Recent content by Delvina

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    Epiphone EB-0 or Hagstrom HB-4?

    You're right, gfen. I just wanted to improve the sound quality of my instrument and I've heard of a few people saying they've had good results by switching to a Hipshot bridge. I wanted a new one not because I've found a limitation in what the stock one does, but because people say it's not good...
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    Epiphone EB-0 or Hagstrom HB-4?

    Thanks for the comments, everyone. I was thinking of buying one of these three: Fender Coronado ($810) Hagstrom HB-4 ($600) Gretsch G5442BDC Electromatic ($980) Unfortunately, they don't have them in stock in any music store in my area. I strongly prefer to look at and try out an instrument...
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    Epiphone EB-0 or Hagstrom HB-4?

    Thanks telecopy. The Lakland's design does look nice but it doesn't seem to be available in my area. lowend1, that looks sweet! I love the EB-0's aesthetics and playability very much which is why I was hesitant to let go and move up to another guitar. If a pickup upgrade can really make such an...
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    Epiphone EB-0 or Hagstrom HB-4?

    Thanks for the suggestion, Orangeclawhammer. I've tried playing normal scale basses but they feel too big for my hands and I can't play them fast enough, which is why I'm sticking with a short scale. The Squier was my 2nd choice when I bought my bass. I liked them both but prefered the look and...
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    Epiphone EB-0 or Hagstrom HB-4?

    I'm a fairly new bassist in an amateur gig band playing a variety of music genres. I own a short-scale Epiphone EB-0 (bought for $230) which I like (especially the color and feel), but I find that it has a muddy tone and there isn't much I can do with the sound...