Epiphone Club

[D0rk1n]

Thanks.
Toby is a decent bass. Just upgrade the pickups and on board preamp.

I like to change the pickup to EMG J5. And remove the ToneXpressor circuit.

 

[Danomo]

I'm a DOUBLE EPI owner now:
Jack Casady, and viola.

 

[bholder]

I'm in, 2 old EA-260s and of course, a Jack Casady, and a couple of 6 strings. Might be more lurking down there, hard to say. I think they breed when I'm not looking.

 

[hillerup]

This is a tip for those of you who have a Flying-V bass and may need a case for this...

I recently bought myself a '58 Flying V guitar and did a lot of search for an OHSC (Epiphone model # 940-EVCS) - Only to discover these seem to be out of production and nowhere to be found...

However, the OHSC for a '58 Explorer, which is still in production and generally available everywhere, is a perfect match for a '58 Flying V guitar as well and having plenty of room for a slightly longer neck as well - So maybe these cases would fit the slightly longer 30.5" scale of the bass...

In case anyone's interested in one of these here's the internal measures:

Lenght: 120 cm / 47.24"
Wide: 42 cm / 16.53"

 

[BamaBird]

Want a number?

Hell yes

Still have the 2 Epi bass guitars (and 1 Fender MIM Jazz bass)
but am now up to
2014 Epiphone Crestwood 62 Reissue
2008 Epiphone SG CS G-4000 61 Reissue
2011 Epiphone SG CS 62 Reissue w/ P90's
2008 Epiphone CS Les Paul Custom Silverburst
2003 Epiphone Les Paul 100 Tobacco Burst

The Epi madness continues.

 

[Silver Blues]

You got it! You're #184. Welcome!

...
#160 - Snuggz Beezar
#161 - Jazzbassguy
#162 - BassPlummet
#163 - 12stringbassist
#164 - Tennesseemick
#165 - Basvarken
#166 - Bob Throb, I can make an exception if you're having inordinate trouble getting a pic.
#167 - Milk
#168 - Yok
#169 - ux4484
#170 - SludgeHammer
#171 - GIBrat51
#172 - fourstringdrums
#173 - MrRubi04
#174 - aussie_owner
#175 - marko57
#176 - ComposedFiend
#177 - old mark
#178 - Thwack
#179 - D0rk1n
#180 - bluesmavin
#181 - tellheryousawme
#182 - flashgod
#183 - bassrich
#184 - Bamabird

 

[SturmUndDrang]

Me, my JC and a ladies bathroom sign goatee.

 

[bopeuph]

My Epiphone EBM. Never played really well. I've since added some EMG's for a backup bass, and it now sounds great. Since it never got any use, I've converted it to a tenor bass (ADGC) and toy around with it a lot more. I'm debating on upgrading all of the hardware--provided the buzzing truss rod is repairable. I'm going to take it to my tech soon and see what he thinks I should do with it.

But I would like my number!

 

[bholder]

Me, my JC and a ladies bathroom sign goatee.

photobombed by the ladies room!

 

[Bredian]

My Epiphone EBM. Never played really well. I've since added some EMG's for a backup bass, and it now sounds great. Since it never got any use, I've converted it to a tenor bass (ADGC) and toy around with it a lot more. I'm debating on upgrading all of the hardware--provided the buzzing truss rod is repairable. I'm going to take it to my tech soon and see what he thinks I should do with it.

I use two EBMs as my main gigging basses... my tech got both playing great. One neck got shimmed. EBM PJx on one, Entwistle Neos on the other, both with modern active circuits.. gutted all the old electronics. The feel is very close to Fender Deluxe Precision with the JAzz neck width.

 

[bopeuph]

I use two EBMs as my main gigging basses... my tech got both playing great. One neck got shimmed. EBM PJx on one, Entwistle Neos on the other, both with modern active circuits.. gutted all the old electronics. The feel is very close to Fender Deluxe Precision with the JAzz neck width.

I think with this one, the neck might need more work than the bass is worth. I've used it on some recordings for the the tenor bass deal, and when I worked ships, the MD liked the sound better than my Geddy Lee (the ONLY person to ever say that). It seemed like I wouldn't make anything by selling it, so I did what I could to give me the option to keep it around.

 

[KohanMike]

Hey, can I join? I converted an Epiphone Les Paul Express 22" scale guitar to a bass a few months ago, almost sold it a couple of weeks ago, but when I played it again, I found I was more attached to it than I thought, so I kept it.

 

[Bredian]

I would nominate you for #185-3/4


Cool bass though... 22 inches? wow... my kids Epi LP is 24"?

 

[Dradder]

I converted an Epiphone Les Paul Express 22" scale guitar to a bass

Whoa -- more details on that conversion would be greatly appreciated. Looks hot!

 

[KohanMike]

Whoa -- more details on that conversion would be greatly appreciated. Looks hot!

