The Joe Dart Jr. from Ernie Ball Music Man - More Than Meets The Eye - LowEndLobster Fresh Look

[@fistinair1979]

That screen shot got me 😂

[@nicksanchez4509]

when is the screenshot youre referring to

[@fistinair1979]

@Nick Sanchez whatever it is you see before you hit play.

[@Crookedile]

Lob is some kind of funny guy 🤣🤣

[@Yomommahouse6801]

It’s called the “Thumbnail”.

[@fistinair1979]

@SBD 6801 yeah, that lol

[@MotoMarios]

Hahaha I loved the joke! Initially I thought that Ernie Ball themselves were trolling us with all those knobs.

[@mojoemurphy]

I really like the idea of no controls, what a fun thing for a big manufacturer to do

[@LowEndLobster]

I like it too. It's definitely a fun thing for them to do. I was not a fan of the JD II, but I appreciate how 'outside the box' this is for what it is. Short scale drop tuned flatwound knobless little fun thing. I'd feel differently if this were a production model, but for a limited run of something silly - it's pretty darn sweet

[@BartFunkBass]

Maybe the controls are in the back? :P

[@LowEndLobster]

@@BartFunkBass I was SOOO tempted to keep the knob gag going and put some knobs on the back... including a rotation control knob to allow you to rotate the bass ;P

[@BartFunkBass]

@@LowEndLobster Or a volume knob on a headstock.

[@mondoke]

@@BartFunkBass The real controls are the friends we made along the way

[@TheIrishOx]

I don't care about this bass, I just want more of that beautiful footage at 2:12 - 2:16 😂 . Great video and keep up the amazing work as always!

[@LowEndLobster]

Hahaha thank you!

[@wilfredovazquez2942]

I have to admit, that little dude sounds amazing.

[@sicilianmammalian]

I’m mildly surprised there aren’t any p basses without knobs like that since it’s the quintessential plug and play bass, I also feel like this would be better utilized through a sterling line as a cheap starter bass, I imagine they could easily pop them out for 200$ since the minty ray is about 300$ and it has a preamp I got my nieces walnut version for like 250$ one year on sale

[@CatSizedPuma]

Finally a joe dart jr. review. I haven’t seen any at all on KZbin

[@_Agosto_]

Joe Dart signature basses are among the most expensive meme things I can think of

[@AnnoyingOrange420]

They’re the bassist equivalent of buying a custom shop Les Paul JR

[@woodybowen5362]

Makes my STERLING SHORT SCALE STINGRAY in Daphne Blue & all maple neck even more of a steal. I love mine. If this is too pricey give one a try

[@LowEndLobster]

Makes me want to buy one and a set of these strings! The C tuning is so fun hahaha

[@Bassdriver]

Wow, a short scale which can handle a low C so well - that's definitely something.

[@ImJustStandingHere]

I'm buying 6 of them, one for each band of the preamp

[@michael_caz_nyc]

I purchased a Stingray Sterling SS-4 and it "Blew-me-away" - it's honestly a phenomenal Bass. Low action, easy to play & Sounds great. oNe LovE from NYC

[@keytronek]

Amazing that they got 22 frets on to a short scale bass.

[@basicstickfigure1087]

I thought about this myself. Just a straight signal to the AMP, that hasn't been messed with. That would be interesting. Glad to see some one tried it out. What is the point of having a pre-amp on your bass, when it is just a toy compared to the pre-amp already built into your power amp ? Throw in some effect pedals in your signal chain, and you'll have 3 volume knobs, and 4 different tone knobs. Which you don't need.

[@crocholiday]

The fake knobs totally got me lol. I was like wtf... Those strings sound killer on that bass. Any idea which set those are? Maybe B, ADG from their regular 5 string flat sets? Been looking for a set of flats for my Ray that doesn't ruin it's tone.

[@MadMagicPaul]

I use the EB Group strings on a lot of my basses - I would think that it was the BEAD strings from the 5 string set - but on the long scale JD he uses 45-65-85-105 which is not actually available to buy - it's either 45-65-80-100 or 50-70-85-105 (or lighter). I suspect he is using a custom set of 65-85-105-130 Group strings (not the Cobalts) They are great strings though, I have them on 3 basses.

