Jackson 2919914592 JS3QV 5-String Electric Bass

The Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3QV is a right-handed 5-string electric bass built for players who want extended low range with flexible onboard tone control. Its 35-inch scale length is designed to support the low B string while the offset Spectra Bass body provides a balanced playing platform. This Purple Phaze version is identified by model number 2919914592.

This bass is suited to players moving from four strings to five, as well as working musicians who need a single instrument for varied styles. Dual Jackson medium-output humbucking pickups provide a full, direct foundation that can work for clean fingerstyle, pick attack, and amplified rock bass tones. The HH pickup layout also gives the player blend control between neck and bridge pickup positions.

The active 3-band EQ allows bass, midrange, and treble adjustment when the active circuit is engaged. A push/pull volume control switches between active and passive operation, so the instrument can still produce output with the active circuit bypassed. A two-way toggle adds pickup coil-split capability for additional tonal options.

Its poplar body is topped with quilt maple and finished in gloss Purple Phaze. The bolt-on maple neck uses graphite reinforcement and a scarf joint, while the satin finish and speed-neck profile support a smooth playing feel. A bound laurel fingerboard uses a 12-inch to 16-inch compound radius and 24 jumbo frets.

The JS3QV is ready to connect to a bass amplifier, DI box, pedalboard, or recording interface with a standard instrument cable. Its Jackson HiMass bridge and sealed die-cast tuners provide the core hardware for string setup and tuning. No case is included, so a compatible bass gig bag or hard case should be selected separately for transport and storage.

Key Features

• Five-String, 35-Inch Scale: Adds a low B string with extended-scale support.
• HH Pickup Layout: Dual medium-output humbuckers provide broad tonal coverage.
• Active/Passive Switching: Push/pull volume control bypasses the active EQ circuit.
• Three-Band Active EQ: Adjust bass, midrange, and treble when active.
• Coil-Split Toggle: Two-way switch expands pickup voicing options.
• HiMass Bridge: Provides a stable platform for setup and sustain.

Design & Installation

The JS3QV combines a gloss poplar Spectra Bass body and quilt maple top with black nickel hardware. Its maple neck is bolt-on, graphite-reinforced, and finished in satin, with white neck binding, white-dot position inlays, and a black plastic nut. The unique Jackson 3x2 headstock uses three tuners over and two under.

Set up the bass with an appropriate bass amplifier, DI, interface, or pedalboard using a standard instrument cable. The active EQ requires the active circuit to be engaged, while the push/pull volume control allows passive operation when desired. Use nickel-plated .045-.130 gauge five-string bass strings for like-for-like replacement, and choose a separately sold case or gig bag for protection.