This is probably the best review of the bass that exists. The fact that you play different styles and different settings on the bass AND explain why, is something missing from so many other bass reviews. You're probably a good teacher.
I don’t know that it’s a good idea to refer to this as a Jazz bass. I understand the body shape and pickup configuration but tonally it’s in some no man’s land, definitely it own unique thing and I also disagree as to how usable or gimmicky the Joe dart lineup is, I think I’m with Jack on this. You’re quite a good player, and you clearly worked hard on this video.
The lack of volume could be the lack of a compressor or a pre-amp, but specially a comp imo, I remember X Japan bassist Taiji Sawada (Japanese Heavy Metal band) used a Killer Dagger bass with both JJ and PJ config and most people who own the bass say the exact same that it is just not loud enough, so a comp and a pre-amp combo fixes that issue
This is definitely the Best bass Review I have ever seen! Great information, presented in the Best way possible. Really apareciate all the work You put in to your videos, keep it up dude!
I few notes from an EBMM nerd. The original Joe Dart used a Sterling body. That refers to the independent model called the "Sterling". That is not an import Stingray from the brand Sterling. It is from an American made Sterling model from Music man. Second is EBMM did make a bass called the Caprice in 2016 and 2017 (along with the Cutlass bass). That had a P/J pickup setup. I believe those J pups are from that model, not something new.
Very nice and well done review! Just one thing to mention here: If a bass does have low output, just dial in more gain of your preamp. Right? I don't get your point here.
Beautiful and very well done review! The issues with the output volume is really a big shame, hope someone at MusicMan is working to fix it!! Unfortunately these basses are too expansive for me, and in fact I'm not a professional musician (so to mean that I probably don't need such a piece of gear), but I can assure you that my Squier CV 60 has an unusual, clear and high output volume (if compared with other instruments of the same price). 🤣 Very good video, keep up the good work!
I have this bass. I found if both pickups are turned all the way up, total output is lower. Turn one pickup all the way up and the other to about 90%, output is noticeably higher. Doesn’t matter which one is up/down.
Probably one of the best reviews I've seen on YT. You did a great job and pointed out the right issues. I love the aesthetics of this bass, but I'm not a "signature" instrument type. I rather have one made to my specs. Excellent video.
Who ever heard of a Music Man with low output? It's like they were winning the footrace and then tripped before the finish line. I like what they are doing here but this bass is incredibly expensive for what it is. Passive, no tone control, doesn't even come with paint. It has pretty woods, but it costs the same as a DarkRay! If the Joe Darts had a price commensurate with their bare-bones features then this would be far more appealing. As it stands, they are only good for the most die-hard Vulfpeck fan boys.
Great call on duel volumes. When I upgraded my Yamaha TRBX605, I made sure to select the Bartolini preamp with the two volumes. Mixing both pickups with full control is key.
Now I want the joe dart 2 to accompagne my joe dart 1 :-( With customs it's just too much over any budget though... looking forward to an update if music man gets back to you :)
Great job on the review - I know these videos take a long time to make. Appreciate you putting in the effort! From my experience, MM has great customer support; curious to hear what they say.
Instant modern classic. Also, I rather have somewhat low-output pickups than high-output ones. I've owned a couple of basses that were almost unuseable because the output from the pickups were clipping any pedals (and some amps) I ran the basses into. Yes, you can lower the volume with the volume knob, but you never get a consistent sound if you have to be super careful with how the volume knob is set. I pluck quite hard, so maybe this isn't an issue for other people.
Awesome review mate!! I just was waiting for someone to do it, as it was not much info of the JD2, anywhere. And you’ve nailed it: very complete, very clear, really nice presented. Thanks a lot! 🎉👍
Subscribed! Great playing, real-life tone examples and commentary/context. Great job dude, looking forward to hearing what MM has to say about the output!
Nice review, but i think it would be better to turn down the amount of reverb you send your voice through, sounds weird and doesn't make justice to the quality of the content
This is probably the best review of the bass that exists. The fact that you play different styles and different settings on the bass AND explain why, is something missing from so many other bass reviews. You're probably a good teacher.
We need an official "Songs where the bass player slaps just a few notes" playlist
Agreed
I’ve been on the hunt for years open.spotify.com/playlist/7iXL7yASC0tdjBHGtuACDl?si=PGhxs2J2R8K5Van7x0TwEg
Add Herbie Hancock - Can’t hide your love!!
Sweet finger style grooves punctuated by the Goldilocks of slap lines
Baby One More time...
Great video Drake!! Hope you’ve been well bud! And nice work on the titles/ thumbnail 🫡
Haven't seen you in a while, thanks for a great review!
I don’t know that it’s a good idea to refer to this as a Jazz bass. I understand the body shape and pickup configuration but tonally it’s in some no man’s land, definitely it own unique thing and I also disagree as to how usable or gimmicky the Joe dart lineup is, I think I’m with Jack on this. You’re quite a good player, and you clearly worked hard on this video.
amazing tone - what type/brand/gauge strings are you using?
