joe_geezer

Here's a track i recorded recently with the blue Jaydee: And the original was recorded with Yamaha trb basses

Hey, Just finished a new tune - recorded on mostly old school 90s gear / not on a pc: Tascam Model 24 Roland MC-50 Roland JV-20 EMU Proteus 2000 500 series channel strips (SSL & API) Basses used were 2 Yamaha TRB's Mark 1s ( a 5 string & a 4 string which was tuned nearly to tenor). Thanks for listening! Joe

Another reason to make your next bass a Jaydee, prices are unbeatable!

Thats one beauty! I am indeed enjoying the bass, I have to post some audio / vids soon! Do you have your bass yet?

Recorded on a - Tascam Model 16 - Roland JV-2080 - EMU PROTEUS 2000 - Roland MC-50 - Effects: Boss SE-50, Boss CL-50, Boss GE-21, Boss MS-3, MXR dyna comp bass Basses: Yamaha TRB 4 MK 1 (Tenor Tuning) 90-30 strings Yamaha TRB 5 MK 1 Mastered in Logic

With Mark King now exclusively playing Jaydee's at his most recent gigs, I wonder if this has any bearing on the stop on new orders?

Yes, it's all a bit of a matrix this waiting list and i certainly don't have any empathy for them...

Just noticed this post on Status's site: Sounds interesting, maybe they are going to reissue some past models...? They are also add:

Slap bass example (recorded on iphone) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbgxEEIYF8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

First few vids, recorded on an iphone, later i can share some direct recordings of the different sounds if anyone is interested Finger style / solo example https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbeL3Rocv1/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

Come back to club Jaydee, you know it makes sense!

Thank you! And I will get some vids up asap, just nursing a strained hand from over playing for the last few days

Yep, has it been that long... crikey! lol I can only put it down to Mark King coming back to play Jaydee's again mid way through my order lol I'm not complaining though, I'll gladly stand aside and let the King get his orders in

100-40, i normally play 105's but i thought i better get a bit closer to Mark Kings 90-30's

Haha i know exactly what you mean!

The bass arrived today! All i can say is, the weight is perfect as is the balance, excellent low action, amazing sound. The craftsmanship is probably the best i have ever experienced (and i have owned a few high end basses). Here's a few pics for now, i intent to get back with a video asap

Thank you for the feedback & glad it helped out & a bonus you're on the best forum for bass now!

I've had a few trb's mk1's over the years, there seems to be actually 3 versions of the mk 1: 1. satin / thin stain finish (gold logo on headstock) 2. natural polished finish (mother of pearl logo on headstock) 3. high gloss finish (mother of pearl logo on headstock) All the mk1 trbs are made in Japan, have ash bodies and rosewood fingerboards (probably brazilian) & quarter sawn maple necks with 6 bolts to connect the neck to the body. I would recommend version 1 then 2 then 3, then mk2, here's why: The satin version has the best tone imo & is slightly lighter than version 2. The tone is clearer, so they might have made revisions to the pickups and or electronics OR it might be that the thin stain allows the wood to effect the tone. The construction is as good if not better than any high end bass, hard to believe, right? I've owed NYC Sadowskys, Statii, Warwicks & The mk 1 is up there with them, if not surpassing them. Version 2 of the Mk 1 series has excellent construction, sounds great and balances perfectly. Its a little heavier, maybe just a 1 Ib, it's negligible, there is some extra laminates showing through on the headstock of some dark blue stained wood. The 4 string is only available in a natural high polish natural ash finish & the 5 & 6 string basses are available in a darker tan color high polish stain. Version 3 of the mk 1 series is the worst imo, its heavier than version 2 revision & the construction can be inconsistent. I have owned a 6 string which was very well made & a 4 string which had a larger gap in the neck body pocket and just didnt feel as high end as the previous 2 versions. The Yamaha mk 2 versions, made in Japan are all 35" scale & are similar to the mk1 revision 3 in build specs but they do not have the slap cutaways. Also the 4 & 6 strings versions all have soap bars pickups unlike the originals which have the single coil size pickups. They are only available in high gloss finishes - blue & a red sunburst. All later versions are not made in Japan & are of lesser quality & are probably mass produced in factories with less specialist builders. This just is my opinion but if you require a 35" scale then get the mk2 version otherwise try and get your hands on any version of the mk1, even the 3rd revision of the mk1 will be better than a mk2 or mass produced trb.

That makes sense & great you got the active option! I'd be very interested to hear the difference of a bolt on to a set neck Jaydee, perhaps it gets even more punchy

Awesome! So the Roadie's also take 16 months to complete like the Series 1,2,3's?

Congrats! Can we have some specs please?

I have just placed an order for another Jaydee, another Series 3 but this time in pearl mint green, maple stringers & saturn inlays... I might change the maple strings though to another darker wood because this blue bass that's coming looks so nice with the darker woods. So this thread should stay alive for at least another 16 months Inspired by this pic: