Markbass MB Bass 3-Tone Sunburst JB

A JB-Style Bass Designed to Focus on the Essentials

The MB JB draws on the key principles that have made JB-style basses so successful: a slim neck, two single-coil pickups and intuitive passive electronics. This configuration remains a benchmark for musicians looking for a direct, expressive instrument that fits easily into a wide range of musical contexts.

Its poplar body helps maintain a good overall balance, while its familiar shape makes it easy to handle. The glossy Sunburst finishing and chrome hardware give it a classic look, equally suited to rehearsals and live performances.

An Accessible Bass for Learning, Progressing and Playing in a Band

The MB JB is particularly suited to beginner and intermediate bassists looking for a four-string electric bass without complex adjustments. Its slim neck provides a comfortable touch for practising scales, bass lines and essential techniques such as fingerstyle, pick playing or slap.

Its 34" / 864 mm scale length matches the standard for long-scale basses. It provides a familiar playing feel and good stability in the low register, especially on the E string. This bass is well suited to Funk, Soul, Pop, Rock, Blues and contemporary music styles requiring a precise and lively rhythmic foundation.

Two Single-Coil Pickups for Balancing Warmth, Attack and Definition

The MB JB's SS configuration combines two passive single-coil pickups. Positioned near the neck, the neck pickup naturally emphasises a warm foundation, rounded lows and a smooth register, making it ideal for accompanying vocals or building a full, enveloping bass line.

The bridge pickup, on the other hand, delivers greater precision, more midrange and increased attack. It is particularly well suited to articulate lines, pick-played phrases and more punchy sounds. By blending both pickups, it is possible to achieve a clear and dynamic balance, highly appreciated for groove, playing in a band and percussive techniques.

The two volume controls allow the level of each pickup to be adjusted separately, while the tone control adjusts the overall brightness. The passive electronics retain a natural response to touch: when played more gently, the sound remains round and controlled ; when the strings are attacked more strongly, the bass gains presence and character.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the original playing feel, this bass can be fitted with a set of four-string electric bass strings for a 34" / 864 mm long scale. Steel strings are particularly suitable if you are looking for a pronounced attack, good definition and a dynamic response suited to Funk, Rock or slap.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	J	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Category	JB	Electronics	Passive
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Gradient
Nbr of strings	4	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Laurel	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	20	Weight	5300 kg
Body	Poplar

Type	JB Style electric bass	Scale length	34" / 864 mm
Number of strings	4	Nut	tapered
Wood	poplar	Preamp	no
Left-handed	no	Pickup configuration	SS
Profile	slim neck	Pickups	2 single-coil pickups
Key	laurel	Controls	2 volume controls, 1 tone control
Number of frets	20	Format	JB Style
Frets	20