AndyTravis

Back in the fold - my Pelham Blue Jack Casady

yeah - saw that. absolutely no need for it. thought of this thread straight away

Yes. It’s based in copper. whut.

£4.59 and a copy of Ladybird’s rumplestiltskin…

Like a walnut colour. Seem to recall my Gold top was opaque brown…

would be very interested to sit with this and the Epi.

Just a piece of paper will do? Im happy to shove a mug shot of me with the item… coincidentally…this item is for sale…

I generally listen to lyrics and drum cues - our new drummer is much better at indicating changes. I write about half the bands songs so I have a fair idea. One tune though, our current set opener - I wrote with 8 bars of the main riff for the verse. It was deemed that lyrically - it worked better with 6 bars - we’ve been playing it for months and my internal “counting in 4’s” brain means I almost always fluff it. Then I realised our guitarist changes pedals between verse and chorus - so if I’m doubting myself - I look out for the chequered vans about to stamp on a pedal 🤣 but I practice at home through all 12 tunes we have (originals) and then make sure I keep an eye on stuff at rehearsals. Singer has a habit of working on lyrics until we record the tune - so it’s best not to rely on him. Guitarist is a proper stickler though - so I trust him 🤣

Yeah - I should’ve got one of those when I had the chance. I will say - there’s little to nothing between the Korean and Chinese ones.

Ah the swings and roundabouts in my head…honestly… In July 2021, Epiphone announced Pelham Blue Jack Casady basses. I missed my old Jack Casady terribly, I sold it when I was broke following the birth of Oldest Daughter. It was a gold Peerless made one I bought when I worked in a guitar shop - I played that thing until my hands couldn’t play anymore, festivals, gigs, somewhere in my memory also says a TV show…anyhow. Here’s me playing the gold one - think this was in The Raymond Review/Soho Review bar… So I got a blue one - and it was lovely, just as i remembered them to be. I got a Babicz bridge on it and changed the knobs to Gibson Amber top Hats - just looked better than the light gold speed knobs it came with. At that time I was in a funk/rock band and played lots of slappy tight stuff - the Casady just sat watching on, and eventually I sold it. As things have a habit of doing - everything changed, I planned to knock it all on the head And stop playing all together. Then a chance exchange of messages turned into a band and it’s going really well - I have myself a lovely Gibson Ripper, and I’d love a second one - but they are inordinately expensive… Ive tried all sorts as a backup - the best being a Shergold Marathon - now with our very own @Maude Anyhow fate stepped in - and my blue Casady reappeared! The Ibanez case, amber knobs and Babicz all telling. I messaged @Grooverjr Turns out @MM Stingray 62 had replaced the machineheads with Grover’s (as now used by Gibson) which is definitely a worthwhile upgrade - smoother and more reassuring. So, it’s home… Couldn’t be more chuffed. Does everything I need - rehearsal tomorrow and gigs 30th/31st… And, it’s blue…

This recent post by an online dealer is not helpful

Are they Yamaha post it notes?

Now then… Hiding to nothing…here I go. in 2007/8 I bought an Epiphone Jack Casady (Peerless/Korean) in Gold. When Ella (now 15) was born - I hit hard times and ended up selling 12/13 basses. The Casady went to @Etienne who then sold it to @Geddys nose My trail goes cold there. Think that was 10/11 years ago. Now - a long shot as I have no serial number, so I may as well just get a gold one from the mid 2000’s. Does anyone remember buying it off Simon? worth a shot. 🥴🤦🏻‍♂️

I’ll probably have to wait for the fretless to be honest - got a bit to pay out on house/studio and car in next few months. now the blue one is home…I’m ok for jack Casady basses for now

Bought my old Epi Jack Casady from @Grooverjr(Jack) Was honestly brilliant from start to finish - I was awaiting payment from 2 sales to enable me to get funds: he placed the bass on hold and we sorted it all pretty quickly. Then we discussed shipping - honestly, I’ve never seen a bass packed so well. it was delivered headstock down as I discovered when I got the box open. testament to the wrapping - bass is in the same condition as the day it was brand new. Magic - deal in confidence Thanks Jack x

Hehehehehehehe. Ooooh Suits you Sir

Well…this just got more interesting…genuinely think this bass would sound phenomenal as a fretless. not this one but the Jack Casady generally.

Oh god…I’ll never have enough post it notes 😂😂😂

Unsurprisingly…I bought it for a bass I’d just bought, and sold it before the tool arrived.