Head to head
Jackson JS Series Concert Bass Minion JS1X vs Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3
The verdict
The Jackson JS Series Concert Bass Minion JS1X and Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3 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.
Jackson JS Series Concert Bass Minion JS1X wins on
- Better value (81 vs 75)
- Lower price ($250 vs $400)
Jackson JS Series Spectra Bass JS3 wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | JS Series Concert Bass Minion JS1X | JS Series Spectra Bass JS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 71 |
| Build | 61 | 61 |
| Playability | 72 | 75 |
| Sound | 73 | 77 |
| Value | 81 | 75 |
Full specifications
| Spec | JS Series Concert Bass Minion JS1X | JS Series Spectra Bass JS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Jackson | Jackson |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Poplar | Poplar |
| Neck wood | Maple | Maple |
| Fretboard | Amaranth | Laurel |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | 22 | 24 |
| Scale | 28.6" | 34" |
| Pickups | Jackson® P-Style Pickup / Jackson® J-Style Pickup | Jackson® Medium-Output Humbucking / Jackson® Medium-Output Humbucking |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $250 | $400 |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Gloss |
| Body shape | Concert™ Bass | Spectra Bass |
| Bridge | 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ | Jackson® HiMass™ |
| Bridge pickup | Jackson® J-Style Pickup | Jackson® Medium-Output Humbucking |
| Case Gig Bag | Optional Gig Bag (p/n 299-1514-108) | — |
| Construction | Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint | Bolt-On with Scarf Joint |
| Control Knobs | Dome-Style | Dome-Style |
| Controls | Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone | Volume (Push/Pull Selector for Active/Passive Options), Blend, 3-Band EQ (Active Only) |
| Finish | Pavo Purple | Gloss Black |
| Fretboard radius | 12" (305 mm) | 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm) |
| Fret Size | Jumbo | Jumbo |
| Hardware Finish | Black | Black Nickel |
| Headstock | Jackson® Pointed 4-In-Line | Unique Jackson® 2x2 |
| Neck Finish | Satin | Satin |
| Neck pickup | Jackson® P-Style Pickup | Jackson® Medium-Output Humbucking |
| Neck Plate | Jackson® | None |
| Nut | Black Plastic | Black Plastic |
| Nut width | 1.5" (38.1 mm) | 1.5" (38.1 mm) |
| Orientation | Right-Hand | Right-Hand |
| Pickguard | None | None |
| Position Inlays | Pearloid Sharkfin | White Dot |
| Product Name | JS Series Concert™ Bass Minion JS1X, Amaranth Fingerboard, Pavo Purple | JS Series Spectra Bass JS3, Laurel Fingerboard, Gloss Black |
| Saddle Height Wrench | Yes | Yes |
| Scale length | 28.6" (726 mm) | 34" (86.36 cm) |
| Series | JS | JS |
| Strap Buttons | Standard | Standard |
| String Nut | Black Plastic | Black Plastic |
| Switching | None | 2-Way Toggle Switch (Pickup Coil Split) |
| Truss rod | Dual-Action | Dual-Action Head Adjust |
| Truss Rod Nut | Truss Rod Adjustment at Nut | Truss Rod Adjustment at Nut |
| Truss Rod Wrench | Yes | Yes |
| Tuners | Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast | Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast |
| Commodity Code | — | 9207901000 |
| Headstock Binding | — | White |
| Neck Binding | — | White |
| Pickup Covers | — | Black |
| Side Dots | — | Black |
| Special Electronics | — | 3-Band EQ (Active Only) |