Markbass has expanded its entry-level MB PB and JB bass series by introducing three new finish options: Black, White and Sunburst. According to a report from No Treble, these new colorways join the existing Sky Blue and MB Yellow offerings while the manufacturer maintains the series’ $299.99 price point. The expansion provides additional visual choices for musicians seeking affordable instruments within this specific product line without changing the fundamental cost structure established for the series.
No Treble details that all instruments in the expanded line feature poplar bodies and maple necks. The report notes specific material variations based on finish, with White and Sunburst models equipped with laurel fingerboards while Black versions utilize maple fingerboards. The PB model retains its P split-coil pickup configuration with volume and tone controls, while the JB style features two single-coil pickups with individual volume knobs and a passive tone control. Each unit continues to ship with an included bag and strap. The specifications remain consistent across the new finishes outside of the aesthetic updates and the specific fingerboard materials designated for the different color options. These updates apply to right-handed models featuring twenty frets and dot inlays on the necks. The bridge and tuners are branded Markbass components. This release represents a direct addition of cosmetic variety to the current catalog rather than a technical overhaul of the underlying instrument designs or electronic systems found in these basses.
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