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The Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3Q, with its offset body style, was designed with the artist in mind. The poplar body with quilt maple top features a large upper horn that evenly distributes weight throughout the instrument, providing perfect balance by reducing neck dive for hours of comfortable playing. A ­graphite-reinforced bolt-on maple neck with scarf joint design generates formidable sustain, while the speed neck contour and 12"-16" compound radius laurel fingerboard with 24 frets make for lightning-fast playability.

The Spectra Bass JS3Q provides a sound that is as unique as the bassist playing it. Whether it be funk, hard rock or gospel, dual passive Jackson medium-output humbucking pickups create a monstrous low-end growl, while a HiMass bridge provides rock-solid stability, improved sustain and bolder tone.

Tone can be further refined and tweaked with a two-way toggle switch for pickup coil splitting, 3-band EQ (active only), blend control and volume control (with push/pull selector to bypass or engage the active circuit for the 3-band EQ).

With the push/pull selector, you’ll never have to fear a battery running out and losing sound. A quick pull on the volume knob will bypass the active circuit, making it easy to regain sound from the bass without the use of battery power.

Offering more boom for your buck, the 4-string, 34"-scale Spectra Bass JS3Q comes in an all-new vibrant Amber Blue Burst finish with black nickel hardware and a unique Jackson 2x2 headstock with an understated J logo. Case sold separately.
Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3Q Amber Blue Burst
Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3Q Amber Blue Burst
Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3Q Amber Blue Burst
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Neck
  • Shape: C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Neck: Medium-Output Humbucking
  • Bridge: Medium-Output Humbucking
  • Brand: Jackson
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Active preamp: Active/passive switch
Fretboard
  • Material: Laurel
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Plastic
  • Nut width: 1.5 in. (38.1 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Top wood: Quilt veneer
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume (Push/Pull Selector for Active/Passive option), Blend, 3-Band EQ (Active Only)
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Hi-Mass
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Color: Black 
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

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Limited lifetime warranty against defects for guitars purchased after 1/1/2000.
One year parts and labor warranty for guitars purchased before 1/1/2000.

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4.67

6 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  1. Practicing5
  2. Jamming4
  3. Small Venues3
  4. Recording2
  5. School Bands1
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz1
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  1. Experienced4
  2. Novice2
Pros
  1. Good Feel6
  2. Good Tone6
  3. Fun To Play5
  4. Good Pick Up5
  5. Solid Electronics4

Reviewed by 6 customers

  • Looks nothing like the pictures unfortunately.

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 months ago

    byTyler

    fromIndiana

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Borderline false advertising but it plays great. For the price tag it's better than expected.

  • Great out of the ordinary bass for any skill level

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byJeff V

    fromEmeryville CA

    Looks great, well-balanced, very nice neck, flexible electronics, lots of good sounds. Jackson packed a lot of upscale ideas and features into the design of this bass, it is addictive. Not just another mid-priced 4 string. So easy to play it almost feels like a short scale. The F bass, Modulus, and Fender Jaguar are back in their cases for a while. Of course this has its limits but it's so much fun to play with a good amp I keep picking it up first! Definitely punches above it's weight. Saw it on the wall in a local Guitar Center and played around with it, had to come back the next day first thing and buy it. Check it out!

  • Great bass!!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byErick P.

    fromPhoenix Az.

    This bass is just great, you should try it, is not necessary for a beginner player but any bass player, its great construction and finishes allow versatile uses. The best for me is the active/passive system, the low battery is not and issue on stage anymore. The only thing I had to made was some adjustments because the strings and frets made some buzzing sounds.

  • Great Bass

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byScott L

    fromMilwaukee, WI

    I am pretty new to playing bass. I know this was a little ambitious for a first buy, but I figured I should start on an instrument that I won't outgrow for a while. I do have to say, there is a bit of learning curve with this instrument, but I have had a lot of fun discovering the capabilities of this bass while I am learning to play and I definitely am happy I bought it.

  • I love this bass!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBuddUggly

    fromPhoenix, Arizona

    Ever since I saw this bass online, I have been reading up on everything I could find about it. The pics of this instrument are gorgeous, and I was tempted to buy it online. However, I decided to be patient and go see, touch, and play one to make sure it isn't just a "looker". I went to Guitar Center in Scottsdale to check it out. OH MY! this bass is not only a work of art, it is beautiful sounding bass guitar as well. The electronics are quality feeling, and the range of tones you can achieve are awesome. When I show family and friends my newest baby, they all smile and eyes go BIG! Everyone responds the same. I Love this Bass!

  • Wow.....Not just "best bass in this price range"...

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byBassface

    fromOcala Fla

    Silky neck...multitude of tones..solid build....my main bass at this time ...$1000 Fender is benched

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byFahrdaris

    fromCanada

    Is the neck compatible with small hands? Thanks!

    Is the neck compatible with small hands? Thanks!

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass has a very slim neck

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byChiefKeith

    fromundisclosed

    It says in the specs page that is has passive pickups, but later down says it has a slider for active and passive selection, so does it have only passive pickups or is it able to switch between active and passive?

    It says in the specs page that is has passive pickups, but later down says it has a slider for active and passive selection, so does it have only passive pickups or is it able to switch between active and passive?

    Open Reply - Gear-Head
    This does have active pickups. Thanks for bringing this to our attention