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The Epiphone Jack Casady Bass delivers a wide range of amazing acoustic and electric bass tones. This signature model, designed with rock legend Jack Casady, features a stylish semi-acoustic laminate maple body and a special low-impedance, low-output humbucker that captures Casady's iconic full-bodied tone with excellent clarity and definition. The VariTone impedance shifting circuit provides a broad spectrum of high-quality bass sounds to suit any musical situation. The Epiphone Jack Casady Bass combines deep, articulate tone with classic semi-hollowbody style.

Semi-Hollow Maple Body Produces Natural, Woody Tone

The Epiphone Jack Casady Bass features a unique semi-hollow maple body construction that allows the top to vibrate freely, resulting in a warm, woody tone. A mahogany center block under the bridge adds sustain and helps prevent feedback. This innovative design provides the resonant qualities of a hollowbody with the stability of a solidbody.

Special Low-Impedance Humbucker Delivers Signature Sound

Designed in collaboration with Jack Casady, the bass's low-impedance JCB-1 humbucker produces a full, articulate tone that brings Casady's iconic sound to life. The pickup's broad frequency response captures rich lows, crisp highs, and a throaty midrange. Variable coil tapping allows switching between single-coil and humbucker modes for a range of classic Fender and Gibson styled tones.

VariTone Circuit Provides Tonal Versatility

The VariTone impedance selector offers three pickup settings—high, medium, and low—to suit any playing situation. High impedance mode produces a bright, clear tone with an acoustic vibe. Medium impedance delivers a balanced, all-purpose sound with piano-like clarity. Low impedance mode creates a deep, growling tone perfect for rock. Using the VariTone in combination with the volume and tone knobs provides a wide spectrum of bass sounds.

Playability and Style

The set maple neck and rosewood fretboard provide a comfortable playing feel. Stylish features include pearloid trapezoid inlays, body binding, and Jack Casady's signature on the headstock. With pro-quality components, construction and Jack Casady's influential design, the Epiphone Jack Casady Bass brings rock legend style and tone within reach of every bassist.

Epiphone Jack Casady Bass Faded Pelham Blue
Epiphone Jack Casady Bass Faded Pelham Blue
Epiphone Jack Casady Bass Faded Pelham Blue

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  • 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

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4.65

23 Reviews

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Quite surprized!

This is the first hollow body I've owned and it has some nice warm, clean tone. What surprized me was the bright high end. Very versatile! It took me awhile to get used to the deep, round neck profile, (also own old Jazz and Thunderbird) It felt a little too NEW. Once I played it for a couple days, I really like it! Intonation was right on out of the box and needed no adjustment.It does have a noisy tone pot. It has a clean sound with a very tight low end. I dont know that I will retire my Jazz but I will have this bass with me at all times. It also stays in tune. For what it costs, it is a must have.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Looks great, but...

This is a really pretty bass, but the quality issues were apparent right away. The tuning pegs were sloppy and, when I tried to tune the G string, the bridge pulled right out of the body.

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing6
  2. Jamming5
  3. Recording5
  4. Small Venues5
  5. Rock Concerts3
Cons
  1. Craftsmanship1
  2. Fret Buzz1
  3. nice sound as is1
  4. None1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced6
  2. Novice4
  3. Child1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play10
  2. Good Feel9
  3. Good Tone8
  4. Good Pick Up6
  5. Solid Electronics6
  • She's a beauty!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byJim

    fromDenver

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I've been thinking about adding a hollow body bass to my collection, even though I really didn't need one. I saw this Jack Casady and was taken by its beautiful look, just gorgeous in shape and color. After playing it for a while I knew I had to buy it. Feels great, well constructed, sounds great. And Jason Hirsch the store manager was super cool to deal with. Very happy with this baby.

  • Great bass!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byAvrum

    fromCarle place, NY

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I love this bass! And I love Jack casady!

  • Iconic Styling

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byBryan

    fromBolingbrook, IL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Never played a hollow body bass before, but the styling was so fantastic, I wanted to give it a try. Was amazed at the versatility it allows from blues to Metal which I didn't expect. Great sound and even better looks, get a lot of compliments on this instrument. #Sweepstakes

  • Best purchase I've made.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJordan

    fromPearland TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The color is so vibrant, the guitar is just stunning.

  • Happy jammer

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    byGlenn

    fromRAL, NC

    After playing a 1978 Fender P bass (boat anchor) for thirty years, I needed to lighten the load. Finding one of them at the Guitar Center helped me make the decision. Being able to plug it in and explore its wide variety of tones sold me. After getting it home and completing the setup, the action is perfect. I found two quality control issues with it. The tone knob was loose and fell off easily and the logo on the pickguard had come unglued and snagged, getting bent. Both I fixed. The only other issue I had with this was that Epiphone had zero cases for these in the USA. I bought a Guild case for mine, and it fits perfectly.

  • a nice looking piece .

    3

    submitted3 years ago

    byjohn

    fromcentral valley ca.

    Does rattle abit, Stays in tune ok

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byBrian

    fromOxnard Ca

    Is this a short-scale bass?

    Is this a short-scale bass?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    No it's not. It's one of the few semi hollow basses that isn't.
  • asked byMat

    fromBrick NJ

    Where is this bass made

    Where is this bass made

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Made in Korea.
  • asked byPaul G

    fromNew York ny

    How long is the neck? Happy

    How long is the neck? Happy

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's about 26"
  • asked byDahniel

    fromLos Angeles

    Does it come with a case ?

    Does it come with a case ?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. Please see "Epiphone Jack Casady Bass Guitar Case"
  • asked byBrock

    fromOmaha, NE

    Is this still available in the metallic gold??

    Is this still available in the metallic gold??

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product availability 855-770-3373.
  • asked bylar

    fromundisclosed

    how wide is the body?

    how wide is the body?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I'm sorry, I don't know.