Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3Q, Amber Blue Burst, Laurel Fingerboard

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars | 28 ratings

Price: 449.99

Last update: 01-27-2025


About this item

4-string Electric Bass with Quilt Maple Veneer Top
2 Humbucking Pickups - Amber Blue Burst
Laurel Fingerboard
Poplar Body
Maple Neck

Product information

Item Weight 11 pounds
Product Dimensions 51.69 x 15.25 x 4 inches
ASIN B07VVW5FT2
Item model number 2919007558
Customer Reviews
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (28)

4.2 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #15,533 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#30 in Electric Bass Guitars
#292 in Guitars (Musical Instruments)
Date First Available August 3, 2019
Back Material Poplar
Body Material Poplar
Color Name Amber Blue Burst
Fretboard Material Laurel Wood
Guitar Pickup Configuration H
Scale Length 25.5 Inches
Top Material Maple
Neck Material Type Maple
Number of Strings 4

Top reviews from the United States

  • Collins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value, great for anyone from beginner to pro
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2021
    I figured this bass would be a good starting point, but it's much better than some higher quality (and far more expensive) guitars I have. I'm a guitar player, but I've wanted to get into bass for a while now, and I can honestly say I have no complaints. This jackson has great tonal diversity, especially with the coil split and the active pickups; you can get any sound from funk to death metal, and anywhere inbetween. The pickups are a little muddy, which is to say it doesn't have quite the "openess" of something like a jazz bass, but it sounds more than good enough for any practice setting. The higher frets (from about 15 on) do sound a little muted compared to a fender bass as well (again cause of the pickups), but most people won't play that high often anyways. The workmanship isn't perfect either, but it's fantastic for the price. For me there were some long scratches on the binding of the fretboard, and a couple of the knobs were a little low. That's part of the gamble you take buying online though, and I'm thrilled with this bass. It looks sweet, holds tune great, and plays like a dream. If you want to get into bass, or you're a pro looking for a good practice or "throw-around" bass, I'd highly recommend the js3q.
  • Jonathon P. Harris
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good value
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2024
    I got this as a practice bass for a weekend home. I did get a Prime day deal and for what I paid Im pleased with this. The color I got was pretty true to the ad.
    The neck is very comfortable, the tuners are solid, the weight is good and no neck dive. There is a “dead spot” about the 6th fret on the neck which I hope can be remedied with setup, and I will probably change strings
    Overall, this is not as good as my American Fender, but for value and for beginner bass players this is a good choice
  • stephen kneeland
    5.0 out of 5 stars Near perfect
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2024
    Was my first bass purchase after 35 years guitar playing, so I really didn't know what I wanted. This is versatile enough to be a little of everything, very eye catching and big bang for the buck. Someday I'll be able to get a higher end bass, but for now this does everything I need
  • Black Ronin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hey Ya'll Prepare Yourself For The Rubberband MAAANNN!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2023
    After months of considering and waiting for the right price to come around I snagged this bass and it is an absolute BEAUTY!!! I'm just starting to learn how to play as I've never played guitar or bass or any musical instrument in my life and its long been a goal to learn guitar or bass. I am so glad I chose this Jackson bass! It is absolutely perfect! Already getting to work learning how to play Rubberband Man by The Spinners, Seven Nation Army by White Stripes, Another One Bites the Dust, and Billie Jean!
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    Black Ronin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hey Ya'll Prepare Yourself For The Rubberband MAAANNN!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2023
    After months of considering and waiting for the right price to come around I snagged this bass and it is an absolute BEAUTY!!! I'm just starting to learn how to play as I've never played guitar or bass or any musical instrument in my life and its long been a goal to learn guitar or bass. I am so glad I chose this Jackson bass! It is absolutely perfect! Already getting to work learning how to play Rubberband Man by The Spinners, Seven Nation Army by White Stripes, Another One Bites the Dust, and Billie Jean!
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  • benton walton, iv
    1.0 out of 5 stars GEARTREE SUCKS! Defective bass made worse by inadequate and defective seller response.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2022
    Geartree acknowledges that the bass was defective, and was promptly returned.
    They claim that it was not packaged properly and damaged and withheld 20% of my cost.
    This is wrong. I packaged the item to the best of my ability.
    If I had not been sent an item that was defective to begin with, I wouldn’t have had to take the time to package it, drive it to the drop off and start over looking for a non defective bass.
    This is on the seller. They sold a defective item, then made it worse by trying to put it on me.
    Had this not happened, I would not be taking the time to post this, but instead would be playing a properly working bass.
    DO NOT DEAL WITH GEARTREE
  • Luninguy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome sound and EASY action!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2021
    This thing is awesome. The neck is perfect thickness for ease of fret change. And the sound? OMG!!!! I love it! Combine this fine instrument with an Ampeg Bass Amp and you can not compare the brilliance in sound.
  • Jeremy
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not what was advertised
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021
    This is not the product that was advertised. The colors and pattern are no where near the image advertised. Super disappointed. I've been holding out for a decent bass and pulled the trigger for a special occasion. Unfortunately, my local shops don't carry Jackson products so I couldn't see it first. This sucks. Going right back out.
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    Jeremy
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not what was advertised
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021
    This is not the product that was advertised. The colors and pattern are no where near the image advertised. Super disappointed. I've been holding out for a decent bass and pulled the trigger for a special occasion. Unfortunately, my local shops don't carry Jackson products so I couldn't see it first. This sucks. Going right back out.
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  • Stephanie Truelove
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
    Love this bass!

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