Head to head
Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass, Worn Ebony vs Jackson X Series Signature David Ellefson 30th Anniversary Concert Bass CBX V
Bass$1,180
No ratings yet66Overall / 100
The verdict
The Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass, Worn Ebony comes out ahead overall — 76 to 66 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass, Worn Ebony wins on
- Better build (91 vs 61)
- Better value (73 vs 64)
- Lower price ($999 vs $1,180)
Jackson X Series Signature David Ellefson 30th Anniversary Concert Bass CBX V wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass, Worn Ebony | X Series Signature David Ellefson 30th Anniversary Concert Bass CBX V |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 66 |
| Build | 91 | 61 |
| Playability | 72 | 72 |
| Sound | 66 | 68 |
| Value | 73 | 64 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass, Worn Ebony | X Series Signature David Ellefson 30th Anniversary Concert Bass CBX V |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Jackson |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Poplar |
| Neck wood | Maple | Quartersawn Maple |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Laurel |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | 20 | 21 |
| Scale | 30.5" | 34" |
| Pickups | Bassbucker | EMG® P / EMG® J |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $999 | $1,180 |
| Accessories | Includes Gibson Accessory Kit | — |
| Body Finish | Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Gloss |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Concert™ Bass |
| Body Styles | Double Cut | — |
| Bridge | 3-Point Adjustable | Jackson® HiMass™ |
| Case | Designer Series Gig Bag | — |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hats | Dome-Style |
| Controls | 1 Push/Pull Volume (Coil-Tap) & 1 Tone | Volume, Two-Band EQ (Bass & Treble) |
| End Of Board Width | 58.93mm / 2.32in | — |
| Finish | Chrome | Gloss Black |
| Fretboard inlay | Acrylic Dots | — |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm) |
| Fret Count | 20 | — |
| Jack Plate Cover | Black | — |
| Model | BAJDT00WECH1 | — |
| Neck pickup | Bassbucker | EMG® P |
| Nut | Graph Tech | White Plastic |
| Nut width | 40.64mm / 1.6in | 1.75" (44.45 mm) |
| Pickguard | Black 5-ply | None |
| Profile | Rounded | — |
| Scale length | 774.7mm / 30.5in | 34" (86.36 cm) |
| String gauges | .045, .065, .085, .105 | — |
| Tuners | Hipshot Ultra-Light Mini-Clovers | Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast |
| Weight Relief | None | — |
| Bridge pickup | — | EMG® J |
| Commodity Code | — | 9207901000 |
| Construction | — | Neck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint |
| Fret Size | — | Jumbo |
| Hardware Finish | — | Black |
| Headstock | — | Jackson® Pointed 5-In-Line |
| Neck Binding | — | Black |
| Neck Finish | — | Satin |
| Neck Plate | — | None |
| Orientation | — | Right-Hand |
| Pickup Covers | — | Black |
| Position Inlays | — | Pearloid Sharkfin |
| Product Name | — | X Series Signature David Ellefson 30th Anniversary Concert™ Bass CBX V, Laurel Fingerboard, Gloss Black |
| Saddle Height Wrench | — | Yes |
| Series | — | Artist Signature |
| Special Electronics | — | 2-Band EQ (Bass & Treble) |
| Strap Buttons | — | Standard |
| String Nut | — | White Plastic |
| Switching | — | 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup |
| Truss rod | — | Dual-Action Head Adjust |
| Truss Rod Nut | — | Truss Rod Adjustment at Nut |
| Truss Rod Wrench | — | Yes |