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Jackson Spectra JS3Q Bass Guitar - Dark Sunburst Demo

4-string Electric Bass with Maple Top, Poplar Body, Maple Neck, Laurel Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Dark Sunburst
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Value-Packed Quilt Top Jackson 4-string Bass

The Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3Q packs plenty of punch with its poplar body, maple neck, humbucking pickups, and active EQ. And its gorgeous quilt maple veneer top looks amazing under stage lights! Upgraded with a HiMass bridge, two beefy Jackson humbuckers, and coil-split circuitry, the Spectra Bass JS3Q makes it easy to dial in the perfect tone for any gig or recording session. And for a commanding feel, the Jackson Speed Neck is topped with a smooth compound-radius laurel fingerboard and jumbo frets for effortless playability. If you’re looking for a seriously gig-ready bass at a great price, look no further than the Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3Q.

Compound-radius fingerboard for ultimate playability

The JS Series Spectra Bass JS3Q features a compound-radius fingerboard for ultimate playability. The laurel fingerboard is rounder near the nut for holding down the groove. As you head up to the solo range of the instrument, the radius flattens out for easier runs and string bends.

Powerful electronics let you tweak your tone to perfection

Jackson stocks the JS Series Spectra Bass JS3Q with two passive humbucking pickups, positioned to capture the fullest tone possible. With coil splitting and a 3-band active EQ, you can sculpt your tone any way you see fit. Whether you’re recording soulful R&B or trying to cut through a speed metal mix onstage, the Spectra Bass JS3Q has the tone shaping power you need. And the active electronics provide plenty of output to drive longer cable runs, your effects chain, and your amp.

Built with unbeatable Jackson quality

Jackson’s JS Series incorporates Jackson’s 3-plus decades of instrument-building expertise, and the Spectra Bass JS3Q is no exception. You get resonant tonewoods, high-output electronics, and a fast neck with a silky-smooth fingerboard — all at a price that belies its performance. Many guitarists and bassists at Sweetwater are fiercely loyal Jackson players. Check out the JS Series Spectra Bass JS3Q and you’ll know why.

Jackson Spectra JS3Q Bass Guitar Features:

  • Quilted maple veneer top, poplar body; gloss finish
  • Bolt-on maple neck, Jackson Speed Neck profile; satin finish
  • Laurel fingerboard, 12-inch to 16-inch compound radius, dot inlays
  • 34-inch scale length, 24 jumbo frets
  • 2 Jackson medium-output passive humbucking pickups
  • Active 3-band EQ with bass, mid, and treble controls
  • Master volume control (push-pull for active/passive)
  • Pickup blend control
  • 2-way toggle switch for coil-splitting
  • Jackson HiMass bridge
  • 1.5-inch plastic nut
  • Jackson sealed die-cast tuners
  • Dual-action truss rod with graphite reinforcement

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Spectra
  • Body Material: Poplar with Quilted Maple veneer
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Dark Sunburst
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Shape: Speed Neck
  • Radius: 12"-16" compound
  • Fingerboard Material: Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
  • Number of Frets: 24, Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Nut Width: 1.5"
  • Nut Material: Plastic
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Jackson HiMass
  • Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-cast
  • Neck Pickup: Jackson Medium Output Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Jackson Medium Output Humbucker
  • Controls: 1 x master volume (push/pull active/passive), 1 x blend, 3-band Active EQ
  • Switching: 2-way toggle coil-split switch
  • Strings: Nickel Plated Steel, .045-.100
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2919924557

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