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Jive Bass - China White

UK Price: £495.00 Inc. 20% VAT
Worldwide Price: £412.50

+ Lined Fretless Fingerboard

+ £100.00

+ EMG Pickups Upgrade

+ £200.00

+ Babicz FCH Bridge Upgrade

+ £100.00

+ Badass Bass II Bridge Upgrade

+ £130.00

+ Hipshot KickAss™ Bridge Upgrade

+ £100.00

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Vintage Style. Authentic Tone. Classic Cool.

Inspired by a deep passion for vintage instrument design and informed by the Bass Centre's decades-long communication with professional players and customers throughout the world, a truly iconic design has been re-imagined to blend period accurate looks and a classic sound with modern, lightweight construction and a super fast, satin finish neck.

"THESE BRILLIANT INSTRUMENTS ARE A STEAL AT THIS PRICE POINT... IN FACT IT'S HARD TO THINK OF ANY BASS RANGE THAT OFFERS SO MUCH QUALITY FOR SO LITTLE MONEY" — JAZZWISE MAGAZINE

With its cool retro features, wide choice of classic colour and pickguard combinations, powerful, authentic tone, flawless finish and expert set-up, the Jive Bass is an affordable, pro-grade instrument that represents astonishing value for money, with a build quality and performance genuinely regarded by players and music industry pundits as being consistent with instruments twice the price.

The Jive Bass Features

body	Lightweight, balanced body contour with classic colour/pickguard combination
neck	Satin finish Bass Centre "Super Slim Sixties"® maple neck
FINGERBOARD	20 fret Macassar ebony fingerboard with pearloid dot markers
pickups	Vintage spec single coil pickups with exposed pole pieces
bridge	'Retro Roller' bridge with knurled saddles for string width adjustment
hardware	Chrome "ashtray" pickup cover / Chrome control plate with chromed brass dome top control knobs / Bass "C" engraved 4-bolt chrome neck plate
strings	Bass Centre Elites
extras	Premium quality Bass Centre padded gig bag included

Upgrade to Babicz for Full Contact

The Babicz Full Contact Hardware system is available on all applicable Bass Collection models as either standard issue or as an optional upgrade. As the name implies, this revolutionary new approach to bridge technology ensures full contact between the vibrating string and the body of the instrument, maximising sustain and tonal response. Courtesy of its patented eCam saddle technology, the Babicz design also provides enhanced stability and fully lockable, precision adjustment for string height and intonation.

Alternatively, you can choose to upgrade your brand new Bass Collection instrument with a classic Leo Quan Badass Bass II or hyper-modern Hipshot KickAss™ hi-mass bridge.

Get Active with EMG™ Pickups

EMG low impedance pickups are available as a premium upgrade to all Bass Collection Jive models, fully installed and set-up to perfection in the Bass Centre's in-house workshop.

The original EMG active J pickup set retains all the hallmarks of the classic jazz bass sound whilst adding a broader tonal range that will add new dimensions and clarity to your playing. EMGs' low resistance to inductance ratio increases the low end response, while the carefully radiused ceramic bar magnet helps to deliver a tightly focused mid-range with a crisp, lively and dynamic high end response.

Whether you play fretted or fretless, live or in the studio, you'll experience an incredibly full sound, with sweeping harmonic overtones, enhanced punch and super-quiet operation, free of hum and buzz.

YOUR BASS - YOUR WAY

All Bass Collection and British Bass Masters instruments are re-strung and set up prior to despatch by Chris Ward, long serving Bass Centre guitar tech since 1984. Accordingly, you can choose which gauge and type of Elites Strings you prefer and specify personal set-up requirements — please use the "Comments/Requests" field when you check out, or contact the Bass Centre sales team directly.

Body	Basswood
FINISH	Gloss polyurethane
Neck	Satin finish maple with Bass Centre "Super Slim Sixties"® profile
Fingerboard	Macassar ebony with pearloid dot markers
Frets	20 medium nickel frets

Pickups	Passive, vintage-style single coil pickups with exposed pole pieces
Controls	Volume / Volume / Master tone
Machineheads	Chrome vintage-style, clover leaf, open-gear tuners
Hardware	Chrome "ashtray" pickup cover / Chrome control plate with chromed brass dome top control knobs
NECK PLATE	4-bolt chrome plate with engraved Bass Centre "C' logo
Bridge	Chrome 'Retro Roller' bridge with knurled saddles for string width adjustment

