Detail 01
Dual passive medium-output humbucking pickups
The pickup system is passive and is voiced in the description for punch, power, and note articulation.
Product detailSKU #1500000341260
JacksonX Series Spectra Bass SBXP IV Desert Sand
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Spectra Bass SBXP IV pairs an offset poplar body with a larger upper horn intended to distribute the instrument's weight for balance and comfort. Its graphite-reinforced through-body maple neck is described as providing sustain, and the bass uses dual passive, medium-output humbuckers for punch, power, and note articulation. A HiMass hardtail bridge further supports sustain and note attack. Desert Sand, a matching 2x2 headstock, and black hardware give this four-string model its visual identity.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass parts needing the punch, power, and note articulation of two passive medium-output humbuckers.
- Players looking for an offset body designed to distribute weight for balance and comfort.
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
Offset poplar body with larger upper horn
The upper horn is designed to distribute the bass's weight for balance and comfort.
Detail 03
Graphite-reinforced through-body maple neck
Jackson describes the neck construction as providing sustain.
Detail 04
HiMass hardtail bridge
Jackson says the bridge enhances sustain and improves note attack.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Right-handed, four-string instrument with a 34-inch scale length.
- 02This model uses passive humbucking pickups.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are the SBXP IV pickups active?
No. It has two passive, medium-output humbucking pickups.
02What is the body material?
The offset body is poplar.
03What finish does this SKU have?
Desert Sand, with a color-matched 2x2 headstock and black hardware.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPickups & controls
- Neck
- Proprietary Humbucker
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
- Control Layout
- Master volume, Blend, Multi-band EQ
- Bridge
- Proprietary Humbucker
8 detailsPlayability
- Fret Size
- Jumbo
- Radius
- Compound
- Orientation
- Right-handed
- Nut Width
- 1.5
- Number of Frets
- 24
- Number of Strings
- 4 String
- Scale Length
- 34
- Neck Shape
- D
13 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Brown
- Body Material
- Poplar
- Body Finish
- Satin
- Body Type
- Spectra
- Inlays
- Dot
- Wood
- Maple
- Finish
- Satin
- Neck Wood
- Maple
- Fingerboard Material
- Laurel
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Neck Joint
- Neck-through
- Tuning Machines
- Sealed Die-cast
- Bridge Tailpiece
- High Mass
1 detailsOther
- Truss Rod
- Standard
