This Insanely HIDEOUS Bass Sounds...Awesome?? - Jackson CBXNT DX IV [Demo]

[@patrickhunter]

Love it? Hate it? All I have to say is I'm beyond happy I got a chance to play this monstrosity! Thanks for watching, y'all!

[@cjbrewer3843]

What about it is so ugly to you? I think a different pick guard and bridge would completely change it for the better. But I dig it as is. Got that retro Rick/Fender PJ thing going on that I dig

[@rl-ub9hx]

I think if they offer a version with a more classic headstock it would be a massive seller

[@Metalbass10000]

I'm a fan of the Hipshot version of the Ric Bridge (the Ric original IS crappy), and it does LOOK cool with the cover, though I can't play well with that cover in place. To combine the P and Ric is a reasonable idea, but I don't care for the Jackson headstock on this, either. The color seems to be chosen to enhance the WTF reaction they expected from the design. Sounded ok.

[@catvoncrimson666]

YAY! You tried it!! It was awesome for me!

[@kendobass]

I don`t believe we should appreciate a bass just by looking it, it is more important how the bass makes us feel.

[@TheAtlantaThrasher]

You know, I'm something of a hideous myself.

[@patrickhunter]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@whoisredsean]

i bet you sound good!

[@shreddiouswt6957]

Me too😊

[@jakenelson4863]

Lol same frfr

[@ampthebassplayer]

I think we're finally in a spot where musicians aren't so caught up in traditional aesthetics and people are willing to buy weird/crazy/eye-catching instruments over the typical Fenders. I still think the 2x2 Jackson headstock would fit the overall look better, but I appreciate them taking risks with this bass.

[@EgonSpenglersTwinkie]

Agreed about the headstock. I think it's likely a production thing. All of their Fender-like basses have that 4-in-a-row headstock shape. This is likely just the exact same body template they use for all of those, just routed and finished differently. It's a shame, too, because I think they actually have one of the nicer 2x2 headstock shapes out there.

[@brianphunter77]

Or reverse headstock...

[@BJaca-tn3om]

I'd choose this bass especially for the headstock. Finally a pointy one!

[@potatoheadhaoy]

I'm so glad, as a bizarre guitar enthusiast I'm loving that retro Ricky on crack sort of look

[@elpeluca7780]

Don't think so. It's impossible to find an affordable bc rich these days

[@LowEndLobster]

I'll say it before and I'll say it again- this Jackson succeeds where the Charvel San Dimas failed. Great video!

[@hegemonycricket2182]

Interesting! What's up with the San Dimas, I've been curious about it

[@ronbarzilai5705]

@@hegemonycricket2182 Subpar preamp and shoddy electrical shielding job.

[@davidrichard2098]

San dimas is bad for sure. But its the preamp, you did, once you change it it rocks, the playability is good

[@hegemonycricket2182]

@@ronbarzilai5705 thank you for telling me that. That's really unfortunate for a 1000 bucks...good looking axe too

[@hegemonycricket2182]

@@ronbarzilai5705 I'm looking at the ESP LTD GB4, do you have an opinion about it?

[@ithemba]

I love this thing. It kinda looks as if some weird 80s Soviet pop metal band you never heard of could have played. It kinda tickles a sweet spot.

[@tjsogmc]

Yes! Soviet era rock/pop look! That's what I was thinking but couldn't put into words.

[@speculative]

Great description!

[@KnapfordMaster98]

Personally I love how this bass looks. Especially in fireburst. I think the explosion of hate when it was announced was extremely exaggerated.

[@Gazdatronik]

It looks a lot less jarring than an actual 4001. Maybe the McEnbacker is not weird enough.

[@leroyatleroys]

Hideous? I actually found it to be one of the most gorgeous production line bass guitars that I have seen in a while. Also happen to love the sound and feel. I'm not crazy about the headstock but the rest of the bass makes up for it.

