Hi Jonathan; RUclips 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!
Thanks Benjy. It sounds like you've customised your dream instrument! I can imagine the Kiwi working with a fretless board. Enjoy and thanks for listening.
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 DC, Coincidentally I am about to have my first experience flying with this instrument next week when I tour interstate! Airlines definitely no longer allow electric basses in gig bags on board (due to exceeding the linear dimension limit) so I am going to try the hard case that came with the Yamaha and check it into the hold. Wish me luck! I do own a beautiful Mono soft bass case (with the reinforced foot - "Vertigo") which I recommend.
@@jonathan_bass HI - Thank you for getting back to me and all the best with the tour!!! yes I also have the mono but the "classic" Thought you might like this video on traveling with instrument if you haven't already seen it I also believe Janek Gwizdala has a bunch of travel videos in his channel.Thank you so much. ruclips.net/video/lazSHKZ1xmI/видео.html
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.
@peter g Hercules has been using an updated type of plastic for quite some time now. They will replace any stands with the old sticky type plastic under warranty.
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.
Hi Benjamin, The Warwick Thumb 6 is even heavier! No, I never go to the gym but I do treat my body as would an athlete - I strictly control what I consume, and exercise daily (yoga, plus tennis, riding and/or swimming). I think this helps, but you also have to be mindful of *how* you are using your body, not just *what* you are doing. Use a video camera and see if you appraise your body use. Where are your feet? Strap length? Sitting or standing? Shoulder levels? Knees and wrist positions? It's all interconnected. Just realising this might help the process along. If you're feeling pain - listen to your body and investigate what it is telling you!
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
Thanks Ben for your comments. Like the Warwick (compared in the prior video) I actually tend to keep the pickup pan position centrally balanced, except for times I want higher harmonics (such as in harmonic-featured piece/section) or the more mid-range "woody" sound of the neck pickup. This is my approach with all my basses, pretty much. If I have a gig or piece that favours a walking/jazz approach I actually just play my Fender 4 fretless! But yes, nice colours can be discovered and the bridge pickup alone sounds great with effects too.
Thanks so much for your reply! Yes I also made use of a Fretless Jazz, but retiring it for now as I feel like the pickup design is a bit limiting, mostly due to the very noticeable mid-scoop that occurs when both pickups are engaged. Bridge solo’d always sounds good of course but it can be nice to have a bit more bass .. can get a bit thin sounding otherwise
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!
Hi Rob, Thanks for the comment - yes they do scratch my new bass gig bag too! I wonder if replacing them rules out a higher action adjustment in the future? But that is good to know they can be replaced. I still think they are different in design to the Warwick ones, which are not sharp (even when short). And keep up the great channel - very technical and insightful stuff!
Hi Scott, No I've not heard those but have used SansAmp DIs before. I have a Darkglass compressor which can achieve some good colouration when needed...
Hi Jonathan; RUclips 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!
Thanks Benjy. It sounds like you've customised your dream instrument! I can imagine the Kiwi working with a fretless board. Enjoy and thanks for listening.
Thanks J. for the revew. I have the same bass since 15 years and I am very satisfied.
@@fritzpageot8991 Thank you for listening. Enjoy your instrument!
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.
Thanks, tend to agree. Would you include the Ken Smith that Patitucci previously played in your top 3?
@@jonathan_bass Of course.
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 DC, Coincidentally I am about to have my first experience flying with this instrument next week when I tour interstate! Airlines definitely no longer allow electric basses in gig bags on board (due to exceeding the linear dimension limit) so I am going to try the hard case that came with the Yamaha and check it into the hold. Wish me luck! I do own a beautiful Mono soft bass case (with the reinforced foot - "Vertigo") which I recommend.
@@jonathan_bass HI - Thank you for getting back to me and all the best with the tour!!! yes I also have the mono but the "classic" Thought you might like this video on traveling with instrument if you haven't already seen it I also believe Janek Gwizdala has a bunch of travel videos in his channel.Thank you so much. ruclips.net/video/lazSHKZ1xmI/видео.html
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.
Thanks Ralph for the feedback. I might do the bridge saddles next service, but would prefer black as I think that matches better?
@peter g Hercules has been using an updated type of plastic for quite
some time now. They will replace any stands with the old sticky type plastic under warranty.
@peter g I am not associated with Hercules but I as far as I know any
stand with sticky plastic they will replace.
@peter g Thanks for the warning!
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.
Hi Benjamin, The Warwick Thumb 6 is even heavier! No, I never go to the gym but I do treat my body as would an athlete - I strictly control what I consume, and exercise daily (yoga, plus tennis, riding and/or swimming). I think this helps, but you also have to be mindful of *how* you are using your body, not just *what* you are doing. Use a video camera and see if you appraise your body use. Where are your feet? Strap length? Sitting or standing? Shoulder levels? Knees and wrist positions? It's all interconnected. Just realising this might help the process along. If you're feeling pain - listen to your body and investigate what it is telling you!
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
Thanks Ben for your comments. Like the Warwick (compared in the prior video) I actually tend to keep the pickup pan position centrally balanced, except for times I want higher harmonics (such as in harmonic-featured piece/section) or the more mid-range "woody" sound of the neck pickup. This is my approach with all my basses, pretty much. If I have a gig or piece that favours a walking/jazz approach I actually just play my Fender 4 fretless! But yes, nice colours can be discovered and the bridge pickup alone sounds great with effects too.
Thanks so much for your reply!
Yes I also made use of a Fretless Jazz, but retiring it for now as I feel like the pickup design is a bit limiting, mostly due to the very noticeable mid-scoop that occurs when both pickups are engaged. Bridge solo’d always sounds good of course but it can be nice to have a bit more bass .. can get a bit thin sounding otherwise
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!
Hi Rob, Thanks for the comment - yes they do scratch my new bass gig bag too! I wonder if replacing them rules out a higher action adjustment in the future? But that is good to know they can be replaced. I still think they are different in design to the Warwick ones, which are not sharp (even when short). And keep up the great channel - very technical and insightful stuff!
curious have you heard the tech 21 pre amps ?
Hi Scott, No I've not heard those but have used SansAmp DIs before. I have a Darkglass compressor which can achieve some good colouration when needed...