Epiphone Jack Casady Really is All That

[ThuzzleFump]

I'm a known bass hoarder. OTOH, I do play them, too. I was rotating through a bunch of my faves this AM, laying down some grooves, and I picked up my EJC. This one really does deserve the accolades. It's inexpensive, beautifully made, and has a huge, gorgeous sound. I have no problems with the old-school bridge...so far.

If you ever want to add a semi-hollow to your collection, and want to do it on the cheap, this is a real winner. Plus for many of us is that it's a 34 inch scale, not a shorty like many hollow and semi-hollow instruments.

Here's a couple pics. One shows me with some of my faves in the BG...but that's just to show that I hold this one in high esteem and it's in some good company: the Marcos are also superb. Happy playing to all.

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[ThuzzleFump]

Two things I forgot: it's autographed, which maybe makes it magic, and I worry sometimes about posting pics online but I am always reminded that I have vicious dogs and a security system to back up my six-foot fence at Casa de Thuz.

 

[Mustang Surly]

I've heard that once the autograph is added, those basess IMMEDIATELY start sounding like they're being played through a Versatone Pan-O-Flex...

 

[ThuzzleFump]

I've heard that once the autograph is added, those basess IMMEDIATELY start sounding like they're being played through a Versatone Pan-O-Flex...

By Gum, I believe you've deciphered this infernal conundrum! I have puzzling over this for weeks. By the beard of the legendary Zeus himself, I give you my most sincere thanks!

 

[GIBrat51]

Yeah, well... they'd be a whole bunch more wonderful if Epiphone would get their finger out, and make some leftys!!!!

 

[ThuzzleFump]

Yeah, well... they'd be a whole bunch more wonderful if Epiphone would get their finger out, and make some leftys!!!!

Sorry, Gib, I did not know that. They should! It's a popular model and they would sell them. Definite non-zero suckage factor making righties only.

 

[ThuzzleFump]

I've heard that once the autograph is added, those basess IMMEDIATELY start sounding like they're being played through a Versatone Pan-O-Flex...

I've mostly been immune to amp and pedal GAS. Let's hope you have not ignited that fire.

 

[dave64o]

I have no need for any more basses, I really love the ones I have, and there’s no situation I could find myself in where at least one couldn’t do the job perfectly. But for some reason I’ve been tempted more and more lately by hollows and semi-hollows. And even though I only play fives, the Jack Casady is the one that looks most interesting to me.

Very nice bass!

 

[MMiller28]

Two things I forgot: it's autographed, which maybe makes it magic, and I worry sometimes about posting pics online but I am always reminded that I have vicious dogs and a security system to back up my six-foot fence at Casa de Thuz.

We don't know where you live.

 

[Mustang Surly]

"But for some reason I’ve been tempted more and more lately by hollows and semi-hollows."


Resistance is futile: you will be absorbed.

---Sincerely, The Guild Starfire BassBorg Collective

*prepares set of Bi-Sonic pups for implantation into dave64o's cerebrum*

 

[ThuzzleFump]

We don't know where you live.

The internet knows all.

 

[ThuzzleFump]

I have no need for any more basses, I really love the ones I have, and there’s no situation I could find myself in where at least one couldn’t do the job perfectly. But for some reason I’ve been tempted more and more lately by hollows and semi-hollows. And even though I only play fives, the Jack Casady is the one that looks most interesting to me.

Very nice bass!

Thanks! I waited a long time to pick one up, partly because I was skeptical. But it really is nice and there are not a ton of long scale hollowbody models around... I'm very happy with it. I have other hollow and semis, and this one compares well with any of them. I don't know if they've moved production to China. I favor Korean models lately... they are exceptional at mass production. Fit and finish are superb. Long story short, if you want to dip a toe into semi hollow, you could do a whole lot worse.

 

[scuzzy]

i really would like to have one to accompany my starcaster semi-hollow. but the prices seem to have risen steeply the last couple years!

 

[StatesideRambler]

I got my JCB nine months ago (so it's now a full term birth) and I am nothing but happy with its sound and playability. It gets a lot of positive comments when I play out with it. I'm glad you like yours, too.

 

[SactoBass]

If the Epi JC bass is good enough for Brian Ray (who plays in Paul McCartney's band), then it's good enough for an average joe like me!

 

[ThuzzleFump]

i really would like to have one to accompany my starcaster semi-hollow. but the prices seem to have risen steeply the last couple years!

I've seem 'em used as low as $545 with case. I dunno what they were before.

 

[howlin]

Jack has always been a bass player that I've admired since day one so when his signature bass came out my interest was piqued. I know that I'm in the minority on this but, unfortunately, I don't find it a comfortable bass to play unless you wear it lower than I prefer [see Brain Ray photo above]. That and being a long scale with a thicker neck than I prefer just took it out of contention as a practical addition to the herd. If I needed something like this I'd look at the Guild Starfire or Hagstrom Viking basses. Thinner necks. Short scale. Easier to play - for me. Glad everyone else finds them to their liking.

 

[Old Blastard]

Mine was an interesting trip. I bought a "blemished" model for $550 but the only blemish was a ducky jack and loose controls that made it impossible to play.

Bought through a local shop owned by a big company and their tech did some warranty work, I paid for a new Switchcraft and the game was on.

It is a bit ungainly unless you wear it lower, the neck is like a baseball bat in my small hands and it sings beautifully. Took awhile to get used to it, but I love it now.

 

[jmlee]

Funny, I dug mine out last night too and was thinking the same thing. I don’t think there’s another bass in this price range that you see on as many big stages and which has the same eye-catching power.

 

[boristhespider7]

If the Epi JC bass is good enough for Brian Ray (who plays in Paul McCartney's band), then it's good enough for an average joe like me!

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Great photo, i've seen Brian play live with Macca but didn't notice the little strip of foam at the bridge. I guess he's going for that classic 60's tone with flats