leschirons Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Didn't want to hijack Herman's 6 string Yammy thread so started this one. All I see over here are hundreds of JM2's for sale. All around the 500€ mark (some quite a bit cheaper) I'm not in the market for anything but why are these so cheap secondhand? Were they cheap new are they just not very good? I seem to remember a few on BC who love them. Anybody got one? What's the story? Quote
ambient Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 I doubt John Myung would put his name to something and actually use that something if it wasn't very good. I think it's the fact he doesn't use them now, they're 6 strings, a funny colour and they do have a very narrow string spacing I believe. I've never played one, but I am intrigued by them. Quote
ambient Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USED-Yamaha-RBX-6JM-Dream-Theater-John-Myung-Model-w-fretless-modify-/221350105617?hash=item33897e9211"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USED-Yamaha-RBX-6JM-Dream-Theater-John-Myung-Model-w-fretless-modify-/221350105617?hash=item33897e9211[/url] There's a nice looking one . Quote
bassdries Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Where do you see them? I have been looking for a silver one for a couple of months now and can't find them anywhere. Quote
geilerbass Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 I used to have one. I got rid of it because it was too heavy and i wanted to move away from 6 strings. It was a very good bass for the money (around 600 quid, if i remember correctly), sounded awesome, played brilliantly, good neck etc. As with most Yamaha basses, the quality exceeded the price point. The going 2nd hand price seems consistent to me, particularly considering that basses from the Far East rarely retain the value corresponding to their quality. Quote
leschirons Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 [quote name='bassdries' timestamp='1389089867' post='2329661'] Where do you see them? I have been looking for a silver one for a couple of months now and can't find them anywhere. [/quote] Heres two of the buggers here. In your colour I believe. They'd both probably accept 500€ (about £420) [url="http://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=989154"]http://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=989154[/url] [url="http://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=916962"]http://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=916962[/url] Quote
leschirons Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1389063185' post='2329546'] I doubt John Myung would put his name to something and actually use that something if it wasn't very good. I think it's the fact he doesn't use them now, they're 6 strings, a funny colour and they do have a very narrow string spacing I believe. I've never played one, but I am intrigued by them. [/quote] Know what you mean. I'm intrigued too. Need to get my hands on one...just to see.. Quote
Paulhauser Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 These are good basses. I had one for a while, only sold because I used my Yamaha TRB 6II more and that neck profile was more to my liking. As with other Yamahas, you will have a lot more bass for your buck than with other brads. Quote
leschirons Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 Thanks all for the input. Just found out where I can get to look at one locally. Just out of curiosity you understand Quote
ambient Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 [quote name='Paulhauser' timestamp='1389121934' post='2330331'] As with other Yamahas, you will have a lot more bass for your buck than with other brads. [/quote] That seems to be the opinion of pretty much everyone . Quote
charic Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Don't have a JM2 but I do have a lovely RBX-6JM courtesy of our very own Lorne [sharedmedia=core:attachments:89447] Quote
AttitudeCastle Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 They weren't hugely costly to begin with, and they are more associated with the more intermediate price bracket, and the RBX 774/775 range which is why the body contouring is like them. String spacing on them isn't too tight, it's around the 17mm mark, Much larger than whatever he uses now, 14/15mm I'd imagine, since he uses 5 string bass necks on his Bongos! A guy in Aberdeen has an RBX JM2 and uses two TRB1006s, so Yamaha are doing something right. Would love a Yammy (an RBXJM or a JM2, or a TRB1006! Love them all haha) to compliment my Ibby and Attitude... (Also, first post of 2014! Happy New Year! ) Quote
leschirons Posted January 9, 2014 Author Posted January 9, 2014 Thanks for all your thoughts and input everyone. Charic, any idea how different the 6JM sounds with those pickups as opposed to the JM2 single MM set up? Quote
