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David Ellefson has added low-end punch to Megadeth’s hard-hitting brand of thrash metal throughout the band’s entire tenure, and his Signature Concert Bass CBX IV exemplifies the classic muscularity of his playing. EMG P/J pickups deliver punch and attitude by the truckload, while an active 3-band EQ supplies you with endless tone-sculpting options. Benefit from rock-solid stability via a quartersawn maple Jackson Speed Neck, while your fingers slide effortlessly up and down a compound-radius fingerboard. Experience a rapid attack and robust sustain, thanks to a Jackson HiMass bridge. Business will always be good with this killer Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CBX IV from Jackson.





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Versatile active EMG P/J pickups





The Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CBX IV enables you to explore a wide range of tonal combinations, thanks to its versatile active EMG P/J pickups. The P yields hammering mids and thunderous lows ? it’s guaranteed to punch you in the gut. The J growls with tight mids and a well-defined attack. An active 3-band control supplies you with endless tone-sculpting options. You also get a master volume and pickup blend control. Plug this bass into your favorite amp and prepare yourself for the countdown to extinction.





Compound-radius fingerboard for ultimate playability





The Jackson X Series Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CBX IV’s neck and fingerboard are spec’d to meet the demands of the technical player. The Jackson Speed Neck is quartersawn for a lifetime of rock-solid performance. This bass’s 12-inch to 16-inch compound-radius fingerboard is rounder near the nut for holding down the groove. As you head up to the solo range of the instrument, the radius flattens out for easier runs and string bends.





Built with unbeatable Jackson quality





Jackson’s X Series incorporates Jackson’s three-plus decades of instrument-building expertise, and the Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CBX IV is no exception. You get resonant tonewoods, high-output electronics, and a fast neck with a silky-smooth fingerboard, all at a price that belies its performance. Many guitarists and bassists at Sweetwater (and worldwide) are fiercely loyal Jackson players. Check out the David Ellefson Concert Bass CBX IV and you’ll know why.





Jackson X Series Signature David Ellefson 30th Anniversary Concert Bass CBX IV Features:


Signature electric bass of Megadeth’s David Ellefson


Poplar body provides solid, balanced tonal base


Classic double-cutaway shape for easy upper fret access


EMG PJ Set delivers punch and attitude by the truckload


Active 3-band EQ supplies you with endless tone-sculpting options


Quartersawn maple Jackson Speed Neck supplies a lifetime of rock-solid performance


Easy-playing compound-radius fingerboard with 21 jumbo frets


Jackson HiMass bridge delivers quick attack and robust sustain