Music Man Joe Dart II - Flexible Funk Machine or Just A Gimmick? - LowEndLobster Review

Joe’s best sounding bass was the MIM Jazz with Seymour Duncan Antiquities in it he played before sponsorship by EBMM

Thank you for the honest review Lobster. Seems like a money-grab by Music-Man. I don't think the product justifies the price, although I have to admit I like the sound and looks.

Awesome review Lobster! I wanted one of these but I’m glad I saw your review. Not so much now! Thanks! 🎸

So happy to see you back

This is the first video of yours I’ve ever seen, randomly got it recommended and I’m glad I watched! You seem like an absolute class act and a lovely guy and your review was both professional and thorough. I totally agree that the bass may be nice in terms of build quality and that it’s intentionally gimmicky but it kind of supercedes the joke level into downright disrespect towards the customer. Anyway, thanks for the review and have a lovely day 😊

Fun to see your review. I'm on a bass quest as I just started grooving in December. My mandolin led me to the bass. Never had I heard of Joe Dart until I started watching all the bass content on You Tube. Love his staccato type picking. Somehow I am kinda smitten with those odd knobs. Seems they pulled them off of some bedroom drawers. I'm really enjoying your channel and your style. With your bass collection...which 3 are your favorite to play? The ones you pick up the most? The ones you want to go to lunch with? I give you 5 claws!

The price of these for what you get is insane! I put an ash-bodied five string Jazz together with a 3-band preamp, coil tappable pickups, and tight string spacing, for less than a third of the UK price of the Joe Dart II. Save your money, build a parts bass and get one of these for much cheaper. EDIT: Also, what is that five string over your shoulder (not the Dingwall)?

Very helpful review. Thanks!

Love your energy! Don‘t care about low volume pickups… I find they usually have more dynamic range and special sauce to them. Great video!

Sweet Playing Maestro Lobster!!! Welcome back!!!

Thanks for an honest review. Since the average “Joe” might order this online it’s nice to have a heads up. At this price point, it should be near flawless and have a zero regret, zero surprise factor. This appears to fall short. Let’s be honest… it’s a CNC made bass with anemic pickups and some sub-premium parts. And that non-routed rear cover plate is really sad.

Good to see you back, Mighty Sir. ♥️🎸🎸❤️❤️🙂

Thanks for the review 🦞, and great to see you back on the tube! That’s a nice piece of ash, and the neck looks wonderful. It’s a shame the electronics are a bit lacking, especially with a premium price. But I’m sure the whole run of 100 will sell out.

Good to see you back on track! If I may do a request: could you do a top 5 best neck vid?

Looks and sounds killer, can't wait to see the fearless Flyers live in Paris next month... great review, thanks. :)))

As always a fantastic review. Thank you Sir. : )

It's hilarious how you become mortal when you play with pick! LOL. I love how you are not afraid to be critical of a company you obviously love and a bass that is so lauded everywhere else. That's why I watch! Bass on!

Welcome back!!

I completely misread the title as Joe Dirt. Boy I was confused going into this one

to be completely honest, I love Joe Dart but have been disappointed in his tone since he put down the Fender Jazz bass and picked up these signatures