NBD - New Jack Casady color!

[mcclurer16]

What a beautiful bass and a great girl. Hopefully 2021 will be a better year for live music.

 

[two fingers]

Hey all. So my girlfriend went above and beyond this Christmas. I told her not to, but she was able to start a new job, while I was sitting all of 2020 out, because I’m a full time bassist. She knew it was hard for me and she definitely lifted my spirits with this one.

Ive wanted a Jack Casady for years. YEARS. But I never pulled the trigger. I saw the new Sparkling Burgundy and I was blown away. She had asked a friend of mine what to get me and he knew I was a big fan of these and the new color. Fast forward to Christmas and she brought this out with a big bow on it. I was surprised, and she definitely won best girlfriend ever for it.

First off it plays like a dream and sounds massive, yet classy and clean. It’s light, but it feels like an absolute beast when you hold it. It feels like an expensive, well crafted instrument, and as far as I can tell it 100% is. Smooth neck, perfect tuning, a vintage dream come true. The grain and finish is flawless, and boy oh boy, it’s pretty. Epiphone hit a grand slam with this guy. The ONLY thing I don’t like on this or any bass, is the Laurel board. It’s so brittle. But the good thing is you can’t tell when you’re playing and it doesn’t get in the way or feel uncomfortable. Just my opinion on the overall feel and look of it. Also, the Epiphone strings are a little rough for me. I’ll put my go to set on tomorrow and it’ll be good to go!

Anyway, I’m sure you all know these Basses are winners. So here’s some pics. Happy Holidays!

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Belated Merry Christmas. That is one sweet looking bass.

 

[JRA]

merry xmas, happy new year, and that must be some sweet kind of love! it's definitely a sweet look for an EB. your ax looks divine...love the red! congratulations on your new instrument! (keep the GF!)

 

[Rolling Thunder]

The ONLY thing I don’t like on this or any bass, is the Laurel board. It’s so brittle.

Put some Danish oil on it with a rag and wipe off 10 minutes later. You'll see how thirsty the wood is.

 

[Frank Vozak]

I don't blame you. If Fender or Gibson ever treated me that way I would be playing a Sire or something else . My Fender dealer isn't that great but at least my basses haven't any problems beyond set up and was able to get that taken care of , I don't know why dealers or manufacturers don't treat bassists better. Actually there is one, Sweetwater stands behind what they sell

 

[Joel Walter]

The bass is beautiful; the girlfriend is awesome.

 

[EatS1stBassist]

Hey all. So my girlfriend went above and beyond this Christmas. I told her not to, but she was able to start a new job, while I was sitting all of 2020 out, because I’m a full time bassist. She knew it was hard for me and she definitely lifted my spirits with this one.

Ive wanted a Jack Casady for years. YEARS. But I never pulled the trigger. I saw the new Sparkling Burgundy and I was blown away. She had asked a friend of mine what to get me and he knew I was a big fan of these and the new color. Fast forward to Christmas and she brought this out with a big bow on it. I was surprised, and she definitely won best girlfriend ever for it.

First off it plays like a dream and sounds massive, yet classy and clean. It’s light, but it feels like an absolute beast when you hold it. It feels like an expensive, well crafted instrument, and as far as I can tell it 100% is. Smooth neck, perfect tuning, a vintage dream come true. The grain and finish is flawless, and boy oh boy, it’s pretty. Epiphone hit a grand slam with this guy. The ONLY thing I don’t like on this or any bass, is the Laurel board. It’s so brittle. But the good thing is you can’t tell when you’re playing and it doesn’t get in the way or feel uncomfortable. Just my opinion on the overall feel and look of it. Also, the Epiphone strings are a little rough for me. I’ll put my go to set on tomorrow and it’ll be good to go!

Anyway, I’m sure you all know these Basses are winners. So here’s some pics. Happy Holidays!

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My wife of 42 years bought me the gold JC. QUALITY through and through. Massive sounding. No weak bass here. The Humbucker sounds absolutely beautiful.

 

[EatS1stBassist]

Someone sounds happy.

It's beautiful, Matt. Much good luck with it.
Hard to believe, I've had mine almost 20 years.
Enjoy, and welcome to the club!
Mine is below.
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Wow!

 

[Frank Vozak]

My wife of 42 years bought me the gold JC. QUALITY through and through. Massive sounding. No weak bass here. The Humbucker sounds absolutely beautiful. View attachment 4133838

The EB-2/Jack Cassady Basses are beautiful in gold. And I personally don't think you can beat Gibson humbuckers for a great bass tone. Congratulations. And a cheer for your wife for making a dream happen

 

[EatS1stBassist]

The EB-2/Jack Cassady Basses are beautiful in gold. And I personally don't think you can beat Gibson humbuckers for a great bass tone. Congratulations. And a cheer for your wife for making a dream happen

Thank you!

 

[Frank Vozak]

TRules/FAQhank you!

When I owned a Gibson EB-O, tapewound string sounded really good and played very comfortably. Back in 1968 Guild marketed I nice set that I used, After an evening of playing Fender roundwounds I miss those silky strings

 

[EatS1stBassist]

When I owned a Gibson EB-O, tapewound string sounded really good and played very comfortably. Back in 1968 Guild marketed I nice set that I used, After an evening of playing Fender roundwounds I miss those silky strings

Reminds me of a set of Tapewounds I had in ‘73. Love that feel and sound. For Tapes I use La Bella White or Black Nylon. Try the White. Great String.