Scale Length	34" (864mm)
Neck Width at Nut	38mm (1.5")
Neck Width at 12th Fret	57mm (2.24")
Neck Depth at 1st Fret	20mm (0.8")
Neck Depth at 12th Fret	22mm (0.87")
String Spacing at Nut	10mm (0.4")
String Spacing at Bridge	19mm (0.75")
Weight	Approx. 4.05kg (8.9lb)

Strings	Bass Centre Elites
Included Extras	Premium quality Bass Centre padded gig bag with dual handles, cushioned shoulder strap and zip-up accessory pocket
Warranty	All Bass Collection / British Bass Masters instruments come with a 1 year warranty
Country Of Origin	World Musical Instruments Co. Ltd., South Korea

BASS COLLECTION

Jive Bass / Power Bass

Jazzwise Magazine • March 2011

"These brilliant instruments are a steal at this price point... in fact it's hard to think of any bass range that offers so much quality for so little money."

Jive Bass / Power Bass

Gareth Morgan • Guitar & Bass Magazine • July 2010

"Classy and impressively accurate takes on two classic templates (with) authentic sounds & an excellent level of build quality"

In G&B's annual round-up of the year's most impressive gear, Bass Collection swept the board in the "BEST BASS GUITAR UNDER £1,000" category, with the Jive Bass crowned the winner and the single pickup Power Bass in second place.

Jive Bass

Dan Veall • Guitar Interactive • December 2013

"The attention to detail is welcome, not only in the feel of the neck profile but also in that this instrument is nicely balanced and surprisingly lightweight. A very good bass for not a lot of money."

Speakeasy Pro 4

Gareth Morgan • Guitar & Bass Magazine • February 2014

"A well put-together & handsome-looking bass... it’s fair to say that its modern good looks and fine playability make it an instrument that many will be happy to pay a little extra for."

Speakeasy

Ian Glasper • Bass Guitar Magazine • October 2014

"Exceptionally well built and finished for the price tag – a joy to play... small and perfectly formed, these guitars are easy on both the eye and the ear"

Bespoke Jive Bass

Joe Hubbard Bass Videos • April 2017

"Lightweight, resonant and extremely versatile... I really love this instrument and I’d recommend it to anybody looking for that classic J-Bass design at a super-affordable price point."

BRITISH BASS MASTERS

The Guy Pratt Betsy Bass

Mike Brooks • Bass Guitar Magazine • February 2020

"An absolute joy to play... a cool finish, playability and comfort by the bucketload, and a tonal performance that out-boxes many a bass at double the price. The Bass Centre have a winner on their hands."

The Bruce Thomas Profile Bass

Joel McIver • Bass Guitar Magazine • January 2016

GEAR OF THE YEAR 2016 — BEST FRETTED BASS UNDER £500
"Bravo, chaps... a wonderful bass that you will not want to stop playing. And all for £495? A great F*nder alternative... Snap one up if you can."

The Bass Centre Wyman Bass

Gareth Morgan • Guitar & Bass Magazine • September 2011

"An excellent mix of passive tones... if you're looking for a bass that's a little different, the Wyman is a welcome new contender."

The Bass Centre Wyman Bass

Roger Newell • Guitarist Magazine • December 2012

"Pros: Compact & lightweight, super fat.
Cons: Provided you like the small proportions, there's nothing to dislike!"

The Bass Centre Wyman Bass

Ken Sanders Bass • Guitar Magazine • July 2015

"A great Fender-ish vintage rock 'n' roll tone which will sit perfectly in any blues trio... it continues the company’s tradition for quality basses at affordable prices."

The Brian May Bass

Roger Newell • Guitarist Magazine • September 2012

"Well styled and nicely built... If you want something off the beaten track this has a great deal to offer... delightful to play, with its own character and sounds - recommended."

The Brian May Bass

Gareth Morgan • Guitar & Bass Magazine • August 2014

"A fine-looking beast with a heap of '60s flavour which harks back to wilder times. The basic sound is excellent; nice & fat with growling lows & an overall feeling of controlled aggression."

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Absolutely Stunning

20 August 2016 | Michael

First of all, the customer service at The Bass Centre is fantastic. Katie was able to answer every ridiculous question I asked and was quick and courteous in doing so.

Now, the bass. Beautiful finish (China White) with great set-up right out of the box. I lowered the action to my usual taste and still can't make it buzz. The p/ups are nice and transparent with just enough mid-range growl.

I believe I paid a mere $480 USD (including shipping!) and must say no other J on the market I've played can compare when it comes to this bass' playability. Electronics are always a more subjective issue, but I see no reason to replace the stock set-up.

All this, and the bass made it to the Nashville area in less than a week... Customer for life.

M.

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