No video
The Joe Dart II from Ernie Ball Music Man - Unboxing & First Impressions - LowEndLobster Fresh Look
Рет қаралды 25,262
Күн бұрынLooking to snag one of these basses? Use my Reverb affiliate link!- reverb.grsm.io...
Ernie Ball Music Man Joe Dart II: www.music-man....
Hey everyone! Today we have a very special unboxing. We have ourselves one of the first 100 (#24) of the Joe Dart II bass from Ernie Ball Music Man. This bass needs no introduction after being endlessly teased by Vulf for the last few months. It brings new definition to the phrase "the tone is all in your hands". It's finally here though! Let's check it out.
This bass and all my other basses with rounds are strung with SIT Foundation Nickel Plated Stainless Steel 45-105(125) unless otherwise noted. Check them out at sitstrings.com/
Info on my signal chain, setup and more: • FAQ: My Signal Chain, ...
Discord: discord.gg/dzrFMzD
Facebook: LowEndLobster
Instagram: LowEndLobster
Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/lowendlobster
@ernieballinc 2 жыл бұрын
sorry for the lack of negative controls. maybe next time 😉
@JS_bass 2 жыл бұрын
As a user of the Stingray 5 for years, I only hope that this model will help the Ernie Ball company launch a Jazz bass like this, but already with 5 strings... would they be encouraged? people are waiting for you!
@lockedowng 2 жыл бұрын
@@JS_bass they did the modern classics a few years back. Snap up of those while you still can. No fives though.
@Cash_Lovell 2 жыл бұрын
Just make a Stephen Edgerton signature Stingray but a bass
@CordScott 2 жыл бұрын
Cool. Might be interested if it had a tone control. I could add my own I guess.
@michaelmacisco2566 Жыл бұрын
I like mine ! Maybe I just got a good one !
@WalterDiamond 2 жыл бұрын
Watch the pickups be stacked humbuckers but sold as single coils.
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
They're actually split humbuckers! The site was updated quickly
@coreyu4590 2 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster i hope youre seeing these fake comments in the thread.
@erik_1620 2 жыл бұрын
Pair of them Double Dutch Runner Humdingers Deluxe, brother!
@normg2242 2 жыл бұрын
Hanging around Gretch too much, ey? ... hahahahaha
@kingdeedee 2 жыл бұрын
Lol doesnt ernie ball do all their single coils like that?
@patrickhunter 2 жыл бұрын
"I need to get my bearings with these controls" Damn it, Will😂😂😂
@EgonSpenglersTwinkie 2 жыл бұрын
Lobster, you're as giddy as kid getting an N64 on Christmas. It's kind of adorable. Congrats on snagging one of those!
@fuckyoutube4 2 жыл бұрын
Klanky! 80's rockers would have killed for something like this.
@rennymc 2 жыл бұрын
That's so sweet! I looked away for a second and thought I heard Joe Dart playing!
@6minus3minus2 2 жыл бұрын
Can't deny the tones at all. Funky af.
@KimSE4 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I'd love a bass that would actually remove some of the controls from the amp. Negative would be good.
@KimSE4 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously though - that's probably my ideal J-Bass right there.
@noahpate3367 2 жыл бұрын
the thunderbird nikki sixx has no controls
@devindickinson3903 2 жыл бұрын
You are the man lobster I can already see it on the wall
@daviddesmond2143 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful that EBMM goes out on a limb every now and then and makes basses out of the ordinary. This seems to be a class act.
@thefool2007 2 жыл бұрын
If a vintage and modern Jazz bass had a child- it’s that bass. The throaty pluck of vintage with the clarity, bite and complexity of modern. All that in a minimalist, understated, plain-Jane, classic-nouveau instrument. That articulation was very pleasing and the acoustic tone kills. That bass actually sounds WORTH the money. The playing experience coupled with that tone is what bass playing is all about IMHO. Great review. That tone is money.
@ktown0173 2 жыл бұрын
You could probably make the exact same specs with parts for about 600 bucks but yeah
@jaimesemedo2235 2 жыл бұрын
Too expensive 😭
@gary9816 2 жыл бұрын
EBMM should put you on the payroll
@johnnewton1830 2 жыл бұрын
@@ktown0173 If all you care about are “specs” I’m sure you could find a cheap mass produced in a low wage country for way less than even that with the same “specs.”
