Yamaha TRB JP2 (John Patitucci model) 6-string bass guitar – 1 year anniversary review
I’ve had my new bass for a year now so share some experiences now that I’ve settled into playing the new instrument. This review follows the one I made when I first purchased the instrument:
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Originally posted by UCuLG31P7bKpHv–6WEpT3cw at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdKHzshKHgw
After seeing this video I’ll probably buy one tomorrow. Been saving for this experience. Thx Jonathan
Thanks J. for the revew. I have the same bass since 15 years and I am very satisfied.
I have both a 2012 in red, and a 2022 in amber. It is by far the best sounding 6 string bass I have played, especially in the upper register! You could literally use it for any style of music! Excellent clarity!
HiJonathan,great review and video I own and play the same bass I love it was just curious have you flown with the bass yet and if so have you been able to take it on board ? and if so what gig bag did you use or did you gate check it??just wondering Thank you in advance.
Hi Jonathan; YouTube suggested your video. I have practically the same model TRB 1006J, (24 frets) which I puchased at a discounted price. Had the frets removed and replaced with inlays. (can't stand frets!). Also, I had the same luthier build me a ramp between the Yamaha pickups and use Thomastic Infeld flatwound strings. I've had many basses in the past, fretted and fretless, but with all of these modifications I simply can't keep my hands off of this instrument! Another tip for cleaning the fingerboard: Kiwi black shoe polish! No kidding…. it works wonders and the result is stunning. Let it sink in for about 10 mins, then wipe it off. The odor will eventually die away. My leather strap is an 8 cm wide and is made by the "Soldier" company. It really balances the 4.9 kg instrument nicely; I don't even feel the weight! The electronics are very powerful, even with a 9v battery. These Yamaha basses are really top of the line….who cares about Warwicks, and Foderas? …you're only paying for the name brand. Good luck to you!
Hey Jonathan, thank you so much for the video! I was wondering how your back manages to hold up these basses over the years?
I recently bought a 5 string TRB, and even with the DuoStrap I’m finding it hard to play it for more than an hour or two standing due to uncomfortable feelings/soreness in my back!
I have no history of back problems, have you had to hit the gym in order to comfortably play these basses? What is your secret?
Cheers.
It`s the best 6 string bass Yamaha has ever built along with the TRB6P and probably one of the top 3 best 6 string basses of all time. Period.
Hi Jonathan! Thanks so much for the video, really informative. I just bought one of the older TRB5Pii myself, I was just wondering which pickup you typically favour? For walking bass/jazz or Tripitaka? I’ve found that the bridge solo’d with some bass boosted sounds fantastic on mine.
Cheers
Hi Jon.
I use Hercules stands and wall hangers for my JP2 and they are a tight fit.
I trimmed off a little bit of the foam on each hanger post with a razor blade.
Now the fit is better. I also replaced the the bridge saddle bolts with shorter
stainless ones. I can now palm mute comfortably.
Nice review and follow up review.
Hi Jon. I also hate sharp grub screws that are proud of the saddles. Not just for your own comfort, but also since they can tear up the fabric inside your gigbag. I simply replace them with shorter ones. Most likely they are M3, and you can buy them in 6/8/10mm etc lengths. You will need a 1.5mm (metric) allen key. Also, if they are black steel, then stainless is a nice upgrade and will never corrode. Nice review mate!
curious have you heard the tech 21 pre amps ?