With modern style, flexible tone and incomparable value, the Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV takes the adventurous player on a bold bass odyssey, launching a commanding all-new entry in Jackson's formidable neck-through-body bass lineup.
The offset Spectra Bass body style was innovatively designed with the gigging musician in mind. Its nyatoh body 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 laurel fingerboard and 24 jumbo frets for superior playability.
The SBX 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.
Featuring a unique 2x2 black headstock with an understated "J" logo, the budget-friendly SBX IV comes in new stage-conquering Gloss Black or Matte Army Drab finishes with black hardware.
General
SERIES X
ORIENTATION Right-Hand
COLOR Candy Apple Red
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN ID
Neck
HEADSTOCK Unique Jackson 2x2
HEADSTOCK BINDING White
NECK MATERIAL Maple
NECK FINISH Gloss Color Matched
NECK CONSTRUCTION Neck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
FINGERBOARD RADIUS 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL Laurel
POSITION INLAYS White Dot
SIDE DOTS Black
NUMBER OF FRETS 24
TRUSS ROD Dual-Action Head Adjust
TRUSS ROD NUT Truss Rod Adjustment at Nut
STRING NUT Black Plastic
NUT WIDTH 1.5" (38.1 mm)
NUT MATERIAL Black Plastic
Body
BODY Poplar
BODY FINISH Gloss
BODY SHAPE Spectra
BODY MATERIAL Poplar
Hardware
BRIDGE Jackson HiMass
PICKGUARD None
PICKUP COVERS Black
CONTROL KNOBS Dome-Style
HARDWARE FINISH Black
TUNING MACHINES Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
STRINGS Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)
NECK PLATE None
STRAP BUTTONS Standard
Electronics
BRIDGE PICKUP Jackson Medium-Output Humbucking
NECK PICKUP Jackson Medium-Output Humbucking
PICKUP CONFIGURATION HH
CONTROLS Volume (Push/Pull Selector for Active/Passive Options), Blend, 3-Band EQ (Active Only)
SWITCHING 2-Way Toggle Switch (Pickup Coil Split)
SPECIAL ELECTRONICS 3-Band EQ (Active Only)
Measurements
DIMENSIONS 4.40x18.40x46.00 IN
FRET SIZE Jumbo
SCALE LENGTH 34" (86.36 cm)