The J & D 200 MM Trans Black is with its incredible price-performance ratio the ideal entry-level electric bass for the rock and metal newcomer. In addition to the comfortably designed ash body, whose grain remains noticeable through the thin satin finish, the four-stringer has a bolt-on maple neck, which with the fast "C" profile lets the first grooves and bass lines go out of the fingers with ease. At the bass amp, the fat MM-style humbucker of the J & D 200 MM goes all out and provides a rich sound that makes the hair blow and punches you in the face. The active 3-band tone control, unique in this price range, allows precise adjustment of the timbre. A solid vintage-style bass bridge with barrel tailpieces for the exact adjustment of intonation and string action, as well as encapsulated die-cast tuners complete the 200 MM Trans Black from J & D.
A traditional wood selection is used for the construction of the J & D 200 MM Trans Black, guaranteeing a full tone and a chic look. In addition to the open-pore lacquered ash body in a comfortable design, the four-stringer accordingly features a four-bolt maple neck that, thanks to the comfortable "C" profile and rounded neck foot on the body, offers fatigue-free playing characteristics right up to the high frets of the composite wood fingerboard.
At the bass amplifier, the J & D 200 MM Trans Black turns out to be a guarantor for heavy bass sounds between rock and metal. The optimally positioned MM-style humbucker with the large exposed pole pieces provides a massive sound that pushes every note with enormous assertiveness and deep bass foundation in the pit of the stomach. Unique in this price range, an active 3-band tone control also allows the precise adjustment of the timbre.
Solid and reliable hardware equipment
Last but not least, solid and reliable hardware that guarantee long-lasting playing pleasure complete the 200 MM Trans Black by J & D. Accordingly, a proven vintage-style bridge with four barrel tailpieces is used on the body for precise adjustment of intonation and string action, while encapsulated die-cast tuners on the headstock guarantee smooth tuning processes and high tuning stability.
The only notable downside about the bass is the fretboard and frets which could have been done better, otherwise it's a good bass for the price. You can get some good sound out of it with that 3-band EQ and the overall feel when you play standing or sitting is comfortable. Perfect entry-level bass.
This guitar is great for a beginner and maybe mid-range bass guitarists. It has a smooth, really good solid ash body. Price - performance ratio is quite high...