Jackson JPB-9 bass - ever seen one ?

jimfriar · #1 02-21-2006, 05:28 AM

I have a chance to get one of these guys - has anyone ever owned one ? or have any info on them ? I think they are MIJ - and only for a little while in the mid 90's ? Any info at all would be appreciated.

Thx

Jim

Techmonkey · #2 02-21-2006, 06:02 AM

I've never played that particular model before, but I have a soft spot for Jackson basses (being a Jackson exclusive guitarist myself) and that thing looks stunning!
Just to clarify: it is this that you mean, yeah?

yakesm · #3 02-22-2006, 05:47 AM

Never seen the JPB-9, I have an 8 looks almost identical, body shape, pups, neck etc. How about a JPB-8 anyone have one of those?

jimfriar · #4 02-22-2006, 08:15 AM

sorry - my bad - this one is a JPB-8

yakesm · #5 02-22-2006, 11:55 AM

To my knowledge this was a three month run by Jackson. A lawsuit by a german luither put a halt to the production. I am also looking for more information as you do not see many of them. It would be nice to know how many jackson made.

doti · #6 02-23-2008, 05:20 AM

I actualy own one, and have been playing it for quite some time. it,s a good bass but has trouble with the neck.. too weak.

farfadet · #7 02-23-2008, 06:18 AM

I think the German builder was Marleaux...the body shape looks pretty identical to me

http://www.marleaux-bass.de/bilder/101.jpg
(taken from the Marleaux website)
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Baryonyx · #8 02-23-2008, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by farfadet

I think the German builder was Marleaux...the body shape looks pretty identical to me

http://www.marleaux-bass.de/bilder/101.jpg
(taken from the Marleaux website)
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They do look pretty similar, but I think these "shape copy" lawsuits are such a load of tripe. Look at all the Fender rip offs!

ROON · #9 02-23-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris2112

They do look pretty similar, but I think these "shape copy" lawsuits are such a load of tripe. Look at all the Fender rip offs!

People can copy Fenders because they don't have the body shapes copyrighted.
Personally, I'd be pissed if I was a small luthier and some massive company stole my design.

Baryonyx · #10 02-23-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ROON

People can copy Fenders because they don't have the body shapes copyrighted.
Personally, I'd be pissed if I was a small luthier and some massive company stole my design.

Your first point is indeed true but...

if people want a boutique bass, they will go to a boutique luthier like Marleaux. If people want an "off the rack" bass, they'll buy one of those. Either way, stopping Jackson making these basses never changed anything, and, regardless of the quality of basses made, I doubt Marleaux will ever be anything more than a "fringe" luthier, and never one of the "big boys" of the field.

ROON · #11 02-23-2008, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris2112

I doubt Marleaux will ever be anything more than a "fringe" luthier, and never one of the "big boys" of the field.

All the more reason to defend what is yours IMO.

Baryonyx · #12 02-23-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ROON

All the more reason to defend what is yours IMO.

Like I say, fair enough, but at the end of the day, I doubt Marleaux would have ever lost even one sale from Jackson making those basses.

lug · #13 02-23-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by farfadet

I think the German builder was Marleaux...the body shape looks pretty identical to me

http://www.marleaux-bass.de/bilder/101.jpg
(taken from the Marleaux website)
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Don't know the histories but the Jackson is quite old. I remeber seeing one back in the ninties and they were being discontinued. One of the nicest feeling necks I've ever played.

freakinded · #14 12-04-2011, 05:44 PM

I have one, bought it new. Still play it. Best neck and tone ever for Death Metal. You can see me shredding it here:

enslavethecreation's Channel - YouTube

dereksilloway · #15 12-05-2011, 12:30 AM

I owned a JPB7 for years. I loved that thing to death. Skinniest neck on any bass Ive ever played and I loved the body shape. I also used mine for death metal. Killer sounding bass.
Everything people said is correct, kinda. 1 year run, (1995 I believe) about 1200 made, ended because of a lawsuit by Marleaux. There were 3 models JPB7, 8, 9.
Heres some pics for comparison and difference
JPB7

Notice the different bridge and tuners on this model (though still factory parts for this model)

JPB8

JPB9

And here is mine

If you any questions I would be more then happy to do my best to answer them! And hope this info was helpful!

freakinded · #16 12-12-2011, 01:30 PM

I own 2 - Best friggin neck and pick up tone ever. I have a $2000.00 Brian Moore next through that pails in comparison. You can see me playing one of them on the link below, i play it every day and want to buy as many as i can find!

enslavethecreation's Channel - YouTube

dereksilloway · #17 12-12-2011, 08:02 PM

Well heck, if you ever want to get rid of one let me know! I mean that!
Got any pics of the ones you have?

freakinded · #18 01-20-2012, 02:03 AM

Here they are! Play them every day. You can see me playing one here at The Knitting Factory in Reno for my band ENSLAVE THE CREATION - http://www.youtube.com/enslavethecreation

dereksilloway · #19 01-21-2012, 05:47 AM

Very awesome! Jealous indeed!

amimbari · #20 01-21-2012, 06:20 AM

wow talk about an old thread. here's my jpb7.

there have been 3 jppb9's for sale on ebay in the past 4 months, if you wanted to buy every one why didn't you pick one of those up?

( yes freakinded I am also an exclusive Charvel/Jackson player and have a ton of Jackson units over here )