Epiphone Jack Casady Deep Dive - A Bass That Thumps Like No Other - LowEndLobster Fresh Look

[@sethbrown8912]

I must make one thing clear. The Jack Casady is a HOLLOWBODY. Not semi-hollow. Its among my favorite basses. That said, LEL is one of the best channels on the earth and sea. Entertaining, funny, mods, team-ups and friendliness with other channels. This is the way things should be! Cannot compliment you enough. KUDOS to you LEL!

[@TheEssexCat]

I smiled all the way through this, your playing, that tone, so good.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you!

[@user-tl9wz3xe3o]

I’ve had my Casady for four years now and absolutely love it. BTW if any of you are looking for a gig bag that the JC fits in (Epi doesn’t offer one anymore) I just got a MONO M-80 Bass Sleeve bag that works. Great video, Lobster!

[@joecasa85]

I've always loved this bass, and with this colour it seriously gives me goosebumps!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Joe!

[@sira.scottascot8865]

I have the same one. It's so much fun to play, and one might not think it can bring the rock, but that 500 setting will catch you in the alley on payday.

[@pjmuck]

Update: Epiphone Jack Casady Bass has dropped in price to $599 now.

[@d.s.9692]

I have always wanted this bass so badly. It sounds incredible. I'd probably never use those hotter impedance options, but the sound on this is so gorgeous.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Derek!

[@jameslanclos568]

@@LowEndLobster How tall are you? The bass looks proportionate to your body size. It might be too big for me.

[@LowEndLobster]

6'2"

[@Fritz-the-Brat]

@@jameslanclos568 I'm a tall dude myself and it's one of the largest basses I played. It won't fit into any case or gigbag other than the designated epiphone case (giant booty)

[@davidlayton6137]

Yes, you will use the impedance switch, trust me, I do. But 500 is my main squeeze.

[@MrSparks54]

That puppy has tone and sustain from coast to coast! Thanks Lobster 🦞

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you Sparks!

[@neocollective]

Fantastic tones !!...but the Donny Benet t-shirt made it for me LOL what a legend 🤩

[@DavidSmith-wq3wu]

My favorite basses. They cover p bass territory with something a little extra. They record great too. Neck dive can be an issue so I replace the tuners with gotoh lightweights.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks David! They are indeed special

[@fredparker3384]

Were the tuners drop in??

[@DavidSmith-wq3wu]

@@fredparker3384 the gb528 set drops right in

[@LauraWallaceTHE]

I love this tone so dang much.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Laura! Me too

[@chlindh1]

Agree, close to perfect

[@billholder1330]

I think Jack would approve of your playing here. Very sweet. :)

[@joedecker3900]

I’m not changing the bridge, I just got the burgundy colored one. Love it!

[@rickrolli7091]

I can see why you like that bass so much. A lot of versatile fat tone.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Rick!

[@yogimango5824]

I upgraded the tuners & bridge on my Jack Casady. Is good. BUT the inserts that the bridge screws into popped out while playing at a rehersal! Apparently a common (simple fix) issue. I super glued inserts into the body. So far so good.

[@drewjones9501]

Great sounding bass LEL! I picked the EJC up yesterday in GC in Pelham Blue and went home with it because it played and sounded so good. It was such a fine playing bass and the old school tone was so awesome and warm. The tone knob and impedance switch I found to both be extremely usable. For one pickup, this is a very versatile bass. Takes a little getting used to when you’re standing, but sitting down, it’s the most comfortable bass to play as well. I found the fit and finish on mine to be pretty flawless coming from the newer production location in China. Thanks again for a great review.

[@joedecker3900]

Good call on sitting down

[@jamesmarkham7489]

Yours is beautiful with the silverburst but that photo of the blue one is def drool worthy!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you! RIGHT!? I saw the other finishes and thought they were nice, but the faded LPB is killer. I really want to snag one!

[@michailzagranichny6444]

Have sunberst one from 2014, had a lot of fun. But believe me, game changed completely after La Bella's James Jamerson's set of flat strings and appropriate tuning of the neck and bridge. Now it's ultimate vintage machine. Can throw in some concert videos. :)

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you for sharing, Michail! That's awesome :)

[@michailzagranichny6444]

@@LowEndLobster kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHOnn4iIZ75oabs

[@kitsvn]

Awesome bass. I busted out my bass and jammed with you on that last demo, that was fun!