You need to get an amp that has a volume knob. That will make the bass louderrr.
now he just abandoned his essence. too much knobs. too complicated and expensive.
Couldn't you just increase the gain on the amp or use a pedal to boost the signal to address the pickup volume issue? or simply swap out the pickups?
9:53 don’t sell yourself short brother. You’re quite good at the ol’ bass fiddle
The lack of volume could be the lack of a compressor or a pre-amp, but specially a comp imo, I remember X Japan bassist Taiji Sawada (Japanese Heavy Metal band) used a Killer Dagger bass with both JJ and PJ config and most people who own the bass say the exact same that it is just not loud enough, so a comp and a pre-amp combo fixes that issue
This is definitely the Best bass Review I have ever seen! Great information, presented in the Best way possible. Really apareciate all the work You put in to your videos, keep it up dude!
my Carlo Robelli SDW is also passive
Did music man fix it?
I few notes from an EBMM nerd. The original Joe Dart used a Sterling body. That refers to the independent model called the "Sterling". That is not an import Stingray from the brand Sterling. It is from an American made Sterling model from Music man. Second is EBMM did make a bass called the Caprice in 2016 and 2017 (along with the Cutlass bass). That had a P/J pickup setup. I believe those J pups are from that model, not something new.
Yeah, I couldn’t stop thinking that the whole video.
Very nice and well done review! Just one thing to mention here: If a bass does have low output, just dial in more gain of your preamp. Right? I don't get your point here.
well informed and put together video, thanks!
Whats the update with Music Man
Beautiful and very well done review! The issues with the output volume is really a big shame, hope someone at MusicMan is working to fix it!! Unfortunately these basses are too expansive for me, and in fact I'm not a professional musician (so to mean that I probably don't need such a piece of gear), but I can assure you that my Squier CV 60 has an unusual, clear and high output volume (if compared with other instruments of the same price). 🤣 Very good video, keep up the good work!
I have this bass. I found if both pickups are turned all the way up, total output is lower. Turn one pickup all the way up and the other to about 90%, output is noticeably higher. Doesn’t matter which one is up/down.
where do we look to check for update if they have fixed the volume issue?
Drake Martin is so cool
Probably one of the best reviews I've seen on YT. You did a great job and pointed out the right issues. I love the aesthetics of this bass, but I'm not a "signature" instrument type. I rather have one made to my specs. Excellent video.
Where can you buy one of these in the UK?
over the official music man website in the signature model section
Who ever heard of a Music Man with low output? It's like they were winning the footrace and then tripped before the finish line. I like what they are doing here but this bass is incredibly expensive for what it is. Passive, no tone control, doesn't even come with paint. It has pretty woods, but it costs the same as a DarkRay! If the Joe Darts had a price commensurate with their bare-bones features then this would be far more appealing. As it stands, they are only good for the most die-hard Vulfpeck fan boys.
How many tone knobs are on your oven?
Have you heard back from Music Man on this one?
Fucking fantastic video man for real
I love the content of your channel. Many thanks man!! 😊
Great call on duel volumes. When I upgraded my Yamaha TRBX605, I made sure to select the Bartolini preamp with the two volumes. Mixing both pickups with full control is key.
Hey man. I’ve just discovered you through this video. I had to immediately subscribe. 👍🏼
Now I want the joe dart 2 to accompagne my joe dart 1 :-( With customs it's just too much over any budget though... looking forward to an update if music man gets back to you :)
4:15 I'm also pretty sure he plays rounds in that clip, as opposed to flats in the previous bit where he was on stage. Just by the sound of it.
Great job on the review - I know these videos take a long time to make. Appreciate you putting in the effort! From my experience, MM has great customer support; curious to hear what they say.
Instant modern classic. Also, I rather have somewhat low-output pickups than high-output ones. I've owned a couple of basses that were almost unuseable because the output from the pickups were clipping any pedals (and some amps) I ran the basses into. Yes, you can lower the volume with the volume knob, but you never get a consistent sound if you have to be super careful with how the volume knob is set. I pluck quite hard, so maybe this isn't an issue for other people.
Sounds great, I'd plug it into a nice compressor which has extra gain available
Good review man! Lowend lobster said the same thing!
Awesome review mate!! I just was waiting for someone to do it, as it was not much info of the JD2, anywhere. And you’ve nailed it: very complete, very clear, really nice presented. Thanks a lot! 🎉👍
The bass sounds great, but what's the piece of gear you mentioned that one should have?
Probably a compressor or eq pedal.
Great video!!
Great 🎉🎉
great job
nice video
+subs
Any update on the volume issue?
Ask the low volume funk band
This is a great review. You're obviously like a top 5 Vulf fan and gave such an honest non bias review.
Subscribed!
Great playing, real-life tone examples and commentary/context. Great job dude, looking forward to hearing what MM has to say about the output!
Nice review, but i think it would be better to turn down the amount of reverb you send your voice through, sounds weird and doesn't make justice to the quality of the content
Really cool video