X Series Signature David Ellefson Kelly™ Bird V Bass
Bassist David Ellefson has reigned as a titan of thrash bass, garnering worldwide acclaim as a co-founding member of "Big Four" thrash innovator Megadeth and for his fleet-fingered, hard-hitting style and versatility. Simply put, nobody shreds a bass like Ellefson, and Jackson is proud to have his name on several formidable bass models, including this affordably priced X Series Signature David Ellefson Kelly™ Bird V Bass.
This five-string bass features a basswood body with Ellefson's signature blue burst with black center stripe finish, bolt-on bound maple neck with 21 jumbo frets and block inlays, EMG® pickups, two volume controls and three-band active EQ, Jackson HiMass™ five-string bridge and Jackson die-cast mini tuners.
Bassist David Ellefson has reigned as a titan of thrash bass, garnering worldwide acclaim as a co-founding member of "Big Four" thrash innovator Megadeth and for his fleet-fingered, hard-hitting style and versatility. Simply put, nobody shreds a bass like Ellefson, and Jackson is proud to have his name on several formidable bass models, including this affordably priced X Series Signature David Ellefson Kelly™ Bird V Bass.
This five-string bass features a basswood body with Ellefson's signature blue burst with black center stripe finish, bolt-on bound maple neck with 21 jumbo frets and block inlays, EMG® pickups, two volume controls and three-band active EQ, Jackson HiMass™ five-string bridge and Jackson die-cast mini tuners.
Bassist David Ellefson has reigned as a titan of thrash bass, garnering worldwide acclaim as a co-founding member of "Big Four" thrash innovator Megadeth and for his fleet-fingered, hard-hitting style and versatility. Simply put, nobody shreds a bass like Ellefson, and Jackson is proud to have his name on several formidable bass models, including this affordably priced X Series Signature David Ellefson Kelly™ Bird V Bass.
This five-string bass features a basswood body with Ellefson's signature blue burst with black center stripe finish, bolt-on bound maple neck with 21 jumbo frets and block inlays, EMG® pickups, two volume controls and three-band active EQ, Jackson HiMass™ five-string bridge and Jackson die-cast mini tuners.
Bassist David Ellefson has reigned as a titan of thrash bass, garnering worldwide acclaim as a co-founding member of "Big Four" thrash innovator Megadeth and for his fleet-fingered, hard-hitting style and versatility. Simply put, nobody shreds a bass like Ellefson, and Jackson is proud to have his name on several formidable bass models, including this affordably priced X Series Signature David Ellefson Kelly™ Bird V Bass.
This five-string bass features a basswood body with Ellefson's signature blue burst with black center stripe finish, bolt-on bound maple neck with 21 jumbo frets and block inlays, EMG® pickups, two volume controls and three-band active EQ, Jackson HiMass™ five-string bridge and Jackson die-cast mini tuners.
Highlights & specs
EMG® 40HZB/EMG® 40HZ4N Pickups (Active Three-Band EQ)
The EMG 40HZ is a modern passive 5-string bass pickup featuring a dual-coil humbucking design for low noise and plenty of output. . Its ceramic magnets produce very pronounced and focused mids, as well as a fast and quick bass response. The strength of the magnets allows the pickup to retain articulation and The active three-band EQ gives you separate active controls for bass, mids and treble, allowing you to cut or boost the frequency bands.
Accessories
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Case/Gig BagOptional Jackson® JS Bass Gig Bag (p/n 299-1522-106)
Body
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Body MaterialBasswood
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Body FinishGloss
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Body ShapeKelly™ Bird
Electronics
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Bridge PickupEMG® HZ40B
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Neck PickupEMG® HZ40N
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ControlsVolume (Neck Pickup), Volume (Bridge Pickup), Active 3-Band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble)
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SwitchingBlend Control
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ConfigurationHH
Hardware
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BridgeJackson HiMass™
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Hardware FinishBlack
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Tuning MachinesJackson® Sealed Die-Cast
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Control KnobsDome-Style
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Neck PlateJackson®
Active Three-Band EQ
An active tone control circuit that equalizes low, mid and high frequencies or bass, middle and treble.
Miscellaneous
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StringsNickel Plated Steel (.045-.130 Gauges)
Neck
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Neck MaterialQuartersawn Maple
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Neck BindingBlack
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Neck FinishSatin
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Scale Length34" (86.36 cm)
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Fingerboard MaterialMaple
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Fingerboard Radius12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
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Number of Frets21
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Fret SizeJumbo
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Nut MaterialBlack Plastic
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Nut Width1.75" (44.45 mm)
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Position InlaysBlack Pearloid Block
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Truss RodDual-Action
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Truss Rod NutTruss Rod Adjustment at Nut
Support
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