Head to head
Gibson Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass, Ebony vs Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBXP IV
The verdict
The Gibson Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass, Ebony and Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBXP IV are closely matched overall — 71 to 71 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass, Ebony wins on
- Better build (87 vs 61)
Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBXP IV wins on
- Better sound (77 vs 60)
- Better value (75 vs 61)
- Lower price ($600 vs $6,999)
Scorecard
| Metric | Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass, Ebony | X Series Spectra Bass SBXP IV |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 71 |
| Build | 87 | 61 |
| Playability | 72 | 75 |
| Sound | 60 | 77 |
| Value | 61 | 75 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass, Ebony | X Series Spectra Bass SBXP IV |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Jackson |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Poplar |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Maple |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood | Laurel |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | 20 | 24 |
| Scale | 30.5" | 34" |
| Pickups | Rhythm SG Bass | Jackson® Medium-Output Humbucking / Jackson® Medium-Output Humbucking |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $6,999 | $600 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity | — |
| Binding | Single-ply White, Top | — |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS | Satin |
| Body shape | EB-0 | Spectra |
| Body Styles | EB | — |
| Bridge | Kluson High Mass | Jackson® HiMass™ |
| Bridge pickup | Rhythm SG Bass | Jackson® Medium-Output Humbucking |
| Case | Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass Hardshell with Gene Simmons Signature Reproduction | — |
| Control Knobs | Black Speed | Dome-Style |
| Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Ceramic Capacitor | Volume (Push/Pull Selector for Active/Passive Options), Blend, 3-Band EQ (Active Only) |
| Finish | Chrome VOS | Desert Sand |
| Fretboard inlay | Acrylic Dot | — |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm) |
| Fret Count | 20 | — |
| Headstock | Silver Gene Simmons Logo on Back of Headstock | Unique Jackson® 2x2 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl | — |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit | — |
| Model | BSGSEB0EBCH1 | — |
| Nut | Corian | Black Plastic |
| Nut width | 40.64mm / 1.6in | 1.5" (38.1 mm) |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft | — |
| Pickguard | Gene Simmons EB-0, Black 4-ply | None |
| Pickup Covers | Chrome, with Chrome EB-0 Hand Rest Over Bridge | Black |
| Profile | Gene Simmons 1959 EB-0 | — |
| Scale length | 774.7mm / 30.5in | 34" (86.36 cm) |
| Strap Buttons | Aluminum | Standard |
| String gauges | .045, .065, .085, .105 | — |
| Tailpiece | String Ferrules, Top and Back | — |
| Truss rod | Standard | — |
| Truss Rod Cover | Non Vintage; Gene Hot Stamp in White | — |
| Tuner Plating | Chrome VOS | — |
| Tuners | Grover Mini Bass | Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast |
| Body Top | — | Poplar Burl |
| Commodity Code | — | 9207901000 |
| Construction | — | Neck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint |
| Fret Size | — | Jumbo |
| Hardware Finish | — | Black |
| Headstock Binding | — | White |
| Neck Binding | — | White |
| Neck Finish | — | Satin Color Matched |
| Neck pickup | — | Jackson® Medium-Output Humbucking |
| Neck Plate | — | None |
| Orientation | — | Right-Hand |
| Position Inlays | — | White Dot |
| Product Name | — | X Series Spectra Bass SBXP IV, Laurel Fingerboard, Desert Sand |
| Series | — | X |
| Special Electronics | — | 3-Band EQ (Active Only) |
| String Nut | — | Black Plastic |
| Switching | — | 2-Way Toggle Switch (Pickup Coil Split) |
| Truss Rod Nut | — | Truss Rod Adjustment at Nut |
| Truss Rod Wrench | — | Yes |