Jackson Kelly Bird Bass

[anezthes]

Sorry if this has already been posted. Thought I'd share just in case.

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Scottsdale, AZ (August 20, 2012) – The Bloodline is proud to welcome two new basses to its JS Series, the JS2 Kelly Bird IV and the JS3 Kelly Bird IV. These new and highly distinctive designs are the result of a longtime collaboration between two metal icons, Jackson guitars and legendary Megadeth bass player David Ellefson.

The JS2 Kelly Bird IV offers striking looks coupled with pummeling tones. Features include a basswood body, bolt-on maple neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with block inlays, Jackson’s unrivaled compound radius, dual Jackson JS high-output covered pickups, Jackson high-mass bridge and Jackson tuners. Available in Burnt Cherry Sunburst and Matte Black.

Designed with the serious metal bass player in mind, the JS3 Kelly Bird IV features a basswood body (flame maple top on trans finishes), bolt-on maple neck, bound rosewood fingerboard with 21 frets and block inlays, dual Jackson JS high-output covered pickups, three-band active EQ (bass/mid/high), Jackson high-mass bridge and Jackson tuners. Available in Trans Black and Trans Blue Burst.

For more information:
www.jacksonguitars.com

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[Herrick]

Fusion of Thunderbird & Explorer at molecular-genetic level

 

[darkstorm]

Looks to be very neck divey

 

[String Theory]

Phew. No GAS.

 

[amimbari]

I saw those a month ago before the Jackson site added the pictures to the website and didn't even bother posting pics...I am probably the biggest Jackson fan on TB and yep, no gas, no interest ..just plain ugly and for someone else's purchase and enjoyment.

I told the Jackson gang if a CMG neck will fit in the pocket in 5 minutes, I would buy one if I could find one used for 150 bucks, but beyond that?....nope.

 

[millsbass5]

Damn, boys. I like 'em. Shoot, throw a good pre in it, some good pups. Oh, and some spandex.......

 

[TBird1958]

I'm probably the biggest fan of Thunderbirds on this site, I could likely do without............guess I'm not a "serious metal bassist"

I do like my Jackson Thunderbird tho.......

 

[x64]

If this was just a straight Kelly or T-Bird I'd love it, but the mix... meh

 

[amimbari]

if they were gonna come out with something really stupid looking, again they should have brought back the DEATH ANGEL bass

 

[Devils138]

i kinda dig these. may even pick one up.. i love the finish on that trans blue one. im surprised that a lot of people don't seem to like them.

 

[amimbari]

you know me Devils, I have some bizzare units over here, and will probably pick up a JS3KB sometime in the future when I see one used, and only if the neck pocket can be swapped for a CMG ( or equivalent ) fin-neck because those blocks are a deal killer for me

 

[millsbass5]

I'm probably the biggest fan of Thunderbirds on this site, I could likely do without............guess I'm not a "serious metal bassist"

I do like my Jackson Thunderbird tho.......

That is by far, my favorite T-bird inspired bass, by far. Hell, I like it better than the real deal, actually.

 

[superdick2112]

That is by far, my favorite T-bird inspired bass, by far. Hell, I like it better than the real deal, actually.

+1

My favorite T-Bird on TB as well, and the color is the best!

 

[Webtroll]

Shoulda stuck to the Kelly guitar design, the meld isn't inspiring me at all.

 

[JonahTheAmazing]

Not really feeling it. Not a huge Thunderbird fan in the first place, and this combination doesn't seem enticing either.

 

[MisterMagician]

You shouldn't mix pointy and fluid shapes so haphazardly.

Either the horn needs to be rounded out or the contours need to be made more angular.


Still better than the Spector REX though.

 

[NOT]

I love Thunderbirds. Tbird1958's Jacksonbird is gorgeous btw. But this kellybird isn't doing anything for me. Not a fan of the neck or pointy end of the body. If only Jackson released a new line of Jacksonbirds...

 

[String Theory]

I never realized how many basses Jackson made in the neck diver series.

 

[amimbari]

I wish Jackson would do the Firebird series again, but nope probably will never happen

they could get away with it in the 90's because that was before Fender took over.

and TBIRD1958's is a rare unit indeed in sparkle green. I didn't want to wait another 3 months past the 3 months I waited to have that color when I ordered mine from a dealer or I might have gone with that as well, so I got stuck with a black one.

( no regrets )

ad the Spector-bird? meh, not too bad COMPARED to the JS3KB

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[Devils138]

you know me Devils, I have some bizzare units over here, and will probably pick up a JS3KB sometime in the future when I see one used, and only if the neck pocket can be swapped for a CMG ( or equivalent ) fin-neck because those blocks are a deal killer for me

now that you bring it up, the block inlay is kinda bothering me too, lol. i wish they'd just use the sharkfin inlay on all their basses. thats the only thing my C20 is missing.

edit: but that trans blue finish makes up for it, IMO. i really love that finish.