Eko PJ 400 Vintage White

The Essentials to Know About the Eko PJ400 Bass

• Versatile PJ Configuration: a single-coil PB splitcoil type pickup and a single-coil J type pickup to switch from warm lows to a more punchy sound.


• Everyday Comfort: lightweight paulownia body and 4-bolt maple neck, ideal for long sessions.


• Simple and Effective Passive Electronics: 2 volume controls + 1 tone control to precisely balance each pickup and shape the brightness.


• Timeless Retro Look: double cutaway, black pickguard, and chrome hardware, a silhouette that transcends eras.

An Accessible Interpretation of a Classic Electric Bass

The PJ400 follows the tradition of double cutaway basses popularized since the 1950s. Eko adopts this iconic aesthetic and combines it with a proven formula to offer an attractive, ergonomic bass designed to focus on the essentials: an easy-to-handle instrument, lightweight, and capable of covering a wide sonic range thanks to its PJ configuration.

For Whom and Which Styles?

The Eko PJ400 is primarily aimed at beginner bassists (and guitarists who want to add a reliable bass to their home studio). Its low C profile neck and easy access to the higher frets promote comfortable learning. In terms of styles, it performs well in rock, pop, funk, punk, and variety: an excellent choice to explore different repertoires without changing instruments.

The Sound

The PJ400 combines straightforward and effective luthiery with passive electronics. The paulownia body, known for its lightness, offers a comfortable instrument to carry and a rather lively response. The maple neck provides attack and definition, while the laurel fingerboard helps round off the upper spectrum with a touch of warmth.

The pair of pickups single-coil PB splitcoil + single-coil J type allows for tonal variation: the PB splitcoil delivers dense and well-grounded lows, while the J pickup adds bite, precision, and a more "snappy" character. Thanks to the 2 volume controls, you can blend each pickup to find your balance, and the tone control adjusts the overall brightness, from a vintage muffled sound to a sharper attack. The 4-saddle bridge facilitates precise intonation and string height adjustments for clean and consistent sustain.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	PJ	Tuning pegs	Vintage
Fretboard: side markers	Yes	Original Strings	Eko 45/105
Type of tuners	Open	Scalloped	Double
Category	PB	Body	Paulownia
Truss Rod	Double-action	Bridge / tailpiece	Standard with 4 saddles
Strings	Metal	Nbre of pickups	2
Nbr of strings	4	Middle pickup	Type P
Neck	Maple	Bridge pickup	Type J
Neck format	C low profile	Electronics	Passive
Nut Width	42 mm	Settings	Tone, 2x volume
Fingerboard	Laurel	Color	White
Marker	Point	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	21	Hardware	Chromed
Scale (mm)	868 mm

Type	4-string PJ	Scale length	34.17" / 868 mm
Pickguard	black	Neck finish	satin
Body finish	glossy	Tuners	vintage style
Neck shape	low C	Pickups	single-coil PB splitcoil + J type
Number of frets	21	Controls	2 volumes, tone
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