I recently brought a Epiphone EB-3 Bass and I really loved the sound but unfortunately it's just to heavy for me (I am female, but know men that have said the same thing!) can anyone tell me if the Epiphone Thunderbird is the same weight? I have heard this bass is also heavy. I am looking for a back up bass so I would like something similar sounding that isnt too expensive but lighter!
an epi t-bird is usually light... its just its shaped in a way that pulls your shoulder big time. i really dont recommend it ... at 5'7, 200 lbs, who works out regularly, its hurts strapping it on for an hour
Well, in case it's the weight that bothers you, you could try out an Epiphone EB-0. It's basicaly the same bass as the one you have. Difference being that it doesn't have the mini humbucker and it's also a shortscale.
Unfortunately allot of inexpensive basses tend to be on the heavier side of the scale. Although I have never tried one but perhaps a semi-acoustic bass will help weight wise. Years ago I used to have a "headless" bass (Washburn) that reminded me of a canoe paddle and it was small and fairly light. I see on "Evil Bay" that there are still new and used small headless basses for sale,,perhaps start your search there. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Headless-Ba...y-/171069205355?pt=Guitar&hash=item27d484eb6b
If it is weight that is the main deal breaker, try a Ibanez SR 300 or similar. They are the lightest basses I have ever owned and they are far, far better than a Epi SG bass. The bolt on Tbirds are not heavy in my experiance but they can be uncomfortable for some people, myself included, due to the shape and the way they "hang" on the body. Also the Tbird sounds nothing like a SG bass. The Tbird, even the cheap one, will blow the SG away any day of the week. A completely different animal.
You can look for a Viola bass... It's a small and light (30" scale, hollowbody) and more "McCartney's" than "Bruce's", of course But it delivers, it's in the same price range and very warm and user friendly. Cheers, Wallace
My suggestion would be a Danelectro Long Horn. I have one from the 90's that's the upgraded Chinese reissue version. It's extremely light and plays great. (Note - I have many basses to compare it to.) It really thumps with flats and does nice sound changes with the 2 stacked knob controls.
Thanks for all the advice! i have heard good things about Ibanez so will give them a try, plus a few others mentioned.
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