Detail 01
12–16 in. compound-radius dark laurel fingerboard
The fingerboard radius flattens as you move up the neck, as stated in the product description.
Product detailSKU #1500000270291
JacksonCBX IV David Ellefson Signature Electric Bass Satin Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A David Ellefson signature 4-string built around HH pickups, an active 3-band EQ, and a fast 12–16 in. compound-radius fingerboard.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Right-handed players seeking the David Ellefson CBX IV signature model
- Players who want neck/bridge pickup blending and a 3-band EQ
- Players who prefer a 34 in. scale, 21 jumbo frets, and a compound-radius fingerboard
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players
- Buyers who need a case included
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
EMG HZ35 neck and bridge humbuckers
The bass has two humbucking pickups with a blend control for mixing them.
Detail 03
Jackson HiMass 4-string bridge
The description states it is designed for added attack, clarity, and sustain.
Detail 04
Case sold separately
A case is not included.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A case is sold separately.
- 02This is a right-handed, four-string bass.
- 03The stated controls are master volume, balance, and active 3-band EQ.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Jackson CBX IV an active bass?
It has an active 3-band EQ.
02How many strings does it have?
Four.
03What pickups does it use?
EMG HZ35 humbucking pickups in the neck and bridge positions.
04Does it include a case?
No. The case is sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 21
- Number of Strings
- 4
- Scale Length
- 34 in.
6 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Dark laurel Radius: Compound Fret size: Jumbo Number of frets: 21 Inlays: Pearloid Sharkfin Nut material: Plastic Nut width: 1.625 in. (41.3 mm) Body Cutaway: Double cutaway Construction: Solidbody Body wood: Basswood Body finish: Gloss Orientation: Right handed Controls Control layout: Master volume, balance, 3-band EQ Hardware Bridge type: Fixed Bridge design: Jackson HiMass Tuning machines: Jackson sealed die-cast Color: Black Other Number of strings: 4 Pickguard: No Special features: Pickups, Artist signature model Case: Sold separately Country of origin: Indonesia
- Bridge Type
- Fixed
- Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Color Finish
- Satin
- Body Material
- Basswood
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Tier
- new
- Source Id
- site51500000270291
- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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