Detail 01
12–16 in compound-radius fingerboard
The laurel fingerboard flattens as you move up the neck.
Product detailSKU #1500000315534
JacksonX Series Signature David Ellefson 30th Anniversary Concert Bass CBX V Gloss Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A five-string Jackson signature bass honoring David Ellefson and Rust in Peace, built around EMG P/J pickups, active bass/treble EQ, and a fast compound-radius fingerboard.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking David Ellefson’s 30th Anniversary Concert Bass signature model
- Five-string players wanting EMG P and J pickups with bass and treble EQ
- Players who prefer a 12–16 in compound-radius laurel fingerboard
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a four-string bass
- Players who do not want an all-black Gloss Black instrument
- Players seeking a bass without active bass and treble EQ
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 P and EMG J pickups
The P pickup is in the neck position and the J pickup is in the bridge position.
Detail 03
Jackson HiMass 5-string bridge
Jackson states it sharpens note attack, adds punch and clarity, and enhances sustain.
Detail 04
Ergonomic body contours
The upper contour is described as an anchor for pick or fingerstyle playing; the lower contour is designed for balance when propped on a knee.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a five-string model.
- 02Controls include a three-way toggle, one volume control, and two-band EQ for bass and treble.
- 03The neck is through-body quartersawn maple with graphite reinforcement rods.
- 04Its finish is Gloss Black with all-black hardware.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings does the CBX V have?
It has five strings.
02What pickup configuration does it use?
It has an EMG P pickup in the neck position and an EMG J pickup in the bridge position.
03What controls are included?
A three-way toggle switch, a single volume control, and two-band EQ for treble and bass.
04Who is this signature bass associated with?
David Ellefson.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
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- 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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