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Jackson Concert Bass JS3VQ - Transparent Red Burst

5-string Electric Bass with Poplar Body, Figured Maple Top, Maple Neck, Amaranth Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Transparent Red Burst
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A Powerfully Playable 5-string with a Stunning Appearance

The JS3VQ Concert Bass 5-string packs plenty of punch and sleek looks too with its quilt maple-topped poplar body and bound maple neck with graphite reinforcement. The JS3VQ Concert Bass comes equipped with two Jackson humbucking pickups, ready for you to dial in your ideal tone. And for a commanding feel, the amaranth 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 JS3VQ Concert Bass.

Compound-radius fretboard

The JS3VQ Concert Bass 5-string features a 12"-16" compound-radius fretboard for ultimate playability. The amaranth 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. With a neck that plays this slick, you'll find more reasons to get up to the higher frets in no time.

Powerful electronics let you tweak your tone to perfection

Jackson stocks the JS3VQ Concert Bass with two high-output humbucking pickups, positioned to capture the fullest tone possible from this 5-string. You can sculpt your tone any way you see fit with the bass, mid, and treble tone controls. Whether you're recording some mellow R&B or trying to cut through a speed-metal mix onstage, the JS3VQ Concert Bass has the tone-shaping power you need.

Built with unbeatable Jackson quality

Jackson's JS series represents the best of Jackson's 30 years of expertise, and the JS3VQ Concert Bass 5-string is no exception. You get killer tonewoods, 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.

Jackson JS3VQ Concert Bass 5-string Features:

  • Jackson quality and playability at an incredibly low price
  • 5-string construction
  • Solid poplar body delivers smooth sustain and balanced tone
  • Beautiful quilt maple veneer top offers a high-class look
  • Compound-radius fretboard lets you play faster and smoother
  • Dual humbucking pickups capture full-range tone
  • Bass, mid, and treble tone controls give you powerful tone-sculpting potential

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 5
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: JS3 Concert
  • Body Material: Poplar with Quilted Maple top
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Transparent Red Burst
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Shape: Scarf joint
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on
  • Radius: 12"-16" compound
  • Fingerboard Material: Amaranth
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Sharkfin
  • Number of Frets: 24, Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 35"
  • Nut Width: 1.75"
  • Nut Material: Black Plastic
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Jackson HiMass
  • Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-cast
  • Neck Pickup: Jackson Covered High Output Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Jackson Covered High Output Humbucker
  • Controls: 2 x volume, 3-band active EQ
  • Strings: NPS, .045-.130
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2919021502

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

it looks and feels like $1,000

This is the second five string I bought from Sweetwater. The pictures look great, but it's a mind blowing difference when you actually see it and play it! This stands out in my collection, as does the trans black one I also bought. It sounds crisp through my Peavey stack, and I couldn't ask for a better bass.
Rated 4.5/5

Big Bang For The Buck

Bought this for my son, who needed a 5 string for the band he's in. He absolutely loves this bass. He has had no issues with the bass at all. The bass has already been on a short tour and has been played at every show my son has had since he received it. If this bass was $ more, it'd still be worth it. If you need a 5 string, you can't go wrong with this one...in my opinion.
Music background: Singer, Bassist
Rated 4.5/5

Happy with bass, a bit misled by the description

I am very happy with this bass. The sound is great - I love the fader knob that allows me to "mix" between the bridge and neck pickups. The neck and fingerboard fit me well - I have better "sense" of where I am on the neck. Other positives: Good sustain (worthy of Nigel Tufnel), good weight (it feels heavy duty), beautiful finish.


One complaint - The description of this guitar on the Sweetwater site does not prominently state that the electronics are "active". I had to find out the hard way by picking up my bass one day and it didn't work because of a dead battery.
Rated 4/5

Great bass

Couldn't ask for much more at this price point. I really enjoy this bass. The only think keeping it from 5 stars is the fact that the minute you want to replace the string that come on this bass you have to modify the bridge to accept a standard 130 B string (the nut is cut for the 130 but the bridge is only drilled for 120).
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