[@InfiniteRhombus]

you're out of your fucking mind

[@leroyatleroys]

@Tampaterry54 Taste is subjective. Personally, I don't really believe that any guitar is truly ugly. Many are made for different purposes. Some are made to be strictly performance, some are meant to be crazy and or a novelty, others are meant to look elegant, etc. I am not a big fan of basic "traditional"looking guitars like a Stratocaster or Les Paul. They don't look bad and I have even owned a few in those shapes. But I always liked the vibes of Rickenbacker. This gives the character of Rickenbacker while providing the practicality of P-bass guitars. Great balanced pickup set up and the colors are reasonably noticeable. Again, aside from the headstock, I wish there were more basses with these kinds of features.

[@InfiniteRhombus]

@@leroyatleroys oh my god dude fucking words, learn how to comment without typing 4 paragraphs.

[@leroyatleroys]

@@InfiniteRhombus I'm not going to dumb down my grammar for someone who can't muster anything meaningful to say beyond "you're out of your fucking mind". How about you grow up, pay attention in school, and stop expecting everyone else to dumb themselves down so that you don't feel inadequate.

[@zsoltbocsi7546]

best looking bass in ages.

[@omegaminus]

Love it, picked one up a couple years ago! Modern, sharply angled bass with aggressive tone, but with a splash of 60s vintage aesthetic, totally my vibe.

[@bassmasta9117]

I have both David Ellefson jackson basses (CBX IV in quicksilver & CBXM) and they are my favorite basses. The amount of tone control paired with the EMG pickups is just a step above all the other basses I've played, especially when recording or playing along with music.

[@thrashnburnbass5250]

I absolutely love the look of this bass and am so stoked people are finally doing reviews on it! Killer review as always man, more into it than ever after seeing this now.

[@welteringinblackwell]

I had a chance to play a black one at a Guitar Center, and the setup was surprisingly amazing. It was very fun to play on with overdrive and I’m glad you like it!

[@davedelirious2180]

The "never judge a book by it's cover" bass.

[@L3Gutierrez]

The bridge on this is somewhat superior to previous Rickenbacker bridges. Hipshot makes an aftermarket bridge and this is basically that with Jackson branding

[@TenFalconsMusic]

Ricks have the worst bridge in music history, that's for sure.

[@charleswidmore5458]

I was thinking it looked familiar. Love the colour, like the shark inlay for the markers, not crazy about the head and the pick guard looks like it was designed by a retarded AI. To be sure every bass shouldn't look exactly the same and the sound is pretty impressive.

[@ynzsbstn]

Would it fit in a real Rickenbacker?

[@drdoom8793]

@@ynzsbstn Hipshot’s bridge is made to be a direct replacement to the stock Rick bridge. No clue about these jackson bridges

[@jeffjones9448]

I've heard a lot of positive comments about Jackson instruments in general but I've yet to play one however I am ordering a Jackson guitar from Sweetwater of course. I can't say enough positive things about Sweetwater, they are outstanding!

[@lilmelvin11]

Yep, I was talking to a sales rep awhile back, asking a lot of questions about a Bass I wanted to get. I said "you know a lot". He said "We go thru months of training before they let us take calls". Yes!

[@hegemonycricket2182]

Truth

[@harleyerickson3654]

I love this bass, planning to get one! I tried a bunch of basses at Guitar Center and this played and felt better than everything else I tried. I like the funky, retro look. I love the green and the Fireburst.

[@edbrito-swdev]

The name CBXNT DX IV just rolls. As easy to say as it is to look at that bass. Sounds impressive though!

[@abouc]

Jackson is getting product name ideas from Ibanez

[@hegemonycricket2182]

It's a but-her face bass...

[@spurioustransients]

I'd consider it if I was ever again in the market for a 34" scale bass (I mainly play shortscale following shoulder/neck injuries). Quite a nice price too.

[@mannishboy1]

I thought this is a short-scale. 🤔

[@jeffjones9448]

@@mannishboy1 The Jackson Minion is their short scale. It looks similar and is a P/J configuration but no pic guard and slightly different body shape. Very inexpensive also. I've heard a lot if positive comments about it and Low End Lobster and I believe our friend here have reviewed it.

