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MoeTown1986

MoeTown1986

Sep 14, 2010
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I’ve been a Fender fanboy for years. Ive never really been interested in anything but a Fender or Fender copy these days. But, I’ve always wanted a hollow or semi hollow bass for acoustic gigs, but never really ran across any to try out. I found this Epiphone Jack Casady for sale on FB Marketplace about 3 hours from me for $500. I offered the guy $450 and asked if he’d meet half way. I got it after work last night and took it straight to my Thursday night acoustic gig. I must say, this thing sounds awesome! I usually take my Custom Shop 59 P to my acoustic gigs. I didn’t miss it at all. This thing plays very well with an acoustic guitar. The only complaint I have is the setup the previous owner had on it. The action is way too high for my liking. When I get home today I’m gonna file the nut down and make some adjustments to make it play as well as it sounds. TI flats are also on the way.
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Lovely! May I suggest to not file nut or change the setup until after the TI JF's are installed? The lower tension strings might just put everything in the right place for you.
I also had great luck with my JC by installing a "Mod Bar" onto the bridge. Totally opened up the tone and helped balance the bass better....plus some Hipshot Ultralites.
Enjoy your Jack!
 
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PaperbackRyder said:
Lovely! May I suggest to not file nut or change the setup until after the TI JF's are installed? The lower tension strings might just put everything in the right place for you.
I also had great luck with my JC by installing a "Mod Bar" onto the bridge. Totally opened up the tone and helped balance the bass better....plus some Hipshot Ultralites.
Enjoy your Jack!
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I definitely waited. It’s all setup now and plays and sounds like butter. What’s a Mod Bar?
 
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MoeTown1986 said:
I definitely waited. It’s all setup now and plays and sounds like butter. What’s a Mod Bar?
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It was a steel rod with 4 hole drilled thru it. You put all four strings thru the holes, string up the bass and the bar rests in the claw of the 3-point bridge. Adds weight and resonance to those crap Gibson bridges.Got it here on TB somewhere. Brilliant and inexpensive.
Or Hipshot makes a drop in replacement.
 
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PaperbackRyder said:
It was a steel rod with 4 hole drilled thru it. You put all four strings thru the holes, string up the bass and the bar rests in the claw of the 3-point bridge. Adds weight and resonance to those crap Gibson bridges.Got it here on TB somewhere. Brilliant and inexpensive.
Or Hipshot makes a drop in replacement.
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Oh neat!

Edit: just ordered it!
 
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