[@LowEndLobster]

That's awesome! :)

[@DTaylorGuitars]

I’ve always loved this bass! The look, sound, response, history - so good.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks dude!

[@nathanbraswell7673]

Almost bought one of these the other day, I was so surprised at how great it sounded! There was a stingray I couldn’t pass up but I definitely see one of these in my future.

[@russellzauner]

ahhhh I know what this is and I don't need the demo but watched anyhow because it's just so satisfying

[@russellzauner]

1:00 it would look super cool with the labella white tapes over nickel. :-) I bet it would go boop boop boop even smoother

[@russellzauner]

4:45 okay - it is worth mentioning that under the silverburst is a maple top on maple body with mahogany neck, as opposed to the reverse, which is on more basses than not. One sees mahogany body/maple neck on a LOT of instruments.

[@russellzauner]

The sticker on the back of the headstock looks like what I see on guitars made in China, but I checked hard (without a serial number there's no for sure way to tell and I don't own one and I'm not asking for one) for a bit and it looks like they went from Samick to Peerless in the mid 90's for Korean mfr. Gibson somehow opened a plant exclusive to them in China for Epi builds. They don't say on the company websites but most people seem to get straight answers from Gibson when they ask so there are a few lists and decoders out there that correlate well and seem to be useful. I need more semi/hollowbody. There is a hollow fretless 5 in Germany but they won't ship international and it's already 550 euros. I got access to the classifieds site where it's posted but I have been hesitant to contact the owner because I translated their ad and they said only local...but it's made entirely of birdseye maple!!!!!! NO LIE! 5 string hollow body fretless made entirely of not only maple, but birdseye maple. it's VERY shiny.

[@russellzauner]

mmmmm love that boopy grunt great demo

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you!

[@JoseAntonio-gl6fo]

Oh, please! The fretless one!

[@bustedfender]

This bass was a revelation to me. I bought a gold top for gentle acoustic gigs but it will do anything except fusion and opera. It can weep one minute and roar the next. Moving the strap button to a reinforced pad in the top horn sorted the balance problem. Don’t change the strings, btw…

[@KaltOhm]

How did you install the reinforced pad? I’d love to have one of these but I’m afraid of the neck dive…

[@brazenhead262]

How does the unplugged sound compare to a traditional electric bass? Any louder at all, maybe just for practicing without an amp?

[@LowEndLobster]

Great question! Yeah not much louder. This can't really be used acoustically. I have an Epiphone Masterbilt De Luxe bass that's my living room noodling acoustic. Have it strung with flats and it sounds great. I've never done a real video on it (other than a phone vid when I lost power and I was just nooding).... I probably should!

[@charleshale8504]

I've owned and sold two, never could get it to sound thuddy like yours, always really sounded hollow, and I could never get it to work, for me, in a band mix. Real shame because they're such cool looking basses, and frankly you made yours sound fantastic

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks for sharing! That's very interesting. When did you buy them? I'm curious if that may speak to the difference when they changed production facilities from Korea to China

[@billyhooks99]

The lowest impedance setting is how a bass is supposed to sound. I have not been interested in a semi hollow body bass until now. Thanks 🦞

[@MrOccamRazor]

I never bought one, or got to try one. But, myself, I was into the solid black one. But, I would be happy to own a green or red one.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks MrRazorChild! Yeah the black with the cream pickup was classy

[@stephenfoster6940]

Absolutely love my Epi JC but I've made some mods to get it where I'm *really* happy with it. Like Lobster, I've replaced the awful standard bridge with a Hipshot. Looks way better and has superior functionality. The big issue for me was neck dive. I replaced the tuners with Hipshot lightweight tuners which improved the situation but didn't cure it. I had the strap button relocated from the neck heel to the upper bout by a really good bass setup guy that I have used for many years. Because the bout is hollow you can't just screw in the strap button there. He made a wood block exactly the same shape as the inside of the bout, and glued it in after putting it through the pickup hole. Neck dive is now greatly reduced and no longer an issue. The final mod was to address the grabby gloss neck. I masked off the neck at the nut and where it joined the body and gave it a light rub with 1000 grade wet and dry paper. It now has a beautiful satin-feel. The tone is awesome with NPS roundwounds that still provide the thump of flats (I used La Bellas on it for a while) with more tonal versatility. Removing the pickguard shows the gorgeous gold to full advantage. These days it's just my Jazz Bass and the Epi that get used while the P only comes out occasionally.