[@spurioustransients]

@@mannishboy1 The specs I saw said 34"

[@smokymountainlegends7797]

Saw one of these in my local GC and, had I had the funds at the time, would've jumped on it. Love the whole FrankenRickPJ vibe. I do wonder though if I'm the only one who thinks it'd look even more badass with a reverse headstock?

[@apreciemos]

I'd say the only problem with that specific bass is its color. That model looks great in both black and red man.

[@tofu4770]

I understand where you're coming from but, I'm absolutely in love with this color.

[@doktorfellatio438]

I got a gut feeling this is to appeal to doom/stoner types. The green is awesome imo.

[@centralnysasquatch37dogman69]

Green is best

[@iamgribs]

Not crazy about the green. The black one looks dope

[@thomasgainz4885]

I’m blown away. This is my first time hearing about this bass. Definitely adding this to the studio

[@Brakk087]

Jackson concerts are scenic as hell, and this one suonds really good, i definitely want to try one someday. What about doing a video of the Ellefson 30th signature that came out in 2020, i can't see any reviews of it on youtube..

[@razielkain5458]

You son of a bass, you actually did it!

[@snakeplissken44]

Sounds like a beast! Love the color and the headstock. I think it's the pickguard that throws it off a little.

[@markanthony5897]

I totally agreen, I mean agree, agree!

[@slayerb576]

I just saw the green you have here and the orange colour, if you think the green is hideous check the orange version, and yes now I want the orange 1 !!!!

[@cmasonrun1000]

The green color is so awesom I would buy it just for that. Sounds like what you thinjk a Ric should sould like. No longer the Jackson Take-it-backers.

[@JayHennigan]

I love the out there styling and the epic thunder of this Jackson and I think it wold be massive fun to play... but give me the time honoured manufacturers every day of the week. Awesome analysis of the product Patrick, it makes for great viewing!

[@mattschwartzstein3159]

My son wants to upgrade his Ibanez with this. At first I thought he was nuts but after a few minutes the look really grew on me. Contemporary Rick. Dig it.

[@tjsogmc]

Science cannot measure the tiny amount of time it would take me to pull money out of my pocket and buy that bass if it was a left hand model.. That thing is ugly nasty in looks and sound in all the right ways. 10/10

[@patricknapier8902]

As a fellow lefty, I've felt that pain many times! Not this time, but many OTHER times! haha! Here's hoping Jackson change their mind and you can get one!

[@snoopersmokio]

Apparently jackson is working on somesort of Left handed bass, according to David Ellefson a year and a half ago

[@timhutchinson8485]

I kinda wish it would make up its mind whether it wants to be a Rickenbacker or an 80s-style PJ.

[@TenFalconsMusic]

To me, it looks like a cross between a Fender Aerodyne and a Rick (body wise). The neck is all Jackson 1985 though.

[@RadityoPramAdi]

I would take the preamp out and do 'output for each pickup' kinda wiring..To complete the whole Rick theme.

[@dawndark1232]

Picked one up on the shelf to test my amp. Turned up the volume And wow sounded amazing. Blew me away. Looks feels sounds awesome. And for the price you can't go wrong.i want One now

[@availablelight999]

I love the flatter neck radius..for me, this bass plays and sounds very beautiful. Its unique look grows on you.

[@bassnsax]

I didn't care for the look of it initially, but at an angle, that binding HECKIN' POPS!!!

[@253dycewcnd9]

Im glad you finally had a chance to get down on a Jackson. I own a Jackson cbxnt4 (mine has individual volume knobs for each pickup) all in all it comes down to personal preference. I fell in love with the whole look, and the playability was insane!!!! Definitely geared towards rock/metal. Thanks for holding it down for us low end rydaz!

[@ricohgill6523]

I'm a guitar player so therefore not an authority on basses, but I think this guy could make basically any bass sound decent.

