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Jackson Concert Bass JS2 Black

The Jackson Concert Bass JS2 Black lets bassists tap into deep, punchy tones. This 34"-scale four-string bass features a lightweight poplar body, bolt-on maple neck and 12"-16" compound radius amaranth fingerboard for comfortable playability. Powered by dual high-output Jackson humbucking pickups, the JS2 produces a monstrous low-end growl with clarity and detail. The Jackson HiMass bridge provides rock-solid stability and improved sustain. The JS2 Bass gives you high performance at an affordable price.

High-Output Pickups for Powerful Low End

The Jackson high-output humbucking bass pickups are painstakingly voiced to deliver fat, punchy tones with plenty of low-end rumble but not too much harshness. Roll off some highs with the tone control for a vintage thump or open up the highs for modern articulation. With these high-output pickups, you'll have enough output and definition to cut through the mix.

Compound Radius Fingerboard

Jackson pioneered the innovative 12"-16" compound radius fingerboard design. Near the nut, the rounder fingerboard radius is ideal for comfortable chording and rhythm playing. Farther up the neck, the flatter radius facilitates fast lead work, bends and wide vibrato. This combination of curves suits any playing style.

HiMass Bridge for Rock-Solid Stability

The Jackson HiMass bridge provides exceptional stability for improved sustain and clearer tone. Its solid, non-resonant base won't absorb vibrations from the strings. Massive brass saddles firmly anchor each string in place, eliminating "dead" spots. The HiMass bridge stands up to aggressive playing, keeping your bass sounding great at high volumes and during heavy hits.

 
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No one can deny that the 4-string electric bass guitar is a cornerstone of any band. Together with the percussion, the bassist creates the powerful rhythm that gets the audience moving and becomes the heartbeat of a melody. Being the most common type of bass guitar, the 4-string is essentially the gold standard instrument for the low end, and it's usually tuned to the sound of a double bass. One of the most important things to consider when choosing your new 4-string bass is the body style, and with that, the tonewood that it's made of. For a country or folk bassist looking for rich acoustic character, a semi-hollow body is the perfect way to warm up your tone right from the start. Solid-body basses, on the other hand, are right at home in any genre of music, particularly rock and metal. For either style bass, take a careful look at the wood. Alder is a popular choice due to its well-rounded tone, while a musician looking for added warmth and smoothness might prefer mahogany. If you're a technical player looking for tight sustain to nail fast bass lines, basswood may be right for you.

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