Detail 01
12–16 in. compound-radius dark laurel fingerboard
The fingerboard flattens toward the upper frets.
Product detailSKU #1500000270280
JacksonCBX V David Ellefson Signature 5-String Electric Bass Quicksilver
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
David Ellefson’s 5-string signature CBX V pairs an active EMG-equipped setup with a HiMass bridge and a fast 12–16 in. compound-radius fingerboard.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a David Ellefson signature 5-string bass.
- Technical players who want a compound-radius fingerboard and jumbo frets.
- Pick or fingerstyle players who value the redesigned upper contour’s stable anchor point.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a left-handed instrument.
- Players who require a case to be included.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
EMG HZ40 active humbuckers with active 3-band EQ
Neck and bridge pickups can be blended, with 3-band EQ shaping.
Detail 03
Jackson HiMass 5-string bridge
Designed to sharpen note attack and provide enhanced sustain.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed, 5-string solidbody bass with a 34 in. scale length.
- 02It has EMG HZ40 active humbuckers, an active 3-band EQ, and master volume/blend controls.
- 03A case is sold separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who is this bass associated with?
It was designed with David Ellefson of Megadeth and is his signature model.
02How many strings does the CBX V have?
It has five strings.
03What electronics does it use?
It has EMG HZ40 active humbucking pickups, an active 3-band EQ, master volume, and blend controls.
04Is a case included?
No. The case is sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Active preamp
- Yes
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
- Active or passive pickups
- Passive
6 detailsPlayability
- Number of Frets
- 21
- Scale Length
- 34 in.
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of strings
- 5
- Number of frets
- 21
- Number of Strings
- 5
10 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Fixed
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Color Finish
- Satin
- Nut material
- Plastic
- Color
- Black
- Body Material
- Basswood
- Body wood
- Basswood
- Fingerboard Material
- Dark laurel Radius: Compound Fret size: Jumbo Number of frets: 21 Inlays: Pearloid Sharkfin Nut material: Plastic Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 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: 5 Pickguard: No Special features: Pickups, Artist signature model Case: Sold separately Country of origin: Indonesia
- Body finish
- Gloss
- Neck joint
- Bolt-on
2 detailsSize & weight
- Nut width
- 1.75" (44.45 mm)
- Scale length
- 34 in.
29 detailsOther
- Pickup configuration
- HH
- Construction
- Solidbody
- Color
- Black
- Korena Special
- false
- Tuning machines
- Jackson sealed die-cast
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Brand
- EMG
- Pickguard
- No
- Bridge
- HZ35B
- Control layout
- Master volume, balance, 3-band EQ
- Radius
- Compound
- Shape
- Signature
- Inlays
- Pearloid Sharkfin
- Truss rod
- Dual-action
- Case
- Sold separately
- Special features
- Pickups, Artist signature model
- Tier
- new
- Fret size
- Jumbo
- Neck
- HZ35N
- Finish
- Satin
- Category Source
- detail
- Wood
- Maple
- Bridge design
- Jackson HiMass
- Cutaway
- Double cutaway
- Material
- Dark laurel
- Country of origin
- Indonesia
- Bridge type
- Fixed
- Source Id
- site51500000270280
- Prop65
- 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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