[@crocholiday]

@@MadMagicPaul Thanks! I tried a few types of flats on my Ray. Most kind of neutered it's tone. The set on the JD seem to have warmth without loosing some of the Stingray burp / growl I love. Cobalt flats were great but the cobalt made my fingers raw. I'm guessing an allergic reaction maybe? I have a set of EB flats on order to try already. Funny thing, I dug the sound of the Cobalts enough that I've got a set of those coming as well to see if I can just power through the rawness lol. I'm half curious to hear what a set of LaBella's would sound like. They're fantastic on my P.

[@PaytonHatfield86]

I really need that assurance regulator

[@ChaelaThompson]

I use a pedal board for my volume and eq controls, I would be down for more basses not having controls. I like a series/parallel tho, cant do that on a pedal board

[@marcusroute935]

How is the string tension. 30inch drop tuned. I need those strings.

[@luckydougfergus]

You are actually really good with a pick!! I should know, I've been playing with a pick since 1981-!!!

[@iamthemoneyj]

Wow those flats sound bright when slapped!

[@shiraga0516]

I wonder what will be stripped off in the next model. Frets?

[@ileutur6863]

I don't see the point in a stingray without a preamp. Ends up sounding like a slightly brighter P bass.

[@nj1255]

The only thing that I don't understand about this bass is why they choose a neodynium pickup. Why not an alnico 5 like in a classical Stingray? It's clearly going for that vintage minimal sound/style, and the neodynium pickups are more modern sounding and used in more modern models. Could it be because the neodynium pickup sounds better without a pre-amp compared to the alnico 5?

[@sunn_bass]

Another good video. Ever string up a short scale bass with piccolo bass strings?

[@MB57]

No gorbus 3 way switch to select the frequency? I'm out.

[@MajicFreeman]

after finally taking a serious look at G&L because of gassing for musicman guitars and basses, I just feel like ernie ball charges a premium for so much less than what you get from g&l. and g&l is much much smaller batch made with fewer employees, but employees that know how to do more I imagine.

[@Blakeadam52]

Lobster gettin fast and furious with the playing on this damn bass!!! Lotta speed on display on this video!

[@BenD_Bass]

Dude, your last few videos have been great. I'm a little bias since Joe Dart is my favorite bass player and I'm currently digging the Sire basses

[@Mike-li5uv]

Hey lobster maybe you can get your hands on one of these new Harley Benton 25 Anniversary Enhanced basses. I would love to hear your honest opinion. Thank you.

[@LowEndLobster]

I saw them!... 500 for a Harley Benton is a hard pill to swallow though hahaha

[@Mike-li5uv]

@@LowEndLobster I totally agree, but maybe with the upgrades and price increase they have worked out the QC issues and the sound. Maybe you can finagle a free one from them. Just a thought. 😂

[@bmac1205]

'knob knob'.... too funny Lobby! 🤣

[@anpcm]

Is the pickup wired in series, this bass sounds darker than your EBMM Singray short scale

[@josephjordan2883]

Love the April fools prank! You became the MoKnobPrankster 😂. Now the bass… it sounds great! I don’t have to have any knobs. But, I also don’t play short scales or super small basses. And that thing looks tiny! Anyways, I like it… for someone else to play.

[@markfichman3303]

As with the original JD bass, I just want to purchase the special gauge flatwound string set.

[@KaltOhm]

Cool little bass! One thing I didn’t get: is it tuned drop C as in CADG or tuned down two steps to CFBbEb?

[@LowEndLobster]

I may have accidentally said drop C at some point, but it's C standard. C-F-Bb-Eb

[@KaltOhm]

@@LowEndLobster thanks!

[@thefool2007]

Nice looking and sounding bass. They need a less costly version. Very pure. Tonally, it sounds great. Let outboard gear deal with tone shaping. Too pricey. Love the down tune! Fun video review.

[@seanlynch6737]

Not being able to adjust the volume at all from the the bass is a dealbreaker for me i'm afraid.

[@kane6529]

I’d just use my volume pedal but it is kind of weird

[@t.c.v.t.]

