Detail 01
Graphite-reinforced neck-through maple neck
The neck extends through the body and is designed to create sustain.
Product detailSKU #1500000315396
JacksonX Series Spectra Bass SBX V Electric Blue
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The SBX V is a five-string, 35-inch-scale bass built around an offset poplar body and a graphite-reinforced maple neck that runs through the body. Its larger upper horn distributes weight across the instrument for balance and playing comfort. Two passive medium-output humbuckers feed coil splitting, blend and volume controls, plus an active three-band EQ. If battery power is unavailable, the push/pull volume control bypasses that active circuit so the bass can continue producing sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage work where active EQ control is useful and bypassing the active circuit preserves output without battery power.
- Five-string playing that calls for a 35-inch scale and 24-fret fingerboard.
- Shaping pickup response through coil splitting, blend control, and three-band active EQ.
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
12–16-inch compound-radius laurel fingerboard
The fingerboard carries 24 frets and uses a changing 12–16-inch radius.
Detail 03
Push/pull volume selector
Pulling it bypasses the active EQ circuit, allowing sound without battery power.
Detail 04
HiMass hardtail bridge
It is designed to enhance sustain and note attack.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a five-string, 35-inch-scale bass.
- 02The active three-band EQ can be bypassed with the push/pull volume control if battery power is unavailable.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the bass work if its active circuit is bypassed?
Yes. Pulling the volume control bypasses the active circuit, allowing the bass to produce sound without battery power.
02What pickup controls are available?
It has two passive medium-output humbuckers, coil splitting, blend and volume controls, and an active three-band EQ.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
