High-performance Bass Designed for a Metal Master
John Campbell’s brutal bass grind has served as the backbone of Lamb of God’s aggressive formula since 1994, covering an impressive range of modern metal styles. To meet the needs of his versatile playing, John worked with ESP to design the LTD Signature John Campbell JC-4 bass. This bass boasts a resonant swamp ash body in a highly comfortable modern single-cut shape, and it’s paired with a 5-piece maple/purple heart neck for ultra-high-performance. Looking to dish out some rapid-fire high gain bass picking? The smooth Macassar ebony fingerboard’s 15.75-inch radius facilitates even the most technical playing. Finally, the Fishman Fluence SB-1 bass pickups round the JC-4 bass out with a flexibility that goes far beyond metal, offering multiple voices to excel in almost any low frequency application imaginable!
Thin "U" neck for excellent control, stability, and playability
The ESP LTD JC-4's Thin "U"-shaped neck yields excellent control and stability, and its 34-inch scale offers a classic, familiar feel. This electric bass guitar's 15.75-inch-radius fingerboard exhibits near-effortless playability that's augmented by 21 smooth extra-jumbo frets. What's more, split-block fingerboard inlays give the JC-4 a slick, future-retro aesthetic that's guaranteed to attract attention. The JC-4 also features a molded nut and rock-solid 5-bolt construction, hallmarks of ESP's dedication to building the highest performing instruments possible!
Multi-voiced Fishman Fluence pickups
Fishman’s Fluence pickups are an incredibly innovative modern pickup design, built for wide-ranging tonal trailblazers! The ESP LTD Signature John Campbell JC-4 comes loaded with two Fishman Fluence SB-1 pickups that cover a simply astounding range of sonic ground — by utilizing a multi-voice design, this bass can handle everything from brutal Lamb of God-style grind to a smooth old-school thump. What’s more, the SB-1’s dual coil construction offers exceptionally low noise and hum, making it a fantastic choice when laying down aggressive high-gain bass tracks. Looking for something a bit less extreme? Fishman Fluence SB-1 bass pickups can be split for a variety of classic single-coil bass tones, making it an excellent choice for the studio.
LTD: huge value with ESP quality
ESP’s LTD marque was created to bring a more affordable version of the classic designs and quality of ESP guitars to a new market. The entire ESP LTD line of instruments features premium tonewoods, quality pickups, and solid hardware for a lifetime of use. An exacting eye for detail and quality means that every instrument is ready to rock when it leaves the factory. An impressive list of signature axes by some of today’s biggest guitar and bass heroes shows the popularity and respect commanded by the ESP LTD marque. Sweetwater is proud to carry such a distinguished line of musical instruments!
ESP LTD Signature John Campbell JC-4 Bass Features:
- Swamp ash body in a comfortably curved single-cut body shape
- 5-piece maple/purple heart neck with a sleek black Macassar ebony fingerboard
- Thin “U” neck that’s built for performance
- Flat 16-inch radius facilitates even the most technical of styles
- Hipshot Ultralite tuners and Hipshot A-style saddles for maximum tuning stability
- 2 Fishman Fluence multi-voice SB-1 Active pickups to cover a massive range of bass tones, including split single-coil sounds
- Active 2-band EQ for powerful tone shaping
