What's the difference between a J-Bass and a P-Bass?

J-Basses typically have a brighter, more articulate tone due to their split-coil pickups, while P-Basses offer a warmer, rounder sound from their single-coil design.

Why are some J-Basses described as having a 'scooped' midrange?

The pickup design and EQ curve often result in a reduction of frequencies in the mid-range, creating a scooped sound that some players prefer for a modern feel.

Are J-Bass pickups noisy compared to other bass pickups?

Split-coil pickups are inherently more susceptible to hum than single-coil pickups, but proper shielding and grounding can minimize this issue.

4-String J-Basses - Page 2 - 259 Instruments

Marcus Miller V3 4 New Gen Midnight Blueburs

4-String J-Basses

$526

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Body Mahogany body

Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard with...

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Marcus Miller V3 4 New Gen Candy Apple Red

4-String J-Basses

$526

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Body Mahogany body

Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard with rolled...

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Marcus Miller V3 4 New Gen Black Satin

4-String J-Basses

$526

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Body Mahogany body

Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard with rolled...

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Marcus Miller V3 4 New Gen Antique White

4-String J-Basses

$526

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Body Mahogany body

Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard with rolled...

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Marcus Miller V3 4 New Gen Tobacco Sunburst

4-String J-Basses

$526

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Body Mahogany body

Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard with...

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Fender AV II 66 Jazz Bass RW LPB

4-String J-Basses

$3,183

Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 184.1 mm (7.25") Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, White 7 mm...

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Fender Vintera III E60s Jazz Bass AZG

4-String J-Basses

$1,374

Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24")

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Clay dot...

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Marcus Miller V7 Vintage Ash-4 New Gen NT

4-String J-Basses

$859

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24") Body Ash body

Electric Bass, Body: Swamp ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Maple fingerboard with...

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Ibanez MDM1300-NAB

4-String J-Basses

$1,340

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Ash body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Roasted maple, Dot fingerboard...

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Ibanez MDM1600-CTL

4-String J-Basses

$1,455

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Top: Poplar burl, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood,...

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Ibanez MDM1600-NML

4-String J-Basses

$1,409

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Top: Poplar burl, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood,...

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Mooer MBJ412 Bass Dark Blue

4-String J-Basses

$320

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 21 frets Body Poplar body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck...

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Fender Am Pro Clsc J-Bass RW 3TS

4-String J-Basses

$1,749

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49")

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck profile:...

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Harley Benton MV-4JB Plus BassTheWorld

4-String J-Basses

$916

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Alder body

Electric Bass, BassTheWorld Signature model, Body: American alder, Bolt-on...

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Harley Benton MV-4JB BassTheWorld

4-String J-Basses

$400

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Alder body Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard

Electric Bass, BassTheWorld Signature model, Body: American alder, Bolt-on neck:...

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Fender Jazz Bass Special JRN TS

4-String J-Basses

$6,189

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24") Body Ash body

Fender LTD Jazz Bass Special JRN TS, Electric Bass, Custom Collection 2025 Model, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...

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Sandberg California TM4 Marley Blue RW

4-String J-Basses

$2,177

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Sandberg , Electric Bass

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Sandberg California II TT4 RW TBS HCA

4-String J-Basses

$2,865

Frets 22 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Scale...

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Franz Bassguitars Merak 4 SN Ash

4-String J-Basses

$3,896

Nut width 40 mm (1.57") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Weight 4.3 kg

Electric Bass, Weight-reduced body: bleached European ash (Black Forest, Germany),...

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Sandberg Electra TM EF MH SB

4-String J-Basses

$1,031

Frets 22 frets Neck profile C-shape neck Body Alder body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard

Sandberg 70th Anniv.Electra TM EF MH SB, Electric Bass, Thomann 70th Anniversary Model, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck...

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Sadowsky MetroLine 24-4 Modern Blue

4-String J-Basses

$3,896

Nut width 38.5 mm (1.52") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

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Sandberg California II TM4 MP Met Red

4-String J-Basses

$4,355

Nut width 39.5 mm (1.56") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Sandberg Masterpiece Series, Vibration and thermo treated, Body:...

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Sandberg California II TT4 RW CR MHCA

4-String J-Basses

$4,240

Frets 22 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Electric Bass, Body: Thermo alder, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Vibration...

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Sandberg California II TM4 Nighthawk IS

4-String J-Basses

$2,578

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard: Ebony, Scale: 864...

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Sandberg California II TM4 Nighthawk

4-String J-Basses

$2,406

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 4-string Body Alder body

4-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard: Rosewood, 22...

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Marcus Miller V7 4 New Gen Mercury

4-String J-Basses

$687

Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Body Alder body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, White...

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Ibanez MDM1000-PW

4-String J-Basses

$1,214

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Dot fingerboard...

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM BK

4-String J-Basses

$1,031

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Roasted...

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Sandberg California II SLm TT4 RM BK

4-String J-Basses

$2,406

Nut width 39.4 mm (1.55") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Electric Bass, Body: Paulownia with centre block made of swamp ash, Bolt-on neck:...

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Sandberg California II SLm TT4 MN BK

4-String J-Basses

$2,085

Nut width 39.4 mm (1.55") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Electric Bass, Body: Paulownia with centre block made of swamp ash, Bolt-on neck:...

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Sandberg California II SLm TM4 BLB

4-String J-Basses

$2,521

Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Electric Bass, Superlight model, Body: Paulownia with centre block made of swamp...

