Jackson X Series Spectra SBXP V
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Jackson
X Series Spectra SBXP V
Product Info
Article Number:
511852
Brand:
Jackson
Model:
X Series Spectra SBXP V
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Spectra SBXP V is a solid choice for players wanting a modern, aggressive 5-string sound without the premium price tag. The compound radius neck and active/passive switching offer great playability and tonal flexibility, making it perfect for rock, metal, and modern funk players.
Product Description
- Jackson X Series Spectra SBXP V
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Poplar
- Top: Burl poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Laurel
- White dot fretboard inlays
- Scale length: 889 mm (35")
- Compound fretboard radius: 304.8 - 406.4 mm (12" - 16")
- Nut width: 44
- 5 mm (1.75")
- Black plastic nut
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Jackson medium output humbuckers
- Volume control with push/pull function for active/passive
- Fade control
- 3-Band EQ
- 2-Way switch for coil split
- Jackson HiMass bridge
- Jackson DieCast sealed machine heads
- Black/Nickel hardware
- Strings: NPS .045 - .130
- Colour: Transparent Purple Burst
PROS
- • Burl poplar top adds striking visual appeal and subtle resonance
- • Compound radius fretboard eases complex runs and feels comfortable
- • Jackson HiMass bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability
- • Versatile humbucker set delivers aggressive lows and clear highs
CONS
- • Poplar body, while decent, isn't a premium tonewood like mahogany
- • Plastic nut is a common cost-saving measure, potentially affecting sustain
- • Bolt-on neck construction may lack the warmth of a set-neck design
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar with Burl Poplar Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Jackson Medium Output Humbuckers
Scale Length
889 mm (35 in)
Frets
24 Jumbo
Strings
NPS .045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Switching to passive mode mellows the highs and adds a warmer, more vintage character, while active mode provides a more scooped, modern tone with enhanced clarity.
Yes, the compound radius transitions from a comfortable 12 in at the nut to a more familiar 16 in at the body, facilitating easier chording and faster soloing.
The HiMass bridge is significantly denser, contributing to improved sustain, reduced body resonance, and enhanced tuning stability under heavy playing conditions.
