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This Versatile, Reliable Bass Is Ready for Duty





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Take a page from Sweetwater’s low-end book and groove in style with the H. Jimenez LBS5 5-string electric bass guitar. This well-constructed, dependable bass brings together a player-friendly feel with versatile sonics to fit the bill. You'll enjoy the comfortable body bevels, gloss neck, and 24-fret range to explore everything from solid eighth-note lines to higher-fret fills. Meanwhile, single-ply ABS binding, chrome hardware, and exaggerated cutaways look the part as well. A duo of J-style pickups contribute a warm bite to the sound of this bass and outfit it to take on a range of musical genres. A bolt-on maple neck, maple fingerboard, and NuBone nut complete the package, setting you up to lay it down with authority from the studio to the concert stage.





Designed for comfort and performance





Regarded as a proficient manufacturer of mariachi band instruments, H. Jimenez's foray into the world of electric instruments is just as impressive. The company's LBS range is designed to cover a wide range of sonic territory, with a model well suited to any bass player, whether leaning toward jazz, country, classic rock, or metal. Series-wide aspects like a 24-fret range, NuBone nut, and Daystar fingerboard inlays set them apart from the crowd while ensuring maximum sonic enjoyment.





J-style pickups ready for a range of styles





H. Jimenez meets the call to a J-style bass with panache. You’ll find plenty of sonic versatility with the dual passive J-style pickups in this LBS5 model. Its J-style design provides it with all the warmth and bite that’s transcended musical genres for decades. Plus, given their open-pole design, these pickups don’t skimp on their bite and attack, making the LBS5 an exceptional choice for bassists looking to dip their toes in a range of tonal waters.





H. Jimenez LBS5 Electric Bass Guitar Features:


Mahogany body with flat top and comfort bevels


Dual passive J-style pickups are socially versatile with warmth and bite


Bolt-on gloss maple neck is easy to navigate


Maple fingerboard with 24 frets and Daystar inlays


Chrome hardware, single-ply ABS binding, and deep cutaways for visual appeal


NuBone nut ensures proper intonation