Head to head
ESP JB-320E NATURAL SATIN vs Yamaha TRBJP2 John Patitucci Signature Bass
The verdict
The ESP JB-320E NATURAL SATIN comes out ahead overall — 82 to 77 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP JB-320E NATURAL SATIN wins on
- Better build (96 vs 84)
Yamaha TRBJP2 John Patitucci Signature Bass wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | JB-320E NATURAL SATIN | TRBJP2 John Patitucci Signature Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 77 |
| Build | 96 | 84 |
| Playability | 78 | 75 |
| Sound | 68 | 71 |
| Value | 81 | 77 |
Full specifications
| Spec | JB-320E NATURAL SATIN | TRBJP2 John Patitucci Signature Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | Yamaha |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Ovangkol | Figured Maple/Ash/Alder/Maple |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Maple 3-Piece |
| Fretboard | Roasted Jatoba | Ebony |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | 22 | 26 |
| Scale | 34" | 35" |
| Pickups | Fishman Sonicore | Yamaha Custom Side-by-Side Type Double-Coil / Alnico V |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | — | — |
| Bridge | Roasted Jatoba Bridge w/ Bone Saddle | — |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Sonicore | Yamaha Custom Side-by-Side Type Double-Coil / Alnico V |
| Case | - | Hardshell Case |
| Case Included | N | — |
| Construction | Set-Neck | — |
| Controls | Active | Yamaha Custom Side-by-Side Type Double coil / Alnico V |
| Finish | Natural Satin | — |
| Fretboard radius | 400mm | 40" (1000 mm) |
| Hardware | Black | Solid Brass |
| Neck profile | Thin U | — |
| Nut | Bone | — |
| Nut width | 38mm | — |
| Scale length | 34" | 35" (889 mm) |
| Strap Button | Standard | — |
| Top wood | Solid Red Cedar | — |
| Tuners | LTD | Gotoh GB72 |
| Body Finish | — | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Fingerboard Materials | — | Ebony |
| Fret Wire | — | Medium |
| General | — | Bolt-On |
| Middle pickup | — | - |
| Neck Finish | — | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Nut Materials | — | Bone |
| Others | — | D'Addario EXL170-6SL / 0.032-0.130 Super Long (6 Strings) |
| Pickguard | — | - |
| Pickup Switch | — | - |
| Special Features | — | - |
| String Spacing | — | 19 mm |
| Tailpiece | — | - |
| Thickness 1st Fret 12th Fret | — | 21 / 23.5 mm |
| Width 0 Fret 12th Fret | — | 56 / 81.1 mm |