Following the amazing success of our MB YELLOW BASSES and the new BLUE SKY finish, we are excited to expand our entry-level lineup by introducing timeless, classic colors—including the sleek, powerful BLACK finish, available for both JB and PB models! Its bold, iconic look brings a pure rock attitude to any stage, offering an affordable price that is sure to please everyone, from beginners looking for their first bass to musicians seeking a quality second instrument. The MB JB model features an easy-to-play narrowed neck. The two single-coil pickups make it a very versatile bass—you can blend them to access a wide variety of tones, making it great for finge rstyle or slap. If you want a brighter, trebly tone with a midrange growl in Jaco's style and sound, the MB JB is the perfect choice for you!
KEY POINTS
GREAT BASSES AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE
Taking advance of the experience from our successful Gloxy series, our primary goal was to ensure you can purchase an enjoyable bass to play, at an affordable price. From beginners looking for their first bass, to musicians who seeking a quality bass as second instrument, the affordable price of these basses is sure to please everyone.
TWO ICONIC BASS MODELS
The MB BLACK JB bass is very comfortable thanks to its narrower neck and offset body - and with a great variety of tones, thanks to its two single coil pickups. It breathes musicallly either when played with fingerstyle or slapped, giving easy avvess to the the style of Jaco and Marcus. We also offer the PB model in BLACK finish, with its classic punchy tone from a single split coil.
MB BLACK FINISH
Bring a sleek, professional edge to your sound with the new BLACK finish for our MB entry-level basses! Following the success of our brighter Yellow and Blue Sky colors, this classic Black version brings a sharp, sophisticated look to both our JB and PB models. Perfect for beginners and pros alike, these basses offer incredible quality at a pocket-friendly price. Choose the Black JB for versatile, bright tones and fast fingerstyle, or the BLACK PB bass for that deep, iconic rock-solid punch. No matter your genre, the new BLACK finish delivers professional performance with an unforgettable, powerful look.
TRIED AND APPROVED BY PROFESSIONALS
As happened for the MB Yellow bass and the Blue Sky, also the BLACK finish prototypes in the showroom at our HQ have caught the eyes of all artists and visitors, each guest couldn't help picking them up and asking us for a cable and amp to test drive them. And the response was always the same - many basses at this price point can almost feel like playthings, however in contrast - everyone that has tried our bass has said I WANT ONE!
QUALITY CONTROL
Every MB BLACK finish instrument is individually inspected at our headquarters in Italy, receiving the same standard of care and attention as our premium series of instruments.
NEW MB GLOXY GIG BAG AND MB STRAP INCLUDED
In addition to the MB STRAP, all BLACK finish instruments come with the fantastic MB GLOXY GIG BAG to keep your new purchase safe and easy to transport.
Technical Features
- BODY JB style | Poplar
- NECK Maple
- FINGERBOARD Maple | 34″ scale – 20-fret
- PICKGUARD Black / Chrome control plate
- PICKUPS / ELECTRONIC J/J single coils, VOL / VOL / TONE (passive)
- FINISH Markbass BLACK, Matching headstock
- OTHERS NEW GLOXY Bag and MB strap included