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Epiphone Club

#621
ux4484 said:
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.
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Point well taken. I have a Epiphone Les Paul Special, and find it just fine with upgraded EMG Soapbars. BTW, I did win the bid on the SG EB-3, and it should arrive next week, so I'll update when I get it and have a chance to play it. Still thinking I should transplanr the bridge and neck pickup, as those are the two things I like most of on the EB-0! Stay tuned!
 
#622

Our set last Saturday April 11, 2015.

Going Direct to mixing console to PA Speaker.
Epiphone Toby Deluxe V with DR Sunbeams -> Darkglass B3K -> Hartke Bass Attack -> a.) Direct Out to Mixing Console to PA Speaker b.) Line Out to Ibanez SW35 (as a stage monitor)
 
#623
MrBassman17 said:
Point well taken. I have a Epiphone Les Paul Special, and find it just fine with upgraded EMG Soapbars. BTW, I did win the bid on the SG EB-3, and it should arrive next week, so I'll update when I get it and have a chance to play it. Still thinking I should transplanr the bridge and neck pickup, as those are the two things I like most of on the EB-0! Stay tuned!
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Got the EB-3 Saturday! I posted in the Epiphone Club, here on TB, but I'll review it again, here. The bass came to me from a shop, and to my surprise, after checking the vitals (relief, intonation and general condition) that it had been set up properly! What's more, I decided to order a Babicz bridge and it arrived the same day, and when I popped it in, it was intonated perfectly! Amazing! Anyway, had a long rehearsal the next day, and it really is a wonderful bass! I feel very comfortable with it, but have to learn the controls, as they are reverse of what I'm used to. The range of tone I can get is also a surprise. I kept the strings it came with, and am debating whether I should keep them or switch to flats immediately. We'll see. The only issue is the neck dive. It's horrendous, but, I have a nice strap to use on it and am just waiting for the strap locks to arrive. But, all in all, so far I really like this! It is MONSTER!
 
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#624

Our live set last Saturday April 11, 2015.

Darkglass B3K (Alex Webster's Settings modified Attack and Grunt switch)
Grunt: RAW
Attack:On
Blend: 2:00
Drive: 10:00
Level: 2:00

Hartke Bass Attack (Direct Out)
Harmonics: 12:00
Mix: 10:00
Shape: Disable/Off
Level: 2:00
Bass, Treble, Brite: 11:00

And secret knobs settings on my Epiphone Toby Deluxe V with DR Strings Sunbeams.
 
#625


mellow sounding strings DR Sunbeams (1 1/2 month old) + my nasty pedals Darkglass B3K and Hartke Bass Attack = aggressive gnarly tones.

Epiphone Toby Deluxe V with DR Sunbeams Nickel-Plated Steel Strings -> Darkglass B3K Microtubes CMOS bass overdrive -> Hartke Bass Attack preamp/DI -> a.) Direct out straight to mixing board to PA/FOH speaker b.) Line out to Ibanez bass amp SW35 as a stage monitor speaker
 
#626


mellow sounding strings DR Sunbeams (1 1/2 month old) + my nasty pedals Darkglass B3K and Hartke Bass Attack = aggressive gnarly tones.

Epiphone Toby Deluxe V with DR Sunbeams Nickel-Plated Steel Strings -> Darkglass B3K Microtubes CMOS bass overdrive -> Hartke Bass Attack preamp/DI -> a.) Direct out straight to mixing board to PA/FOH speaker b.) Line out to Ibanez bass amp SW35 as a stage monitor speaker
 
#628
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Guess I belong in this club too. Epiphone Nikki Sixx Blackbird
 
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#629
Hey, nice! You can be #185. Welcome!

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#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- aceytrixx
#186 - Minirehak 212
 
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#630
Silver Blues,
What a nice job you have done keeping this club going strong. I just stopped in to see how things were going and see 100 new members , that's great. I'll still be using my old number 85 as I do have a couple of Epiphones in my room. Just wanted to say Hello and Great Job. Nice to see the club being so strong. :-)).
 
#635
Excellent! You can have #187. 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
#185- aceytrixx
#186 - Minirehak 212
#187 - Gee Phil
#188 - madmanmerc
 
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