F/S/T Yamaha John Patitucci TRBJP2 35" 19 mm MINT!

rbolanos · #1 12-24-2009, 12:43 PM

This bass has been sold!!!I recently got this bass as a trade. and the bass seems to be in New condition!
Translucent red color just like John's with 35" scale, 19 mm spacing at bridge. there are no dings, no blemishes nor scratches on this bass, its truly in new condition!
Tremendous B string with killer slap sound. the bass has original Yamaha strings and it comes with original Yamaha hardcase also in mint condition.

asking $1900.00 + shipping

as trades, I am looking for a 6'er either 34 or 35" scale in good condition

Here is Yamaha's specs:

Neck Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Bridge Solid Brass
Tuners Custom Designed Pearl and Gold Tuners
Colors Natural Amber, Translucent Dark Red
Construction Bolt-on
Body 4-ply Exotic Hardwood Body (Figured Maple / Ash / Alder / Maple)
Frets 26
Radius 40"
Pickups Side by Side Double Coil Alnico V
Pickup Switch Balancer
Controls Master Volume (bridge & neck), 3-Band EQ (pan-pot)
Scale Length 35"
Other Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays

Kevin Woods · #2 12-24-2009, 01:15 PM

Wow.

Bet this is intense. The thing is glistening. I have only played my own 90's TRB-6.

Does it have the "bone" tuner wings? I can't tell from the pictures, they are not supersizing for me.

rbolanos · #3 12-25-2009, 03:22 PM

Hey Kevin
Yes, this thing is beautiful
and it has the bone tuning pegs.I will have better pics, once I get acces to my own computer.
cheers
and Merry Christmas everyone!

rbolanos · #4 12-26-2009, 11:23 AM

Boxing day bump

more pics added!

Kevin Woods · #5 12-26-2009, 06:33 PM

The finish on your bass is really out of this world. Wow...again. It's really a knockout. There is a Roscoe 6 up that just sold with a very similar finish. Keith calls it "Cordovan".

Now, I understand that the JPs have the Ash/Alder/Maple sandwich bodies, whereas the TRB-6 basses have only ash. Would you please characterize the tonal differences between the much-loved 90's TRB-6 34" scales (like mine with the rosewood board) and these newer TRBJP 35" scales?

Thank you, Sir.

rbolanos · #6 12-27-2009, 10:08 AM

Hi Kevin,
I think overall the tonal characteristics are very similar, except that the added exotic woods on the JP models makes it more focus and defined, specially on higher registers. I believe this is why John P. chose these woods. As you probably know the original TRB6 and TRBJP share the same electronics, with the pre set mid selector. the new JP2 besides the 35" scale and the additional two frets, have a sweep mid knob, as the the rest of the knobs eg. bass, treble etc..

both JP and JP2 are very powerful basses and extremely versatile, but I find the JP2 has a bigger sound with a more robust B string and well defined notes IMHO. than the original JP.
There is a an extremely talented TB fellow member that put together a clip recording a tremendous solo in a studio environment. Please see link below... I hope mr "Bijoux" doesnt't mind this..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk16jOPQGDA

please let me know if you got more questions and I hope I answered your inquiry.
peace

Vakmere · #7 12-27-2009, 12:11 PM

Is the bass in the video the same one for sale here?

rbolanos · #8 12-27-2009, 12:28 PM

They are the same basses TRBJP2's, same color, same manufacturer, same everything but Mr. Bijoux has his, and I own another one...

I only used this amazing video for sound characteristics representation.
I hope that answers your question.
peace

TRBman · #9 12-27-2009, 12:35 PM

ooooooh yes!!! not the same bass itself but the same exactly model

yes,Bijoux rules on soli!!!

rbolanos · #10 12-27-2009, 02:34 PM

Hey Pierre!
as you can see, I should probably get a job at Yamaha by now..

Merci

rbolanos · #11 12-28-2009, 08:04 AM

TTT

TRBman · #12 12-28-2009, 10:19 AM

arff,if it could be really! i'm sure you could design a fantastic JPIII!!!
a BIG free bump for one of the nicest guy on TB!!!
and for an amazing 6 strings bass,don't miss it!
Bonne chance Ruddy

rbolanos · #13 12-28-2009, 10:28 PM

Price reduced bump
now asking $2100.00 shipped in US or Canada. International shipping ok, provided additional fees are covered.

kotzman · #14 12-29-2009, 11:08 PM

"Controls Master Volume (bridge & neck), Piezo Volume, 3-Band EQ (pan-pot)..." I didn't think that the JP models had a piezo bridge, does the JPII have it?

rbolanos · #15 12-30-2009, 08:06 AM

Thanks
good catch, the JP doesn't have the Piezo volume...yamaha needs to update their website as I just did a copy and paste thing.

thanks for heads up and I erased the piezo volume feature.
the only basses that have it are the 6P and the 6PII
peace

TRBman · #16 12-31-2009, 09:36 AM

Yes!like rbolanos exactly said: only on the Yam.very first TRB,so the TRB6-P,
and the very last ones high-end:TRB6-PII,never on any JP!
(these two are moreover neck-through)

Flaked Beans · #17 12-31-2009, 11:30 AM

My TRB6II + cash.
Take it or leave it!

MIJ, 35" scale, 24 fret rosewood fb. solid ash body (amber burst).
3 band eq. 18mm string spacing.

as you said, the tonal characteristics are very similar but I like JPII's 19mm spacing and the sweep mid preamp.

rbolanos · #18 01-01-2010, 05:51 PM

Thanks for the offer but I will have to pass, I got my eyes on another bass...However,
I am now reducing the price to
$1900.00 + shipping

thanks for the interest

peace

Aspidites · #19 01-01-2010, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flaked Beans

My TRB6II + cash.
Take it or leave it!

MIJ, 35" scale, 24 fret rosewood fb. solid ash body (amber burst).
3 band eq. 18mm string spacing.

as you said, the tonal characteristics are very similar but I like JPII's 19mm spacing and the sweep mid preamp.

I am SO in love with that!

Steve Clark · #20 01-02-2010, 08:00 PM

Love the JP.