@ktown0173 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnnewton1830 So a sterling version Joe Dart bass lol
@MotoGreciaMarios 2 жыл бұрын
"There's unboxings, and there's unboxings... and this is one of them" - I just had to hit "like" button at that moment hahaha! By the way, the bass is a killer. I love it the moment I heard the first two notes. So clear, lively and percussive... and I think it sounds a bit thinner and more percussive than a Jazz, which in my book is a very good thing. And the body is small and light, like an Ibanez... lucky you Lobster, lucky you :).
@roykato86 2 жыл бұрын
That slap tone is BIG. Thanks for the review, Mr Lobster!🦞One more unaffordable bass added to the Wishlist
@xMTLKx 2 жыл бұрын
A Musicman sounding like a jazz bass is pretty surprising honestly ahah still with this powerful MM output I was waiting to hear this bridge pickup, not bad at all 7:55 rofl
@vince8081 2 жыл бұрын
Music man JB, a dream come true.
@gazzy_burns 2 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie that had way more grit and characters over those super high end jazz style basses you’ve demoed. Musicman make the best stock bass pickups in my opinion.
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
Indeed! I'm excited to put this back to back with some of my other J's in the collection (Jazzborghini, Sire, Geddyzilla... do I have others?)
@nestorraschia8540 2 жыл бұрын
I agree this is a Jazz Bass on steroids
@cheveyo2403 2 жыл бұрын
a saw them tease with it. good to see jou enjoying it. the wood grain looks nice
@djcoolcliff 2 жыл бұрын
Dude, I freaking love that shirt!!!!!! Watched this movie religiously!!! Hey Man don’t take that, I almost have you the wrong thing!!! Lol! That bass and your playing is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I love those Cheech and Chong movies :)
@djcoolcliff 2 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster Oh yes sir!!! No them backwards and forth!!!!! Classics!!!!!! Your bass playing makes me want to pick my bass back up! I gig on keys and drums mainly plus do sound! thanks for replying!!!
@prestachuck2867 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with Schallers. Very , accurate, and dependable tuners made in Germany. I have a set on my modded SBMM Sub Ray4, and it now stays in tune as well as my neck-thru Pedulla Buzz.
@rickrolli7091 2 жыл бұрын
Lobster you're a funny guy. "negative controls and wanting negative progress". Very funny ✌️😂👍🤟👏🤣 I appreciate your funny humor. If you turn up the tone on that humor. I'd be rolling. Thanks for laughs today. I needed that. Until we groove again. 🦞✌️😎👍🎸🦞
@thomasthornsberry8950 2 жыл бұрын
it's a joy to watch you so excited and having fun with it I'm sure it's a absolute winner bass
@billytai1096 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Nice bass. Congrats Lobster, you snagged yourself a keeper that will most likely also appreciate nicely in value over time. 👍
@jfoo5306 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, you got on this quick!! Love your videos and congrats! Great vid and great looking bass :)
@billyhooks99 2 жыл бұрын
I always wait for the claw to hand music to start before I hit the like button.
@marciosouza8656 2 жыл бұрын
Man, Awesome!! I was waiting for that!!!
@markgreen950 2 жыл бұрын
-1 controls = Joe Dart visits your house and steals a knob off one of your other instruments :). Also it would be a sacrilege not to play bit of Dean Town in the full review, it's what JD would want you to do :)
@yetoot31 2 жыл бұрын
He stares at you with his sunglasses, takes the knob of your bass and slowly walks away while staring at you. XD
@gt96g 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure it's well built, but if I had one it would so be getting a concentric volume pot for the pickups and a tone knob. Just too bright. 😎
@sliccricc1654 2 жыл бұрын
Might be also the amp settings
@prestachuck2867 2 жыл бұрын
I might be inclined to wire up two concentrics. Volume on top of tone for each pickup!
@mateusrangel7486 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man! I just didn't understand that much about the controls, would you make a review separately about those? They are very complicated.
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
That will need to be a multi part series to cover everything XD
@jediknt6470 2 жыл бұрын
Not hard at all...ready? VOL(neck),VOL(bridge) Done....nice grab Lobster 🦞 CoNgRaTs 👏 👏 👏
@Facu_Roldan 2 жыл бұрын
@@jediknt6470 you don't get jokes do you
@stavrosniteros3906 2 жыл бұрын
@@jediknt6470 you must be fun at parties.
@kenhartman29115 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for breaking character when talking about the controls. It's like Vulf have this kayfabe thing going and I wish they'd just wink or break character once in a while!
@MadMagicPaul 2 жыл бұрын
What a great bass, and so light! Congratulations on getting one Mr Lobster!
@laktoze_ 2 жыл бұрын
awesome unboxing video love the humor
@Below-Average_Joe 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds good, and of course, any EBMM instrument is going to be well made and play great.
