Mint Green Jaydee Supernatural Roadie Active

brett7276 · #1 04-09-2011, 03:15 PM

On the fence about this one- it for a long time was one of my "I will never sell basses"... but I ordered a new Mark King bass...so I am thinking of letting this bass go.

This bass as I understand was purchased by a military service person in Germany during the 80s. It has had a refret done by John Diggins (the buider) himself at some point. I purchased the bass from Daryl Jones here in Indy. Prior to me owning the bass it suffered a headstock casulty and was repaired. I have never in the 4 years I have owned the bass had ANY issue with the neck/repair it has been solid- though I use .95-.40 gauge strings. The repair was well done- however the finish around the repaired area has never been repainted- It was always on my list of things to do..but never quite happened.

This bass sounds WONDERFUL and plays even better - 3 band eq with passive tone control full active bypass. Nails the Mark King tone- and is one of the most versitile basses I have owned-

I am asking $1200 shipped US 48 in a hard case.

As far as trades go..really only things I would be after is another Spector NS-2 or a 1970s jazz (refins/mods ok and at this price point expected)

I am posting some quick pics of the bass- I will provide detail shots partulalry of the repair upon request just PM me your e-mail.

Thanks!

MikeBass · #2 04-09-2011, 08:54 PM

If I only had the cash, I would be all over this.
It's on my would love to own list for sure being a HUGE Mark King fan.

rojo412 · #3 04-09-2011, 09:44 PM

^ What he said

**Sleepwalker42** · #4 04-09-2011, 10:05 PM

Ahhh Jaydee....where did I see this before? That's right in my avatar

Bump for one of my fav bass builder John Diggins!

brett7276 · #5 04-09-2011, 11:13 PM

Mike...to bad you still don't have my old Streamer...miss that bass...

I could be tempted by a few other basses feel free to run it by me... player grade 70s jazz is at the top of the list at the moment.....I neve can refuse a USA NS-2... I have a few of those

A sabre or classic stingray might get it done too...

brett7276 · #6 04-10-2011, 07:14 PM

lots o interest..nothing a done deal as of yet

Jaymi · #7 04-10-2011, 08:03 PM

I have just the thing for you if this is the bass you got from Daryl. had a headstock repair right? PM on the way...

mb94952 · #8 04-13-2011, 01:38 AM

Is it true that these are high maintenance, i.e. goes out of tune a lot ? I heard that but I never played one.

Jaymi · #9 04-13-2011, 04:32 AM

depends on the neck. if you use super light gauge (like Mark King used to) they can be a bit squirrely....I had one before and had no troubles...

JDGA fan · #10 04-13-2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb94952

Is it true that these are high maintenance, i.e. goes out of tune a lot ? I heard that but I never played one.

No, it's not.

Jaymi · #11 04-13-2011, 02:06 PM

my offer still stands...

Lew Reczek · #12 04-13-2011, 06:45 PM

Hello from Buffalo
Any interest in a Marcus Miller and cash?
Lew

brett7276 · #13 04-13-2011, 06:50 PM

Deal pending ...down payment taken..Jami if something falls through ill be in touch

Jaymi · #14 04-13-2011, 07:10 PM

Cool, I won't do anything until I hear from ya.

**Sleepwalker42** · #15 04-13-2011, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb94952

Is it true that these are high maintenance, i.e. goes out of tune a lot ? I heard that but I never played one.

This needs to be explained: towards the end of the '80 John Diggins had a bad batch of woods that caused a few dozens of basses to be affected by neck warping. After that ( and before that ) all his basses have been very reliable and used by many artists. But of course this unfortunate episode created this reputation of "high maintenance instruments" that did not deserve.
I own my JD since 2+ years and I had to adjust the truss rod 2 or 3 times.
Hope this helps to understand these rumors.

JDGA fan · #16 04-14-2011, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleepwalker42

This needs to be explained: towards the end of the '80 John Diggins had a bad batch of woods that caused a few dozens of basses to be affected by neck warping. After that ( and before that ) all his basses have been very reliable and used by many artists. But of course this unfortunate episode created this reputation of "high maintenance instruments" that did not deserve.
I own my JD since 2+ years and I had to adjust the truss rod 2 or 3 times.
Hope this helps to understand these rumors.

I don't think it was a bad batch of wood, but a change to a different (smaller) type of trussrod that he thought would be better than the one he was using at the time. It wasn't, but the problems did not become apparent until instruments were in the hands of their new owners.