{"product_id":"eko-jb-401-natural-bass","title":"Eko JB 401 Natural Bass","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe essentials to know about the Eko JB401 bass guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eJazz Bass 4-string format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: comfortable \"offset\" ergonomics and excellent access to the high notes thanks to the double cut-out.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eLightweight construction in paulownia wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: a pleasant bass to carry, with a beautiful natural resonance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e2 single J-type pickups + passive electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: clear, crisp, and warm tones, perfect for learning and exploring.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaple neck with 21 frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: precise attack, familiar feel, and a distinct vintage look.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eRevisiting a great classic: the \"jazz vintage\" spirit at Eko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe JB401 fits into the tradition of jazz-design bass guitars that emerged in the 1950s and became a reference for generations of bassists. Eko adopts this timeless silhouette and makes it accessible with a design focused on comfort: inviting curves, low weight, and a simple yet highly musical electronic configuration. An ideal approach to rediscovering the retro aesthetic and versatility that made this format successful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor whom, and for which styles?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Eko JB401 is primarily intended for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ebeginning bassists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(and for those who want a simple, light, and effective bass). The configuration with two single J-type pickups makes it easy to play many genres:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003erock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003epop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003efunk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eblues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eindie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ejazz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. The two volume and tone controls offer direct control, perfect for learning to shape your sound without unnecessary complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe JB401 combines a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003epaulownia body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(light and resonant) with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003emaple neck and fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e, a duo known for bringing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eclarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e, a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003etight attack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e, and a good level of note-for-note definition. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003etwo single J-type pickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edeliver a naturally\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003epoppy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esound rich in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003emidtones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e, with the ability to switch from a round and warm tone (neck pickup, tone closed) to a sharper and more percussive tone (bridge pickup, tone open). The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e4-saddle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebridge helps fine-tune the setup of each string (action and intonation) and contributes to stable sustain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFormat: JB-type 4-string\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWood: paulownia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFinish: glossy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eProtective plate: white with aged appearance \/ black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFittings: chrome-plated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNeck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWood: American maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eConstruction: 4-point bolted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eProfile: low C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNumber of ferrets: 21\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFingerboard: maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePosition indicators: dots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eScale length: 34.17\" \/ 868 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWidth at the nut: 42 mm \/ 1.65\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNeck finish: satin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSeizure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBridge \/ tailpiece: Eko tailpiece with 4 saddles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTuning mechanisms: vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eElectronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePickups: 2 single J-type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eElectronics: passive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eControls: 2 volumes, tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOther\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eType: electric bass guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rock City Guitar Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65497960644957,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/3335\/5101\/files\/B8E27EB4-36DD-4B3B-B8BD-0348B815B584.jpg?v=1786093726","url":"https:\/\/rockcityguitarshop.nl\/nl\/products\/eko-jb-401-natural-bass","provider":"Rock City Guitar Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}