Here's a video I made, and all the details for conversion (I hope this qualifies me):



I've played guitar for about 50 years, and have been told often to learn the bass, but I never wanted to be encumbered by a big electric bass, forget a stand up bass (notice in my signature I only play sub-short scale). But after switching to ukulele for the last 20 months and becoming aware of the development of mini basses, plus reading various posts on TB about doing a conversion, I decided to convert a small electric guitar to a bass.

List of parts, prices and vendors:
•Epiphone Les Paul Express 22" scale guitar - $99 - zZounds.com
•Rotosound Tru-Bass RS88s 30" short scale black nylon coated strings - $31.99 - Amazon
•Black Bass Bridge BA-1004BK L Shape Saddle - $19.99 - lotmusic (China) via Amazon
•Four 3/4" steel pan head machine screws that fit the bridge - $1.24 - Koontz Hardware, Los Angeles
•Tibesti 4 string black bass nut - $1.60 - Aaron Store via AliExpress.com (China)
•4 Chrome Guitar String Ferrules - $4.20 - C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply via Amazon
•4 Black plastic 3/8" hole plugs - $1.96 - Koontz Hardware, Los Angeles
Total Cost: $159.89 US

Here are the steps to do the conversion:
•Remove the 6 string parts; strings, nut (remove the truss bar cover plate first, the nut is tight so pry carefully), bridge (retain the silver screws) and the two lower tuners (plug the front and back with the black plastic plugs).
•On the 4 string black nut, shave off a slight amount from the lower edge facing the head, press it into place.
•On the bridge, remove the 1" saddle adjustment screws and replace them with the 3/4" steel screws. Also snip off the first 2 rings of each spring to shorten them, or find shorter springs (I used smaller springs from another bridge I bought).
•Attach the bridge using the original silver bridge screws in the two front original holes and drill new holes for the back screws. Or position the new bridge so the front edge just covers the front screw holes (gives the saddles more adjustment range), drill 4 new holes and screw down with the original silver screws. (I did not need to remove any black on the bottom of the bridge for the ground wire.)
•For the string-through holes at the tail, I used the original bridge and the center 4 string-through holes on it as a jig for my drill (but be careful how straight you hold the drill, a drill press would be advantageous). Measure it to center on the tail and clamp it down, then drill.
•For the ferrules, drill out the small hole at the bottom of each ferrule to fit the bass strings. Drill the top side of the string-through body holes to the proper size of the ferrules.
•After drilling, black out the raw wood edges with a Sharpie, then press in the ferrules on the top side.
•Last, put on the strings going up through the ferrules, through the rear bridge holes, along the saddle grooves to the tuners. The silk covered ends of the strings will just fit the original tuner holes.

 

[Silver Blues]

...
#160 - Snuggz Beezar
#161 - Jazzbassguy
#162 - BassPlummet
#163 - 12stringbassist
#164 - Tennesseemick
#165 - Basvarken
#166 - Bob Throb, I can make an exception if you're having inordinate trouble getting a pic.
#167 - Milk
#168 - Yok
#169 - ux4484
#170 - SludgeHammer
#171 - GIBrat51
#172 - fourstringdrums
#173 - MrRubi04
#174 - aussie_owner
#175 - marko57
#176 - ComposedFiend
#177 - old mark
#178 - Thwack
#179 - D0rk1n
#180 - bluesmavin
#181 - tellheryousawme
#182 - flashgod
#183 - bassrich
#184 - Bamabird
#185 - bopeuph
#186 - kohanmike

Welcome!

 

[KohanMike]

Great, thank you.

 

[Dradder]

Here'a video I made, and all the details for conversion

Cool, thanks!

 

[MrBassman17]

OK, I rarely post anything that involves asking for advice, but I feel I need to now! So here goes - I have an offer in on eBay for $200 (from an asking price of $250), for a brand new, never been played, has all the factory stickers, etc. Epiphone SG EB-3. I currently own a EB-0 short scale, and am not in love with it. I think it's because of the neck, because it sounds pretty good,with the mods I made to it. So, what I'm asking, is, is the EB-3 worth the (minimal) expense? Will I notice much difference? What I was planning on doing (if I get the bass) is 'relocate' the bridge (Hip Shot) and neck pickup (Dimarzio 'One') from the EB-0, and try again to sell the EB-0. Anyone?

 

[Danomo]

I like the EB looks and sound, but for me, the ergonomics are the problem. The EB 0 can balance pretty good, but you're going to need a good 3" strap to keep that EB 3 from neck diving (as well as a Grolsch washer to keep the strap close to the body) . The NYT in the bridge gives you a wider tonal pallette, and with some tweaking can even sound a bit RIC-like.

$200 is $99 off list (plus tax savings), so you have to ask yourself if you'd rather buy new and be able take it back if you don't like it.

I haven't owned one of these, but I've dated a few changing strings and doing setups for others. Much like a Les Paul, my body just isn't compatible with them.