Sonic_Groove Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 My JayDee is getting old (aren't we all!!!) & it is becoming a worry using it live & transporting/carrying it. Has anyone who has ever owned a JayDee Supernatural got any ideas on a current available new bass that sounds & feels similar? (New JayDee are a 2 year wait) I know most JD owners may have wanted it as a slap machine & will say Status, I have a couple of Status basses & they are great. However what I am looking for is that other JD quality the beautiful back pick-up & passive tones, the organic woody sounds, plus the feel of the thing. I guess I am looking for 21 frets? Would an Xotic jazz do the job? A Spector? WHY. Any Ideas??? !!! Brendan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 MB1. Looks like a job for... Alembic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Groove Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 [quote name='MB1' timestamp='1417790188' post='2624064'] MB1. Looks like a job for... Alembic? [/quote] Yeah but I was looking for something a little more errrmmmm Cheaper!! LOL I actually tried an Alembic SC sig at the Bass Centre (in the mid 90's) & thought my JD (and the one they had in for comparison) was livelier & more organic (may have been a naff 'bic with dead string though) I would love a 'bic but "loads o money!!!" B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) There is an Alembic persuader on sale on Facebook alembic group at the moment. I don't know what your budget is but it's listed as €1,700 If I'm not mistaken those basses are usually 32" scale length. I bought an Alembic F1-x pre-amp off him last year and everything went smoothly. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK5P2ZWttEg&feature=youtu.be"]https://www.youtube....eature=youtu.be[/url] [color=#141823][font=Helvetica, Arial,][email protected][/font][/color] Edited December 5, 2014 by jazzyvee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Having owned both I personally don't believe Jaydee basses are even remotely like Alembics apart from a passing visual resemblance. I would say having read the OP's needs he basically requires another Jaydee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Groove Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Thanks jazzyvee but that's too many variables for me! I am coming to the conclusion White Cloud mentioned. For price & assurance of what I want I am best to wait out for the best/newest JayDee I can find & retire the old gal to home/studio duties (I have other great basses, but the J has something special I need at the moment Brendan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 I think that the Jaydee Supernaturals are the best looking basses available. Absolutely gorgeous....they also sound unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coinparco Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I agree with you White cloud, and i search a jaydee MK1 (in very good or excellent state). Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.gif.9ad672bb8b84505709f76b39c8c256ec.gif)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.