Epiphone Club

[KPJ]

Already a member, just posting my updated collection:

Embassy Pro and Viola.

 

[El Pelusa]

I have a jamspot/studio in my basement, and like to accomodate the friends and family i have that play, so i bought a Thunderbird Goth right handed bass. Im a sucker for the goth series overall.

My son is learning to play by using Rocksmith, and he is 10 and left handed like me. I got a short scale EB0, and flipped the strings and nut. The control knobs were in the way still, so i busted out the router and such, and did a full lefty conversion. Drilling for the neck pickup was something i was a little apprehensive to try, and i didnt love the tone coming from it originally anyhow. So i opted to rout in a bridge pup. I bought a cheapy just in case this entire project fell flat. Now that the EB0 is assembled and working, i may upgrade ot something real nice, or even go active, we shall see. Since i had to do a full repaint due ot the number of holes being filled and whatnot, i opted to go with a goth series look. I think it turned out good. My son is happy, and im pleased with the job. As a lefty, selections overall tend to suck, so i had to create my own. lol.
Family pic
Invalid Link Removed

and my EB0 lefty goth project more close up
Link Removed

can I get a #? lol

Snap! I flipped an EB0 last year and it’s been great. Like you, I found the stock pup to be lack lustre so I swapped it out for a Dimarzio Model 1 and I love it. I wired the pup straight to the output jack. It has a great versatile tone.

It’s becoming one of my favourite basses. Great tone and playability.

 

[MrBassman17]

My two Jack Casady's and, on the wall in the background, my EB3! Don't remember if I posted here before....

 

[B-Mac]

I have G.A.S. for one of these

And one of these, but not fretless

Anybody want to fill me in on these?
Have one? Thoughts?

 

[Kenova]

 

[B-Mac]

Got my first Epiphone today. A used 1999 Epihone El Capitan Gloss Black cut away! No pix yet, but here's a picture from the store I bought it from:

[edit] ......oooops, forgot to ask for a numbah.....

 

[mongo2]

Regarding our previous discussion concerning plywood vs solid wood body construction on the EB0, I finally had a chance to pop the control cavity cover on mine to investigate. Mine is made in Indonesia so I can't speak for any that would come from Korea or China. The raw exposed wood that shows where the pickup wires feed into the cavity (and is missing any of the shielding paint) is large enough to show that there are no obvious ply's, just solid red wood which I would guess is whatever version of Mahogany that Epi uses. Looking at the outside of the body you can also see where certain wood grain features telegraph around the edges of the body from front to the edge and to the back. The body is also made of 3 pieces that do not really match with grain patterns or features. If this was a plywood body with a veneer to make it look decent, I doubt they would veneer it to look like this.

Anyhow, based on my exhaustive 5 minutes of research (haha) I would say that my EB0 is indeed solid wood and not plyood.

My MIC 2003 Epi EB0 is definitely plywood, it shows in the control cavity. It's also very heavy.

 

[LennyJ]

Can I get in - thanks.

 

[MrBassman17]

I have G.A.S. for one of these
View attachment 2848315
And one of these, but not fretless
View attachment 2848316

Anybody want to fill me in on these?
Have one? Thoughts?

I had a Zenith for a little over a year. It was a great player, but heavy, and I found that I wasn't playing it as much as I wanted to because of that. The sound and electronics, even if you don't use the stereo output, was great. If you can find one at a reasonable price, I would go for it.

 

[B-Mac]

I had a Zenith for a little over a year. It was a great player, but heavy, and I found that I wasn't playing it as much as I wanted to because of that. The sound and electronics, even if you don't use the stereo output, was great. If you can find one at a reasonable price, I would go for it.

Thanks. I'm surprised that it was heavy. Do you recall how much it weighed?

 

[MrBassman17]

Thanks. I'm surprised that it was heavy. Do you recall how much it weighed?

I never weighed it, but I'm guessing in the 9-10 lb range, if not more! I believe the body is mahogany, and even though it's chambered, it was noticeably heavier than my other basses.

 

[B-Mac]

Ah, Mahogany... Makes sense. Thanks.

 

[B-Mac]

Can I get in - thanks.

View attachment 3019751

Nice. What year is this?

I think EASTWOOD is starting a run of these with real F holes?

 

[B-Mac]

Ed Friedland rating an Epiphone Zenith bass

 

[woodyng2]

Had one of the old ‘60’s Embassy basses,sold it 10 years ago,and recently got this cream beauty.
It’s quite a nice reproduction/design update for the money,a really good sounding bass,too.

 

[LennyJ]

Nice. What year is this?

I think EASTWOOD is starting a run of these with real F holes?

Not sure on the date - got it used at GC. Serial number starts with zero's.

Yes I have seen the Eastwood version - looks nice.

 

[KPJ]

My latest Epiphone. Gold top Jack Casady

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I don't think I have a full pic of the Epi Thunderbird IV and I'm not sure why. The 5 string came with a warped bridge and some other issues. I need to get a new bridge, but most everything else is handled.
Can I get a witness? I mean, may I get a number? Thanks!

 

[Steve-D]

Hi.

Right i'm making a general Epiphone club. I did a search and couldn't find one. I know some of you are going to think not another club! but hear me out.

There has recently been loads of specific Epiphone club threads. Whilst that might be good its stopping other Epiphone user joining. The Thunderbird and the Allen Woody Rumble Cat being the most recent one.

So here it is if you have an Epiphone bass join here. Doesn't matter what type. If you have a Rumble Cat or Thunderbird you can join this one its up to you.

I'll be assigning numbers. It's also nice to post up photo's of your bass.

I'm number one the founding member.
I own 2 Epiphones, Les Paul Special bass and a Allen Woody RumbleKat. So is there anything I need to do to join? First Club I wanted to join.
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

edit* Can i ask anybody that wants to be a member to ask for a number. Thank you.

 

[Steve-D]

Thought I already replied but something must have gone wrong.Have 2 Epiphone basses. LP Special and a AW RumbleKat. Sign me up please. Will update with the LP Special later.