I usually hear the Epiphone Jack Casady bass referred to as a great rock bass.
Is anyone using this bass to play jazz standards?
Is anyone using this bass to play jazz standards?
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Epiphone Jack Casady Players
- Thread starter dougness
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Yo.
I've used it for jazz casuals (they love that it's black
), blues, rock, country, reggae, basically everything I play.
I've used it for jazz casuals (they love that it's black
), blues, rock, country, reggae, basically everything I play.
Thanks, Rumblin' Man!
I played a Jack Casady when I was on vacation this summer and I can't get it out of my head. The tone was killer, but I'm trying to figure out where it will best be used, and I love playing jazz. I'm thinking of putting flats on it. It's got such a fat, full, warm low end that I guess I wanted to make sure that it wouldn't be too much thundering bass for a jazz gig.
I played a Jack Casady when I was on vacation this summer and I can't get it out of my head. The tone was killer, but I'm trying to figure out where it will best be used, and I love playing jazz. I'm thinking of putting flats on it. It's got such a fat, full, warm low end that I guess I wanted to make sure that it wouldn't be too much thundering bass for a jazz gig.
Great deal for around $700.
I use Lakland JO Flats and get a warm growly mid, perfect for the old school blues, funk, rock, country and gospel I play.
Added some Hipshot ultrlight tuners to help balance the bass and a cool little steel-bar-to-the-bridge-mod that enhances the resonance.
Sounds great! Sits beautifully in a mix without getting muddy. Much more mid-present than the Lakland hobo, IMO.
Of course, ymmv.
I use Lakland JO Flats and get a warm growly mid, perfect for the old school blues, funk, rock, country and gospel I play.
Added some Hipshot ultrlight tuners to help balance the bass and a cool little steel-bar-to-the-bridge-mod that enhances the resonance.
Sounds great! Sits beautifully in a mix without getting muddy. Much more mid-present than the Lakland hobo, IMO.
Of course, ymmv.
Good Bass but I would recomend checking out the Lakland Hollowbody as well.
I always wanted to try one. I heard they sound awesome!
Good Bass but I would recomend checking out the Lakland Hollowbody as well.
lemme guess,
green burst?
I had a used Casady for awhile. Sounds real good with flats. The only thing I don't like about them is the neck-side strap button. It's on the back rather than on the horn (like a Gibson Thunderbird). To me, it's not real comfortable when standing. Others might disagree, but I prefer the traditional button placement. (I know that most hollow or semi-hollow basses have to place them like that, but I still don't like it.)
Funny you dont hear as many ranting & raving over the Lakland. I have heard they are nice, but not people going as crazy over them as the JC's?
Am I wrong?
I cannot remember the actual name, but if you go to ebay and search for "Gibson bass bridge" or something like that, you will find this guy. Easy to deal with, not expensive.
Great idea here.
This steel bar sits on the back of the 3 point bridge with the strings threaded thu to hold it in place. Adds weight to help balance. AND it really opens up the sound, widens the tone, adds some life. Hard to put tone into words, but hopefully you'll catch my drift.
Thanks, PaperbackRyder! I'll check out the mod on ebay.
I agree, Barkless Dog. I haven't heard much talk about the Lakland. I haven't played one either. I'm gonna guess that the Epiphone, which can be had for $500 - $700, is much easier to lay out the cash for as a second, third, or fourth bass than the Lakland since even the Skyline sells for $1399.
I agree, Barkless Dog. I haven't heard much talk about the Lakland. I haven't played one either. I'm gonna guess that the Epiphone, which can be had for $500 - $700, is much easier to lay out the cash for as a second, third, or fourth bass than the Lakland since even the Skyline sells for $1399.
The sound clips at Casady's website have me similarly interested. Surprisingly growly and gritty.
I just picked up a Goldtop...it sounds great. I couldn't find that mod plate on the bay...any other way to find it?
There's a flawless GoldTop that shows up from time to time on the Portland Craigslist... I've seen it in person and it's a beaut! The guy's down to $625 with a hardshell case... If I didn't have my black one, (and thought I could sneak a new bass past the wife!), I'd jump on it!!
-robert
-robert
I've come close to buying one myself. Huge fat tone that is just wonderful
imho. It's got the semi-hollow thing going but it also reminds of a fat sounding
P-bass sort of tone more so than anything that has ever come from the folks
at Gibson/Epiphone before it. I know its based on the mid 70's Les Paul Signature
Bass that matched the guitar of that series but I've never got the chance to play
one of those back in the day.
imho. It's got the semi-hollow thing going but it also reminds of a fat sounding
P-bass sort of tone more so than anything that has ever come from the folks
at Gibson/Epiphone before it. I know its based on the mid 70's Les Paul Signature
Bass that matched the guitar of that series but I've never got the chance to play
one of those back in the day.
