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Jackson Pro Series Spectra Bass SBP IV - Transparent Black Burst

4-string Electric Bass Guitar with Multi-laminate Walnut/Maple/Mahogany Body, 5-piece Maple/Walnut Neck, Caramelized Jatoba Fingerboard, and 2 Nordstrand SB4 Pickups
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The Spectra Goes Pro

Jackson’s JS and X Series Spectra basses have been huge hits at Sweetwater. Now, Spectra goes pro. The Jackson Pro Series Spectra Bass SBP IV combines premium tonewoods and electronics with a sleek, ergonomic design that delivers the ultimate in tone and playability. It starts with an attractive multi-laminate body comprised of walnut, maple, and mahogany, with a stunning poplar burl top. For the ultimate in stability and sustain, Jackson’s 5-piece maple/walnut Speed Neck with graphite reinforcement runs through the body, and it’s capped with a caramelized jatoba fingerboard. It all adds up to a thoroughly upgraded professional bass guitar designed for working bassists who demand the highest performance from their equipment, onstage and in the studio. If you’re ready to take your music to the next level, give the Jackson Pro Series Spectra Bass SBP IV a serious audition.

Compound-radius fingerboard for optimized playability

The Pro Series Spectra Bass SBP IV features a fingerboard with a performance-enhancing compound radius of 12 to 16 inches for the ultimate in playability. Conforming to the natural curvature of your fretting hand as it moves up and down the neck, the fingerboard is rounder near the nut for comfortably 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. Normally found only on expensive boutique instruments, the Spectra Bass SBP IV’s compound-radius fingerboard puts this high-end feature within reach of working bass players everywhere.

Powerful electronics let you tweak your tone to perfection

Jackson stocks the Pro Series Spectra Bass SBP IV with two powerful humbucking pickups, positioned to capture the fullest tone possible, while a 3-band EQ lets you sculpt your tone any way you see fit. The active electronics provide robust output to quietly drive long cable runs, your effects chain, and your amp. Or flip the active/passive switch and go battery-free for a funky old-school vibe. Whether you’re recording soulful R&B or cutting through a speed-metal mix onstage, the Spectra Bass SBP IV has the tone-shaping power you need.

Built with unbeatable Jackson quality

The Spectra Bass SBP IV — like all of Jackson’s Pro Series instruments — draws on the company’s decades of expertise. You get premium tonewoods, top-drawer electronics, and a wicked-fast neck with a silky smooth fingerboard, all at a price that belies its performance. Many guitarists and bassists at Sweetwater (and indeed, worldwide) are fiercely loyal Jackson players. Check out the Pro Series Spectra Bass SBP IV and you’ll know why.

Jackson Pro Series Spectra Bass SBP IV Features:

  • Multi-laminate walnut/maple/mahogany body
  • Neck-through design optimizes tone and sustain
  • 5-piece maple/walnut Speed Neck with graphite reinforcement
  • Caramelized jatoba fingerboard
  • Nordstrand SB neck and bridge pickups
  • Active electronics with 3-band EQ

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Pro Series Spectra
  • Body Material: Poplar Burl/Walnut/Maple/Mahogany
  • Body Finish: Satin
  • Color: Transparent Black Burst
  • Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple/Walnut
  • Neck Shape: Speed Neck
  • Radius: 12"-16" compound
  • Fingerboard Material: Caramelized Jatoba
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dark Pearl Ovals
  • Number of Frets: 24, Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Nut Width: 1.5"
  • Nut Material: Black Plastic
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Jackson Individual Saddles Hardtail
  • Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-cast
  • Neck Pickup: Nordstrand SB4-N Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Nordstrand SB4-B Humbucker
  • Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x blend, 3-band Active EQ, 2-way active/passive switch, 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Strings: Nickel Plated Steel, .045-.105
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2919914585

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