{"product_id":"epiphone-jack-cassidy-bass-ebony","title":"Epiphone Jack Cassidy Bass Ebony","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis second hand bass guitar is in good condition,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome scuffs on the back of the body and a chip on the headstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA semi‑hollow, low‑end bass with personality, punch, and surprising versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jack Casady Bass is one of Epiphone’s most characterful instruments: warm, woody, articulate, and capable of huge low‑end presence thanks to its unique \u003cstrong\u003eJCB‑1 low‑impedance pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eVariGain transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s not a “do‑everything” bass, but what it \u003cem\u003edoes\u003c\/em\u003e do, it does with authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple semi‑hollow with a centre block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany, set‑neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\" (rare for a semi‑hollow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss Ebony – looks classy, slightly menacing, and very stage‑ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe build quality is consistently strong on these models. The semi‑hollow construction gives it a natural resonance you feel through your chest when unplugged. It’s lighter than a Les Paul‑style bass but not featherweight; the centre block keeps it stable and reduces feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt sits well on a strap, though the large body means it feels more like a vintage ES‑style instrument than a modern compact bass. Left‑handed players (your perspective) would find the ergonomics surprisingly friendly,no awkward horn placement or neck dive issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eElectronics \u0026amp; Tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the Casady Bass becomes its own beast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJCB‑1 Low‑Impedance Humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with Jack Casady himself, this pickup is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e your typical humbucker. It’s cleaner, more hi‑fi, and more dynamic. It reacts to your playing like an acoustic instrument plugged into a studio preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariGain Transformer (3‑way impedance switch)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 ohm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, open, acoustic‑like; great for expressive fingerstyle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250 ohm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced, punchy, the “default” setting for most players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500 ohm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hotter, thicker, more aggressive mids and output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis switch is the heart of the instrument. 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Think \u003cstrong\u003eMotown meets early Zeppelin meets modern indie\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is comfortable, slim enough for fast lines but with enough shoulder to feel substantial. 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The bridge is the only divisive part—some love it, some replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReal‑World Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bass shines in recording environments. Engineers love it because it fills space without muddying the mix. The low‑impedance pickup gives it a clarity that sits beautifully under guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has presence. 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