Questions about my Jack Casady bass

[cv115505]

I am really pleased wiht the sound of this bass... I ended up trying something new and putting Fender flats on it... basically the same as chromes, but much more playable. They may not stay on, but they arent too bad.

 

[Pimpernel Smith]

Oldleftybass:

I believe about 200 of the original Gibson made Les Paul Signature basses were made in total. And I believe that I read that Casady collect four of them. Jack worked on the pick up re-design with Epiphone because he wasn't quite happy with the Gibson version (they sounded great to me). He had the insight to have it made by Epiphone, so that the rest of us could afford them. Jack has been playing stock Epiphone JC basses since their release with Dean Markley medium-light Blue steel strings on his - a wonderful combination.

 

[rdcowan]

One of the few artists that actually plays their signature instruments.

 

[1stnamebassist]

I am really pleased wiht the sound of this bass... I ended up trying something new and putting Fender flats on it... basically the same as chromes, but much more playable. They may not stay on, but they arent too bad.

I have been using Fender 9050 cl flats on my Squier Precision for awhile. Just took them off and put Elixers on. I've used this same set of flats on several basses. Great strings! I like to put them on when I want a change of sound. I still have the chromes from my Casady so if I get tired of the Blue Steels I can change them up. I think for now on I will keep a set of flats around for each of my basses just for a change of pace!

 

[cv115505]

I am thinking that Sadowsky flats are going to be the way to go on this bass

 

[Mark 63]

Does the JC bass fit inside a standard/generic gig bag? I just bought a gold top and understand it doesn't come with anything but a box.

Would it fit inside a Mono Vertigo?

 

[cv115505]

Not sure Epiphone makes a case for it

 

[Dana R Gregory]

The Jack Casady Bass will only fit in the hard case that is made by Epiphone. It will not fit properly in a gig bag or into an aftermarket hard case. I looked into that when I bought my alpine white model. Spend the $129.00 for the proper case. You will be glad you did. I am very pleased with my Jack Casady Bass and I did purchase the hard case for it. No regrets.

 

[ggunn]

I wish they made a 5 string version of it.

 

[cv115505]

I wish they made a 5 string version of it.

Warwick Rockbass Star 2 5 string may be a good alternative

 

[rekesbass]

have you tried relocating\adding the strap button to the neck plate...I've heard that others have had neck dive issues remedied by doing this on other basses...it seems like a simple, non-destructive and cheap way to combat neck dive..you may need a slightly longer screw to replace one of the neck screws to compensate for the extra thickness that the strap button will add...a strap button and screw is a lot less money than new tuners and if it doesn't work to your liking you're not out a lot of money..

 

[Dana R Gregory]

I had serious neck dive on mine until I got a 3" Glove Leather Strap made by Franklin at GC. It has a coarse finish and will stick to your shirt thus eliminating neck dive. It is the most comfortable strap I have ever used.

 

[bholder]

Not sure Epiphone makes a case for it

Epiphone definitely makes a nice hardshell case for these, I have one for my goldtop. I have other cases that will fit it, but none nearly as well.

 

[hennessybass]

I play my JC at a 3 hr weekly gig with 2 acoustics / singers. I play mine with DR Flats and they sound very nice on it. DR flats are a bit under appreciated IMO. Very worn-in-LaBella sounding.

For neck dive, a big wide leather strap seems to help. I sit at the gig I use it on, and still use the strap most of the time.

It's a fun bass, and I love the neck, but not a #1 player for me. Sorry I'm no help on the parts you are after, OP.

 

[cv115505]

I actually got rid of mine.. The finish began rubbing off on my hand while I was playing it!

 

[bholder]

The Jack Casady Bass will only fit in the hard case that is made by Epiphone. It will not fit properly in a gig bag or into an aftermarket hard case. I looked into that when I bought my alpine white model. Spend the $129.00 for the proper case. You will be glad you did. I am very pleased with my Jack Casady Bass and I did purchase the hard case for it. No regrets.

Well, there are loosely fitting generic cases and gig bags that will fit it (I have a few that'll fit anything), but since they're loose, they won't really protect the bass as much as the proper case. I agree, the case is worth the money.

 

[ggunn]

have you tried relocating\adding the strap button to the neck plate...I've heard that others have had neck dive issues remedied by doing this on other basses...it seems like a simple, non-destructive and cheap way to combat neck dive..you may need a slightly longer screw to replace one of the neck screws to compensate for the extra thickness that the strap button will add...a strap button and screw is a lot less money than new tuners and if it doesn't work to your liking you're not out a lot of money..

In order to counteract neck dive you must move the forward suspension point (the front strap button) laterally out toward the nut. Moving it straight down accomplishes nothing. It's a question of balance.

 

[rekesbass]

In order to counteract neck dive you must move the forward suspension point (the front strap button) laterally out toward the nut. Moving it straight down accomplishes nothing. It's a question of balance.

Just an idea..I've heard of some guys doing this with T-Birds and EB-0\EB3's and having it help...couldn't hurt to try..it's cheap and completely reversible..