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Perhaps due to the JS3V models (3 + 5.) 
Those really are 35 scale as usual. The 4 stringers are your basic 34, with 19mm spacing-the neck feel is "modern", but not too thin (subjective of course.) Talking about the Spectra, at least.
JS3 is just their nomenclature for budget level at the Indonesia factory, with JS2 being a step down in theory, and JSX a higher tier (same with their electric guitars.)
Those really are 35 scale as usual. The 4 stringers are your basic 34, with 19mm spacing-the neck feel is "modern", but not too thin (subjective of course.) Talking about the Spectra, at least.JS3 is just their nomenclature for budget level at the Indonesia factory, with JS2 being a step down in theory, and JSX a higher tier (same with their electric guitars.)
This sexxxy thaaang just arrived, I like it a lot already. 
I've always been partial to white basses. My first bass was a 1960-something Fender Jazz Bass that was white. My third bass was a 1970 Fender P-bass that was white. Wish I still had 'em. Congrats on your bass, and have fun!
Well, after a few days I can say the instrument is very comfortable to play but the pickups are just meh. Pretty low output and can't squeeze a good tone out of them. I'll probably swap them with some EMGs.
My Kelly Bird JS3Q was the same way. I could coax a decent tone out of the pickups using the 3-band active EQ, but I had to have the mid and treble cranked all the way, otherwise it was muddy. I ended up removing all the electronics and replacing the original pickups with a pair of active EMGs. I don't recommend passive EMGs--just dull-sounding and muddy to my ear--but their actives are great. If you're looking for passive soapbars, I'd look elsewhere, maybe Seymour Duncan, which offers several different bass soapbars. (No affiliation).
Hi, could anyone tell me exactly what this is? I was told a 1985 Jackson Concert Bass, made in the US. Serial J0591 stamped after the last fret. Feels literally identical to a Charvel 3B I used to have. Tan back EMG P/HB pickups, vvt. I never knew these came in a P/HB configuration or that they made any in the US outside of the custom shop.
I got the strings lowered and the pickups up and it sounds like a spector on steroids when you eq it right.
Thanks
I got the strings lowered and the pickups up and it sounds like a spector on steroids when you eq it right.
Thanks
That looks to be in great shape for a 40 year old bass. The pickup configuration is unusual. I like the fact that the split coil is mounted in reverse. I can see mounting it in the traditional style if it's the lone pickup on the bass, but I prefer the reverse style when the bass has another pickup down by the bridge. It just makes more sense tonally, IMO. Unfortunately, I know nothing about the bass, so I can't help in that regard, but it's sure pretty. Congrats!
There are quite a few USA Jacksons with PJ-H configuration. This is a Jackson Student Soloist, made in San Dimas custom shop bass.
Been try one many years ago, nice build and nice playing feel. Just like your experience, entire bass tone sound weak than stock pup on TRBX174 .
Beside EMG, you can check with Delano.
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This is local, any ideas what it is? Country of origin?
I'll join the club, about 30 years after I traded my Peavey TNT combo for this Charvel Fusion V (serial# C90 something). I was moving for university, needed more portability, and wanted to try a five string.
I then loaned it to family members for about 25 years. Got it back a few months ago, had the electronics fixed (the 9v wire had come loose and a cap needed replacing), and settled in to playing it for the first time in a very long time. There are a few minor wear marks but I don't think it was used very much. I'm so glad it's back in my hands!
I then loaned it to family members for about 25 years. Got it back a few months ago, had the electronics fixed (the 9v wire had come loose and a cap needed replacing), and settled in to playing it for the first time in a very long time. There are a few minor wear marks but I don't think it was used very much. I'm so glad it's back in my hands!
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Picked up an odd, arguably, somewhat rare one... Guessing 90's era, made in Japan. Neck is straight, fretwork is stellar, plays good (but I need to give her a setup).
Pickups are a bit microphonic, so I'll be replacing those. Came with the original hardshell case (interior is molded to the shape of the bass).
Oh, I currently don't have a tool that fits the end of this truss rod. Any ideas on where to aquire one? Thx!
Pickups are a bit microphonic, so I'll be replacing those. Came with the original hardshell case (interior is molded to the shape of the bass).
Oh, I currently don't have a tool that fits the end of this truss rod. Any ideas on where to aquire one? Thx!
amazon sells it stewmac/allparts - 7mm. Most common.
I have a 6,7,8 as the Japanese basses sometimes just used whatever nut was in the box
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I'm doing a rare (for me) out-of-state gig this week, and I plan on taking my new Jackson Kellybird as one of my basses. I was tweaking the setup this morning and needed to adjust both the truss rod and the action at the bridge. I was surprised to find that the action adjustment at the bridge got the G string right down on the deck with the E string very close--maybe 1/4 turn away from bottoming out. It plays really well there, but having no adjustment to lower it is a bit spooky, so when I get home from this gig, I plan to shim the neck. I've done this with other basses I've owned, but most of my basses haven't really needed one. This is the only Jackson I've ever owned, so I have to ask, is this fairly normal with Jacksons? Have any of you had to shim the neck of one?
Joined the club today with this old beauty! The neck is nicer than my Sadowsky Japan. Sounds great but will probably get an electronics upgrade but otherwise what a Gem. I also paid the price of a secondhand squire for it which is just madness.
After all these years, I noticed my pickups are missing their covers! It came from the p.o. that way so until I looked at other club member basses I didn't realize what I was missing. Guess I'll keep an eye out for a set of covers, or second hand originals from someone who swapped theirs out...