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Sandberg California II SLm TM4 BKB

4-String J-Basses

$2,521

Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Electric Bass, Superlight model, Body: Paulownia with centre block made of swamp...

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Sandberg California II SLm TM 4 PF TB

4-String J-Basses

$2,120

Nut width 39.4 mm (1.55") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Fingerboard Pau ferro fingerboard

Electric Bass, Superlight model, Body: Paulownia with centre block made of swamp...

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Sandberg California II SLm TM 4 PF NT

4-String J-Basses

$2,120

Nut width 39.4 mm (1.55") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Fingerboard Pau ferro fingerboard

Electric Bass, Superlight model, Body: Paulownia with centre block made of swamp...

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Sandberg California II SLm TM4 MN BK

4-String J-Basses

$2,062

Nut width 39.4 mm (1.55") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Electric Bass, Superlight model, Body: Paulownia with centre block made of swamp...

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Sandberg California II TM 4 MN RB

4-String J-Basses

$2,406

Nut width 39.4 mm (1.55") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Body Ash body

Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Neck: Bolt-on maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, Scale: 864 mm...

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Sandberg California II TT 4 BTW HCAR TB

4-String J-Basses

$3,896

Nut width 39.4 mm (1.55") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Body Ash body

Electric Bass, "Bass the world" special series, Body: Swamp ash, Bolt-on neck:...

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Sandberg California II TT 4 BTW BK

4-String J-Basses

$2,463

Nut width 39.4 mm (1.55") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Body Ash body

Electric Bass, "Bass the world" special series, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...

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Sandberg California II TT4 RW ORM HCA

4-String J-Basses

$2,979

Frets 22 frets Body Alder body

Electric bass, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Rosewood, Dot fretboard...

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Fender 75 Jazz Bass MN AAA NAT NOS

4-String J-Basses

$9,169

Frets 20 frets Body Ash body

Electric Bass, Model: Custom Shop Team Built, Body: Selected ash, Neck: AAA flamed...

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Sandberg California II TM 4 BB RW

4-String J-Basses

$2,521

Nut width 39.5 mm (1.56") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Body Ash body

Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, White pearl...

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Sandberg California II TM 4 NT

4-String J-Basses

$1,970

Nut width 39.5 mm (1.56") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Body Ash body

Electric bass, Body: Ash, Bolted neck: Maple, Fretboard: Maple, 22 Frets, Nut width:...

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Sandberg California II TM4 BLB

4-String J-Basses

$2,291

Body Ash body

Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Rosewood, Block inlays, Scale: 34"...

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Squier CV 60s J Bass LRL TSPG TCO

4-String J-Basses

$532

Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Neck profile C-shape neck

Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Indian laurel,...

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Maybach Motone J Sonic Blue Aged

4-String J-Basses

$2,406

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24") Body Spruce body

Electric Bass, Body: Moon spruce, Bolt-on neck: Solid maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood,...

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Fender Player II Mod J Bass MN ELB

4-String J-Basses

$1,202

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...

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Fender Player II Mod J Bass MN OLP

4-String J-Basses

$1,225

Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49")

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Blakc dot...

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Fender Player II Mod J Bass MN 3TS

4-String J-Basses

$1,246

Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49")

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...

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Marcus Miller V3 4 New Gen Midnight Blueburs

Marcus Miller V3 4 New Gen Candy Apple Red

Marcus Miller V3 4 New Gen Black Satin

Marcus Miller V3 4 New Gen Antique White

Marcus Miller V3 4 New Gen Tobacco Sunburst

Fender AV II 66 Jazz Bass RW LPB

Fender Vintera III E60s Jazz Bass AZG

Marcus Miller V7 Vintage Ash-4 New Gen NT

Ibanez MDM1300-NAB

Ibanez MDM1600-CTL

Ibanez MDM1600-NML

Mooer MBJ412 Bass Dark Blue

Fender Am Pro Clsc J-Bass RW 3TS

Harley Benton MV-4JB Plus BassTheWorld

Harley Benton MV-4JB BassTheWorld

Fender Jazz Bass Special JRN TS

Sandberg California TM4 Marley Blue RW

Sandberg California II TT4 RW TBS HCA

Franz Bassguitars Merak 4 SN Ash

Sandberg Electra TM EF MH SB

Sadowsky MetroLine 24-4 Modern Blue

Sandberg California II TM4 MP Met Red

Sandberg California II TT4 RW CR MHCA

Sandberg California II TM4 Nighthawk IS

Sandberg California II TM4 Nighthawk

Marcus Miller V7 4 New Gen Mercury

Ibanez MDM1000-PW

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM BK

Sandberg California II SLm TT4 RM BK

Sandberg California II SLm TT4 MN BK

Sandberg California II SLm TM4 BLB

Sandberg California II SLm TM4 BKB

Sandberg California II SLm TM 4 PF TB

Sandberg California II SLm TM 4 PF NT

Sandberg California II SLm TM4 MN BK

Sandberg California II TM 4 MN RB

Sandberg California II TT 4 BTW HCAR TB

Sandberg California II TT 4 BTW BK

Sandberg California II TT4 RW ORM HCA

Fender 75 Jazz Bass MN AAA NAT NOS

Sandberg California II TM 4 BB RW

Sandberg California II TM 4 NT

Sandberg California II TM4 BLB

Squier CV 60s J Bass LRL TSPG TCO

Maybach Motone J Sonic Blue Aged

Fender Player II Mod J Bass MN ELB

Fender Player II Mod J Bass MN OLP

Fender Player II Mod J Bass MN 3TS

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