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David Ellefson’s muscular bass lines have powered Megadeth’s hard-hitting metal anthems throughout the band’s illustrious tenure. Likewise, his Signature Kelly Bird IV is a formidable beast that befits a thrash titan. EMG 35HZ humbuckers deliver a pronounced punch, laser-focused mids, and hyper-fast low-frequency response, while an active 3-band EQ supplies you with endless tone-sculpting options. You’ll appreciate the rock-solid stability afforded by the Signature David Ellefson Kelly Bird IV’s graphite-reinforced quartersawn maple neck, while your fingers slide effortlessly up and down a compound-radius fingerboard. A Jackson HiMass bridge exhibits rapid attack and robust sustain, while Jackson die-cast tuning machines ensure reliable tuning stability. Primed for the endgame, the Jackson X Series Signature David Ellefson Kelly Bird IV was tailor-made for fleet-fingered brutality.





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Powerful passive ceramic EMG 35HZ humbuckers





The Signature David Ellefson Kelly Bird IV is a veritable sonic leviathan, thanks to its EMG 35HZ pickups. These passive bass humbuckers' ceramic and steel design provide you with smooth attack, level highs, and a low end that's as warm as it is focused. The strength of the 35HZ’s magnets enables you to retain articulation and clarity in extreme high-gain situation ? an essential for rapid-fire thrash metal. The Signature David Ellefson Kelly Bird IV includes an active 3-band control for endless tone-sculpting options, plus separate neck and bridge volume controls. Plug this bass into your favorite amp and prepare yourself to create a symphony of low-end destruction.





Compound-radius fingerboard for ultimate playability





The Jackson X Series Signature David Ellefson Kelly Bird IV’s neck and fingerboard are spec'd to meet the demands of the technical player. The quartersawn maple neck boasts graphite reinforcement for a lifetime of rock-solid performance, while four heavy-duty bolts provide superior sound transmission from the neck to body. This bass’s 12-inch to 16-inch compound-radius fingerboard is rounder near the nut for holding down the groove. As you head up to the solo range of the instrument, the radius flattens out for easier runs and string bends.





Built with unbeatable Jackson quality





Jackson's X Series incorporates Jackson's three-plus decades of instrument-building expertise, and the Signature David Ellefson Kelly Bird IV is no exception. You get resonant tonewoods, high-output electronics, and a fast neck with a silky-smooth fingerboard ? all at a price that belies its performance. Many guitarists and bassists at Sweetwater (and worldwide) are fiercely loyal Jackson players. Check out the David Ellefson Kelly Bird IV and you'll find out why.





Jackson David Ellefson X Series Signature Kelly Bird IV Features:


Signature electric bass of Megadeth’s David Ellefson


Basswood body provides a growling tone with solid mids


EMG 35HZ humbuckers deliver a pronounced punch, laser-focused mids, and hyper-fast low-frequency response


Active 3-band EQ supplies you with endless tone-sculpting options


Graphite-reinforced quartersawn maple neck supplies a lifetime of rock-solid performance


Easy-playing compound-radius fingerboard with 21 jumbo frets


Jackson HiMass bridge delivers quick attack and robust sustain


Jackson die-cast tuning machines ensure reliable tuning stability