[@xanderdaniels8284]

I played one in guitar center a while ago, as much as I wanted to hate it, I actually liked how it played and sounded quite a bit.

[@austinklinger892]

I honestly love it for the looks. I get why so many don't but it makes me smile

[@moneyconceptsinc.-karldoug9751]

I just bought one because a friend has it as his main bass. He plays a lot of 90s rock and it sounded great. That's not my genre, but I found one too cheap to pass up. I was thinking about reselling it, but after playing it for a few days, I think it may have to remain in my arsenal in case I get asked to play more rock oriented music. I don't have another bass that's nearly as aggressive as this one. I really like it.

[@JoeScharnweber]

Just got this bass and it so dope. Plays great. Huge range of tones. Zombie Bass

[@scottstrand1874]

Try playing "She's Not There" by the Zombies, as long as you brought up the subject.

[@skooterbrah]

I have a CBXNT IV in army green, and I absolutely love it. It is ugly as hell, but in a good way. Basically, it is the same as this bass, which leads me to believe that it will be a monster!

[@nsturge11]

I almost threw up when you slapped that thing lol. Seriously though, it sounds pretty good. Thanks for the demo!

[@troyshappyhounds241]

Right neck right sound. Honestly sounds better than the 70s Jazz I used to play. Play a JS3QM now for metal and rock. Preamp eq is so nice to have and has real range in all positions.

[@BaBaBaBenny]

I know what you mean about the pickguard, I think Ric's have really thick single ply pickguards so copies tend to follow suit, I had a retrovibe ricky copy for a while and you could use the pickguard as a finger ramp....

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

In fact, when I first saw the CBX, it reminded me of two things at once. The first thing was those Chinese-made Rickenbacker imitators that have been cropping up since before I became a student on the 90s. The other thing I was reminded of was my first bass guitar from 1996, an Epiphone P-bass copy. Everything about it looked identical to the real McCoy, only it was fitted with the Gibson fang headstock. That is something I tend to see in my minds eye whenever I see a standard style guitar or bass assembled with that headstock shape, the like of which Jackson and a few other manufacturers kind of emulated from Gibson.

[@mitchfindergeneral]

In a weird way, I almost love how ugly it is. You'll definitely get looks playing this thing.

[@hegemonycricket2182]

I think a black pickguard would make it look a hell of alot better...on the green and black models for sure

[@foljs5858]

In what fucking sense it's "ugly"? Because it doesn't look like a P-bass or a Musicman?

[@MauriceMaaskant]

I have the 5 string version, sounds great and plays great! Im hooked on jacksons after this ond

[@theopoiesis]

I love it, it's like taking a jackson concert bass and get it through the 50s

[@irishchuck2145]

It IS a strange looker, a sort of "Ricken-Jacker" thing going on there but you're right it sounds pretty feckin" great and I bloody love that bridge

[@BeaudoinEric]

Love the tone! Excellent playing and a really helpful review. Also- fantastic camera work!

[@MyBassistChris]

Thank you for getting this bass in Absynthe Frost & taking off the bridge pickup cover, the bass looks great! Seems like a great and fun alternative to the Fender Player Plus Bass in Cosmic Jade.

[@dgraham950]

I had one of these for a few months and ended up selling it. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely loved this Jackson bass, I just found I didn't have enough versatility in the preamp with it, the control range is too narrow and not very much boost or cut, it was more like a passive bass you could tweak, but it sounded absolutely wonderful, very pronounced low end and midrange, the one I had definitely had a hotter P pickup, idk if that was normal, really good playing w other people, I simply never was able to get the range of tones I could out of my old ibanez SR500 (which is around the same price point now). I figured I was just using that ibanez and my P-bass with SD Quarter pounders so much and this didn't really sound that radically different

[@videonerds6415]

Since I saw that bass I wondered how it would turn out. Great review!! Thanks for sharing.

