Jackson Guitars X Series Spectra Bass SBXQ IV, Laurel Fingerboard - Amber Blue Burst
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The offset Spectra Bass body style was innovatively designed with the gigging musician in mind. Its poplar body with rippling quilt maple top has a larger upper horn that evenly distributes weight throughout the instrument for perfect balance and playing comfort. The graphite-reinforced through-body maple neck with scarf joint creates formidable sustain, with a speed neck contour, 12"-16" compound radius bound laurel fingerboard and 24 frets for superior playability.
The SBXQ IV provides a full-sonic spectrum for even the most versatile and progressive bassists. Dual passive medium-output humbucking pickups create a dynamic foundation with punch, power and note articulation. Wide-ranging tonal command comes from a two-way toggle switch for pickup coil splitting, 3-band active EQ, blend control and volume control with push/pull selector to bypass or engage active circuit for the 3-band EQ. The push/pull selector eliminates the risk of losing sound due to a dead battery. A quick pull on the volume knob bypasses the active circuit, making it easy to regain sound from the bass without the use of battery power.
This four-string bass also features a HiMass™ hardtail bridge that enhances sustain and improves attack.
Budget friendly and loaded with value, the X Series Spectra Bass SBXQ IV comes in standout Amber Blue Burst with a unique 2x2 colour matched headstock with understated ?J" logo and black hardware.
Features
• 34"-scale, 4-string bass
• Poplar body with quilt maple top
• Through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement, scarf joint and gloss colour matched back finish
• 12"-16" compound radius bound laurel fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and white dot inlays
• Jackson medium-output humbucking bridge and neck pickups
• Volume control (with push/pull selector for active/passive options), blend control, 3-band EQ (active only), two-way toggle switch (pickup coil split)
• Jackson HiMass™ bridge
• Jackson sealed die-cast tuners and standard strap buttons
• Available in Amber Blue Burst with unique 2x2 colour matched headstock with ?J" logo and black hardware
Specifications
SERIES: X
BODY SHAPE: Spectra
BODY WOOD: Poplar
BODY FINISH: Gloss
HEADSTOCK: Unique Jackson® 2x2
NECK: Maple
NECK FINISH: Gloss colour Matched
NUT WIDTH: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
FINGERBOARD: Laurel
FRETS: 24, Jumbo
POSITION INLAYS: White Dot
SCALE LENGTH: 34" (86.36 cm)
BRIDGE: Jackson HiMass™
TUNING MACHINES: Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast
STRINGS: Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)
PICKUP CONFIGURATION: HH
PICKUPS:
Bridge: Jackson® Medium-Output Humbucking
Neck: Jackson® Medium-Output Humbucking
CONTROLS: Volume (Push/Pull Selector for Active/Passive Options), Blend, 3-Band EQ (Active Only)
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