Woodbrass JB100 Sunburst
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A "J-type" bass designed for the essentials: simplicity, efficiency, musicality
The Woodbrass JB100 follows the spirit of the "J-type" basses that have marked the history of modern music: familiar ergonomics, uncomplicated passive electronics, and a pickup configuration renowned for its precision. Within the range, it targets a direct approach to sound, with proven technical choices to offer an accessible instrument, ready to support the musician's development.For which bassists and styles?
The JB100 is particularly aimed at beginners and intermediate players who want a comfortable bass, easy to set up, and expressive enough to evolve. The J-style pickups are well suited to styles where articulation is important (funk, pop, indie, jazz), while still retaining the necessary punch for rock and more aggressive sounds when favoring the bridge pickup.Sound characteristics
With its basswood body, the JB100 offers a balanced and homogeneous response, ideal for building a clean sound adaptable to the mix. The neck pickup / bridge pickup duo allows switching from a full, round low end (neck) to a more defined and "growly" attack (bridge), or blending both for a full and versatile tone. The passive electronics maintain natural dynamics, and the tone control softens the highs for vintage sounds or, conversely, preserves clarity to stand out in fingerstyle, pick, or slap playing.Recommended compatible accessories
To maintain the original feel and balance, you can opt for a set of 4-string long scale bass strings (scale length 34" / 864 mm) with a gauge of 45-100.Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SS | Scalloped | Double |
| Category | JB | Body | Linden |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Sunburst |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 20 | ||
| Orientation | Right-handed | Neck thickness at 1st fret | 22 mm / 0.87" |
| Weight | 3.8 kg | Neck thickness at 12th fret | 24.45 mm / 0.96" |
| Body shape | J type | Heel thickness | 28.2 mm / 1.11" |
| Body type | Solid body | Neck joint position | 16th fret |
| Body material | Basswood | Number of frets | 20 |
| Body finish | Glossy polyurethane lacquer | Fret type | Medium |
| Binding | None | Nut material | Nylon |
| Body depth | 43 mm / 1.69" | Nut width | 42 mm / 1.65" |
| Body width | 333 mm / 13.11" | Fingerboard type | Rosewood |
| Body height | 418 mm / 16.46" | Fingerboard material | Rosewood |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Fingerboard finish | Natural |
| Neck profile | Medium C | Radius | 16" / 406 mm |
| Neck type | Bolt-on | Width at fingerboard end | 81.4 mm / 3.20" |
| Neck material | Maple | Fingerboard markers | Dots (mother-of-pearl style) 6 mm / 0.24", double dot at 12th fret |
| Neck finish | Matte lacquer | Side markers | Dots (mother-of-pearl style) 2.5 mm / 0.10", double dot at 12th fret |
| Neck reinforcement | Traditional truss rod | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the WoodBrass JB100 Sunburst suitable for starting bass?
This model is designed for beginner and intermediate bass players, featuring a maple neck with a Medium C profile and a nut width of 42 mm. Its passive electronics with two J-style pickups remain straightforward to use thanks to two volume controls and a master tone.
What sound do the two J-style pickups produce?
The neck pickup delivers ample and round lows, while the bridge pickup offers a more defined attack with more growl. Blending the two pickups yields a full sound, and the master tone control attenuates the highs for a softer tonal color.
What is the scale length of this 4-string bass?
The scale length is 34 inches, or 864 mm, a long scale format compatible with 4-string bass strings sized 45-100.
Is this bass suitable for funk and rock?
The SS configuration with two J-style pickups favors the articulation sought in funk, pop, indie, and jazz. Emphasizing the bridge pickup allows for more punch in rock and more aggressive tones.
What are the characteristics of the neck and fingerboard?
The bolt-on maple neck has a matte finish, a traditional truss rod, and 20 Medium frets. The rosewood fingerboard features a 16-inch (406 mm) radius and pearloid dot inlays.
