Ricky 4000 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 I dunno, that guy seems a bit desperate to me... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Maude said: I've just watched a fantastic demo of the Jack Casady bass. It shows all the tones available really well and it sounds fabulous. 🙂👍 Is it me or does it sound like he’s switched on a chorus pedal for all of the studio recorded part of the video? First half sounded fine… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 6 hours ago, CameronJ said: Is it me or does it sound like he’s switched on a chorus pedal for all of the studio recorded part of the video? First half sounded fine… It does sound a bit that way but I can't decide if it's just the chordal stuff he's playing that makes it sound that way, although the single note stuff has a certain 'shimmer'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Maude said: It does sound a bit that way but I can't decide if it's just the chordal stuff he's playing that makes it sound that way, although the single note stuff has a certain 'shimmer'. Yeah it’s definitely shimmery all the way through the studio section, regardless of his playing technique. Could be some phasing caused by the camera mic and direct bass input both being left active for that portion of the video in the edit. Oh well…at least the first half of the video was useful Edited November 5, 2021 by CameronJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 11 hours ago, Ricky 4000 said: I dunno, that guy seems a bit desperate to me... What does that comment even mean? Desperate to play the bass? Desperate to have you like him? Desperate to get out of there as fast as possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 12 minutes ago, neepheid said: What does that comment even mean? Desperate to play the bass? Desperate to have you like him? Desperate to get out of there as fast as possible? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 A question to the floor... Babitz make 2 models of Gibson style 3 point bridges. One is for Gibson and one is for Epiphone. Epi's evidently have a collar on the mounting posts that is raised above the body slightly and the Epi version accommodates this. What did you guys use on the JC? I think the Epiphone version is only made in black. Any help greatly appreciated as always. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 On 13/12/2021 at 20:21, GreeneKing said: A question to the floor... Babitz make 2 models of Gibson style 3 point bridges. One is for Gibson and one is for Epiphone. Epi's evidently have a collar on the mounting posts that is raised above the body slightly and the Epi version accommodates this. What did you guys use on the JC? I think the Epiphone version is only made in black. Any help greatly appreciated as always. Peter Some pics of Babicz/Hipshot mounted on page 8... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 4 hours ago, neepheid said: Some pics of Babicz/Hipshot mounted on page 8... Thank you Matt. I’ve succumbed to a long held longing for a JCB. It’s a new red one and if you know me at all you’ll know I have no qualms modding a new bass getting it how I want it. I think I prefer the Babitz over the Hipshot. Babitz confuse the issue by making a hard to get hold of Epiphone version to accommodate the raised collars on the Epi’s inserts. Mine barely has any raised portion. Mine is really good quality wise. I’ve lowered the bridge a great deal and fitted Dunlop flats. I needed to put some PTFE tape on the pot spindles to prevent the knobs falling off. The tuners are a bit naff and black Hipshot Ultalites are waiting for collecting from the PO. The bridge (black) can wait a while but I’m going to move the strap button to the top horn using epoxy forced up into the cavity. I’m loving it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 hour ago, GreeneKing said: Thank you Matt. I’ve succumbed to a long held longing for a JCB. It’s a new red one and if you know me at all you’ll know I have no qualms modding a new bass getting it how I want it. I think I prefer the Babitz over the Hipshot. Babitz confuse the issue by making a hard to get hold of Epiphone version to accommodate the raised collars on the Epi’s inserts. Mine barely has any raised portion. Mine is really good quality wise. I’ve lowered the bridge a great deal and fitted Dunlop flats. I needed to put some PTFE tape on the pot spindles to prevent the knobs falling off. The tuners are a bit naff and black Hipshot Ultalites are waiting for collecting from the PO. The bridge (black) can wait a while but I’m going to move the strap button to the top horn using epoxy forced up into the cavity. I’m loving it I have one in the sparkling Burgundy I moved the strap pin and fitted ultra-lite hipshot's, the original tuners did the bass no favours. Balances much nicer now overall. Haven't felt the need to change the bridge yet. Enjoy your bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Highfox said: I have one in the sparkling Burgundy I moved the strap pin and fitted ultra-lite hipshot's, the original tuners did the bass no favours. Balances much nicer now overall. Haven't felt the need to change the bridge yet. Enjoy your bass. Thank you. The balance perhaps varies a little from instrument to instrument. I've played worse. 1990 era NT Warwick Thumbs come to mind Peter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badscrew Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Got one of the candy apple reds! As a frenchman, let me say - that's no "Sparkling Burgundy" 😁 And who in their right mind would carbonate good Burgundy wine anyway 🤣 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Looks delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badscrew Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Tastes… sorry, sounds delicious too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 The sides and back of my JC look amazing, as does @Badscrew's. They should do one that looks like that all over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 I've bought (and then sold) at least 4 JCBs, the look of them keeps bringing me back - but I find them awkward to play. I must learn not to buy another! Great basses, well made, but don't seem to suit my anatomy and/or playing 'style'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Aye I think they can out P a p bass in some situations but being 5’5” I look like a fat Gollum wittering on about how precious it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badscrew Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 I’m 6’ and big boned so that’s ok :))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 44 minutes ago, krispn said: Aye I think they can out P a p bass in some situations but being 5’5” I look like a fat Gollum wittering on about how precious it is. Support group here. TL:DR - just play whatever you like and don't give even a single hoot about it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 2 hours ago, neepheid said: Support group here. TL:DR - just play whatever you like and don't give even a single hoot about it. Oh I still gigged it but you know what gas is like 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) Just seen this one on ebay, all over blue pearl. Edited July 1, 2022 by Maude Adding link 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Maude said: Just seen this one on ebay, all over blue pearl. That's Blue Royale. A limited edition available around 2016. I had one. Kinda wish I still had it, it's super sparkly - even the binding is sparkly! Edited July 1, 2022 by neepheid 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 9 minutes ago, neepheid said: That's Blue Royale. A limited edition available around 2016. I had one. Kinda wish I still had it, it's super sparkly - even the binding is sparkly! That looks fantastic. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badscrew Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 29 minutes ago, neepheid said: That's Blue Royale. A limited edition available around 2016. I had one. Kinda wish I still had it, it's super sparkly - even the binding is sparkly! Love it. Throw sparkles on anything and I'm in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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