@kingdeedee 2 жыл бұрын
I like to call them “budget boutique basses” because EBMM really always kills it with the build quality imo
@Below-Average_Joe 2 жыл бұрын
@@kingdeedee that is a good way to describe them!👍🏿
@Belman5 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, it seems to be set up perfectly, at that sweet spot where it growls when you dig in but can be clean when played gently. Treat her well Lobster.
@areitomusic 8 ай бұрын
This is my favorite color scheme for guitars and basses. I love the natural aged or oil finished ash.. I saw one video where the reviewer said that the pickups did not have the power he was expecting. But split coil pickups should have good power. I like the split-J design. Just not a fan of signature instruments. But this is a beaut.
@AVeelcheck 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great! Would love to hear comparison with a regular Jazz Bass in another video
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I plan on doing just that :)
@joelj7279 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool! I got number 26 of 100
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@6strngbass 2 жыл бұрын
Did yours arrive yet?
@joelj7279 2 жыл бұрын
@@6strngbass yes, a few weeks ago
@nestorraschia8540 2 жыл бұрын
I got number 23 of 100
@nathanminert3119 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, I can't wait to see the full review! Quick question though, I remember Joe saying something about these basses coming with pre-aged strings. Are you going to keep them on for the review to preserve the Joe Dart vibe or put on the same strings that you put on every bass? I can see arguments for both options, I'm just curious.
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
I think that was the JD1. This came with regular rounds. I swapped the strings for SITs last night after filming this and set it all up
@wobbenbuffet3286 2 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster according to the very serious definitely not a shitpost promo vid they did, the roundwounds were also pre-aged
@ktown0173 2 жыл бұрын
He was joking when he said that lmao
@nathanminert3119 2 жыл бұрын
@@ktown0173 but was he? It can be hard to tell with those guys 🤣
@wobbenbuffet3286 2 жыл бұрын
@@ktown0173 i refuse to believe this slander
@Earthshaker1965 2 жыл бұрын
Cheech & Chong shirt get 1000 bonus points automatically!!! 😁👍
@Thudmunky 2 жыл бұрын
It’s like seeing a kid on Christmas morning 🤘🤘🤘🤣🤣🤣
@floydlay9189 2 жыл бұрын
Look out,,sounds awesome Lobby,,,your only problem now,,is keeping it out of Bully's hands!
@devindickinson3903 2 жыл бұрын
Around 6 minutes in to the video lobster you have once again demonstrated how you play so intensely when you really love a bass
@thesnapperkeeper 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bass Lobster
@paultraynorbsc627 2 жыл бұрын
Nice review Lobster 🦞👍🎸🎶🎵
@michaelmacisco2566 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds good . Nice playing. Would live to hear it with a pick.
@element-dh9dx Жыл бұрын
I'd like to see him play it with his teeth.
@striknine570 2 жыл бұрын
I think the price is a bit high for this model and more suited to those who probably don’t need another bass. lol
@mandalorthedeaf1237 2 жыл бұрын
Awesme bass and funny unboxing cideo. I hope, you'll be able to wrap your head around these super complicated controls soon.
@BelugaTheHutt 2 жыл бұрын
7:56 Dang, you had a perfect setup to edit ALL of the sound out of the video for this test, and you didn't take the opportunity for the punchline!
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
LOL next time ;P
@thomasfioriglio 2 жыл бұрын
"Let's turn down both knobs" 😂😂😂 Nice unboxing. Not a bass I am interested in, but definitely was curious about. You clearly enjoyed playing this. You reaction to the neck was the same as mine when I got my first Lakland. Just sweet and wants to be played.
@glenndjubilee 2 жыл бұрын
It'a sounds like a Jazz like you said but I like that! Looking forward to the full review!
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Glenn!
@bones2532 2 жыл бұрын
"Sounds like a Jazz Bass" 🤔 Yes and no. Those Pickups give it an extra twist that's hard to find on a regular JB. Very distinct high end with a girthy bottom. This is really special imo. Maybe even better than the first Joe Dart model. This is definitely one collectible instrument!
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
I really like it. I'm excited to use it at band practice tomorrow
@bones2532 2 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster I'm pretty sure you'll love it!
@AdventuresOfGravox 2 жыл бұрын
Copium
@nestorraschia8540 2 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster please let us know how it was with the band
@peekaboo4390 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting .. really looking forward to your review.
@jonathanchevallier7046 2 жыл бұрын
The finish seems awesome. Sounds like a JBass. Great bass. Thank you for this demo ;-)
@stephenmcgrathbass 2 жыл бұрын
Extra points for the killer Tee!