Get a volume pedal. Its does the same thing but would be more precise and expressive then a knob on the bass.

[@seanlynch6737]

I have a Jazz bass with an audere preamp. It can do the sound of this bass. Thanks for the advice but I deffo don't need less than I have with an extra pedal purchase.

[@JayWalsh]

I'd love the option of a tortoise pickguard with a black case on the pickup.

[@szrnkabela]

How many tone knobs do you have on your oven??????

[@martyonbass]

So Lobster, how about adjusting the amp to offset the passive pickup to mimic your favorite EQSetting. That would be extremely interesting. I am a Lobster 2-band EQ setting devotee.

[@facelessman7733]

Is that pickup basically the same that comes on the Sterling short scale?

[@iamthemoneyj]

Low end lobster + joe dart!! Thank you!

[@iamthemoneyj]

Ok, this is also hilarious

[@OneManMutiny]

EBMM needs to stop giving the go ahead for Joe Dart signatures and give the green light to someone with some vision! Or do what they did for the Albert Lee and the Big Al… take one of their cool guitars and make it a bass! Joe darts next bass is going to just be a log with 4 wires wrapped around it, then after that it’s just going to be a Vulfpeck CD in a musicman case.

[@AnnoyingOrange420]

Minimum gorbus with boost AND cut? Musicman is really paving the way, I’m glad someone finally has the guts to truly innovate. We can’t all afford an Alembic with 6 band gorbus

[@kane6529]

Can someone explain the lobster thing to me?

[@Rib13Bass]

Dude - Why would you remove the Equametric Paralyzer the way you did at the beginning?

[@JK_35]

thing sounds great

[@robertjova5400]

How much per pound ? Cost divided by 6.6 = _____

[@Bass.Player]

Almost sounds like it has flat wounds on it?

[@LowEndLobster]

Yes! Special flats for C standard tuning!

[@bizibetiko9778]

I guess if I were playing that bass, it wouldn't have any controls, but it would still have the knob playing the bass.

[@kelalamusic9258]

Crazy little bass for sure. Your introduction to flats on a short scale. Notice the great sound they produce and NO annoying squeaky sounds from wire round strings as you move up and down the fretboard. Every guitar I own, and have owned, have flats. “Flats are where it’s at.” Now, do me a favor and bring back that TMB30 and put flats on it. You might very well be surprised how much better it sounds. Nothing else but flats baby. 😊

[@jamesnell7224]

I know inflation is bad but Jesus Christ! No controls at all for that price? Will we have to buy our own tuning keys for the next Joe dart signature?

[@barackmycat9448]

I don`t get it. Why don`t they just put a volume control (so I can set it down) and price them under 1500?

[@t.c.v.t.]

get a volume pedal.

[@BartFunkBass]

Just play softer or harder.

[@robfninh]

@@BartFunkBass You can have it.

[@Oscaraha]

Vulfpeck sure knows how to get people to talk about them. Feel this is a variation of the Sleepify-album, clever stuff! Great sounding bass though, as all Music Men tend to be.

[@pavel0mg]

I'm not versatile enough to own this bass, currently.

[@Blakeadam52]

“YOURE NOT VERSATILE” i love jack so much.

[@chrismassa5891]

Just wish there was 32” scale

[@rockfree2639]

Your technique increased that much!

[@mr_ozzio5095]

Along with the numerous knobs, it needs a cup holder and built in Air-con unit with cell phone charging point....😉

[@erikavery8569]

Little Bass makes ya get Big BASS😖FACE!!!!!🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@PorchBass]

But you have it tuned to D flat?

[@vittotheburglar3926]

That's tuned so low i could play my band's technical death metal songs on it (it would be hilarious 😂). Btw nice and fun review as always 👌🏻

[@dentninja]

If you had to pick one, would it be this bass or the Joe dart 2?

[@TheBillStickers]

If this is what you do the day before April Fool's... oh boy...

[@jamesmarkham7489]

Hey lobster thinking about getting emg’s thanks to you! Do you have an affiliate link or discount code for the website?

[@jermainelong1843]

Is it April 1st?

