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Megadeth's David Ellefson on his Signature Jackson X Series Concert Bass | Jackson Guitars

Megadeth's David Ellefson on his Signature Jackson X Series Concert Bass | Jackson Guitars

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Description

Designed in conjunction with one of the founding fathers of thrash metal—highly acclaimed bassist David Ellefson of Megadeth—the X Series Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CBX IV is a beast of a bass. Bearing his personal touches, packed with enormous Jackson sound and the hyper-fast playability required by the fleet-fingered bassist, this instrument is a force to be reckoned with.

Redesigned ergonomic contours provide the perfect platform for launching a musical assault—the upper contour provides a comfortably stable anchor for pick or fingerstyle playing alike while the lower contour provides perfect balance when propped on a knee for monitor stands. Built for highly technical lightspeed playing, the 12”-16” compound radius laurel fingerboard flattens out as you move up the neck for increased playing comfort and speedy articulation.

An earth-shaking pair of EMG HZ35 active humbucking pickups in the neck and bridge positions provide plenty of girth and cut as an active 3-band EQ bolsters their native power, shaping and refining it for maximum impact and versatility. The blend knob allows you to mix the pickups to your taste—add more of the neck pickup for a touch of warmth, or bring up the bridge pickup for more cut.

The Jackson HiMass 4-string bridge sharpens your notes’ attack for extra punch and clarity, granting enhanced sustain without significantly altering the bass’ fundamental tone. This bass proudly displays Jackson’s distinctive style; all-black hardware, including everything from the bridge to the Jackson die-cast sealed tuning machines, durable gloss finish, pearloid sharkfin neck inlays, single ply white neck binding and Jackson’s signature pointed 4-In-Line headstock along with a white "Radiation" logo and Ellefson’s signature embossed on the truss rod cover.

Only one instrument is hardcore enough to keep pace with Ellefson’s technically demanding requirements—the Jackson David Ellefson CBX IV —and now it can be yours. Case sold separately.
Jackson CBX IV David Ellefson Signature Electric Bass Satin Black
Jackson CBX IV David Ellefson Signature Electric Bass Satin Black
Jackson CBX IV David Ellefson Signature Electric Bass Satin Black
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.

Specs

Neck
  • Shape: Signature
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34 in.
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Neck: HZ35N
  • Bridge: HZ35B
  • Brand: EMG
  • Active preamp: Yes
Fretboard
  • Material: Dark laurel
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Pearloid Sharkfin
  • Nut material: Plastic
  • Nut width: 1.625 in. (41.3 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Basswood
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, balance, 3-band EQ
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Jackson HiMass
  • Tuning machines: Jackson sealed die-cast
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 4 
  • Pickguard: No
  • Special features: Pickups, Artist signature model
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

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3.75

4 Reviews

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

A great bass to get back into the game
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Best Uses
  1. Jamming4
  2. Practicing3
  3. Small Venues3
  4. Recording2
  5. Rock Concerts1
Cons
  1. Craftsmanship1
  2. Fret Buzz1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Novice1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play3
  2. Good Feel3
  3. Good Tone3
  4. Solid Electronics3
  5. Good Pick Up2

Reviewed by 4 customers

  • I would buy again

    4

    submitted2 months ago

    byJAYSON

    fromPeerless Montana

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I have the black and silver this bass is sweet fast neck great pickups sounds great and plays very well My son loves mine so I had to buy him a black one this one is for him and he is very happy I would rate the Bass at 5 stars but 4 stars for packaging

  • Disappointed

    1

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byTed

    fromPortland, Oregon

    This was a major disappointment. I was given the wrong Bass in the box and when I went back to get the correct one, I got it home to find one of the tuners didn't work. They ordered me a new one and when I got that one the some of the control knobs were loose. I don't think this one sounds as good as the one I took back. I would take this one back too but I'm afraid the next one will have a different problem so I'm just going to live with it. Not something I expected from a new Bass at that price.

  • A great bass to get back into the game

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byGalen

    fromFairfield, Ca

    Been out of the Bass guitar game for over 15 years. I started playing in 1992 with bass gear such as the Peavey Dyna Bass, Ibanez SR800, and BC Rich's NJ series. Fast forward to the mid 2000's, I was playing Warwick Pro Line Corvette Series. I purchased this on May 24 online for delivery to my home. I must say the action is fast. My Dyna bass was fast as the neck was thinner. However, those things weighted a ton. The Jackson has fast action and does not weight nearly as much. Out of the box and after tuning, there was some fret buzz. However, after breaking the strings in and some practicing I notice the fret buzz was not as noticeable. The ergonomics of the pickups, knobs, and body are very comfortable whether you practice sitting or jam standing. Still dialing in the sound, I would like from this bass. I am sure I will find it, it just takes some time and practice. Now I can learn songs from my youth like Megadeth Holy Wars or jam with my daughter and her clarinet to Mary Had a Little Lamb. If you plan on purchasing a guitar case, the Musician's Gear MGMBG Molded ABS Electric Bass Case (Item #1340118421288) works well.

  • Perfect!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byGreg M

    fromSF Bay Area

    If you are a bass player and play rock/metal/punk this bass is for you! Lightning speed neck ✅ Thunderous puck ups ✅ Looks amazing and it's surprising light. I have been a huge fan of Jackson basses! This is my favorite to date!

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byDylan

    fromSan Diego,CA

    I have only ever used a bass with 2 knobs being volume and tone what are the other knobs for?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    2 volume pots............2 tone pots..................A Balance pot for the pups

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJynxx

    fromFairfield, Ca

    What case do you recommend for this bass?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see "Musician's Gear MGMBG Molded ABS Electric Bass Case"

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byBassman

    fromLas Vegas

    Does this include a case or does the 30th anniversary David elefson come with a case

    Open Reply - Beau
    This bass does not come with a case included.