Jackson

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The Jackson Concert Bass JS2 Black lets bassists tap into deep, punchy tones. This 34"-scale four-string bass features a lightweight poplar body, bolt-on maple neck and 12"-16" compound radius amaranth fingerboard for comfortable playability. Powered by dual high-output Jackson humbucking pickups, the JS2 produces a monstrous low-end growl with clarity and detail. The Jackson HiMass bridge provides rock-solid stability and improved sustain. The JS2 Bass gives you high performance at an affordable price.

High-Output Pickups for Powerful Low End

The Jackson high-output humbucking bass pickups are painstakingly voiced to deliver fat, punchy tones with plenty of low-end rumble but not too much harshness. Roll off some highs with the tone control for a vintage thump or open up the highs for modern articulation. With these high-output pickups, you'll have enough output and definition to cut through the mix.

Compound Radius Fingerboard

Jackson pioneered the innovative 12"-16" compound radius fingerboard design. Near the nut, the rounder fingerboard radius is ideal for comfortable chording and rhythm playing. Farther up the neck, the flatter radius facilitates fast lead work, bends and wide vibrato. This combination of curves suits any playing style.

HiMass Bridge for Rock-Solid Stability

The Jackson HiMass bridge provides exceptional stability for improved sustain and clearer tone. Its solid, non-resonant base won't absorb vibrations from the strings. Massive brass saddles firmly anchor each string in place, eliminating "dead" spots. The HiMass bridge stands up to aggressive playing, keeping your bass sounding great at high volumes and during heavy hits.

Jackson Concert Bass JS2 Black
Jackson Concert Bass JS2 Black
Jackson Concert Bass JS2 Black
warning

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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Neck
  • Shape: JS series
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Neck: High-Output Humbucking
  • Bridge: High-Output Humbucking
  • Brand: Jackson
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Sharkfin
  • Nut width: 1.65 in. (42 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Jackson HiMass
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: No
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: China

collapse expand iconWarranty

Limited lifetime warranty against defects for guitars purchased after 1/1/2000.
One year parts and labor warranty for guitars purchased before 1/1/2000.

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4.4

30 Reviews

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Most Liked Positive Review

4

Great bass for the money - versatile & great quality control

This my first bass in a long time (went to 6 strings like 40 years ago) and I'm impressed with the quality, sound, and playability of this especially for the money. Fingerboard really looks and feels like rosewood (it isn't) but since I've been out of bass for so long, I can't comment on whether it SOUNDS like rosewood here. Controls are straight forward and do make a difference. Bridge is solid and stout / heavy. Finish (got the matte black which I'm not crazy about - prefer gloss) is well done and I've yet to find any imperfections including on the headstock. Headstock has the Jackson scarf and the whole neck feels comfortable. My preference is to change the action a little bit - lower E and A so long as they won't buzz, and raise G a little. Very responsive to differences between fingers, pick, and slap - sounds great acoustically, louder and sharper than I expected but that doesn't translate as much when plugged in. Once the strings age / get dirty a little that acoustic sound may tame. Overall happy with it. Dreading the day I chip that headstock or snap it off entirely!

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Defective bridge saddle

Overall nice bass, plays nicely after a setup. Unfortunately during a setup, I found that one of the bridge saddles had the screw hole drilled too large so it was impossible to set the intonation. Emailed Jackson but they did not have any parts for replacement. I was told to look for aftermarket parts, not what I expected from Jackson.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing24
  2. Jamming21
  3. Small Venues13
  4. Recording10
  5. Rock Concerts9
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz7
  2. Craftsmanship5
  3. Poor Pick Up2
  4. Slightly high action1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced16
  2. Novice13
Pros
  1. Fun To Play26
  2. Good Feel26
  3. Good Tone23
  4. Good Pick Up18
  5. Solid Electronics17
  • Awesome Bass guitar

    5

    submitted14 days ago

    byChris

    fromDenver, Colorado

    Overall great Bass for beginners and master class and everything this Bass screams is shredder

  • Great and cheap

    3

    submitted2 months ago

    byBenjamin

    fromRoundrock

    I love it It's my main bass and a steal at that the jack and one of the knobs where loose when I bought it but other than that it's awesome

  • Great seccond basd

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byJohn

    fromNorth adams Massachusetts

    Ordered this bass a week ago and it came in right on time. Great pickups and really clean finish. Smooth wooden neck. Good scale length and nice fret inlays. This is my seccond bass and overall a big upgrade from the one I started with. Amazing quality for what you're paying highly reccomend.

