Eko JB 401 MN Natural

Essential Information About the Eko JB401 Bass

• 4-string Jazz Bass format: comfortable "offset" ergonomics and excellent access to the upper frets thanks to the double cutaway.


• Light paulownia body: a bass that is pleasant to carry, with a beautiful natural resonance.


• 2 single-coil J-style pickups + passive electronics: clear, punchy, and warm sounds, perfect for learning and exploring.


• Maple neck with 21 frets: precise attack, familiar feel, and a confidently vintage look.

A Classic Revisited: The "Vintage Jazz" Spirit at Eko

The JB401 follows the tradition of jazz-design basses that appeared in the 1950s, becoming a benchmark for generations of bassists. Eko takes this timeless silhouette and makes it accessible with a design focused on comfort: welcoming curves, light weight, and a simple yet very musical electronic configuration. An ideal approach to recapture the retro aesthetic and versatility that made this format successful.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

The Eko JB401 is primarily aimed at beginner bassists (and those who want a simple, lightweight, and effective bass). Its two single-coil J-style pickups easily cover many genres: rock, pop, funk, blues, indie, and jazz. The two volume controls and tone knob offer immediate control, perfect for learning to shape your sound without unnecessary complexity.

Sound

The JB401 combines a paulownia body (light and resonant) with a maple neck and fingerboard, a duo known for delivering clarity, a sharp attack, and good note-to-note definition. The two single-coil J-style pickups provide a naturally punchy sound rich in midrange, with the ability to switch from a round and warm tone (neck pickup, tone rolled off) to a more biting and percussive register (bridge pickup, tone open). The 4-saddle adjustable bridge helps fine-tune each string's action and intonation and contributes to stable sustain.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Tuning pegs	Vintage
Fretboard: side markers	Yes	Original Strings	Eko 45/105
Category	JB	Scalloped	Double
Truss Rod	Double-action	Body	Paulownia
Strings	Metal	Nbre of pickups	2
Nbr of strings	4	Middle pickup	Type J
Neck	Maple	Bridge pickup	Type J
Neck format	C low profile	Electronics	Passive
Nut Width	42 mm	Settings	Tone, 2x volume
Fingerboard	Maple	Color	Natural
Marker	Point	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	21	Hardware	Chromed
Scale (mm)	868 mm

Format	4-string JB type	Scale length	34.17" / 868 mm
Wood	paulownia	Neck finish	satin
Finish	glossy	Bridge / tailpiece	Eko 4-saddle tailpiece
Pickguard	aged white / black	Tuners	vintage style
Joint	4-bolt bolt-on	Pickups	2 single-coil J-style
Profile	low C	Controls	2 volumes, tone
Number of frets	21	Type	electric bass
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