Head to head
ESP JB-320E NATURAL SATIN vs PRS Private Stock Short Scale Hollowbody Bass
The verdict
The ESP JB-320E NATURAL SATIN comes out ahead overall — 82 to 63 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP JB-320E NATURAL SATIN wins on
- Better build (96 vs 65)
- Better playability (78 vs 64)
- Better sound (68 vs 60)
- Better value (81 vs 63)
PRS Private Stock Short Scale Hollowbody Bass wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | JB-320E NATURAL SATIN | Private Stock Short Scale Hollowbody Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 63 |
| Build | 96 | 65 |
| Playability | 78 | 64 |
| Sound | 68 | 60 |
| Value | 81 | 63 |
Full specifications
| Spec | JB-320E NATURAL SATIN | Private Stock Short Scale Hollowbody Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | PRS |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | — |
| Body wood | Ovangkol | Swamp Ash |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Curly Maple |
| Fretboard | Roasted Jatoba | Ebony |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | 22 | 22 |
| Scale | 34" | 30.25" |
| Pickups | Fishman Sonicore | — |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | — | — |
| Bridge | Roasted Jatoba Bridge w/ Bone Saddle | PRS Bass |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Sonicore | — |
| Case | - | — |
| Case Included | N | — |
| Construction | Set-Neck | — |
| Controls | Active | — |
| Finish | Natural Satin | — |
| Fretboard radius | 400mm | — |
| Hardware | Black | — |
| Neck profile | Thin U | SS HB Bass |
| Nut | Bone | Bone |
| Nut width | 38mm | — |
| Scale length | 34" | 30.25" |
| Strap Button | Standard | — |
| Top wood | Solid Red Cedar | Carved Private Stock Grade Figured Maple |
| Tuners | LTD | Bass Tuners |
| Fretboard inlay | — | Paua Birds |