  • Defective bridge saddle

    2

    submitted4 months ago

    byPete

    fromPottstown, PA

    Overall nice bass, plays nicely after a setup. Unfortunately during a setup, I found that one of the bridge saddles had the screw hole drilled too large so it was impossible to set the intonation. Emailed Jackson but they did not have any parts for replacement. I was told to look for aftermarket parts, not what I expected from Jackson.

  • Pleasantly surprised for the price

    5

    submitted6 months ago

    byMark

    fromRochester NY

    I traded in my Jackson Spectra JS2 bass in Red for the Jackson JS2 Concert Bass in White. It played great out of the store and the fit and the finish is really good. The Jackson high output soap bar humbucking pickup sound great also. The biggest surprise was the neck. At this price to get a compound neck is awesome. That's a future usually reserved for more expensive guitars. The neck has a almost unfinished feel to it, it has a very smooth feel. The hi mass bridge is the same on my previous Spectra JS2 bass. Its an really nice bridge. The closed back tuners are okay, they cut out some cost there as they did with the body, being that it's popular, but neither or those are a game changer.

  • Great bass for the money - versatile & great quality control

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 months ago

    byMax

    fromDenver

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This my first bass in a long time (went to 6 strings like 40 years ago) and I'm impressed with the quality, sound, and playability of this especially for the money. Fingerboard really looks and feels like rosewood (it isn't) but since I've been out of bass for so long, I can't comment on whether it SOUNDS like rosewood here. Controls are straight forward and do make a difference. Bridge is solid and stout / heavy. Finish (got the matte black which I'm not crazy about - prefer gloss) is well done and I've yet to find any imperfections including on the headstock. Headstock has the Jackson scarf and the whole neck feels comfortable. My preference is to change the action a little bit - lower E and A so long as they won't buzz, and raise G a little. Very responsive to differences between fingers, pick, and slap - sounds great acoustically, louder and sharper than I expected but that doesn't translate as much when plugged in. Once the strings age / get dirty a little that acoustic sound may tame. Overall happy with it. Dreading the day I chip that headstock or snap it off entirely!

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked bySean

    fromundisclosed

    Why are the strings flat against the fretboard, it makes the bass unplayable.

    Why are the strings flat against the fretboard, it makes the bass unplayable.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It sounds like you need to raise the action.
  • asked byMichael

    fromSpringfield, MI

    What hard case would best affordable purchase to fit this bass guitar?

    What hard case would best affordable purchase to fit this bass guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Musician's Gear MGMBG Molded ABS Electric Bass Case
  • asked byBjmoore

    fromParma, OH

    Does this bass handle b standard tuning well?

    Does this bass handle b standard tuning well?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No. I don't think it would do well below 'D'
  • asked byRob

    fromLake Stevens, Wa.

    Is this considered a mini bass ?

    Is this considered a mini bass ?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No.
  • asked byDropped D

    fromEunice, LA

    Where can find Both replacement Humbucker pickups for the Jackson Concert JS2 Bass, the set, Bridge & Neck

    Where can find Both replacement Humbucker pickups for the Jackson Concert JS2 Bass, the set, Bridge & Neck

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, I don’t know.
  • asked byLindalisten420

    fromEunice, LA

    The controls on the Concert JS2 bass guitar, is it 2 volume's and 1 tone or, 2 tone's and 1 volume?

    The controls on the Concert JS2 bass guitar, is it 2 volume's and 1 tone or, 2 tone's and 1 volume?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    2 volume and 1 tone
  • asked byKaya

    from10920 San Antonio way

    What paint type is on the satin colored Jackson?
I was going to get mine profile reliced just for fun but I want to make sure that it will work

    What paint type is on the satin colored Jackson? I was going to get mine profile reliced just for fun but I want to make sure that it will work

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This is just a standard poly finish.
  • asked byJason

    fromAz

    What is/are the proper case(s) for the JS2 Concert Bass? It says case sold separately. I don't want a Roadrunner or other generic. Is there a VERY padded gig bag? Only a hard case? Please provide item numbers.

    What is/are the proper case(s) for the JS2 Concert Bass? It says case sold separately. I don't want a Roadrunner or other generic. Is there a VERY padded gig bag? Only a hard case? Please provide item numbers.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Jackson JS Series Multi-Fit Bass Gig Bag is the bag that is recommended for your bass, as for a hard case that would have to be special ordered.