"CALL OUT THE INSTAGATOR, BECAUSE THERES' SOMETHING IN THE AIR,...................
Hey Instagator, you're #218, in the Epiphone Club! Welcome Aboard!
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"CALL OUT THE INSTAGATOR, BECAUSE THERES' SOMETHING IN THE AIR,...................
Hey Instagator, you're #218, in the Epiphone Club! Welcome Aboard!
Did I just hear a thunderclap, Newman?
Yeah,............. that's a good old tune.
My Third Epiphone Bass
EB-1(MIK) (2000)
32" Scale
My First purchase from BassDirect which went very well.
It’s in very good shape.
EB-1(MIK) (2000)
32" Scale
My First purchase from BassDirect which went very well.
It’s in very good shape.
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El Capitan 1999 (picture from brick & mortar store where I bought it)
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Les Paul Standard Limited Edition Flame Maple Top 1998 (at UPS Hub upon delivery)
Bought it on CL from a guy who actually worked for Gibson in Memphis when that plant was still open and would do QC on MIK Epiphone guitars and basses when they'd receive shipments.
I like all of them. They are all built around the same time and seem to be quality builds.
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My Jack Cassidy (see post #1206) has the pick up from one of these in it. Must have been defective, it was sent from factory straight to refurbisher.Anyone ever own one or play one?
Heavily modified Epi, but still Epi. MiK, 1998 (as headstock serial# suggests.) Not sure if they will ever make them again, and I will never part with it. It may be from the 1st time they made them, strap lock button on neck joint (these are set neck), preventing neck dive 100% of the time, no matter what. Lollar pickups (his first run) from more than a decade ago, Babicz bridge and Gotoh tuners/Hipshot Xtender just recently. Everything plays and sounds great.
The original pickups were the only thing I wasn't too keen on when I first obtained it-can work of course, but the Lollars have much more character, depth, *and* clarity. Aggressive, vintage style tone. I have read the new Epiphones with Thunderbird pickups have better pickups than these used to have during this time, but they never tempt me *too much* because I already have this bass.
Only "con" would be its scale, but it is also a pro. Very sweet, round, deep tone unplugged for what that is worth. May be clearer with the new bridge-the latter was added to obtain full adjustability more than for having "more sustain", etc. I absolutely love the work went into making it, and wish the old 3 point bridge was updated one day (highly doubt this will ever happen.)
Currently sporting Rotosound short scale tapewounds, and with the full adjustment the bridge provides, sounding wonderful-some people claim the E cannot be intonated, it is perfectly fine on this bass. Just got to get used to their tone-I am, as I had used them before on this very bass with the imperfect stock bridge-which is fine when not giving you problems!
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I have 2 Epi bases. A Newport and an Embassy Pro. Both are exceptional!
I've been "lurking" here for quite some time. I don't think I've ever posted. If I have, I apologize for being repetitive.
I only have two Epiphone basses. I am not a big fan of their "standard" bass offerings, but I really like some of the older ones; so much so that I am looking for the third bass to complete this "set":
I only have two Epiphone basses. I am not a big fan of their "standard" bass offerings, but I really like some of the older ones; so much so that I am looking for the third bass to complete this "set":
This arrived yesterday from zZounds.
Love it. I’m surprised with the neck profile. Quite thin, and to me a D shape, which I prefer, but don’t recall many owners of this bass talking about.
My 4th Epiphone and first new Epiphone purchase.
The online retailers have had this on sale for $599 for at least 3 weeks if not since Presidents Day weekend Sales. Started watching it on Reverb on zZounds Reverb shop and two days later I get a discount offer from zZounds at $536.90
Just couldn’t resist.
Love it. I’m surprised with the neck profile. Quite thin, and to me a D shape, which I prefer, but don’t recall many owners of this bass talking about.
My 4th Epiphone and first new Epiphone purchase.
The online retailers have had this on sale for $599 for at least 3 weeks if not since Presidents Day weekend Sales. Started watching it on Reverb on zZounds Reverb shop and two days later I get a discount offer from zZounds at $536.90
Just couldn’t resist.
I finally got my Rock Bass back from my luthier. I'm afraid it might be on its last legs. It's so sad.
I have become a lot more satisfied with the "J" bass sound over the last year or so. I'm going to miss this thing.
I have become a lot more satisfied with the "J" bass sound over the last year or so. I'm going to miss this thing.
Sorry. I should have gone into detail ...
there's a twist in the neck toward the bass side starting at about the 10th fret. I have straightened twisted necks before, but I no longer have access to my work space and it is a time-consuming process.
This arrived yesterday from zZounds.
Love it. I’m surprised with the neck profile. Quite thin, and to me a D shape, which I prefer, but don’t recall many owners of this bass talking about.
My 4th Epiphone and first new Epiphone purchase.
The online retailers have had this on sale for $599 for at least 3 weeks if not since Presidents Day weekend Sales. Started watching it on Reverb on zZounds Reverb shop and two days later I get a discount offer from zZounds at $536.90
Just couldn’t resist.
You got a good deal on that one. I love the neck too. Fender Jazz neck was my favorite until I bought my Jack bass. It’s my go to.
My fifth Epiphone Bass.This arrived yesterday from zZounds.
Love it. I’m surprised with the neck profile. Quite thin, and to me a D shape, which I prefer, but don’t recall many owners of this bass talking about.
My 4th Epiphone and first new Epiphone purchase.
The online retailers have had this on sale for $599 for at least 3 weeks if not since Presidents Day weekend Sales. Started watching it on Reverb on zZounds Reverb shop and two days later I get a discount offer from zZounds at $536.90
Just couldn’t resist.
Arrived a month ago.
2008 Epiphone Viola Bass.
