Description
Let us introduce you to the Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS2 Bass Guitar in Satin Black.
The Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS2 in Satin Black is a sleek, modern 4-string designed to give you huge tone, fast playability and rock-solid reliability at a highly accessible price. With its offset Spectra body, versatile PJ pickup configuration and clever active/passive electronics, it is equally at home on stage, in the studio or at rehearsal, whatever style of music you play.
Combining a lightweight poplar body with a bolt-on maple neck and a 34-inch scale length, the JS2 feels instantly familiar yet distinctly contemporary. The 12-inch radius laurel fingerboard and jumbo frets invite fast runs and smooth position shifts, while the extended upper horn and carefully balanced body help keep neck dive at bay for long, comfortable sets.
Tonally, the Spectra Bass JS2 is built to cover serious ground. A Jackson P-style neck pickup and J-style bridge pickup serve up everything from tight, punchy lows to articulate, cutting mids and clear top end. The active bass boost circuit lets you dial in extra low-end authority when you need it, while the push/pull volume control instantly switches the bass into passive mode for classic, straightforward tones and peace of mind if your battery runs low.
Finished in a stealthy Satin Black with matching black hardware and Jackson’s distinctive 2×2 headstock, the JS2 looks as bold as it sounds. Whether you are laying down funk grooves, driving hard rock riffs or underpinning gospel arrangements, this bass delivers the feel, flexibility and sound you need to get the job done.
Comfortable Offset Spectra Body
The Spectra body shape features an offset design with a large upper horn that helps distribute weight evenly across your shoulder. This reduces neck dive and makes the bass feel more balanced, so you can play longer sets in comfort without constantly fighting the instrument’s position.
Fast Maple Neck and Laurel Fingerboard
A bolt-on maple neck with a scarf joint construction provides stability and strong sustain, while the speed neck contour keeps things slim and comfortable in the hand. The 12-inch radius laurel fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets offers a smooth, modern feel that is ideal for fast lines, wide bends and confident fretting across the full two-octave range.
Versatile PJ Pickup Configuration
The combination of a Jackson P-style neck pickup and J-style bridge pickup gives you a wide palette of usable tones. Blend between the two to move from thick, punchy lows that anchor the mix to brighter, more defined sounds that cut through, making this bass suitable for funk, rock, gospel and much more.
Active Bass Boost with Passive Bypass
The onboard electronics feature a volume control with push/pull active/passive switching, a pickup blend and an active bass boost control. Engage the active circuit to add extra low-end power and sculpt your sound, or pull the volume knob to bypass the active electronics and run passive for a more traditional response and a reliable fallback if your battery power runs low.
Key Features
- Offset Poplar Spectra Body – The lightweight poplar body with an offset Spectra shape and extended upper horn helps distribute weight evenly, improving balance and reducing neck dive so you can play in comfort for longer sessions.
- Fast 34-inch Scale Neck with 24 Frets – A 34-inch scale, bolt-on maple neck and 12-inch radius laurel fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets deliver a familiar feel with modern playability, giving you easy access to two full octaves on every string.
- Jackson PJ Pickup Set – The Jackson P-style neck pickup and J-style bridge pickup provide a broad tonal range, from deep, punchy lows to articulate, growling mids and crisp highs, making it simple to adapt your sound to different genres.
- Active Bass Boost with Push/Pull Bypass – The volume control’s push/pull function lets you switch between active and passive modes, while the dedicated bass boost (active only) adds extra low-end power when required, giving you flexible tone shaping and a dependable passive option.
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: Spectra
- Body Material: Poplar
- Body Finish: Satin
- Colour: Satin Black
Neck
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On with Scarf Joint
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Scale Length: 34″ (864 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Laurel
- Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm)
- Number of Frets: 24
- Fret Size: Jumbo
- Position Inlays: White Dot
- Side Dots: White
- Truss Rod: Dual-Action
- Truss Rod Adjustment: At Nut
- Nut Material: Black Plastic
- Nut Width: 1.5″ (38.1 mm)
Hardware
- Bridge: Jackson Hardtail
- Tuning Machines: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
- Pickguard: None
- Pickup Covers: Black
- Control Knobs: Dome-Style
- Hardware Finish: Black
- Neck Plate: None
- Strap Buttons: Standard
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.045 .105 Gauges)
Electronics
- Pickup Configuration: PJ
- Neck Pickup: Jackson P-Style Pickup
- Bridge Pickup: Jackson J-Style Pickup
- Controls: Volume (Push/Pull Selector for Active/Passive Options), Blend, Bass Boost (Active Only)
- Special Electronics: Active Bass Boost Circuit
- Switching: None
- Headstock: Unique Jackson 2×2
