RhysP Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 The secondhand Korean Jack Casady I got on Ebay earlier this week arrived this afternoon. First off, it was great to receive an instrument that had been packed really well. Some of the things I've received in the past have been so poorly packaged I'm amazed they ever made it to me in one piece. It was pretty grubby, and the strings that were on it were totally shagged so I've just spent an enjoyable couple of hours stripping it down, cleaning it, putting new strings on it & getting the intonation sorted out. Some guitars are a joy to work on and others are a nightmare, I'm happy to say this bass is a joy, and I'm quite impressed with how easy the three point bridge is to set up after hearing so many people say negative things about them. I was planning on replacing it with a Hipshot but I'm more than happy with it so I'm not going to bother. Very impressed with the build and finish quality, the gold top is flawless & better than quite a few very expensive Gibson Les Pauls I've seen. Love the feel of the neck, the dimensions are perfect for me. The neck feels really short though due to the size of the body. Really resonant when played unamplified, and it's just one of those basses that makes you want to pick it up & noodle about on it. Not had chance to put it through the amp yet, probably wait until tomorrow now. First impressions have been excellent & I can see why so many people like these basses - an awesome bit of kit for the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marvin Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1425670893' post='2709666'] [/quote] He's right you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Oh come on, everybody has seen one of these before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) That's not the point! Pics or it didn't happen, them's the rules. Anyway, we want to see your handiwork. Edited March 6, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 This will have to do for now, I'll take some more tomorrow: [URL=http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0448_zpstjg4cght.jpg.html][IMG]http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k120/RhysP/IMG_0448_zpstjg4cght.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Nice. Looking clean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 It's in immaculate condition, really lovely bit of rosewood for the fretboard too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 You're in for a surprise when you plug it in, mine is much more aggressive and snarly than I had expected, really cuts through well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Strings. It needs strings. Happy NBD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1425673631' post='2709705'] You're in for a surprise when you plug it in, mine is much more aggressive and snarly than I had expected, really cuts through well. [/quote] Just gave it a quick, quiet try-out through the amp & I see what you mean, lovely sound! With a bit of volume behind it it'll be a beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 The keyboard player in my band says that my Jack Casady is his favourite sounding of all my basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Here it is all cleaned up, reassembled & restrung: [URL=http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0455_zpsofq9pmis.jpg.html][IMG]http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k120/RhysP/IMG_0455_zpsofq9pmis.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Had a black one of these. Mine was strung with TI flats. Sounded ace. Great bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 (edited) [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1425747294' post='2710324'] Here it is all cleaned up, reassembled & restrung: [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0455_zpsofq9pmis.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Like it. Ohh... now I've got GAS for a white one... Edited March 7, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 oooo - that's nice! Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Lovely looking instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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