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Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV Bass Guitar

Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV Bass Guitar

4.9(8 ratings)

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$449.99at Pop's MusicChecked 1 h ago

31% under what the other stores charge

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  • Best price today: $449.99 at Pop's Music (checked Nov 12, 2026).
  • Checked at 12 stores.

Our take on the Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV Bass Guitar

The Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV is a four-string, neck-through bass with an offset body, dual passive humbuckers and a 3-band active EQ. Its push/pull volume lets you bypass the active circuit, so a dead battery never silences the bass. The 12"-16" compound radius laurel board and 24 jumbo frets make fast, progressive playing easy. It suits rock and metal players who want flexible tone and a slim, fast neck more than vintage looks.

Best forRock and metal bassistsPlayers who switch between active and passive tonesFast, technical playersGigging musicians who want a balanced, neck-through bass
Pros
  • Neck-through maple neck with graphite reinforcement for sustain
  • Dual passive humbuckers with coil-split toggle
  • 3-band active EQ with push/pull passive bypass
  • 12"-16" compound radius board and 24 jumbo frets
  • Offset body with a larger upper horn for balance
Cons
  • Active EQ needs a battery, though bypass keeps it playable
  • Nyatoh body is less familiar than alder or ash to some buyers
  • Only four strings; no five-string version in this line
  • Offset shape is not for traditionalists

Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV Bass Guitar prices at every store

  • Pop's MusicNew

    In stock

    $449.99Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • Dr. Guitar Music Online StoreNew

    In stock

    $429.99+ $55.00 shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • American Musical SupplyPre-owned

    In stock

    $499.95Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • Music Go RoundPre-owned

    In stock

    $449.99+ $70.00 shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by Austin BazaarReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $549.99Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • Butler MusicNew

    In stock

    $649.95Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • ReverbNew

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    $649.95Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • Guitar CenterNew

    In stock

    $699.99Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • Musicians FriendNew

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    $699.99Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • Austin BazaarNew

    In stock

    $699.99Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • AmazonNew

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    $499.99Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • Sam Ash DirectNew

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    $699.99Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV Bass Guitar price history

Lowest price we've seen: $429.99 on Nov 12 at Dr. Guitar Music Online Store. Tracked across 10 stores since Nov 12.

About the Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV Bass Guitar

The Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV is a four-string bass with an offset Spectra Bass body. The Nyatoh body has a larger upper horn to spread the weight evenly across the instrument. It has a 2x2 headstock with a "J" logo.

The neck is graphite-reinforced maple that runs through the full length of the body, with a scarf joint. It has a speed neck contour and a laurel fingerboard with a 12"-16" compound radius and 24 jumbo frets. A HiMass hardtail bridge adds sustain and attack.

Two passive medium-output humbucking pickups provide the sound. A two-way toggle switch splits the pickup coils. Controls include a 3-band active EQ, a blend control and a volume control with a push/pull selector. The selector switches the active EQ circuit on or off, so the bass still plays in passive mode if the battery dies.

Strings
4
Body
Nyatoh, offset Spectra Bass style
Neck
Graphite-reinforced maple, through-body, scarf joint
Neck contour
Speed neck
Fingerboard
Laurel, 12"-16" compound radius
Frets
24 jumbo
Pickups
2 passive medium-output humbuckers
Electronics
3-band active EQ, blend control, volume with push/pull active/passive selector, two-way coil-split toggle switch
Bridge
HiMass hardtail
Headstock
2x2 with "J" logo

Specifications

color
WhiteSource

Questions and answers

Does the bass work if the battery dies?
Yes. Pull the volume knob to bypass the active circuit and run the pickups passive, so you keep playing without a battery.
What pickups does the SBX IV have?
Two passive medium-output humbuckers. A two-way toggle splits the coils for single-coil tones.
What is the neck and fretboard like?
A graphite-reinforced through-body maple neck with a scarf joint, a speed neck contour, and a laurel fingerboard with a 12"-16" compound radius and 24 jumbo frets.
Is it a good first bass for a beginner?
It is more than a beginner needs. The active EQ and coil split reward players who already know the tones they want.
How does it compare with a Jazz or Precision bass?
It is more modern: neck-through construction, humbuckers and active EQ give a punchier, more flexible voice than a passive P or J bass.
Where is the Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV Bass Guitar cheapest?
At Pop's Music, for $449.99, 31% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV Bass Guitar?
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings.
Where can I buy the Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV Bass Guitar?
12 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Amazon, Dr. Guitar Music Online Store, Pop's Music, Music Go Round.

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