Jackson Guitars Pro Concert Bass Signature Gladys Adam Blackstone Mn
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A Jackson Pro Series Signature Serving as a Stage Bass
Music director and award-winning songwriter Adam Blackstone designed this "Gladys" as a modern take on the Jackson Concert Bass shape, tailored for the demands of stages and tours. The name pays tribute to his grandmother, Mrs. Gladys Jackson, while all luthiery and electronics choices aim for a responsive, stable instrument ready to withstand intensive playing.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This 5-string bass targets intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a versatile stage instrument, as well as demanding musicians for rehearsals and home studios. The long scale length of 34" / 864 mm provides solid low-end support, highly appreciated in modern styles. It is especially suited for R&B, gospel, pop, funk, and rock, offering precision for clean lines as well as more aggressive attacks.
Sound Characteristics
The poplar body offers a balanced and fairly neutral foundation, ideal for letting the electronics and pickups define the final tone. The two Jackson BBE J-style pickups (JJ configuration) deliver an articulate grain, with firm lows, clear mids, and sharp attack-perfect for grooves and ghost notes. The 3-band active EQ preamp (bass, mid, treble) allows instant tone shaping: warmth and depth for support, or brightness and presence to cut through the mix. The HiMass bridge enhances attack and sustain, while the graphite-reinforced bolt-on neck improves stability and note consistency across the entire range.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel, choose a 5-string bass string set in nickel-plated steel with a gauge of .045-.125 (1.14-3.18 mm). A standard strap is also suitable, as the bass is equipped with strap locks.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | J | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Active |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | No |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Color | Black |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 21 | Hardware | Gold |
| Type | 5-string electric bass | Scale length | 34" / 864 mm |
| Shape | Concert Bass | Bridge | Jackson HiMass |
| Wood | poplar | Pickup covers | black |
| Finish | gloss | Knobs | Dome-Style |
| Construction | bolt-on, graphite reinforced | Hardware finish | black and gold |
| Headstock | Jackson Paddle Pointed 4x1 (4 over / 1 under) | Tuners | Jackson oil-bath |
| Radius | compound 9"-16" / 228.6-406.4 mm | Neck plate | custom |
| Inlays | black blocks | Strap locks | standard |
| Side dots | black | Configuration | JJ |
| Number of frets | 21 | Bridge pickup | Jackson BBE J |
| Fret type | jumbo | Neck pickup | Jackson BBE J |
| Truss rod | dual action, with adjustment wheel | Controls | volume, blend, 3-band active EQ (bass, mid, treble) |
| Nut | white plastic | Pickguard | cream |
| Nut width | 1.875" / 47.6 mm | Gig bag | included |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Jackson Pro Concert Bass Gladys Adam Blackstone suitable for R&B and gospel?
This 5-string bass is designed for R&B, gospel, pop, funk, and rock contexts. The two Jackson BBE J pickups and the 3-band active EQ allow adjustment of bass, mids, and treble to fit the mix.
What is the scale length of this 5-string Jackson bass?
The long scale measures 34 inches, or 864 mm, to provide tightness in the low register.
What pickups and controls are installed?
The JJ configuration combines a Jackson BBE J pickup in the neck position and a Jackson BBE J at the bridge. Controls include one volume, a pickup blend knob, and a 3-band active equalizer. Bass, midrange, and treble are adjustable separately.
Is the neck suitable for intensive stage playing?
The bolt-on neck features graphite reinforcements and a double-action truss rod with adjustment knob. Its maple fingerboard has a compound radius from 9 to 16 inches and 21 jumbo frets.
Is a gig bag included with the bass?
A gig bag is included. Standard strap buttons are already installed, and a nickel-plated steel string set .045-.125 is recommended to maintain the original string tension.
