Jonesy Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 One of these came up near me at a good price and I just couldn't resist! I've heard all the positive feedback they get here, and on TB, so GAS curiosity got the better of me. Its a 2005 from the Peerless factory and is in pretty good shape apart from the odd ding here and there. I've been playing it for the past few hours and it produces quite the lovely mwamp with flats on it 😁 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 They’re lovely basses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Congratulations, I have the same bass. Does it sound good through the Barefaced cab? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 21 hours ago, spyder said: Congratulations, I have the same bass. Does it sound good through the Barefaced cab? I've yet to find something that doesn't sound nice through these cabs to be honest! It's a bit overkill with the Quilter for home use, but my practice amp has been at work in the office since March, so it's the only setup I have (unless I want to use headphones). I've paired it with a EHX soul food and I can a lovely warm thud out of it. Very pleased so far. Hopefully I can avoid some wall papering and have another play this arvo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Really interested in one of these struggling to justify it at the moment with all our gigs being cancelled but finding it hard to resist. Thought I was set on black but the gold finish looks great might have to think again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I had one of these, but in red (which luckily comes with a case). Lovely vintage tone. I just found it too uncomfortable to play. Not the neck, but the body. Gave my right forearm a lot of pain after a while of playing sitting down. Shame I never got to gig it. Standing up was never a real problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I'm on my third one of these - all have been gold tops. First two were bought used, but were sold on when times were hard. The most recent was bought new earlier this year, so hasn't seen any gigs yet (except a few unofficial gigs in an Oxford park) but has been my bass of choice for rehearsals and general mucking about at home. I last used it at yesterday's rehearsal. I take this £500 bass rather than any of my Fenders or my Sandberg Panther - which has made me question the sense of keeping several thousand pounds worth of basses when I don't use them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 6 hours ago, peety said: Thought I was set on black but the gold finish looks great might have to think again. There is something about the gold top that suits it rather nicely and it's lovely to look at. I may be biased, but I reckon you should definitely think again!! 3 hours ago, dave_bass5 said: I had one of these, but in red (which luckily comes with a case). Lovely vintage tone. I just found it too uncomfortable to play. Not the neck, but the body. Gave my right forearm a lot of pain after a while of playing sitting down. Shame I never got to gig it. Standing up was never a real problem. I've found it pretty comfy to play so far, but thats mostly sitting down - should hopefully be jamming sometime this week so will give it a go standing up for a few hours. The tones you can get out of it are superb, really digging using it for blues!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I really liked the barky middy setting on that pickup (can't remember which click of the dial it was)...surprisingly aggressive with a pick. If I had the money for a big static collection then I'd still have mine, but I ran out of cash and had to move it on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycreed Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Does this bridge have the same issue on the JC as it does on the EB etc ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Yep, worst part of the bass IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, barrycreed said: Does this bridge have the same issue on the JC as it does on the EB etc ? Do you mean does it go flying across the room the fist time you tune up? Mine did. Brand new and it came away from the bass. I ended up replacing mine for a Hipshot and glued it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Great sounding basses. I owned one about 15 years ago, gold top. The pickup system is unique. I couldn’t get on physically with mine. The binding dig into my forearm - the huge body played a part too - and I could never sort the neck dive. I ended up using an acoustic guitar strap thing to more or less hold it up at the headstock, but in the end all the niggles made me sell it. The bridge was annoying as well, sadly. They sound great though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Ah very cool basses - I sold mine (also a Peerless-built goldtop, wearing flats and in that same case - could be my exact bass in fact!) back in 2018 to fund another bass but I've missed it. It always looked super cool on stage (even if i didn't) and sounded way more versatile than I'd expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, bassbiscuits said: Ah very cool basses - I sold mine (also a Peerless-built goldtop, wearing flats and in that same case - could be my exact bass in fact!) back in 2018 to fund another bass but I've missed it. It always looked super cool on stage (even if i didn't) and sounded way more versatile than I'd expected. Ah, it'd be nice if it was!! Can you remember any dings/marks/serial number etc?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 5 hours ago, Jonesy said: Ah, it'd be nice if it was!! Can you remember any dings/marks/serial number etc?? Only that it had a long thin scratch on the surface between the bridge and the bottom of the body thanks to my keyboard player’s stand...! I’m sure there’s a few Peerless ones around from that era. Top bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I’m puzzled by @funkle’s comment about neck dive. Mine has absolutely none and I’m only using a thin retro style strap with a sliding shoulder pad. So I weighed it - 3.2kg, it balances really well, curious how similar instruments behave differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 11 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said: I’m puzzled by @funkle’s comment about neck dive. Mine has absolutely none and I’m only using a thin retro style strap with a sliding shoulder pad. So I weighed it - 3.2kg, it balances really well, curious how similar instruments behave differently. Even before i got mine i read many posts on here and TB about neck dive. Even the official reviews mentioned it. I definitely had it as well, i don’t think these basses have changed since they came out. I didn’t mind it too much, it was more the tipping away from my body that i hated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 I didn't find the neck dive to be so bad, I used a suede backed strap and it stayed in place fine. The body shape, thickness and finding a comfortable playing position took a bit more getting used to though. I wouldn't put those down as negatives against the bass, more something you have to be aware of and be open to adjusting to when playing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I’d really like to try one of these been looking at them for a while , been trying to find a second hand one as I don’t fancy shelling out for a new one at the moment , don’t seem to be many second hand ones around at the moment though Might have to wait till shops are open again and see if I can find one to try out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 On 09/03/2021 at 11:58, Grahambythesea said: I’m puzzled by @funkle’s comment about neck dive. Mine has absolutely none and I’m only using a thin retro style strap with a sliding shoulder pad. So I weighed it - 3.2kg, it balances really well, curious how similar instruments behave differently. I’ve played a couple and they neck-dived like crazy, like proper headstock-hitting-floor. I particularly struggle with neck dive due to neck and spinal problems, it’s an absolute no-no for me. I was fairly gutted as I’d planned on buying one. I know Andy T has said the replacement bridges (Babicz and Hipshot) help with this though. I would have thought too that the tuners were maybe replaceable with lighter versions too? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I play my Casady using a pick and don't suffer from neck dive or forward tilt as my picking hand forearm rest on the bass and keeps it where it belongs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Just now, FinnDave said: I play my Casady using a pick and don't suffer from neck dive or forward tilt as my picking hand forearm rest on the bass and keeps it where it belongs. I also play with a pick and rest my arm on the bass. It made little difference to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 17 hours ago, 4000 said: I also play with a pick and rest my arm on the bass. It made little difference to me. Which just goes to show how important it is to try these things out - we have completely different experiences of the same instrument. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomTing Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 On 24/10/2020 at 15:08, Jonesy said: One of these came up near me at a good price and I just couldn't resist! I've heard all the positive feedback they get here, and on TB, so GAS curiosity got the better of me. Its a 2005 from the Peerless factory and is in pretty good shape apart from the odd ding here and there. I've been playing it for the past few hours and it produces quite the lovely mwamp with flats on it 😁 Nice One Jonesy I really like My Jack. Can I just ask how do You find out which factory it was built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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