[@rcb_matt]

What model are the Hipshot tuners?

[@stephenfoster6940]

@@rcb_matt They were the HB6 - 1/2” Ultralite, Chrome/Clover Key, 2xTreble Side and 2xBass side. They leave the 4 holes from the original keys exposed but you don’t really notice them on the back of the headstock. Cheers.

[@ColeWheeler4Lyfe]

Dope shirt dude. ❤

[@yenneferalvarez7122]

I got mine over a year ago and I love mine! It's made in china and it's great!

[@McMeeBurger]

Saw one of these in gold on marketplace and I regret not going for it

[@LowEndLobster]

The gold finish is a nice one!

[@vassilisvassilis6159]

salutations Lobster . Does the hipshot bridge fit directly , no modifications needed ? is it worth it ? thank you

[@sethbrown8912]

SLAP yes, with roundwound strings, the thing slaps. Check out some other demos. This slaps like a beast.

[@marciosouza8656]

Man.... great sound, great tone!! Congratulations Lobster!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Marcio!

[@philipmcadam5339]

Hey Lobster, thanks for taking me for a swim, I enjoyed the water.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Philip!

[@LetzBeaFranque]

Excellent demo. I went to a Guitar Center and they had three . One had a price of 950 and the others were 799. I asked why and they didn't know and didn't offer to find out. I played one and the setup was a disaster. I didn't pursue it further because the sales guys showed no interest in making a sale - absolutely no help and no desire.

[@LowEndLobster]

That's a shame. The condition of GC instruments is pretty consistently terrible. It's rare for me to play a bass on their racks that has a decent setup. What a shame!

[@bottleoblues7078]

I love mine, but it has bit of neck dive that was bothering me. I changed to a hipshot bridge and hipshot lightweight tuners and it balances perfectly. What a great looking bass. And the sound!

[@melissabuchanan6802]

I would love to see this bass vs the Allen Woody rumblecat

[@youngspanion]

I LOVE your videos my man. Thank you for them and the reviews. What kind of drum machine do you use and are you recording DI? or through an amp and mic? Thanks.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you! Drum machine is a beat buddy 2 mini, amp is going DI into the interface. This was my 'old' setup, which I've recently upgraded.

[@rcb_matt]

I got the blue on in trade last week. It's all stock... matter of fact, the guy bought it the Sunday before but didn't like the neck dive. One zero gravity strap later and it holds up really well. I am tempted to try some tape wounds on it. I am trying to decide between a gig bag or just buying the hard case. That Hipshot bridge and possibly tuners, might be the in this basses future.

[@placeholder8671]

Josh Browning of Lift to Experience plays one of these, huge sound

[@jimdep6542]

Nice review ! I'll be this bass would sound and play great as a fretless.

[@DrGregC]

I have a black JC Signature (Korean). I believe it still has the original (unknown) 50 -105 round wound strings. I like the idea of putting on some flat wounds. I loved your tone! Are you recommending LaBella Deep Talkin’ Bass Flats - Standard 45-105?

[@LowEndLobster]

These are low tensions I believe, though I prefer the deep talkin' 760fs set

[@jessefarley4609]

On my les Paul bass I used the fender nylon tapewound and I can get some of the sound of the jack when it's on 50ohms but I bet a set on a jack Casady would be heaven

[@DrGregC]

@@jessefarley4609 On Lobster's recommendation, I put on the LaBella 760FS flats. A match made in heaven.

[@joedecker3900]

@@LowEndLobster Sounds fine with those strings you have on it

[@billholder1330]

re: "quite spicy, use with caution" - haha, that's my favorite setting. very "in your face" for sure! (other fav is the other end entirely hah)

[@ramshaar2597]

1 of your best i love the way she looks the way she sound i love it loud real loud

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you Ram!

[@brucesahroian1482]

Im Thinking that Jack Cassidy also had another thing he was noted for. The use of a Versatile Bass amp! Ive had 2 so far! First was the bass guitar version the second was a different name but made by the same Co. and it had the Bi Amp feature plus reverb and vibrato!! These amps are more rare than anyone knows!!! Impossible to find anymore!!!

[@brucesahroian1482]

Excuse my computer!!!! Versatone!!!!!

[@LowEndLobster]

Great comment Bruce!

[@johngeddes7894]

Bruce - It’s the Versatone Panoflex. They carne with a Helmholtz chamber, a 10” and 8” speaker configuration, or one 12” . I may be a little off on speaker sizes, but two variants anyway. It was originally an accordion amp.

