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The J-bass Darryl plays on stage with the Stones.
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 is the bass Darryl plays on stage with the Rolling Stones. He has held that chair since 1993 and has built his main instrument at his own shop since 2014.
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 to .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.