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Johnny Lee Long

Johnny Lee Long

JAYDEE SUPERNATURAL CUSTOM

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JAYDEE SUPERNATURAL CUSTOM

Johnny Lee Long

Johnny Lee Long

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Features and functionality

  • The JayDee Supernatural Series 2 features a "funk groove" in front of the neck pickup, designed for more space under the strings during slap bass playing.

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  • JayDee basses sometimes feature an XLR output jack, although it may require grounding adjustments for optimal functionality.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Owners using Rotosound FM66 30 to 90 strings on this bass should be prepared for a significant truss rod adjustment if switching from heavier gauge strings.

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  • Owners with neck issues from 1987 models suggest using light gauge strings (35-90) to avoid neck bowing without needing extensive truss rod adjustments.

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User experience

  • The bass's high strap position helps stabilize the instrument during intense slap bass techniques, allowing for vertical thumb slapping and reducing neck dive.

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Build quality

  • JayDee basses from 1987 can have truss rod issues; serial numbers starting with '7' may indicate this production year.

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Comparisons

  • JayDee produced rare Jazz basses in the 1980s, known for their connection to Jaco Pastorius and their unique black finish.

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See how Geezer Butler uses JayDee Custom Guitars Custom Bass

Geezer Butler

Bassist, Keyboardist

Black Sabbath

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Geezer Butler had this JayDee bass made by John Diggins, which can be seen in the music video for Black Sabbath's "A Hard Road." Also, it can be seen in the "top of the tops" appereance, 1978. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q6gPouusHs

See how Jaco Pastorius uses JayDee Custom Guitars Custom Bass

Jaco Pastorius

Bassist, Keyboardist

Weather Report

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You can see him holding it through the video

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