Detail 01
Volume, blend, and 3-band EQ
These controls adjust overall level, pickup mix, and low, mid, and high-frequency content.
Product detailSKU #1500000259558
JacksonJS Series Spectra Bass JS3V 5-String Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
With five strings and a 35-inch scale, the Spectra Bass JS3V is built for players who need an extended-range bass platform. The offset poplar body has a large upper horn intended to distribute weight evenly, while the bolt-on maple neck carries a 24-fret laurel fingerboard with a 12–16-inch compound radius. Dual medium-output humbuckers, coil splitting, blend control, and 3-band EQ offer broad control of the bass signal. Pulling the volume knob bypasses the active EQ circuit when needed.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Five-string players who want a 35-inch scale and flexible pickup and EQ controls.
- Practice or performance sessions requiring 24 jumbo frets and an offset body designed for balanced weight distribution.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking specifically for a four-string bass.
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
Push/pull active-EQ bypass
Pulling the volume knob bypasses the active EQ circuit so the bass continues operating without it.
Detail 03
Two-way toggle
It provides coil splitting for the humbucking pickups.
Detail 04
HiMass bridge
The bridge is described as adding stability and sustain.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A case or gig bag is sold separately.
- 02The nut width is 1.75 inches.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings does the JS3V have?
It has five strings.
02Can the active EQ be bypassed?
Yes. Pull the volume knob to bypass the active EQ circuit.
03What pickups does it use?
It has two Jackson medium-output humbucking pickups with coil splitting.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsPickups & controls
- Special Electronics
- 3-band EQ
- Pickup Switch
- 2-way toggle
- Neck
- Proprietary humbucker
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
- Control Layout
- Master volume
- Bridge
- Proprietary humbucker
7 detailsPlayability
- Fret Size
- Jumbo
- Nut Material Width
- Plastic/1.75 inch
- Radius
- Compound
- Orientation
- Right-handed
- Number of Frets
- 24
- Number of Strings
- 4 string
- Scale Length
- 35
12 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Hybrid
- Body Material
- Poplar
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Body Type
- Solid Body
- Inlays
- Dot
- Wood
- Maple
- Finish
- Satin
- Neck Wood
- Maple
- Fingerboard Material
- Laurel
- Color Finish
- Black
- Tuning Machines
- Sealed die-cast
- Bridge Tailpiece
- High mass
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✕ Sold separately
1 detailsOther
- Truss Rod
- Standard
