JACKSON - JS series Spectra bass JS2 - 4 strings - Laurel Fingerboard - Satin Black

Bassists searching for a no-nonsense, workhorse instrument suitable for a multitude of genres confidently choose the Jackson Spectra JS2. From its lightweight poplar body to its pair of Jackson P/J pickups, the Spectra JS2 ticks all the boxes for a gig-ready, hot-rodded bass guitar. A slick-feeling maple neck with a comfort scarf joint allows you to access all 24 frets, while a laurel fingerboard with a 12-inch radius encourages hours of playing, whether you’re laying down grooves or experimenting with bass solos. The push-pull Volume control, which lets you engage the active electronics and bass boost, further expanding your sonic options to new heights. All these features and more make the Spectra JS2 an excellent performance instrument, whether it’s your first or 10th bass.

Whether you’re recording direct in the studio or plugged into a massive tube amp stack onstage, enough can’t be said about the versatility of the P- and J-style pickups in the Spectra JS2. From the authoritative punch of the P-style split-coil pickup to the biting force of the J-style pickup near the bridge, these genre-bending electronics are at your control. What’s more, you also get your choice between the dynamic expression of passive circuitry and the extra power contained within the JS2’s active electronics. Additionally, while active electronics are engaged, a bass boost is on tap for truly earthshaking results.


Highlights:

JACKSON P-STYLE (NECK) AND J-STYLE (BRIDGE) PICKUPS
This classic P/J combo with a colossal Jackson J-style bridge and P-style neck pickups deliver a sonically full voice with both boom and bark. The P-style neck pickup packs an authoritative punchy thump with more rounded high-mids and treble range, while the J-style bridge pickup delivers sharp and articulate tones.

BASS BOOST
The bass boost control strengthens the low-end frequencies and fortifies the overall tonal characteristics of the instrument.


Features:

Performance-driven bass that’s suitable for a multitude of genres

Lightweight poplar body provides a solid foundation for your bass tone

Bolt-on maple neck with scarf joint allows unfettered access to the highest frets

Laurel fingerboard with a 12-in. radius and 24 frets offers a universally comfortable playing experience across the entire neck

Classic P- and J-style pickups produce traditional yet versatile bass tones

Active and passive voices with an active bass boost expand your available tonal palette


Specs:

Number of Strings:
4

Left-/Right-handed:
Right-handed

Body Shape:
Spectra JS2

Body Material:
Poplar

Color:
Satin Black

Body Finish:
Gloss

Neck Material:
Maple

Neck Shape:
Thin U

Neck Joint:
Bolt-on

Radius:
12"

Fingerboard Material:
Laurel

Fingerboard Inlay:
Dots

Number of Frets:
24, Jumbo

Scale Length:
34"

Nut Width:
1.5"

Nut Material:
Plastic

Bridge/Tailpiece:
Jackson Hardtail

Tuners:
Jackson Sealed Die-cast

Neck Pickup:
Jackson P-style Split Single-coil

Bridge Pickup:
Jackson J-style Single-coil

Controls:
1 x master volume (push/pull for active/passive),
1 x pickup blend,
1 x bass boost (active only)