leschirons Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Most of the time I play a Status Energy 6 string but over the last few months, I've noticed I'm having trouble with the string spacing (19mm) I have a few finger joint and wrist problems and it's starting to get harder playing it. Been looking at the Yamaha JM basses and the Yamaha website states that the JM has a 35" scale and the JM2 has 34" which would suit better. I've never had the opportunity to try one and there's nothing on the Yamaha site that gives the string spacing. Anyone got a JM2 and able to confirm the spacing? Thanks in advance. Your opinions on the bass generally would also be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) I don't have one but have played one. I'd say not too tight maybe 18mm Edited February 25, 2017 by Machines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I used to have a JM2. The string spacing is 18mm at the bridge if I remember correctly. It was tighter than the usual TRB spacing (19mm) I liked the ergonomics of the neck but did not like the overall ergonomics of the bass. Sounded quite good but that's subjective. If I was on the market for a tighter spaced 6 string bass with 34" scale i'd rather look at some Ibanez Premium or Prestige Soundgear six string basses. (16.5mm) Those are what I ended up with after going through many a six string basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 The Ibanez Gerald Veasley model is very tight, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thanks for your replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Groove Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Hi lechirons, if your Status is standard it will have 18mm spacing (unless original owner had custom spacing.) As others have said there are a good many 14mm & 12.5mm space 6 strings in Ibanez range. Brendan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1488202001' post='3246694'] The Ibanez Gerald Veasley model is very tight, [/quote] It's also hugely expensive. Handmade in Japan, like the Adam Nitti bass. I believe it is 14mm string spacing, which is tight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1488341721' post='3248056'] It's also hugely expensive. Handmade in Japan, like the Adam Nitti bass. I believe it is 14mm string spacing, which is tight! [/quote] There is a budget modell called GVB36 which is not that expensive as the Japan-made GVB1006 http://www.ibanez.com/products/eb_detail17.php?year=2017&area_id=3&cat_id=2&series_id=65&data_id=161&color=CL01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1488341721' post='3248056'] It's also hugely expensive. Handmade in Japan, like the Adam Nitti bass. I believe it is 14mm string spacing, which is tight! [/quote] They do I believe male a cheaper model too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crr Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) take a look at this [url="http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-360542.html"]http://www.sputnikmu...p/t-360542.html[/url] It's for the JM1, but I believe the string spacing is 16 or 16.5mm bridge and 7.5mm nut as well. If not this, then must be quite similar. [url="http://www.lionseek.com/guitars/brand/yamaha/yamaha-rbxjm2-john-myung--812294"]http://www.lionseek....n-myung--812294[/url] [url="http://www.blevel.hk/forum/viewthread.php?tid=3935&page=1"]http://www.blevel.hk...tid=3935&page=1[/url] don't know about the JM2 but the JM1 is the most comfortable (handswise) extended range bass I've ever played (my hands are not too big). I wouldn't mind getting a JM2 too, but they seem to be rare Edited April 28, 2017 by crr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I'd go for a TRB 5 MK1 (19mm) every day! Superb instruments and set up for playing with ease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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