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The Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3V is a cutting-edge 5-string bass with enormous sound and style. This 35" scale bass features an offset poplar body and bolt-on maple neck for comfortable playability and rock-solid stability. With its speedy neck contour, 24-fret laurel fingerboard, and lightweight body, the Spectra Bass JS3V provides lightning-fast playability for hours of effortless practice or performance.

Dual Humbucking Pickups Provide Powerful Tone

The Spectra Bass JS3V is equipped with dual Jackson medium-output humbucking pickups that create a monstrous low-end growl perfect for any genre. A HiMass bridge provides enhanced stability and sustain for bold, resonant tone. A 2-way toggle switch allows for coil splitting, while volume, blend, and 3-band EQ controls offer flexible tone shaping. With the push/pull EQ selector, you'll never have to fear losing sound—just pull the volume knob to bypass the active EQ circuit and keep playing.

Modern Styling and Offset Body

The Spectra Bass JS3V features an offset poplar body with a large upper horn to evenly distribute weight, providing perfect balance and reducing neck dive. Its sleek black nickel hardware and unique Jackson 3x2 black headstock create an understated yet modern look.

Highly Playable Neck and Fingerboard

The Spectra Bass JS3V's bolt-on maple neck and 12"-16" compound radius laurel fingerboard were designed for speed and comfort. 24 jumbo frets provide ample room for advanced techniques while dot inlays help keep you oriented. With a nut width of 1.75", this bass is accessible for players of all skill levels.

Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3V 5-String Indigo Blue
Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3V 5-String Indigo Blue
Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3V 5-String Indigo Blue

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  • Poplar body with a gloss finish
  • Maple neck in a 35" scale length
  • Laurel fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets
  • Dual Jackson medium-output humbuckers
warning

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
  • Wood: Maple
  • Scale length: 35"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary humbucker
  • Control layout: Master volume
  • Pickup switch: 2-way toggle
  • Special electronics: 3-band EQ
Fretboard
  • Material: Laurel
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material/width: Plastic/1.75"
Body
  • Body Type: Solid Body
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Body finish: Gloss
Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: High mass
  • Tuning machines: Sealed die-cast
  • Color: Hybrid
Other
  • Number of strings: 4 string
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Orientation: Right-handed

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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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5

4 Reviews

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Love this bass!
she sings as beautiful as she looks.

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Best Uses

  1. Jamming4
  2. Practicing4
  3. Recording3
  4. Rock Concerts2
  5. Small Venues2

Cons

  1. Fret Buzz2

Describe Yourself

  1. Experienced2
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1

Pros

  1. Fun To Play4
  2. Good Feel4
  3. Good Pick Up4
  4. Good Tone4
  5. Solid Electronics3

Reviewed by 4 customers

  • Love this bass!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byMarshall O

    fromEdmond, OK

    Amazing bass loaded with tone and features at a super price!

  • she sings as beautiful as she looks.

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBeefmaster

    fromDetroit

    I was online all day yesterday trying to figure out which 5 string I was gonna get. Let's just say, i was torn between one 150 dollars cheaper and this pretty lady. As soon as I plugged her in, I realized I made the right choice! My style is very versatile, I'm into slap a bit but my true love is metal, and she can do everything I want and need her to do! Great job Jackson! And thanks to the guys at guitar center, Detroit aka Roseville ! You guys never let me down!

  • Perfect beginner 5 String

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byEzra

    fromNorthridge,CA

    I really like this bass because I felt like playing a 5 string bass and this bass is worth the price it is because it sounds really good just a little fret buzz but it's easy to fix.Other then that yeah perfect for beginners.

  • Very surprised when I first picked it up....

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byEnoch

    fromSan Antonio

    I picked up the JS spectra and was pleasantly surprised at the action and width of the neck. Even off the shelf the settings it had were pretty close to where I have it at now. Just a little fret buzz on the higher notes but after a few adjustments it's playing great up and down the fret board without the string height being too high. As I wear down the frets I'll adjust the height. The hardware looks and feels and sounds amazing. The two-way volume is a pleasant addition and the 3 way toggle switch gives me some more freedom with the sound. Can't wait to open her up on stage.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 months ago

    asked byArdi

    fromMarta, ga

    What is the country of the origin?

    What is the country of the origin?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Made in Indonesia.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byDavid

    fromWenonah nj

    Hello, what is the neck size of this bass?

    Hello, what is the neck size of this bass?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The JS has a FINGERBOARD RADIUS OF 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byGerman

    fromBluffton SC

    What tuning do you guys use low b or high c

    What tuning do you guys use low b or high c

    Open Reply - Beau
    This bass gives you a low B string. This 5 string would be tuned to B E A D G.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byphillip

    fromCalifornia

    is this new jackson js spectra bass js3v 5 made by ibanez

    is this new jackson js spectra bass js3v 5 made by ibanez

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No. Jackson is a subsidiary of Fender.