Jackson JS3 Concert Bass AH SBL
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Jackson
JS3 Concert Bass AH SBL
Product Info
Article Number:
463423
Brand:
Jackson
Model:
JS3 Concert Bass AH SBL
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The JS3 Concert Bass AH SBL is a solid, affordable option for beginner to intermediate players who want a bass with a modern edge. Its aggressive pickups and comfortable neck profile make it great for rock, metal, and heavier styles – a real workhorse for anyone starting out or needing a reliable gig bass.
Product Description
- Jackson JS3 Concert Bass AH SBL
- Electric Bass
- Body: Poplar
- Neck: Maple
- Neck attachment: Bolt-on
- Fretboard: Amaranth
- Fretboard inlays: Sharkfin
- Compound fretboard radius: 305-406 mm
- Frets: 24 Jumbo
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Scale: 864 mm
- Pickups: 2 Jackson Covered High-Output humbuckers
- Electronics: 3-Band EQ
- 2 Volume controls
- Controls: Bass
- Mid & Treble
- Hi-Mass bridge
- Sealed diecast machine heads
- Hardware: Black
- Colour: Satin Black
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a balanced, resonant tone suitable for various genres.
- • Compound radius fretboard eases chording while facilitating fast runs.
- • High-output humbuckers deliver aggressive punch and sustain.
- • Hi-Mass bridge improves stability and reduces unwanted string vibration.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while efficient, lacks the warmth of a set-neck.
- • Amaranth fretboard can feel a bit harder than rosewood for some players.
- • Satin black finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Amaranth
Pickups
2 Jackson Covered High-Output Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
24 Jumbo
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel, .040 - .100 Gauges
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 3-band EQ provides a decent amount of tonal shaping, allowing you to boost or cut bass, mids, and treble, but it's not a high-end EQ with nuanced control.
The amaranth fretboard has a smooth, slightly harder feel than rosewood; some players may prefer to add a little friction with polishing or wax to enhance grip.
While many budget basses offer similar features, the Jackson's high-output pickups and Hi-Mass bridge give it a more aggressive sound and improved sustain compared to many alternatives.
