J&D Luthiers JD-150A Bass Guitar

The J&D JD-150A-STBN Contemporary Active Electric Bass Guitar would make a great upgrade for the serious student, or even a back-up instrument for the professional bass player.

It features a sleek compact solid Alder body and a thin, comfortable Canadian Hard Maple neck, and a 24 fret Rosewood fingerboard which offers a fast and easy action. It has chrome diecast machine heads which ensure stable tuning and intonation, and a chrome diecast Vintage style bridge and chrome hardware. The P-J pickup configuration coupled with active electronics deliver a wide range of tones that are suitable for all playing styles.

Active pickups use a pre-amplifier that is powered by a 9-volt battery.
The pre-amp allows you to both cut and boost frequencies,this gives you more control over the tone.
Active pickups have a hotter (louder) output than passive pickups and there is less signal loss on the way to the bass amp.
Active pickups have a clear and snappy sound and pickup less external noise and interference.