jd56hawk

Looks pretty good, despite the headstock, sounds great...but those Fender MIM prices are getting higher and higher and higher. Other than that, Charcoal Frost with the red tort pickguard is very nice and not exactly a typical Fender finish. I don't own a P bass and I don't buy basses without matching headstocks, but if Fender wants to send me one, I'll play it every day.

I've seen some very funny writeups from Japanese sellers before, but this one takes the cake. Not a Jackson fan, only one or two worse headstocks made, not much of a Fender fan, either but the binding is pickup is nice.

Taking a cue from its 6-string series siblings, this Pro Plus Series Concert Bass CB1A is a no-holds-barred behemoth of bass-crafting ferocity, emerging as a limited-edition axe that joins Jackson’s Pure Metal collection of high-flashpoint single-pickup powerhouses. As soon as the CB1A landed at Sweetwater’s Guitar Shop, its bold attitude was impossible to ignore — from sleek fretboard and body binding to the lone Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar and gleaming chrome hardware, it blends stripped-down looks with seriously flexible sound. This onyx-hued haymaker marries premium poplar, maple, and ebony tonewoods with a compound-radius fretboard, graphite reinforcements, and a blistering 3-piece neck, collectively empowering you to wield multidimensional degrees of subterranean sonics. With the Jackson Pro Plus Series Pure Metal CB1A bass, an arsenal of aural alchemy awaits. Forged with a tenacious triptych of tonewoods Plunging the depths of the Pro Plus Series sonic power is no small feat, and Jackson outfitted the neck-through-body Pure Metal CB1A with a floorboard-breaking foundation to level the low end. The bass’s poplar body anchors your tones in a resonant, full-bodied profile, prized for its straightforward sounds, invigorating low-frequency presence, and a depth that especially enriches mid- and upper-range character. A maple neck endows your tone with a smoldering brilliance that’s teeming with clarity and natural note-separating articulation, ensuring even the most diabolical lows are voiced with distinction. Up top, an ebony fretboard completes this Pure Metal bass’s tonewood triumvirate, with a deliverance of sustain, crystalline presence, and powerful precision, punching through every register. Fishman Fluence: one pickup, limitless multi-voice malleability For this Pro Plus Series Pure Metal bass, Jackson’s luthiers devised a deliverance of voltaic sonic-contouring versatility, thanks to the industry-disrupting engineering prowess of Fishman. Mounted at the bridge, an active Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar pickup unlocks a multidimensional mélange of musicality via Fishman’s state-of-the-art Fluence Core technology. The menacing multi-voice vibrance owes to a dual-bar magnetic circuit, outfitted with a galvanizing Ceramic VIII magnet, with three selectable voices instantly activated by the onboard 3-way mini toggle: Passive, Active, and Single Coil. Across this triptych of tone-crafting configurations, time-tested and cutting-edge sonics are yours to hone, from time-tested and full-bodied to full-range and explosive dynamics to funk-inspired and mid-scooped magic. Furthermore, a dual-concentric Tone knobs supports a 2-band EQ, refinishing trebles and basses with exceptional detail, while the Volume knob’s push-pull function lets you immediately split the coil. Built to wield sonic sorcery with uncompromising precision Whether you’re plundering binary breakdowns or foraying into a frenzy of upper-fret fireworks, Jackson designed the Pro Plus Series CB1A to thrive under numerous high-octane arrangements. Its sonorous bridge and neck-through-body build give you enduring sustain and unwavering intonation, while the near-seamless heel and comfort-focused contouring ensure unencumbered access to all 24 frets spanning its 25.5-inch scale. Meanwhile, the fretboard’s 12- to 16-inch compound radius ensures myriad playstyles are supported with speed, control, and precision, flattening as you approach the higher registers yet accommodating numerous playstyles with comfort and satisfying in-hand heft. What’s more, the use of a 3-piece neck doesn’t merely enhance the bass’s harmonic depth; it provides an increased dimensional stability, compared to a single-piece neck. This design means fewer trips to the workbench and more time with the music. However, Jackson’s studio-to-stage support doesn’t stop there. Pairing this design choice with graphite reinforcements adds another degree of stability and reduces weight, mitigating neck-diving tendencies and guaranteeing the sonic endurance needed for road warrior-worthy wonder.

Xvive for sure. I have the U2 and I've been using it for eight years. Last Fender product I bought was their headphone amp, not bad, but not as good as the Boss Katana Go.

My only question is, do you rent them for a few weeks, return them, and then someone else rents them?

Just watched all twelve episodes this past weekend...can't even count how many times I've rewatched Fawlty Towers. Still funny.

Sure, not exactly what you'd call a bargain-priced practice amp, but it's worth every penny...and it's louder than my friend's Fender Rumble 100 no matter the volume setting. He didn't want to admit it but he was definitely green with envy. Funny thing is, he laughed when I walked through the door with it...he thought it was one of those plastic battery-powered amps like the Laney NX or the Blackstar Fly. He couldn't believe it when I plugged in.

At first, I thought it said $4,500, but damn! I mean, I can understand $12,500 or even $13,500, but $14,500?

Now, it's this. Some might not consider it much of a change, but believe me, it's a considerable one.

Once, this one used to be my favorite bass.

Short-scale, narrow body depth...won't be as loud as a jumbo-body acoustic if you're buying it to play unplugged. The Luminlay markers are nice. I like the 12th-fret marker, too. Other than that... https://youtu.be/JoJLbabnPc0?si=asu40LuFxC2qZQ_Z

I've heard that the rubber ones last for 3 to 6 months. Sounds about right.