[@joesassenberger]

I picked up the 5 string version for $300 new!! My first 5 string and it sounds amaze balls 🏆

[@richardkinman9268]

I just bought one from a store near me and it's taking me a minute to get use to. But anyway, thanks for the demo, you're always a pleasure watching, love your bass playing.\m/

[@danvsjeep8062]

That's almost the exact Bass I have. Mine is matte army green with black trim and a darker fretboard. Its excellent. I loved it out of the box. I still love it almost a month later. Does not have that Fender/Squire sound or feel I was originally looking for. But..... it's rad. I absolutely love this bass.

[@JakeBenge]

I've got the Rocket Red. The colors are incredible in person, they look completely different than the pictures depending on light. I play shows with it and dark bars with those purple and green light globes make it look like it's under a black light, it's incredible. Tone is wonderful for metal, very fast neck (although the nut end needs filing or your finger will run into it fretting 1), and it feels really good. You're the star with it on lol

[@toddmcmakin]

I realize this video is over a year old now, but I thought I would give my limited review of the bass. First off, I am not a professional bass player and I do not gig. I currently own three basses: A Fender American P/J, a Musicman single pickup active bass, and a UBass. I like having variety. I write and record my own music and I like to have variety to match my various songs. I had some credit at Guitar Center and had planned to pick up a dedicated Squire 40th Anniversary P-Bass, which was on sale. On a whim, I decided to give the Jackson bass a try and was quite surprised to find that it really hit a niche sound for me that I wasn't getting with the other basses. This bass was on sale for $380 and I really didn't have an issue with the color (this is the red - really more orange one). To my untrained ears, this bass has a tighter sound than my other basses and really takes well to flat picking. Anyway, I am a happy buyer and I think it will fit into the nitch that I want it for, which is surf and surf rock. It's comfortable to play, sounds good, and appears well built. I think it is well worth what I paid for it and it certainly is different from the basses I already own.

[@jorgiewtf]

I traded my Epi Thunderbird for this bass about 2 years ago and although I used to love that bass, I have NO regrets!

[@clubnightparade]

Just played one for the first time at a local guitar center zooweemama that thing is a banger absolutely loved it. Definitely tempted to go make a trade in for it.

[@ZiwaHD]

Something has to be said about the sweetness of the distortion used in this video ☝️! Thank you 🙏

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

If I get one (and I’m debating it) I would definitely fit EMGs. Have a J in the bridge and one of the Steinberger humbuckers at the neck

[@hegemonycricket2182]

Quarter pounders would be mean

[@xRichIsLegendx]

I love my Jackenbacker. I got mine in matte olive drab with the sick laurel finger board with black shark tooth inlays.

[@gwugluud]

Everyone see differently, but I think nearly the exact opposite. I think this bass looks sharp, and I like garish rock and roll colorage. It looks pretty great to me.

[@cjbrewer3843]

I think it looks cool 🤷‍♂️

[@TheeeJenius]

same!

[@hansabass]

This bass def got a huge MPD, but sounds FAB! 😀

[@CollynsTV]

Jackson basses are like the dio Brando of the world of bass brands, theres just a weird charm to them

[@rats_and_lilies]

Honestly, I genuinely love the green. I really want one

[@deangomes6280]

I played one in GC and well everyone is right. It feels good to play. I just preordered the five string version that’s coming out. Only available in black or white so far. I got the white. 35” scale with the p pickup in reverse.

[@revlewisrees9880]

If I was going to shell out £600 on one of these it would have to be the Absynthe Frost version!!

[@grantkoeller8911]

The color is totally killer!!!! I love it!

[@kudokudami16]

I love this bass

[@kakaseppe6940]

nice vid Patrick!

[@smashallpots1428]

id love to see some kind of comparison video with this bass and like a ric and maybe a normal concert bass

[@TenFalconsMusic]

The Rick wouldn't make it, due to falling apart on the way.

[@earlbrackett6508]

I'm fallin' in love with this bass...

[@scottsguitarlessonsblacksa9648]

I bought one in black after playing it, sounds great! Plays great too

[@samuelbrainsample]

I’m a new player and have a Jazz, but dang, this thing has really caught my eye and it’s on clearance. As for the 24 fret reachability problem, I’m just considering it a 21 fretter.

