Jackson X Spectra Bass SBXP V 5-String Electric Guitar, Transparent Purple Burst

While exuding a stunning modern style, the Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBXP V 5-String Electric Guitar, with its Laurel Fingerboard and eye-catching Transparent Purple Burst finish, offers a flexible tone and unbeatable value. This radiant instrument embarks the adventurous musician on a bold bass journey, marking a commanding new addition to Jackson's formidable neck-through-body bass collection.The innovative offset Spectra Bass body style is specifically designed with the gigging musician in mind. Its gorgeous poplar body, adorned with a poplar burl top, features a larger upper horn that evenly distributes weight across the instrument, ensuring perfect balance and ultimate playing comfort. The graphite-reinforced through-body maple neck with a scarf joint delivers formidable sustain, while the speed neck contour, 12"-16" compound radius bound laurel fingerboard, and 24 frets enhance superior playability. This beautiful 5-string, 35"-scale bass guitar is equipped with a HiMass hardtail bridge that further enhances sustain and improves note attack.The SBXP V offers a full-sonic spectrum, catering to even the most versatile and progressive bassists. Its dual passive medium-output humbucking pickups lay a dynamic foundation with punch, power, and articulate note expression. The wide-ranging tonal command is facilitated by a two-way toggle switch for pickup coil splitting, a 3-band active EQ, blend control, and volume control with a push/pull selector. This selector not only bypasses or engages the active circuit for the 3-band EQ but also eliminates the risk of losing sound due to a dead battery. A quick pull on the volume knob bypasses the active circuit, allowing you to regain sound from the bass without the use of battery power.The X Series Spectra Bass SBXP V, budget-friendly and loaded with value, showcases a unique 3x2 color-matched headstock with an understated "J" logo and black hardware. The poplar body with poplar burl top offers a meaty, resonant tone with a distinguished upper midrange tone, quite similar to alder. The poplar burl top adds even more upper midrange as well as a distinctive wood grain pattern that pairs wonderfully with a variety of transparent finishes. Experience the versatile control layout, including a two-way toggle switch for pickup coil splitting, 3-band active EQ, blend control, and volume control with push/pull selector to bypass or engage the active circuit for the 3-band EQ. Embrace the journey with the Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBXP V 5-String Electric Guitar.