charic Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 I've never played the JM2, I have to admit I bought the 6JM based on the fact that I loved the look, knew I liked Yamaha 6ers (especially the TRB1006 mmm) and am a bit of a dream theater fan Soundswise... I can get pretty damn close to my Pbass with everything on full which is pretty much my default setting, it's quite versatile though! They can be picked up pretty cheap so keep your eyes peeled! Quote
leschirons Posted January 10, 2014 Author Posted January 10, 2014 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1389349465' post='2333061'] I've never played the JM2, I have to admit I bought the 6JM based on the fact that I loved the look, knew I liked Yamaha 6ers (especially the TRB1006 mmm) and am a bit of a dream theater fan Soundswise... I can get pretty damn close to my Pbass with everything on full which is pretty much my default setting, it's quite versatile though! They can be picked up pretty cheap so keep your eyes peeled! [/quote] Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated. I may have to keep a lookout for a bargain then. Quote
Lorne Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1389255709' post='2331856'] Don't have a JM2 but I do have a lovely RBX-6JM courtesy of our very own Lorne [/quote] Thanks mate, glad you still have it and love it, I still have the red one too, it's under the bed though at the moment, no room Quote
Dingus Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 If you are remotely interested, they have got a couple of John Myung's actual Yamaha basses for sale at Basscentral in Florida. Quote
ambient Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 [quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1389260218' post='2331929'] They weren't hugely costly to begin with, and they are more associated with the more intermediate price bracket, and the RBX 774/775 range which is why the body contouring is like them. String spacing on them isn't too tight, it's around the 17mm mark, Much larger than whatever he uses now, 14/15mm I'd imagine, since he uses 5 string bass necks on his Bongos! A guy in Aberdeen has an RBX JM2 and uses two TRB1006s, so Yamaha are doing something right. Would love a Yammy (an RBXJM or a JM2, or a TRB1006! Love them all haha) to compliment my Ibby and Attitude... (Also, first post of 2014! Happy New Year! ) [/quote] 6 strings on a 5 string neck ? Wow, that must be tight ! Quote
ambient Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Bass direct have one, maybe a bit overpriced though ? [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Yamaha_John_Myung_6.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Yamaha_John_Myung_6.html[/url] Quote
leschirons Posted January 12, 2014 Author Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1389377724' post='2333641'] If you are remotely interested, they have got a couple of John Myung's actual Yamaha basses for sale at Basscentral in Florida. [/quote] Yes, I saw those a little while ago. I think there's just a fretless left. The two fretted have sold. For the money, not really that expensive if you were a real Myung fan and fancied something a bit special. Quote
leschirons Posted January 12, 2014 Author Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1389476183' post='2334665'] Bass direct have one, maybe a bit overpriced though ? [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Yamaha_John_Myung_6.html"]http://www.bassdirec...hn_Myung_6.html[/url] [/quote] List price £1950? I thought someone on here said they weren't expensive new. They tend to pop up here for about 600€ for the two pickup 6JM. I think the French must have pounced on them all when they first came out as there seem to be about 15 for sale on various sites at the moment. Getting a go of one next week. It's not for sale but I must admit I'm intrigued to have a go. Quote
Machines Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) Bass Direct had one in 2010 for £700 I think (I nearly bought) it so maybe a little OTT. Edited January 12, 2014 by Machines Quote
Gust0o Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1389063185' post='2329546'] I think it's the fact he doesn't use them now... [/quote] I'd assume this, too - doesn't he play Bongos, now? Quote
charic Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1389377724' post='2333641'] If you are remotely interested, they have got a couple of John Myung's actual Yamaha basses for sale at Basscentral in Florida. [/quote] Wow! Thanks for that, some interesting stuff on there. Wish I had the money for the Tung or this beauty! Quote
charic Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1389608473' post='2335954'] I'd assume this, too - doesn't he play Bongos, now? [/quote] Yup, 6 string Bongo with a 5 string neck. Weird chap lovely guy though Quote
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