RIP John Diggins - JayDee Guitars

impmann

I've just heard that John passed away yesterday 2/1/24. Sad news - his instruments were superb.

RocknRollDave

Sad day

EricTheWeary

I did meet him once when my guitar got fixed at his workshop. About 3' deep in sawdust with guitar cases stacked to the ceiling. As much of a music biz legend as many rock stars, he must have helped hundreds of famous and not so famous musicians over the years. What sad news. 

Schnozz

That is sad - Wonderful creations made. Will be very well remembered.

Philly_Q

That is sad news.  I guess he was one of the first UK custom builders I was ever aware of, along with John Birch.  Probably due to the Tony Iommi connection.  RIP.

mudslide73

RIP John. I last visited the workshop during at the end of the pandemic. I've dealt with his grandson Toby lately but met the man himself a few years ago. His creations have been put to use by some incredible musicians over the years so his work has been seen and heard by millions. 

guitars4you

Not seen or spoken to John for many years now - But in the 80's I did quite a bit of business with John - Mainly the Mark King bass's and Roadie models that were popular in the day - Plus a few Hooligan Strat based models

RIP JayDee - Your legacy will stay with us for many many years

MrBump

Just saw that on Insta. Very sad news. 

HarrySeven

impmann said:

I've just heard that John passed away yesterday 2/1/24. Sad news - his instruments were superb.

Sure were - I’ve owned loads over the years. Top-notch stuff. 

west

He was a nice bloke , i used to go over to his shop in mosley before it moved , he did some work on my original bernie ricos putting a floyd on one , that hooligan was a great guitar ... rip  ;(

PhilKing

Sad to hear, I had one of his Explorers for a few years, but got rid because it was so big in the case and I had a smaller car.  It's one of those guitars that I wish I had kept.  

hollywoodrox

All those ace Mark King Bass’s