Russ Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 56 minutes ago, joe_geezer said: A lot of the bass legends seem to stick with 4 strings, yea they might dabble in another brand's 5 string but generally stick to their 4 string brand. I think Jaydee have so many orders that it just wouldnt be efficient for their production line to accommodate to much diversity.. (im only guessing and have no real knowledge on this so take this with a pinch of salt... ) He was rocking the Status Matrix 5 in that video. I think he’s currently using the Jaydees for Level 42 but he still plays the Statuses regularly. He was using the Status Kingbass when he did the Taylor Hawkins tribute show in LA a couple of weeks back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 5 hours ago, Russ said: Look how many times people have said that about Jaco. Hasn't stopped his son playing Fodera 6-strings. Even MK plays a 5 sometimes! EDIT: Video evidence. MK only mimes with a 5😁. A four is where its at when it comes to MK and Jaydee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, joe_geezer said: A lot of the bass legends seem to stick with 4 strings, yea they might dabble in another brand's 5 string but generally stick to their 4 string brand. I think Jaydee have so many orders that it just wouldnt be efficient for their production line to accommodate to much diversity.. (im only guessing and have no real knowledge on this so take this with a pinch of salt... ) Indeed it would appear that Jaydee have become less diverse in recent years, with Calibas and Celeste models which offered 5 and 6 string options, no longer advertised on their website. Guess that is not where the typical Jaydee customer wants to go. Edited October 14, 2022 by leroydiamond 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Groove Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 19 hours ago, Russ said: Mark King was on BBC South East Today last week, and he had his white Jaydee with him. Guess he's fully back on board with them now! Wow He seems to have a Whammy Bar on it!!! Bet that's light!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimalkin Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 11 hours ago, leroydiamond said: Indeed it would appear that Jaydee have become less diverse in recent years, with Calibas and Celeste models whicha offered 5 and 6 string options, no longer advertised on their website. Guess that is not where the typical Jaydee customer wants to go. I had a six string Celeste, the neck dive was incredible. Six elephant ear tuners and that neck. I also had a Supernatural during the '80s, but the neck seemed to change shape every time I took it out of the case. The chap who bought it from me didn't have it for long either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 19 minutes ago, Grimalkin said: I had a six string Celeste, the neck dive was incredible. Six elephant ear tuners and that neck. I also had a Supernatural during the '80s, but the neck seemed to change shape every time I took it out of the case. The chap who bought it from me didn't have it for long either. The top horn on those was very short, they didn't look like they would balance well. Probably designed to be played up at armpit level, a la Mark King. As I said earlier in this thread, it's a shame they haven't really continued to evolve the designs. Since J-type basses are kinda the thing right now, a new and updated Celeste (better balance, lightweight design, etc) would have seemed a pretty sensible move for them. I guess they have enough work making their classic designs (as this thread proves) but it'd be nice to see them "widen their remit" again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) 21 hours ago, Russ said: He was rocking the Status Matrix 5 in that video. I think he’s currently using the Jaydees for Level 42 but he still plays the Statuses regularly. He was using the Status Kingbass when he did the Taylor Hawkins tribute show in LA a couple of weeks back. Mark King will always been know as a 4 string bassist to a lot of us, a single video wont change my mind on that lol Edited October 14, 2022 by joe_geezer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 18 hours ago, leroydiamond said: MK only mimes with a 5😁. A four is where its at when it comes to MK and Jaydee. This 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 I wonder how many instruments Jaydee have in flight at any one time... must be in high double figures at least? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 19 hours ago, Russ said: As I said earlier in this thread, it's a shame they haven't really continued to evolve the designs. Since J-type basses are kinda the thing right now, a new and updated Celeste (better balance, lightweight design, etc) would have seemed a pretty sensible move for them. I guess they have enough work making their classic designs (as this thread proves) but it'd be nice to see them "widen their remit" again. Why not contact them and enquire about a Celeste build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Groove Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 16 hours ago, joe_geezer said: Mark King will always been know as a 4 string bassist to a lot of us, a single video wont change my mind on that lol 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 9 minutes ago, Sonic_Groove said: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 5 hours ago, leroydiamond said: Why not contact them and enquire about a Celeste build? I'm sure they still have the router templates, etc to make them and could if they wanted. But I guess they're overstretched with what they've already got on their plates (all MK-style Supernatural 4-strings apparently, based on this thread. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 37 minutes ago, Russ said: I'm sure they still have the router templates, etc to make them and could if they wanted. But I guess they're overstretched with what they've already got on their plates (all MK-style Supernatural 4-strings apparently, based on this thread. ) They might still take an order for one, but what would put me off would be the waiting period. The MK style is undoubtedly where its at for them as that's where the demand is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFitzgerald Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 I've just sold mine. It was so outrageously well finished that I realised I was never taking it to a gig and I was afraid of putting any dinks in the finish at home. Even the headstock. Yes, I know, it's not right to be like that about an instrument, but that's how I was and now it's sold and I don't mind. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 16 hours ago, Sonic_Groove said: Haha I have a pic of Mark King with a lawn mower... he's actually not a bassist at all , he's just a gardener on Isle of Wight 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 7 hours ago, JohnFitzgerald said: I've just sold mine. It was so outrageously well finished that I realised I was never taking it to a gig and I was afraid of putting any dinks in the finish at home. Even the headstock. Yes, I know, it's not right to be like that about an instrument, but that's how I was and now it's sold and I don't mind. Pics please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFitzgerald Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 It was posted above, but this was it. No longer mine. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 1 hour ago, JohnFitzgerald said: It was posted above, but this was it. No longer mine. That's a stunning bass, just out of interest, how much did you sell it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFitzgerald Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 52 minutes ago, joe_geezer said: That's a stunning bass, just out of interest, how much did you sell it for? A few short hundred less than a brand new Supernatural Series III. The Jaydee group on FB was a bit besides themselves at the selling price (too low appreantly) and there's every chance it's made its way to a reseller already. If they think they can sell a used one for more than new, then I know nothing about the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 2 hours ago, JohnFitzgerald said: It was posted above, but this was it. No longer mine. Wow! What a beautiful bass. I hope mine is as good as that. There's absolutely no way I could part with such an amazing example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFitzgerald Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 12 minutes ago, Sparky Mark said: Wow! What a beautiful bass. I hope mine is as good as that. There's absolutely no way I could part with such an amazing example. That's why I moved it on. I didn't want to risk compromising it, which is no way to be with a bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 19 minutes ago, JohnFitzgerald said: That's why I moved it on. I didn't want to risk compromising it, which is no way to be with a bass. I get that completely. At the end of the day if you do not have a use for something, move it on and let someone else enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, leroydiamond said: I get that completely. At the end of the day if you do not have a use for something, move it on and let someone else enjoy. Upon reflection I get that a bit, but all the basses I've bought from new were pristine in the beginning. To commission such a beautiful bass, wait 2 years for it, then realise you can't play it even at home is such a pity. In this instance I'd keep it and cherish it; just like the twenty plus other beautiful basses in my collection. Edited October 17, 2022 by Sparky Mark Moderate my point of view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, JohnFitzgerald said: A few short hundred less than a brand new Supernatural Series III. The Jaydee group on FB was a bit besides themselves at the selling price (too low appreantly) and there's every chance it's made its way to a reseller already. If they think they can sell a used one for more than new, then I know nothing about the world. That's a common occurrence in marketplaces where people pay a premium over the new price to avoid a long lead-time. Luxury watches are an example. I would've gladly paid a couple of hundred pounds more than the list price to have owned my JD 18 months sooner. Edited October 17, 2022 by Sparky Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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