Trigger pulled - Yamaha TRBJP Patitucci sig

[vision]

Well, I've been looking to get into learning the six string for a while, and now is the time! I have huge hands, so a big concern of mine was string spacing. I was originally considering the TRB 1006, but I've heard that the spacing is only 17mm. (I want at least the full 19mm.) Sooooooo...for the last week or so I've been trying to find a good deal on either the older TRB 6's or the Patitucci sig - the search is over! This baby is on the way to me from Bass Specialties -

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It's the original TRBJP model, which is good for me because the current model has 26 frets instead of 24 (I need that room between the fretboard and pickup.) I'll post a review when it arrives. The biggest issue for me is gonna be if I can play a six string or not - but I'll never know unless I try!

 

[ROON]

Yummm. I love these things. Congrats.

 

[SuperDuck]

The spacing on the JP is MUCH wider than that of the 1006. The JP feels like an aircraft carrier.

It's also the nicest bass I've ever played in my life. Someday I'll have one! Good score!

 

[bassist 4 life]

holy crap that thing is sexy

 

[KJung]

Beautiful. Yeah, that spacing is WIDE, but Jason has big hands and knows what to expect. Beautiful!

 

[vision]

Beautiful. Yeah, that spacing is WIDE, but Jason has big hands and knows what to expect. Beautiful!

Yep, the spacing is exactly the reason why I wanted this bass. It's the reason that I haven't been able to deal with sixers in the past - I need that space to my fit my plucking fingers between the strings. I have a heavier touch...also when I slap I go through the strings instead of bouncing off, so the spacing is crucial for me.

 

[trainyourhuman]

Jason - awesome. You're going to love it, I can tell already. Welcome to the 6 string fold bro!

 

[vision]

Jason - awesome. You're going to love it, I can tell already. Welcome to the 6 string fold bro!

Thanks! We'll have to get together sometime so you can teach me how to play this thing!

 

[Dr. Cheese]

As a guy who had one of the old, Japanese TRB6s with the thin pickups, all I can say is that you cannot buy a better six string. You can get a different six or a more expensive six, but you cannot buy a better six.

 

[Baryonyx]

Those ones are amazing, my absolute favourite Yamaha basses! Also, they're 34" scale as compared to the 35" scale of the TRBJPII, another positive feature imo! That is a brilliant bass you have!

 

[trainyourhuman]

I'm afraid there's not a whole lot I could teach you. I'm really not much of a player, that is, unless you need some extra help in whole notes on the 1...

 

[vision]

I'm afraid there's not a whole lot I could teach you. I'm really not much of a player, that is, unless you need some extra help in whole notes on the 1...

lol...I KNOW you can play! By the way, one of the things that pushed me over the edge into getting a six was seeing Anthony Jackson a few weeks back...I'm still smiling from that concert!

 

[burk48237]

Congratulations, Jason, I'm sure you will enjoy. Can't wait to see it. In between you and KJung I'm feeling awfully left out with all this new gear. I'm probably going to have to buy a couple of Sadowskys just to keep up with you guys. Every-time I show up for a hang I just have my two plain ole Sadowskys! I feel left out of the new gear every week hangs!

 

[Ibanezzer]

Nice Bass! I Like, I like, ... I want...., must fight the gas!

 

[trainyourhuman]

lol...I KNOW you can play! By the way, on of the things that pushed me over the edge into getting a six was seeing Anthony Jackson a few weeks back...I'm still smiling from that concert!

Yeah, so what do you need me for? You saw AJ. Just play like that!

 

[bradjonesbass]

Nice bass. If I was going to buy a six it would be that one or I would save up a little more and buy a used Roscoe SKB. Funny thing is I have smallish hands (freakishly small considering my otherwise large stature) and I loved the wide flat neck when I tried one out. Very comfortable.

 

[Shelly]

Congratulations, Jason, I'm sure you will enjoy. Can't wait to see it. In between you and KJung I'm feeling awfully left out with all this new gear. I'm probably going to have to buy a couple of Sadowskys just to keep up with you guys. Every-time I show up for a hang I just have my two plain ole Sadowskys! I feel left out of the new gear every week hangs!

Awwww, poor Burkie babeeeeeee

I haven't gotten a decent new bass in 8 months and all of my amps are 10 years old and weigh like powered bricks.

Oh, BTW, nice bass, Jason! Can't wait to see it.

 

[Altitude]

Nice choice. I wish Yamaha had put a quick release bridge on those, but you can't argue the quality of build and sound. Congrats!

 

[vision]

Congratulations, Jason, I'm sure you will enjoy. Can't wait to see it. In between you and KJung I'm feeling awfully left out with all this new gear. I'm probably going to have to buy a couple of Sadowskys just to keep up with you guys. Every-time I show up for a hang I just have my two plain ole Sadowskys! I feel left out of the new gear every week hangs!

lol...2 plain old KILLER Sadowskys!

 

[vision]

Yeah, so what do you need me for? You saw AJ. Just play like that!

Man, I wish I could get just one percent of the technique he has!