HeadlessBassist Posted March 22 Posted March 22 Hi everyone, I'm thinking of ordering a new JayDee Supernatural. Since John Diggins died at the beginning of 2024, I understand that his two sons have continued the business. Has anyone commissioned/received a build in the last year or so? I'm wondering what the quality is currently like and whether or not I should take the plunge? Quote
NancyJohnson Posted March 22 Posted March 22 There's a similar thought to a different builder, here. I'm uncertain how many luthiers Jaydee employ(ed). When Mike Lull died a few years ago, his son Spencer took over the business; my understanding is that Lull had outsourced elements of the builds when demand exceeded the limits of the workshop. Spencer changed things by bringing work back in house and by stripping back the models they offered (focus is now on Precision/Jazz type models). He seems considerably more hands on from a socials perspective, too. From what I've seen and read, quality seems to be as good, if not better, than previously. Perhaps all it takes is new blood to take over. They know the legacy of the brand and want to invest in that. 3 Quote
HeadlessBassist Posted March 22 Author Posted March 22 Well I've sent them an email re going down to the workshop and trying whatever they have to demo and to discuss options. We'll see what comes back... Quote
MichaelDean Posted March 22 Posted March 22 One of the guitarists in my band has an Iommi SG on order with them. Deposit was paid in 2023. They're not responding to any emails. He should have had it late last year and they're just ignoring him. I keep telling him to call, but he's not taken my advice so far. Quote
HeadlessBassist Posted March 22 Author Posted March 22 Thanks Michael. I may stop by the workshop next time I'm in Brum if I don't hear anything. Quote
Bassfinder Posted March 23 Posted March 23 I’ve got 3 and throughly recommend! A very long wait time currently but worth every second 👍🏼 2 Quote
jazzyvee Posted Tuesday at 06:10 Posted Tuesday at 06:10 (edited) Jaydee are across town from me and i’ve taken my basses and guitars there for many years. I know his sons have been working there for many years with John so I would be inclined to think they are more than capable of keeping up the standard set by John. That said there is lots to be said about age and experience. John’s designs, ideas and building methods were developed over many decades and no doubt will continue to evolve over time sons. So it would be interesting to see if the sons stick to his classic designs or come out with new models in the future. I have yet to own a Jaydee and there is a part of me that wants to but i’d prefer something different from the classics. Edited Tuesday at 06:14 by jazzyvee 1 Quote
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