[@crocholiday]

I've been wanting a hollow body lately. Absolutely love the tone they get. So good. Trying to find a 5'er version but they're not really a thing I guess lol.

[@Facu_Roldan]

I think Ibanez makes/used to make a 5 strings artcore bass.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Croc! Yeah this one has great tone. There's not that many semihollow 5'ers like this (if any). The artcore 5 was discontinued, the rockbass starbass is twice the price and misses the mark, and I can't think of any other 5'ers.

[@WilliamYoder72]

I have the white one from 2014! Best bass I own.

[@LowEndLobster]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@mikehertz6507]

Looking to pick up a used white 2014. Was yours made in Korea?

[@LowEndLobster]

Yes

[@keithjackson4990]

Man, I dig this bass! Nice axe Lobster…

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Keith!

[@element-dh9dx]

Yeah that ice blue or pelham blue is a pretty color.

[@radioblogtirana]

Great t-shirt xD D.B its an amazing bass player too :D

[@rayhewitt6875]

If you do another review on this bass i hope you use roundwound strings!! Thanks for the video!!

[@LowEndLobster]

I was literally thinking the other day how I want to put rounds back on this LOL

[@rayhewitt6875]

Fantastic!!😊

[@davidpost4216]

Is that impedance switch switching between 3 different capacitors that make up the “in series potentiometer and capacitor to ground” tone control part of the electronics? If so do you know the capacitor values? My guess would be .022, .047, and .10uF. For a passive bass it has a lot flexibility in tones. My guess is that the tone control on a bass with active electronics has even more control for cutting the higher frequencies.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks David! I'm not exactly sure how the switch works. Normally I'd open it up, but semi hollow instruments are a PITA to work on. I do hope to get one of the newer Chinese models to compare this to, and will potentially take that one apart to do a deeper dive. Great comment!

[@davidpost4216]

I would also add a foam mute to that bass.

[@LowEndLobster]

I do have a nordy mute somewhere...

[@gwlankard1]

I want one of the gold ones!

[@ronaldhartman4346]

Also, one thing you didn’t mention on the review of the Schecter Corsair bass is if it had the neck dive like the Jack Casady bass… I am looking at buying the Corsair Bass.

[@jonathanbernheimer4335]

Hi, thanks for the video. One question is about neck dive when sitting down. Does it have a lot when sitting down?

[@BrandonMobley614]

This was a great review, as always, but I paid extra attention to this one in particular. I’m in the market for a semi-hollow body, and I am torn between this, and the Epiphone Allen Woody Rumblekat.

[@martinheath5947]

Sounds so good I love the tone! However, being used to a strap button over the 12th fret, the added reach and twist of the wrist required to play down by the nut on this bass may be the same issue that put me off my G3 :( I had to sling it low to avoid strain. I've no idea how it works, whether it taps separate coil windings or whatever, but if not, can you put an impedance control like this in a P Bass? 😊

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Martin! I know very little about how the vari-tone impedance switch works. Will look into it in the future :)

[@martinheath5947]

@@LowEndLobster Cool :)

[@kevinmoor26]

I have an older model Goldtop. I don't know where it was made, but it is a beautiful instrument, so I guess the people who made it didn't want their organs removed if they fucked up. I also have a J bass and a Les Paul special bass. They all have different voices and I love them all. Got them all from pawn shops and I feel for the people who couldn't keep them, but they are all playing music to this day. Been playing since 68 and my youngest sister will sell them for postage when I cark it. No one really owns a beautiful musical instrument, we just use them until someone else gets a gig. Jack Casady Signature basses are the most versatile bass you can play. Whether you are on a world tour playing thrash, metal, rock or blues or waking up with your hand on your cock and getting ready to play at Stan's Pool Hall for free burgers like me, you can play anything on them. My advice to young bass players is to get what you can afford and practice and practice. Become friends with drummers. I know that they accidentally lock themselves in cars and forget to lock toilet doors in aircraft, but with them, you are the backbone of any band. Buy a metronome, use it for a few years and then give it to a guitar player you don't like. If your parents feel guilty for kicking you out or your girlfriend finds paid employment, ask for an Epi Jack Casady Signature Bass. Save up to buy one. If you like big strings, you will never look back.

[@zackstewart4109]

Gawd I love that bass.

[@henryjames2628]

Twinsies!! I love mine!

