Epiphone EB-3 - Short Scale Version? (Good for Dark Stars?)

[Surprise Panda!]

Hi,

I'm semi-interested in getting a short scale, and putting Dark Stars on it. The EB-3 seems like a prime subject for adding Dark Stars, but they don't have a short scale version as far as I can see.


Also, has anyone put a Dark Star in a Guild B301?

 

[3toes]

I'm pretty sure the Epi version is actually a standard scale. More along the lines of an EB-3L

 

[Surprise Panda!]

I'm pretty sure the Epi version is actually a standard scale. More along the lines of an EB-3L

I know this, I was wondering if they have a short scale version.

 

[Drewbacca]

I'm pretty sure the Epi version is actually a standard scale. More along the lines of an EB-3L

I'm pretty sure he's asking if there is a short scale version of the eb-3.
EDIT: panda beat me to it.
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Panda, have you looked at the epiphone eb-0? pretty much a short-scale eb-3 but without the inlays or bridge pickup.

 

[Flizzy21]

If your going to put dark stars in it your gonna have to re-route the pickup spots anyway. So if u want a short scale, why not go with the eb-0?

 

[Dirk McQuickley]

Hi,

I'm semi-interested in getting a short scale, and putting Dark Stars on it. The EB-3 seems like a prime subject for adding Dark Stars, but they don't have a short scale version as far as I can see.


Also, has anyone put a Dark Star in a Guild B301?

Yes, at least one member has put a Dark Star on a Guild B-301. Take a look at message #177 in this thread:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=266574&highlight=guild+dark+stars&page=9

He later added two more for a total of 3 Dark Stars on one bass.

Dirk McQuickley

 

[Barkless Dog]

I believe the Epi Eb-0 is short scale?

I think the Epi Elitist EB-3 was short Scale.

 

[Pilgrim]

I have the current EB-3. Nice bass, 34" scale, and a bit on the heavy side with a tendency to neck-dive. There is currently no short scale version of the EB-3 from Epi. If you want to go the short-scale route, you'd be best advised to get an EB-0 and add a pickup. There's room for another one on the bass. I've owned the Epi EB-0 too, and it's a nice bass.

You can DS an EB-3 if you want - but I'd recommend playing one first and making sure that you're comfortable with the body style, weight and balance.

 

[iamthebassman]

They did make the Elitist EB-3 for a short time, which was short-scale, now out of production.

 

[rfclef]

I have an EB-O that I am modding, and I added TWO pickups to it (in addition to the stock)

 

[aquateen]

I recall somebody saying that after putting 2 DarkStars in an EB-0 that one would have been enough. the guy said he only uses the neck pickup and gets all the tone he was looking for. maybe try that and see how it sounds. a second DS could always be added at a later date.

please post a few pics of your project, rfclef!

 

[Surprise Panda!]

I think I'm going to go with the EB-0, but I am unsure of the quality. Are they good basses, or is there an EB-0 copy I can go with? Right now, Lakland's are out of the question money wise. Are there any other good basses for Dark Staring without much modification (I really want a short scale)

 

[realbadgroove]

I have a Epi EB3 and if I were you I would just go with the gibson. The epiphone is not all that great and it feels cheap and plays cheap. Although it does sound cool it is super light and I like a bass with some weight.

 

[rfclef]

please post a few pics of your project, rfclef!

I am hoping to get some work done on it Sunday... I need to strip the old paint, then do my goofball paint job... My band is in the studio (i LOVE saying that) tomorrow starting on demos...

I have done all the routing for the 2 additional junkbuckers, swapped out the pots so now there is 3 vol, 1 tone, one 3 way switch.