Jackson Pro Series Spectra Bass SBA V, Blue Burst Overview
The Jackson® Pro Series Spectra Bassis afinely crafted instrument with its very essence right there in the name—a bass for professionals. A bold bass that’s more than just a cut above the others; a bass designed to deliver the finest to the demanding and adventurous pro player. The finest in style, tone, comfort and playability.Starting with style, the all-new Pro Series Spectra Bass SBA V features a unique multi-laminate flatsawn ash/walnut/maple/walnut/mahogany body wrapped in a magnificent stage-stealing Blue Burst finish, complete with a unique 3x2 color matched headstock with an understated “J” logo and black hardware.
The offset Spectra Bass body style was also innovatively designed with the professional musician in mind, featuring a larger upper horn that evenly distributes weight throughout the instrument for perfect balance and playing comfort. The through-body five-piece maple neck with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint ensures both ultimate stability and formidable sustain, while the speed neck contour and 12”-16” compound radius caramelized jatoba fingerboard with 24 frets and oval dark pearl inlays offer superior playability.
The Pro Series Spectra Bass SBA V provides a full-sonic spectrum for even the most versatile and progressive bassists. Featuring alnico V magnets, the Nordstrand® SB5 single-coil soapbar bridge and neck pickups deliver an all-around pulverizing and striking sound with brighter, cleaner and punchier characteristics.Wide-ranging tonal command comes from a three-band active EQ, two-way toggle switch to bypass or engage active circuit for the 3-band EQ, blend control and volume control. The two-way toggle switch eliminates the risk of losing sound due to a dead battery by bypassing the active circuit and making it easy to regain sound from the bass without the use of battery power. An additional three-way toggle switch dials in a specific mid-frequency range for even more pinpoint tonal control.
This five-string, 35”-scale bass also features a Jackson Single-Sting hardtail bridge that enhances individual note attack and improves sustain.
- Series:Pro
- Body Shape:Spectra
- Body Material:Multi-Laminate: PFlatsawn Ash/Walnut/Maple/Walnut/Mahogany
- Body Finish:Satin
- Neck Material:Five-Piece Maple/Walnut/Maple/Walnut/Maple
- Neck Construction:Neck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement
- Neck Finish:Satin
- Fingerboard:Caramelized Jatoba,12”-16” Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
- Frets:24, Jumbo
- Position Inlays:Oval Dark Pearl
- Nut (Material/Width):Black Plastic, 1.75” (44.45 mm)
- Headstock:Unique Jackson® 3x2 (3 Over/ 2 Under)
- Tuning Machines:Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast
- Scale Length:35” (889 mm)
- Truss Rod:Truss Rod Adjustment at Nut
- Bridge:Jackson® Single-String Hardtail
- Pickups:Nordstrand® SB5-B (Bridge)Nordstrand® SB5-N (Neck)
- Special Electronics:3-Band EQ (Active Only)
- Pickup Switching:2-Way Toggle Switch (Selector for Active/Passive Options), 3-Way Toggle Variable Mid-Frequency Switch
- Controls:Volume, Blend, 3-Band EQ (Active Only)
- Control Knobs:Dome-Style
- Hardware Finish:Black
- Strings:Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.130 Gauges)
- Case/Gig Bag:Optional Jackson® Hardshell Gig Bag (p/n 2994722100)