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The J-bass Darryl has come back to his whole career.
Named for Gresham, the neighborhood next to the one Darryl grew up in.
The Gresham is a J-type bass with two pickups and a sleek, slim neck that makes complex passages feel easy. The voice is clear in the mids and round underneath.
It has been Darryl’s preferred instrument across a career that runs from Miles Davis to the Rolling Stones. This is the bass he trusts.
Every Gresham starts as a Professional and can be built up. Prices are starting points; your final quote depends on the options you choose.
The core Gresham, ready to configure.
More woods, more voices.
Fully custom, with a dedicated concierge.
| Body | Alder (Professional). Master Series adds Alder with Maple Quilt or Flame tops, Ash, Mahogany. |
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| Colors | Mineral Grey, Mineral Blue, Black, Olympic White, Tobacco Sunburst. |
| Finish | Polyurethane. Nitrocellulose on Master Series. |
| Neck | White Maple, C profile, satin back, binding. Master adds Maple Flame, Quarter Sawn, Mahogany. |
| Nut Width | 1.55″ |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood. Master Series adds Maple or Ebony. |
| Frets | 20, Nickel Silver. Stainless Steel on Master Series. |
| Radius | 7.25″ |
| Pickups | Two Seymour Duncan Jazz Bass Quarter Pounders, neck and bridge. Master adds Ulyate, Kuwabara or Fralin. |
| Routing | Jazz Bass standard. |
| Bridge | Hipshot. Jones Custom option on Master Series. |
| Tuning Gear | Hipshot, or Hipshot with Lollypops. |
| Hardware Color | Nickel Chrome. Black or Gold on Master Series. |
| Pickguard | Plastic or Anodized Aluminum (Gold, Black, Dark Grey, Silver). |
| Scale | 34″ |
| Strings | 4 or 5. |
| String Gauge | .045–.105 or Flatwounds. |
| Orientation | Right or Left. |
A selection of Gresham builds delivered to players. Tap any photo to enlarge.
Start your Gresham in the Custom Shop, or send us a note and we’ll build a quote around your player.