Flight Mini JB Bass SB
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Flight
Mini JB Bass SB
Product Info
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The Flight Mini JB Bass SB is a seriously fun little bass! It’s surprisingly versatile for its size, nailing that classic J-Bass tone with a modern, roasted wood twist. This is perfect for gigging musicians needing a travel-friendly instrument or beginners wanting a shorter scale for easier playing.
Product Description
- Flight Mini JB Bass SB
- Mini Electric Bass
- Rock series
- Tuning: EADG
- Top: Roasted maple
- Body: Roasted poplar
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale length: 23"
- Nut width: 38.1 mm
- 20 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Alnico 5 J-style single coils
- 2 Volume and 1 tone controls
- Tortoise-style pickguard
- Chrome-plated machine heads
- Strings: .045 - .105
- Colour: Sunburst
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Roasted maple top delivers a surprisingly articulate and warm tonal character.
- • Alnico 5 J-style pickups provide a punchy, aggressive tone ideal for rock and funk.
- • Roasted poplar body offers a lightweight feel and good resonance for its size.
- • Chrome machine heads offer smooth, reliable tuning stability and a premium aesthetic.
CONS
- • 23” scale limits low-end extension; may feel cramped for larger hands.
- • Single-coil pickups are prone to hum, especially in noisy environments.
- • Tortoise pickguard feels a bit like an afterthought; a more premium option would elevate the look.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Roasted Maple
Back & Sides
Roasted Poplar
Size
Mini (23” Scale)
Frets
20
Electronics
2 Alnico 5 J-Style Single Coil Pickups, 2 Volume, 1 Tone
Weight
6.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures the essential J-Bass growl but lacks the extreme low-end thump due to the shorter scale; think more mid-focused and punchy.
Absolutely. Roasted maple is more stable, has a tighter grain, and contributes to a more even and resonant tone than standard maple.
The neck is noticeably thinner and has a slightly flatter radius, making it very comfortable and fast, but may take some getting used to if you’re accustomed to a thicker neck.