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@JustSnowglow 2 жыл бұрын
A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one!
@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur 2 жыл бұрын
Ernie Ball you outdid yourself with this instrument.
@philipmcadam5339 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Lobster, thanks for sharing your new toy. It's gorgeous! The only downside for me, I too am disappointed in the lack of negative controls.
@richshields6692 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds really good. Nice neck.
@christopherfidler3019 2 жыл бұрын
I keep wanting to call this the Joe Dirt bass (stupid movie). Very cool bass.
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
Ahahaha I love that movie... not the sequel though lol
@JazzTheBass 2 жыл бұрын
Killer slap tone
@kevmac1230 2 жыл бұрын
I love those basses
@RumblinMan 2 жыл бұрын
Cool bass!
@andymorley6586 2 жыл бұрын
You looked like you were really enjoying yourself! 😀
@PlayWithYourThumb 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like they brought back the Caprice body shape. I assume the pickups are humbucking like the bridge pickup in the Caprice.
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
Yup!
@sunn_bass 2 жыл бұрын
Nice bass. Can't wait for the full review. I dig that all natural ash and maple fretboard. The only thing I've never liked about Music Man basses is the goofy 3x1 tuning peg arrangement. I prefer 4 inline, and on some basses 2x2. But never could get into the 3x1 configuration. But it wouldn't stop me from getting the bass if i connected with the playability and sound.
@markblackstad8705 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds pretty much like a jazz bass to me. Their lack of knobs is a bit, I know, but a tone knob would definitely be useful to most. I know some basses (like Sires) get knob crazy but for that price you think it shout be included. Sounds good though and I do like the Sterling spacing.
@DiscreetHobo 2 жыл бұрын
Joe Dart has always been a lover of "the tone comes from the fingers" or how you play Mantra. Plus, it's in character for the Bass to not have a tone pickup. Same with the original
@sonojon0 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a Jazz bass. Love it!
@sciencereviewwithmr.blades2567 2 жыл бұрын
I feel like you have to check all of the pickups from now on.
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
Haha I did actually after I filmed this. Confirmed split humbuckers
@thefool2007 2 жыл бұрын
Forgot to add- you slap tone really sounds good on this bass.
@marunikusbakufu 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great as a purely acoustic instrument! Innovative!
@bizibetiko9778 2 жыл бұрын
I like it! That bass sounds like it's got some bite to the attack. Got some growl on that neck pickup as well. What an animal! Not sure about that tone with both knobs turned down though. It's surprisingly overbearing.
@Snibborwocky 2 жыл бұрын
The sarcasm is strong with this one... lol
@xaviermulet5470 2 жыл бұрын
nice bass. Good looking, amazing wood grain. But if it was mine, I would rewire it as a balance and a tone knob. Yes, A TONE KNOOOOB!
@greyfoxzero 2 жыл бұрын
EB Sterlings (the Model not the Brand) never get enough attention and seeing this body style makes me happy. I gotta try one of these out.
@iamLexxKelsey 2 жыл бұрын
7:54 boyyyyyy 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
XD
@fistinair1979 2 жыл бұрын
Is that a Sabre body shape? I am a big fan of those pickups, damn you MM!
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
Close! It's the Caprice body shape
@fistinair1979 2 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster I like that they went outside the box a little with that.
@Vulkpol 2 жыл бұрын
My two cents...it's a bit ugly but it sounds very good. For $ 2699 I think you can find better on the market today
@PushSueAside 2 жыл бұрын
Both volumes down! Nice! Negative 1 nob!?! I think that’s acquired when, there’s no knobs and you’re not playing it. -1 knob. Great stuff buddy Cheers
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend!
@PushSueAside 2 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster I’m proud of you, I hope you know that.
@chuckdawson1824 2 жыл бұрын
i like the simplicity of it..
@tigerscott2966 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice bass...
@bzto9978 2 жыл бұрын
What a great bass and of course what a great video. Btw what happened with the g&l L-2500 bass review? I am craving for this
@lawrencebyrdsong7570 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds killer
@Scott-sx1bf 2 жыл бұрын
The first thing that came to mind when you started really playing was “Tell me something good” by Rufus!
@ramshaar2597 2 жыл бұрын
I love this beast good! Job! Claw master!👍😃☕ the colour is extra ordinar! Hope you agree 😉
@ryangoodrow8829 2 жыл бұрын
Personally I’m not much a fan of the MM Joe Dart basses, they have passive controls but no tone knob, which really puts a stranglehold your sound sculpting. And the JD 2 doesn’t feel like it should be a bass from MM, as it’s essentially a jazz without the tone. No doubt these basses feel and play great, but nothing about it says Ernie Ball Music Man other than the 3 and 1 headstock tuners and the massive pole pieces.