[@foljs5858]

"Insanely HIDEOUS" in what planet? This bass looks great

[@stinky_nut_blast]

In black or red, yes, but green is at least it needs getting used to.

[@connerstines1578]

BTW Rick updated the bridge design on the newer batches, like mine. It is MUCH improved and functions more like a standard bridge while retaining the look.

[@gertjanfaes5285]

I have the black 5 string bass. With the right distortion, this thing will blow your guts out.

[@notzipfy916]

I personally love how this bass looks, idk I have weird taste I guess

[@se7ente3n]

this bass is gorgeous what are you guys talking about

I guess I'm in the minority but I actually like how it looks. Cool to see that it also sounds great. Very refreshing to see an affordable bass that doesn't look like a Fender Precision/Jazz.

[@BambiTrout]

Fair enough, but to me this design looks like EXACTLY like someone tried to draw a Precision bass from memory, before just saying "ah fuck it, close enough" and slapping a Jackson neck on it. Also want to point out that Jackson alone makes about 20 basses cheaper than this one that look far less like a P/J bass, like their lower-end Spectra basses that have a Warwick kind of vibe to them, or their Kelly Bird bass that looks like a janky Gibson Thunderbird.

[@bassincinerator]

It’s going to be a collectors bass soon, I own the guitar center exclusive fire glow finish 😬

[@JOTG2000]

I had to google it, looks awesome. Nice purchase.

[@BrandonBames]

Hey man, great content! I’m glad I found your channel, YT needs more good bass channels! Subbed (finally)!

[@KaneLoya]

Now theese days it's almost imposible to get new and fresh ideas but i really think this bass does that in terms of stetics but gets an extra job in specifics so i think it's totaly worth it, by the way awesome color to get a look at!!!!

[@johnkeenan9495]

Looking like their trying to model their bass on the Rickenbacker look

[@FoamSquatch]

I hated the way this thing looked, right up until you took the bridge pickup cover off, totally changed the look and I now need one.

[@bluecollarbuddha948]

I love the green beastie. Nice coverage!

[@삥뽕-v3u]

its also the only Rickenbacker styled bass being made by major guitar company which is really cool

[@michaelblaney4461]

I like mine , I have the "fireglo" one. It does not sound like a RIC at all but like a heavy P bass

[@higgledypiggledycubledy8899]

To me this honestly looks ten times better than a Jazz Bass

[@gabefunnychuff4592]

This yeah

[@manx2121]

Not gonna lie, I like it, finish is awesome. Sweet Against Me! shirt too!

[@rafafontanez6961]

I found one of these on the Amazon warehouse for $400 and it said that was in very good condition. So long story short the bass arrived in a huge box with literally no protection no bubbles wrapped just loose inside the box and I was there is no way this bass survived this. I was wrong the bass did has some damage to the head stock but the neck was fine with a little paint crack by the joint and like a piece of wood from the headstock it was in the box so I glue the thing after I set it up and play it I just couldn't part with it. Is now one of my favorite and I own a few basses. And to the guy at Amazon that shipped the bass thank you for been a big piece of shi...t

[@jimfiore4671]

It's funny you talk about how ugly it is because it reminds me a bit of the Peavey T40. Thanks for the content. God bless

[@baldbassguy9528]

Ngl this video has made me consider swapping my fender p bass for this

[@Snandra66]

Bass sounds sick, and that Against Me shirt is sick too!

[@Weststudio87]

I can’t wait for mine to come in

[@loiseaunoir1021]

The quality of instruments made in Indonesia is startling, especially when it comes to the paint shop.

[@tylerdurden1221]

Think you’re buggin’ my man. Saw a red one at guitar center and looked great. Sounds great with your playing

[@elrikup1179]

Cool man.. nice video!i have it too.. it's a 5 string bass. I like it.. useful. I'm a Fender and Jackson bass player so this works for me