top of the line, I had and seen fifteen hundred dollar basses that didn't have the beautiful finish of this "economy" bass. I also really like the unique sound of the humbuckers, too bad Moore basses didn't come with these pickups, they sound really cool. The neck and frets are also incredibly beautifully fit n finished. Also love the simple 2 knob, neck/bridge switch, also wish more basses came with this simple neck/bridge on/off/both equal switch. The only change I made after arrival is change the knobs with numbered knobs that I prefer and also like all other short scale basses they came with the usual light gauge 40-95 or 45-100 strings. They played and sounded OK but as always I changed them out for my favorite D'Addario 50-105 short scale strings. Big difference in sound and much more to my sound and play likeability. If you're looking for a top of the line short scale without spending 2 or 3 paychecks I personally in my 48 playing years of experience suggest you give this gorgeous shorty a try. Think y'all will be as happy as I am.
Music background: 48 years steady working drummer and/or bass player for multiple bands over many years.
Rated 5/5

Jr. Jet II

After some months of playing Jr Jet, it's the best in-between, a Bass and a Guitar. My favorite setup is attached.

Jr + EHX Pi and 50 Watt Reverb 0 Rocket.

Really cool Bass. My main is a mid '70s Jazz. This Bass opens up a new world. For the $, can't go wrong.
Music background: On\Off Pro
Rated 5/5

Great Bass Guitar

The quality for this bass at $ is top notch. I am a experienced bass player and I bought this as a secondary bass to my long scale bass. Sweetwater has it listed as top basses under $1,000 for a reason.

This bass helped launch Royal Blood's career back in 2014. They had just a bass and drums. They used this bass guitar.
Music background: Semi professional
Rated 5/5

Fast & Furious!

Love it. The short scale is more familiar to me since I'm more of a guitarist than a bass player. The action as it arrived was spot on. My colleagues all commented on how good it sounds. Thanks Sweetwater for another great find. Thanks Ray for your continued support.
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