Jaydee Mark King Supernatural Bass

[NathanY]

Hey everyone,

 

Just wondering about a Jaydee Supernatural Bass I have. Its my dads old bass and I wondered when its from and whether I could depict that from the serial number.
Its got "Mark King Model" on the rod cover and has a serial of 81522.

Any help?

[Owen]

I have no idea. But whoever has an idea will want pictures!

[visog]

Aww, raised my expectations for some mid-80s Jazz Funk bass porn then dashed them. Get a photo up to charge the debate...

[NathanY]

Here are some photos for reference

[Burns-bass]

That’s sweet!

[MJJS]

If you email JayDee they’ll have any info you need.

[jezzaboy]

Just looking at the tuners and they say made in W Germany. How quickly we forget that it was 2 separate countries not so long ago.

 

Just guessing but does the serial number mean the 22nd of May 1981?

[visog]

Oof! Urge to play 'Love Games'!

[joe_geezer]

Sweet bass!

[White Cloud]

On 28/01/2023 at 15:50, NathanY said:

Hey everyone,

 

Just wondering about a Jaydee Supernatural Bass I have. Its my dads old bass and I wondered when its from and whether I could depict that from the serial number.
Its got "Mark King Model" on the rod cover and has a serial of 81522.

Any help?

Bass aside, what was your Dad's story? Obviously had fine taste in basses ... 

[Grahambythesea]

Great bass, a real classic. I hope the battery was taken out when it went out of use. It looks like it needs a really good clean.

[GeeCee]

On 29/01/2023 at 06:17, jezzaboy said:

Just looking at the tuners and they say made in W Germany. How quickly we forget that it was 2 separate countries not so long ago.

 

Just guessing but does the serial number mean the 22nd of May 1981?

 

In general, first digit is year, rest a loose indicator of the number of basses made.  Since this is a series 3 Mark King bass, I would estimate 1988 (didn't get introduced until mid-80's).  That said, I think people have requested specific serial numbers.