A New Modern Classic from The Bass Centre
Inspired by a healthy obsession with vintage basses from the swinging 60's & informed by The Bass Centre's communication with professional players & customers throughout the world, a truly iconic design has been re-imagined to blend vintage sounds with a strikingly cool, contemporary look and enhanced, active tonal versatility.
Taking its cue from the hugely successful Bass Collection Jive Bass, the 5 string Jive Five sports a new, lightweight body contour and super-fast, satin finish neck alongside a wealth of additional modern flourishes — 21 fret ebony fingerboard, lush, figured ash body with contrasting ash-veneered pickguard, twin band active EQ and a hi-mass bridge.
With authentic tone, superb build quality, flawless finish and expert set-up, the Jive Five is an affordable, pro-grade instrument that perfectly blends classic and modern stylings.
The Jive Bass Features
| body | Lightweight, balanced figured ash body with classic Solar Flare finish and figured ash veneer pickguard |
| neck | Satin finish, Bass Centre "Super Slim" maple neck |
| FINGERBOARD | 21 fret Macassar ebony fingerboard with pearloid dot markers |
| pickups | Vintage spec single coil pickups with exposed pole pieces |
| ELECTRONICS | 2-band active EQ |
| bridge | Modern hi-mass roller bridge |
| hardware | 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 |
The Personal Touch
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 set-up requirements (please use the "Comments" field when you check out, or contact the BC sales team directly).