[@LowEndLobster]

Hell yeah! These are such awesome basses! Enjoy it!

[@TheGAMEGod_YT]

Lets gooooo lobster 🦞!!!!!

[@LowEndLobster]

WOOOO!

[@laserlithuanian]

u look happy playing this

[@1bingbadabing]

I have loved the sound of seymore duncan pickups, do you have an opinion of what would give the JC bass some extra punch

[@ivankornmusic]

nice playing choices and tone. perhaps you already answered this question. How the bass feels for standing up playing

[@erikavery8569]

Sicck! 🤘🏾😁 Nails that Old Tone! 😖😖😖🤘🏾

[@alanthomas8706]

Ps. I concur with the tone comments. I knew I would love this Bass the first time I laid eyes on it. The Z site months ago. Your playing sits right where I would want to hear from a Semi Hollow(it's not full) is it?

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Alan! It's a semi-hollow, I do believe there's a solid bit in the middle.

[@SICMetal74]

Makes me want to play the Barney Miller Theme !

[@PhatPhrank]

Wow, can’t believe I’m just realizing the claw song is Song of Time from Ocarina of Time.

[@LowEndLobster]

:)

[@tomrobinson4781]

Aye! Lovely

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Tom!

[@DrGregC]

Impedance! I know basic electronics, but I don't understand the tonal effect of the 3-Position VariTone Tone / Impedance Switch. While you're at it, how does the JCB-1 Low-Impedance Humbucker differ from other pickups? Thanks Lobster, you are the best!

[@budizen3104]

I have a Jack Casady, same as yours Lobster. I don't understand the hate for the 3-pt bridge. Jack uses them himself, and publishes his settings on the web, so it is not difficult to learn how to set them up correctly. There are NO drop-in replacement bridges other than other 3-pts. Both the Hipshot Supertone and the Babicz full contact have to be kludged to fit because they were made for flat top basses, and the JCS is rounded. Once you spend a few minutes and learn how to set them up properly the 3-pt bridges work just fine for the purpose intended. I don't get why someone would pay $100 or so just to make it a bit easier to change strings or set intonation. I mean, how often do you do either of those things? Jack could afford any bridge he wants, but uses his Signature basses right off the production line. Well, to each their own I suppose

[@johnb2476]

that sounds cool

[@tigerscott2966]

Very nice bass...

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Tiger!

[@MichaelPlasma]

yes to donny benet!

[@LowEndLobster]

Always!

[@ronaldhartman4346]

Does your Jack Casady bass case fit the Schecter Corsair bass??

[@LowEndLobster]

Yes

[@jessefarley4609]

I'd almost trade you my les Paul bass I can get some of those sounds but I'm dying to get my hands on it

[@MascisMan1]

I may have missed it, but, what strings are on there? TI Jazz Flats?

[@LowEndLobster]

La Bella Low Tensions 45-105 I believe

[@jjhebert2240]

Mr Lobster, I think I want a PBASS! Can u let me know what 3 I should consider? Love your show

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks JJ! What price point are you looking at?

[@jjhebert2240]

Best bang for buck. Between 400.00 1400ish. Not to crazy I just play at home. I already have the Stingray which is really good. Trying to get one that doesn’t require a battery. I just bought a Mexican Strat guitar which I really do like so far!

[@jjhebert2240]

Are you still there Mr Lobster?

[@LowEndLobster]

Hey JJ, join the discord channel if you want to chat in real time. I check the comments here periodically

[@jjhebert2240]

I will as so as I learn how to find it.

[@CommunRyder]

How does it balance on a strap, standing up?

[@Timothy-remembers]

My tv stand was rattling… damn this thing must be a whopper

[@jjhebert2240]

Mr Lobster, I use an IPAD! Can you do a video on how to find you on the discord channel. I did download the APP, however I never heard of it before.

[@LowEndLobster]

Hey JJ! The link is in the video description. I'd google how to join a discord channel and hopefully that helps.

[@thijsroeterink]

I got i China version. It mwah in some area's of paintjob en real bad tuners and bad plastic nut. But in love the sound so much that i kept it. Also got it for 607,90 euro's in a webshop while other webshop had it van 679 euro's so i think these was a mistake in pricing

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you for sharing! That's a bummer, sounds like the quality suffered when production moved but I'm glad you still love it. Everything on this MIK model was perfect out of the box.

