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The Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3QV packs plenty of punch with its poplar body, maple neck, humbucking pickups, and active EQ. And that gorgeous quilt maple veneer top looks amazing under stage lights! Upgraded with a HiMass bridge, two beefy Jackson humbuckers, and coil-split circuitry, the Spectra Bass JS3QV makes it easy to dial in the perfect tone for any gig or recording session. And for a commanding feel, the Jackson Speed Neck is topped with a smooth compound-radius laurel fingerboard and jumbo frets for effortless playability. If you’re looking for a seriously gigable bass at a great price, look no further than the Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3QV.





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Compound-radius fingerboard for ultimate playability





The JS Series Spectra Bass JS3QV features a 12-16-inch compound-radius fingerboard for ultimate playability. The laurel fingerboard is rounder near the nut for holding down the groove. As you head up to the solo range of the instrument, the radius flattens out for easier runs and string bends.





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Powerful electronics let you tweak your tone to perfection





Jackson stocks the JS Series Spectra Bass JS3QV with two passive humbucking pickups, positioned to capture the fullest tone possible. With coil splitting and 3-band active EQ, you can sculpt your tone any way you see fit. Whether you’re recording soulful R&B or trying to cut through a speed-metal mix onstage, the Spectra Bass JS3QV has the tone-shaping power you need. And the active electronics provide plenty of output to drive longer cable runs, your effects chain, and your amp.





Built with unbeatable Jackson quality





Jackson’s JS series incorporates Jackson’s three-plus decades of instrument-building expertise, and the Spectra Bass JS3QV is no exception. You get resonant tonewoods, high-output electronics, and a fast neck with a silky smooth fingerboard, all at a price that belies its performance. Many guitarists and bassists at Sweetwater (and worldwide) are fiercely loyal Jackson players. Check out the JS Series Spectra Bass JS3QV and you’ll know why.





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Jackson Spectra JS3QV 5-string Electric Bass Features:


Quilted maple veneer top, poplar body; gloss finish


Bolt-on maple neck, Jackson Speed Neck profile; satin finish


Laurel fingerboard, 12-16-inch compound radius, dot inlays


35-inch scale length, 24 jumbo frets


2 Jackson medium-output passive humbucking pickups


Active 3-band EQ with Bass, Mid, and Treble controls


Master Volume control (push/pull for active/passive)


Pickup Blend control


2-way toggle switch for coil-splitting


Jackson HiMass bridge


1.75-inch plastic nut


Jackson sealed die-cast tuners


Dual-action truss rod with graphite reinforcement