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Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass Guitar  

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A bass bound for glory.

Deep, articulate tone and classic semi-hollowbody style are the hallmarks of the Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass. The maple body, mahogany center block, set maple neck, and rosewood fretboard conspire to create a sweet-playing bass you won't want to put down. Has a single low-impedance JCB-1 humbucker with VariTone control, as well as traditional volume and tone knobs. Pearloid trapezoid fingerboard inlays, body binding, and Jack's signature across the headstock set it apart.

Jack Casady, electric rock bass player extraordinaire, worked closely with Gibson and Epiphone to create this tasty signature model. It's a long-scale, hollowbody electric bass constructed loosely around his vintage 1972 Gibson Les Paul Signature bass, discovered in a New York instrument shop in the mid '80s. Starting from there, Jack spent a lot of energy working with a pickup designer from Epiphone putting together a new humbucker to reside in his signature model. Together they nailed down a passive pickup and control section that delivered tone so pure and natural it'll give you goose bumps. The pickup is a special low-impedance model (the JCB-1), which produces a bass sound high impedance pickups and active electronics can't match.

The controls -- a volume, tone, and versatile VariTone knob -- produce enough variation for any situation. The bass has a unique and high-quality transformer with a 3-way impedance selector which eliminates the need for active circuitry while giving the low-impedance signal from the pickup a boost. The pickup impedance selector (VariTone) allows for sounds from clear and clean with acoustic vibe to deep, round, and growling rock authority.

The body construction is unique, too. It's not a true semi-hollow or hollow body, but a hybrid that combines the best from both designs. Under the bridge is a mahogany center block that adds sustain and helps to fight feedback. This construction allows the top to vibrate freely, giving the bass guitar a more natural, woody tone.

The Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass is as unique as Jack, with a vibe, tone, and innovative features all its own.

Features

  • Maple body
  • Mahogany block under bridge
  • Set maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Low-impedance JCB-1 humbucker
  • VariTone control
  • Volume and tone knobs
  • Pearloid trapezoid inlays
  • Body binding
  • Jack Casady headstock signature

This is the one—there's no other like it and no denying it—you need it. Click or call and get yours today.

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The Real Thing

| Review By: Tuna27 | 3 weeks, 3 days ago

0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Features:

Multi-impedance pickup provides three scenarios ranging from wide acoustic to heavily compressed electric. Neck is somewhat thick but well contoured. Nice tuners and hardware.

Quality:

Mine is an orginal from the "Fur Peace Ranch" and was made in 2001. I have been its sole owner since 2002. It is very well made. The pots and jack needed some tightening after a while; not unusual in a TRUE hollowbody instrument. I cannot comment on current quality levels, but this one is absolutely beautiful. The sound is stunning. The finish is beautiful: the classic Les Paul gold-top. Very well done. The "feel" is that of an acoustic instrument and it requires the commensurate care of such. You are not going to want to pound on this one like a low-end Squire.

Value:

This bass is off the scale for value. Nothing can come close.

Overall:

This bass is capable of producing a wide spectrum of sound profiles. Sweet open acoustic to thundering, growling electric. It should be used with Jack's recommended strings (Dean Markley Blue Steel) and set up (see his web site). This combination makes for a VERY sensitive instrument, so your results will vary depending on your technique. Everyone loves the unique, warm and pleasing tone that this bass will deliver when properly amped and adjusted. However, if you are looking for the classic Fender sound, go buy one of those. It is different, more musical, but not that. I also own a custom 1973 Fender Precision for that hard solidbody sound. This is a true hollowbody and I highly recommend the Casady Signature Bass for anyone seeking beautiful tone. It is very playable, but the neck is a little thicker than many solidbodies as it has just a little touch of an acoustic feel. But it is undeniably electric. Awesome.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
36 years
Style of music you play:
Blues, Classic Rock, Folk, Country. Acoustic and Electric
Where you live:
Connecticut

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1109803

Really good bass for the price

| Review By: Bilko2720 | 2 months, 2 weeks ago

8 people out of 8 found this review helpful

Features:

Three position impedence switch gives you the ability to boost your volume after your sound guy sets you so low that the piano drowns you out. In all seriousness - it gives you some volume and tonal choices.

Quality:

As with many basses I have, I sure wish the jack input would stay tightened. I also had to tighten the impedence switch because it was loose. Otherwise I dig the bridge, tuners and overall construction.

Value:

For the price this is a very good value. I've always loved Jack and his style and sound and I believe that this bass come real close to making me a Jack clone.

Overall:

I have used this both live and in the studio and everyone compliments it's sound. I added a sillouette of Godzilla to the pick guard because the first time I used it our sound guy said it thundered like the giant lizard himself. Serious, it can sound both smooth and thunderous. In the studio, it has a warm tone and contributes some cool tonality to recordings. Since my 90's era Fender P-Bass had a neck failure, this has become my main axe. Oh. And I happen to love the gold finish. Oh yeah - and for a guy with a crappy back, this bass is nice and light.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
20 years +
Style of music you play:
Rock, Gospel, Folk
Where you live:
California

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1101589

What is this apostraphe?

| Review By: Anonymous User | 1 year, 2 weeks ago

3 people out of 66 found this review helpful

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This bass is a monstrosity! The yellow looks like it's shinin' away at the sun! What were they thinking? The hollow body looks like it's going to pop as soon as the string is plucked. And it does. What were these crusty clowns thinking? I could buy a broken Squire Shred Wizard and it'd look better than this! And don't even get me started about the krazy tone! Looks are more important!!!
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Shred Wizard
Style of music you play:
Technical Free-Form Improv Cellogrind+Dubstep
Where you live:
Moon

Did you find this review helpful? yes no949586

thanks boodabass

| Review By: gvbassman | 1 year, 1 month ago

4 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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This is the best bass I have played in many years,I have always wanted a nice hollowbody bass with great tone,played  many hollows from the 60's and 70's but this bass has a tone all of it's own. Thanks to boodabass for the strings to put on ,La bellas ,wow its like a piano now. Good job Epiphone and Jack.
Do you own the product?:
No
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
acitve
Style of music you play:
all music
Where you live:
grass valley, CA

Did you find this review helpful? yes no882596

great vibe

| Review By: funkvontubin | 1 year, 1 month ago

3 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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I play bass here and there, not my main thing.  I already had an active Jazz Bass which is pretty cool, no complaints.  I dig the Jack vibe of mixing chords and lead type articulation and this axe does it well.  Would I like the same vibe in a classic Gibson, sure.  Would I like perfection in fit and finish, god yes. A bit sloppy in the paint and a little cheesy in the build, but a solid performer with a crazy vibe to die for.  Got just what I expected in spades.  It will be awhile before I pick up that jazz bass while I nail Bouree.  If you have a grand to drop on a bass, I can't think of a better way to do it.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
hobbyist
Style of music you play:
blues, alt, rock
Where you live:
Connecticut

Did you find this review helpful? yes no835509

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