seek info on epiphone upright

jpl · #1 04-06-2002, 02:26 PM

The serial # is 732. It has a natural finish that is amber now, laminated curley and birds eye maple; a rock maple tailpiece, the original fingerboard was rosewood. The scroll plates and tuning keys are brass engraved with maple leafs and the words Epiphone Inc New York Model B. I would like to know the year it was made. Any other history on this bass, or where to go to find info would be appreciated. size is 3/4

alavakian · #2 04-24-2002, 06:59 PM

I also have an old Epiphone model B that's in great shape. I can't find the serial No. maybe you can help on that. Your description matches mine exactly. Where is the serial No. located?

jpl · #3 04-24-2002, 11:24 PM

Look up to the bottom of the scroll at the level of the nut and below the E string tuning key. There is a number stamped into the wood under the lip where the scroll begins. jpl

alavakian · #4 04-25-2002, 10:09 PM

Thanks jpl, I found it. It reads 1429.

Don P · #5 04-30-2002, 12:53 AM

If what Gibson told me was true. it means the 142nd bass in (that model) their ninth year of production. The number on mine is at the tailblock. I don't however recall just what years Gibson (buy and close all competition) made Epi Bass. I think it was something like 54 to 64. Try your luck with the front office folks. I've gotten considerable information on several basses through them.