[@CharlesTetrick]

I initially thought this was early April fools joke lol

[@MJTbreww]

Holy hell those knobs had me hahahaha

[@MadMagicPaul]

Lobster - is it in C Standard or in Drop C? You've said both in the video. Thank you.

[@LowEndLobster]

I'm a dummy, it's C standard.

[@MadMagicPaul]

@@LowEndLobster Thank you! I have the Group series EB flats on a couple of basses - very nice indeed!

[@flaviosan3020]

is it 1st April yet?

[@79bald]

Had to check the date. It's close. Almost got me

[@danielreeves222]

Hilarious! Thanks Lobster!

[@SisterRose]

I like how even with the pick you still kinda sound like Joe Dart

[@SombraDeLaMosca]

this would be the perfect bass for standing right beside my sofa, ready to grab when an idea is coming, but......quite expensive for that purpose =( I really like it very much, I think it made Lobster a bit more funky ;=)

[@davelock3166]

What no Knobs?! You gotta have knobs!!

[@mojoemurphy]

Morning Lobster, hope you're doing well, I see you're still making me want new basses, lol

[@Barry101er]

Dreamy bass that will remain just a dream :(

[@chriswenkle2635]

More controls - more controls. If you were a drummer I would say 'more cowbell' Seriously though, another great review. The bass - minimalist as it may be - sounds pretty darn good for one with a short scale.

[@richshields6692]

Nice. I think Joe might be on to something

[@wooferwrecker]

And 2 days before April 1st, the ULTIMATE April Fool's Day prank! We didn't even see it coming. 😂

[@BassMusician7]

$2,500 and no controls?

[@ajplays-gamesandmusic4568]

If Dick Dale played Bass, this is probably the Bass he would have played.

[@-GRAVESITE-]

Who needs knobs anyway?

[@cliffords2315]

Tiny but Deadly!!!

[@57precision]

Thanks for review, Lobster. I am personally sick to death of EBMM continuing to put out meme basses like this when the main production line is so bare. No Stingray classic (despite them saying it was coming back), no new Special colors in 2 years, no Sabre, no Cutlass, I could go on. There is a huge demand for the vintage alnico Stingray sound as evidenced by the fact that the new 76 reproduction BFR sold out in minutes, and I wish there was some sort of production offering for that.

[@AndreaAustoni]

I thought this was an April fools video you accidentally posted two days earlier.

[@greyfoxzero]

This is some kind of early April Fools joke right? Also why not have no fingerboard markers, and no pickguard? Minimalistic to the max.

[@xMTLKx]

Ahah that was hilarious On a more serious note I LOVE the finish of this bass, it looks great

[@scottm7720]

That was great! 😂

[@jackshittle]

Here's the $64,000 question; who the hell is Joe Dart & why does he have signature basses?

[@xNoMeansNox]

Bassist for the band vulfpeck. He's an unreal player.

[@HDproducer1]

The only way I would buy a joe dart is if it had a 6 band eq so I was disappointed within 1 minute. Thanks lobster. Lol.

[@richie1129]

haha you had me there, early April fools

[@cunjoz]

lmao I thought it was a real thing with all those knobs. quite silly that it has no controls

[@SixteenVoice]

Eh Lobster, you've been playing differently the last couple of videos. In a good way! Any secrets you can pass along? 👌

[@thegreatnamehere5684]

April fools are in 2 days !!

[@wanieldeir2]

Neat?

[@devindickinson3903]

Lobsterman I think you are a better bassist then joe dart

[@LowEndLobster]

Aw thank you :)

[@BartFunkBass]

It's nice to have a toilet bass next to your toilet. Just in case you want to exercise while you take a shit.

[@purplehatguy]

I wish knob knobs were real 😢.

[@BartFunkBass]

They're on a back.

[@jiujitsubassist]

Nice bass, but it's basically a toy, isn't it? And C standard? Might as well get a 5-string right?

[@evil-um4yi]

Haha, you got me on the knobs! Total click bait thumb nail :)

[@cgr4817]

People complaining about the absence of pickup selector in the HB MV4-MSB. (Joe Dart trollface)