The Jackson® Pro Series Spectra Bass is a finely crafted instrument with its very essence right there in the name—a bass for professionals. A bold bass that’s more than just a cut above the others; a bass designed to deliver the finest to the demanding and adventurous pro player. The finest in style, tone, comfort and playability.
Starting with style, the all-new Pro Series Spectra Bass SBA V features a unique multi-laminate flatsawn ash/walnut/maple/walnut/mahogany body wrapped in a magnificent stage-stealing Blue Burst finish, complete with a unique 3x2 color matched headstock with an understated “J” logo and black hardware.
The offset Spectra Bass body style was also innovatively designed with the professional musician in mind, featuring a larger upper horn that evenly distributes weight throughout the instrument for perfect balance and playing comfort. The through-body five-piece maple/walnut/maple/walnut/maple neck with graphite reinforcement ensures ultimate stability and formidable sustain, while the speed neck contour and 12-16 compound radius caramelized jatoba fingerboard with 24 frets and oval dark pearl inlays offer superior playability.
The Pro SBA V provides a full-sonic spectrum for even the most versatile and progressive bassists. Featuring alnico V magnets, the Nordstrand® SB5 single-coil soapbar bridge and neck pickups deliver an all-around pulverizing and striking sound with brighter, cleaner and punchier characteristics. Wide-ranging tonal command comes from a three-band active EQ, two-way toggle switch to bypass or engage active circuit for the 3-band EQ, blend control and volume control. The two-way toggle switch eliminates the risk of losing sound due to a dead battery by bypassing the active circuit and making it easy to regain sound from the bass without the use of battery power. An additional three-way toggle switch dials in a specific mid-frequency range for even more pinpoint tonal control.
This five-string, 35”-scale bass also features a Jackson Single-Sting hardtail bridge that enhances individual note attack and improves sustain.
Type |
Solid Body |
Colour |
Blue Burst |
Orientation |
Right Handed |
Number of Strings |
5 |
Body Shape |
Spectra |
Body Material |
Multi-Laminate: Flatsawn Ash/Walnut/Maple/Walnut/Mahogany |
Body Finish |
Satin |
Neck Material |
Maple |
Neck Finish |
5-Piece Maple/Walnut/Maple/Walnut/Maple |
Fretboard Material |
Caramelized Jatoba |
Number of Frets |
24 |
Fretboard Inlays |
Oval Dark Pearl |
Fret Size |
Jumbo |
Fretboard Radius |
12-16 Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm) |
Nut Material |
Black Plastic |
Nut Width |
1.75 (44.45 mm) |
Neck Pickups |
Nordstrand® SB5-N |
Bridge Pickups |
Nordstrand® SB5-B |
Controls |
Volume, Blend, 3-Band EQ (Active Only), 2-Way Toggle Switch |
Bridge |
Jackson® Single-String |
Tuners |
Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast |
Strings |
Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.130 Gauges) |
Case/Bag |
not included; will fit Optional Jackson® Hardshell Gig Bag (p/n 2994722100) |