[@quadzilla69r]

Just an FYI, I don't believe these come w a hardcase (although it's an option). At least my new Faded Pelham Blue version didn't come w one. If I"m wrong, then I guess Sweetwater owes me a case, however, it's not listed as included.

[@LowEndLobster]

Very interesting! Mine came with one in 2013, but it seems like things may have changed! Will look into this, thank you!

[@quadzilla69r]

@@LowEndLobster my pleasure! Thanks for the awesome review! 😀

[@KPJohnson]

No case included. They go for $120.

[@LowEndLobster]

@@KPJohnson THanks Kev! I've updated the description

[@DadPlaysBass]

How many claws would this bass get 1-5???

[@stuartanguish5111]

What make is that bridge again? I need to change mine

[@philbosher6959]

Great tone..I want one now. 🤣

[@georgekushner323]

I had one in Alpine White. Not my favorite but a very nice bass. So I was still pretty mad when it got ripped off.

[@LowEndLobster]

Aw, bummer to hear!

[@jeremygalvin7726]

Thumpy goodness.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Jeremy!

[@Rick_Petrone]

Hey Mr.Lobster... why do they use the name "Deep Dive" on this model?

[@LowEndLobster]

Hey Ricardo! The video is the 'deep dive', just an oceanic pun on a 'detailed look' at a bass.

[@Rick_Petrone]

@@LowEndLobster Well done, Mr.Lobster!

[@Duncanlinc]

Is neck dive really that big of a deal if you're constantly holding the thing?

[@hadrosaurus]

no. some ppl find it hard though apparently

[@gregwaltz5238]

I am having trouble deciding between a Jack Casady or a Fender Player Precision as my next bass. Both are priced exactly the same.

[@jamesmarkham7489]

Really depends on what styles you’re looking to play IMO. Precision is really the jack of all trades. That said the jack cassady is quite versatile but is prone to feedback so that is a consideration if high volume of overdrive is going to be used.

[@LowEndLobster]

Great question Greg! I think James nailed the answer. P is a bit more flexible in terms of genres where it'll fit in and you do have some potential feedback caveats (YMMV). Hope that helps

[@gregwaltz5238]

Thanks. The Pelham Blue would be my preferred color for the JCB, which is currently out of stock everywhere. The Player Precision seems to be an instrument that could fun to modify as time goes by. The ultimate find would be a good used Ibanez ATK, but cannot find any in my price range.

[@markyurick6699]

Don't mean to jump in, but in my opinion it would depend on what you already have. If you already have a P or a J or even a PJ, I could see something like this to augment your arsenal. But you will probably want a passive single coil solid body bass. The Fender Player is a great one. This epiphone sounds great by itself, but from experience, it can be difficult to be heard in a mix with this type of bass. It could get frustrating depending on what kind of music you want to play.

[@markyurick6699]

Don't mean to jump in, but in my opinion it would depend on what you already have. If you already have a P or a J or even a PJ, I could see something like this to augment your arsenal. But you will probably want a passive single coil solid body bass. The Fender Player is a great one. This epiphone sounds great by itself, but from experience, it can be difficult to be heard in a mix with this type of bass. It could get frustrating depending on what kind of music you want to play.

[@alanthomas8706]

Lobster, if any sources are offering this Bass w/case they are Unicorns. Due to complex financial concerns I employ pay as you play no interest ever plans. My source offers No case with this Bass. I am in the central U.S. Before blasting you for missleading info (don't get) our hopes up. My source Epiphone JC Bass case $150 (rounded up, pre tax) ships free. The players know what company I speak of(the broke or poor ones at least) so.

[@LowEndLobster]

I got mine with a case, but that was a decade ago haha. I've updated the description

[@jameslanclos568]

I Really wanted to get this bass. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it. However, I think it's too big for me and I'm leaning more to a short scale bass. It looks okay in your hands, are you a tall guy?

[@BassAudition]

what pickups did you put in this bass?

[@LowEndLobster]

This is stock

[@jaex9617]

This is your mom. Don't you think your videos would seem more professional if you wore real pants? I just want what's best for you, dear. More seriously though, I still find the impedance switch kind of baffling, and I own this bass. I guess it's a little hotter as the impedance goes up? To me, it just doesn't seem all that dramatic compared to, for example the effect one gets by turning the tone knob, or even just fiddling with tone and volume a bit together. I admit, I'm a little on the deaf side. Am I the only one who just doesn't quite *get* the impedance switch?

[@christophergossett2933]

Which bridge did you put on this bass?