Eko JB 300 LH Sunburst

Essential Information About the Eko JB300 Sunburst Left-Handed Bass

• Vintage Jazz Look: double cutaway offset silhouette, glossy Sunburst finish, and tortoise pickguard with a retro style.


• Simple and Effective Passive Electronics: 2 single-coil J-style pickups with 2 volume controls and 1 tone control for easy sound shaping.


• Immediate Comfort: maple neck with a C "low profile" shape, 21 frets, and excellent access to the upper frets thanks to the cutaways.


• Perfect for Beginners: a versatile 4-string bass designed for learning, playing in a band, and progressing without complications.

The "Vintage" Version of the JB100: The Retro Spirit by Eko

The Eko JB300 follows the great tradition of Jazz-design basses that appeared in the mid-20th century, becoming a standard for both playing comfort and sonic versatility. At Eko, the JB300 is positioned as a more "old school" variant than the JB100: a deliberately retro aesthetic, highlighted by a vintage-style pickguard and a glossy neck finish that enhances the "classic" instrument feel.

This visual identity is not just about style. The JB300 clearly targets bassists who want an accessible, ergonomic, and reassuring instrument while embracing the design codes of models that have accompanied generations of musicians: welcoming curves, balanced playability seated or standing, and quick handling.

A Left-Handed Electric Bass for Learning, Rehearsing, and Playing in a Band

In the left-handed version, the JB300 is an excellent entry point into the world of electric bass: the configuration is intuitive, the controls are straightforward, and handling is quick. The 4-bolt maple neck with a C "low profile" shape promotes a natural left-hand position (for lefties) and helps improve precision, whether you play with a pick or fingers.

In terms of styles, it covers a wide range: pop, rock, funk, soul, indie, reggae, blues... Thanks to its two single-coil J-style pickups, it can stay round and warm to support a groove, but also snap with more attack when you want a sound that cuts through the mix. This is typically the kind of bass that suits both first lessons and initial rehearsals with drums, and remains relevant as you start refining your tastes.

The Sound: Two Passive J-Style Single-Coils, Vintage Grit with Modern Bite

The JB300 relies on a proven architecture: two J-style single-coil pickups paired with passive electronics. The result is a direct, responsive sound to your right hand and very clear articulation. The middle pickup generally adds body, warmth, and a solid foundation for bass lines, while the bridge pickup emphasizes attack, snap, and more present mids, perfect for articulated parts or tighter sounds.

The controls (2 volumes, 1 tone) allow fine blending of the two pickups: all on the middle pickup for a broad foundation, all on the bridge for more definition, or a balanced mix to achieve that famous "punch + warmth" compromise that works in almost any context. The overall tone control serves as an effective shortcut to switch from a bright and precise register to a more mellow sound, ideal for vintage atmospheres.

The craftsmanship also contributes to the character: the poplar body favors a homogeneous response and good overall balance, while the maple neck and laurel fingerboard provide stability and a clear tone, tempered by a fingerboard that slightly rounds off the high end. Finally, the vintage 4-saddle bridge/tailpiece with individually adjustable saddles allows precise action and intonation adjustment string by string, contributing to a clean and controlled sustain feel when the instrument is properly set up.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully enjoy the JB300 from the first hours, you can plan a few universally compatible essentials: a strap (with standard strap buttons), a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable to connect it to an amp, and a tuner (clip-on or pedal) to stay in tune both at rehearsals and at home. A bass stand is also a good idea to keep it within reach and protect it from falls.

Technical specifications

Body type	Solid	Tuning pegs	Vintage
Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Original Strings	Eko 45/105
Fretboard: side markers	Yes	Scalloped	Double
Category	JB	Body	Poplar
Left handed	Yes	Bridge / tailpiece	Vintage
Truss Rod	Double-action	Nbre of pickups	2
Nbr of strings	4	Middle pickup	Type J
Neck	Maple	Bridge pickup	Type J
Neck format	C low profile	Electronics	Passive
Nut Width	42 mm	Settings	Tone, 2x volume
Fingerboard	Laurel	Color	Sunburst
Marker	Point	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	21	Hardware	Chromed
Scale (mm)	868 mm

Format	Jazz	Inlays	dot
Body Finish	glossy	Scale Length	34.17" / 868 mm
Cutaway	double	Tuners	vintage
Pickguard	tortoise	Bridge/Tailpiece	vintage
Neck Finish	glossy	Number of Strings	4
Neck Shape	C low profile	Number of Pickups	2
Number of Frets	21	Controls	tone, 2 x volume