@jamescole7197 2 жыл бұрын
Vulf's whole deal is getting people to buy into their meme. To the average person acquiring an exorbitantly priced bass without a tone control would seem like obvious silliness. For a Vulf fan it's a signal that they're on board. Stratton could sell most fans of the band on invisible clothes at this point.
@DiogoBaeder 2 жыл бұрын
Cool bass. Let's be honest though: it's just really a vibe - in terms of being a good instrument it's no better than a regular Fender Jazz Bass. It's really just cosmetics. Which is not a bad thing - but I do see people starting to say it has any kind of "superiority" in tone or any other BS like that. Looks great though.
@kanesmith4961 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, but also that 7lbs is a big differentiator and it made me look this up for a potential purchase instead of a new Jazz. Then I saw the price tag and uttered the good old "I'd rather build another Maruszczyk."
@JoeHeisler 2 жыл бұрын
Depends on the person if it's worth it or not but I wouldn't say it's all cosmetic. I personally like these pickups more than any other jazz bass I've played but it's all personal preference around pickups. I just never got along with most J pickups, even on high end basses. The lightness is also a huge plus for me, weight is one reason I sold my L-2000. Also something about this neck and neck shape I really love, including the fact that it appears to be stainless steel frets which I really really wish fender would do more often. But something about music man necks works for me since I also love their guitar necks.
@DiogoBaeder 2 жыл бұрын
@@kanesmith4961 indeed, the weight thing is certainly relevant, I agree. Fortunately many builders today are focusing on keeping it down, though - Sadowsky does so by chambering the body, although only on the custom shop ones, which are more pricey.
@DiogoBaeder 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoeHeisler that's valid. Those pickups might sound similar to the big-pole Delanos, I guess, but I never heard any comparison.
@JoeHeisler 2 жыл бұрын
@@DiogoBaeder They appear to be some sort of split coil setup, no noise and they're fatter (in size) than normal J pickups.
@iamLexxKelsey 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds dope 🔥It looks like fun to play
@robertjova5400 2 жыл бұрын
Joe dart watch out . New kid in town 😮 🦞
@melvinhagstrom4943 2 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. Saw your other video about the v5, do you think i would be able to fit a preamp into it or if i should just go with a v7?
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Melvin! You can fit a preamp inside a V5 as long as the preamp has room for a battery in the control cavity. John East and Audere preamps work well for that.
@chuckdawson1824 2 жыл бұрын
sounds great!!...i am a huge musicman fan...Joe Dart is cool !
@bassimprovjams3772 2 жыл бұрын
There very nice basses for sure! I feel like Joe seen Johnny Lee longs stingray J and went to musicman and said “ can you make me this” lol Not sure why musicman hasn’t done this config yeas ago
@erollf1972 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like Joe!
@dominicrossitto5890 2 жыл бұрын
"I'd like to to see negative controls here, that's progress..." HA! Maybe there should have been a HOLE without a knob? 🤔💭 🕳.... But a VERY nice sounding bass, really nice clarity.
@jobass 2 жыл бұрын
Looks and sounds great.
@laynestaley79 2 жыл бұрын
Dope !
@job1778 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting, I don’t like cream colored controls and pickup covers. The the size and weigh is cool though.
@g.medina3717 2 жыл бұрын
Salutations Crustaceans! 🦞 Another Awesome First Impressions,Unboxing. 👍🏼
@keithpasculli7465 2 жыл бұрын
Nice bass, I’d gig with it any day
@kingpabst 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bass sounds amazing kind of pricey though But I really want one
@powerkraut007 2 жыл бұрын
I don't like the thin bridge without grooves, too much vintage with less function for my taste. 7.3 lbs = 3,3 Kilogramm, that's very, very light, I think it's neck-heavy. In my opinion it sounds great and clear and I bet it's extremely well built.
@57precision 2 жыл бұрын
The new aluminum tuners they are using are incredibly light weight. Being on a caprice body it probably sits in the lap better than a regular jazz bass too.
@michaelb.42112 2 жыл бұрын
I STILL have a new set of Dragonfire pickups that I want to install into a bass, but they are slightly oversized, so it needs routing, but they look and sound just like these.
LowEndLobster
Рет қаралды 20 М.
Luke from Become A Bassist
Рет қаралды 218 М.
LowEndLobster
Рет қаралды 22 М.
LowEndLobster
Рет қаралды 16 М.