SX SBF15 Transparent Red 5-string Bassguitar

SX SBF15TWR is a full-size 5-string J-bass designed for players who want classic style, modern flexibility, and a bold stage-ready look. Finished in Transparent Red with a polished body, this model combines vintage-inspired character with practical features that make it especially appealing for beginners and advancing bassists alike.

The body is crafted from USA lightweight swamp ash, giving the instrument a resonant, lively response while keeping it comfortable to play. Its bolt-on Canadian hard maple neck features a smooth satin finish and a comfortable C profile, paired with a rosewood fretboard with 20 medium frets, dot inlays, and a 12-inch radius for an easy and familiar playing feel. The 864 mm scale and 45 mm synthetic bone nut provide solid string spacing and confident control across all five strings.

This bass uses a JJ pickup configuration with Alnico 5 single-coil pickups for a punchy, articulate tone with plenty of definition. The active/passive preamp system, controlled by a mini toggle switch, gives you the freedom to move between straightforward passive character and expanded active shaping. With master volume, blend, bass, and treble controls, the SX SBF15TWR can cover warm grooves, bright slap tones, and focused modern sounds with ease.

Vintage flavor comes through in the 5-saddle vintage-style bridge, open-gear tuners, chrome/nickel hardware, and distinctive 3-ply mint green pickguard. Strung with nickel plated steel strings in .045–.130 gauge, it delivers dependable feel and balanced tension straight away. Powered by a 9V battery and equipped with a dual-action truss rod, this bass is built to be versatile, reliable, and enjoyable from the very first note.

• Lightweight swamp ash body with striking Transparent Red finish
• 5-string JJ configuration with clear Alnico 5 single-coil tone
• Active/passive switching for added tonal flexibility
• Comfortable satin maple neck with rosewood fretboard
• Vintage-style appointments with modern beginner-friendly versatility