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Epiphone Newport looks like a winner.

#101
I filmed the full review of the lil bugger the other day, and was patiently awaiting the Hipshot replacement hardware. I was looking at the Hipshot Supertone 2 Point and the Hipshot D Type 2 piece bridge. I snagged both heavily discounted off of Hipshot's Ebay store (awesome for deals!) and both came today along with a 3 point for this Jack Casady.

Here's what I learned:
-Hipshot D Type bridge does NOT fit. The piece with the saddles is too wide and the giant screw holes line up.
-The Hipshot Supertone 2 piece bridge DOES fit, but you need to remove both pieces of the bridge and the screw holes are slightly visible.
-The Hipshot Supertone 2 piece bridge screws do NOT fit. Mine only came with the USA pair, and not the import pair like the 3 points (for use with the Jack Casady, EB-0, etc.) Luckily, I had also received the 3 point bridge for the JC project and sacrificed the import screws for the 2 point. I emailed Hipshot about including the import screws in the 2 point as well, and asked for a pair.

Here are the results:

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I snagged the lollipops for like $60 shipped, so I don't care if they're not shiny LOL. They're WAY better than the stock tuners.

Happy with the bridge so far. Way easier to dial in. Next up, the phase issue with the pickups! I'll likely replace the mudbucker with something... with what? I don't know yet.

Hope this helps some folks
 
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#106
mwharvey said:
What are you guys doing for cases? Sweetwater doesn't seem to have one specially made for the bass (by Epiphone).
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Well, I ordered a regular Epi bass gig bag with mine, but the bass is so tiny that it fits in a spare heavily padded Gibson guitar gig bag that I had laying around. Normally, I don’t like putting basses with a pitched headstock in a bag, but this will have to suffice until I can source a hard case.
 
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#107
Ah nice!!

I also have a 2 point bridge layin around, but sadly no import screws too. I just emailed hipshot for 2 screws, meanwhile I use the screws from the original bridge.

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LowEndLobster said:
I filmed the full review of the lil bugger the other day, and was patiently awaiting the Hipshot replacement hardware. I was looking at the Hipshot Supertone 2 Point and the Hipshot D Type 2 piece bridge. I snagged both heavily discounted off of Hipshot's Ebay store (awesome for deals!) and both came today along with a 3 point for this Jack Casady.

Here's what I learned:
-Hipshot D Type bridge does NOT fit. The piece with the saddles is too wide and the giant screw holes line up.
-The Hipshot Supertone 2 piece bridge DOES fit, but you need to remove both pieces of the bridge and the screw holes are slightly visible.
-The Hipshot Supertone 2 piece bridge screws do NOT fit. Mine only came with the USA pair, and not the import pair like the 3 points (for use with the Jack Casady, EB-0, etc.) Luckily, I had also received the 3 point bridge for the JC project and sacrificed the import screws for the 2 point. I emailed Hipshot about including the import screws in the 2 point as well, and asked for a pair.

Here are the results:

FOf4Jxp.png


Skmrzii.png


I snagged the lollipops for like $60 shipped, so I don't care if they're not shiny LOL. They're WAY better than the stock tuners.

Happy with the bridge so far. Way easier to dial in. Next up, the phase issue with the pickups! I'll likely replace the mudbucker with something... with what? I don't know yet.

Hope this helps some folks
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LowEndLobster said:
I filmed the full review of the lil bugger the other day, and was patiently awaiting the Hipshot replacement hardware. I was looking at the Hipshot Supertone 2 Point and the Hipshot D Type 2 piece bridge. I snagged both heavily discounted off of Hipshot's Ebay store (awesome for deals!) and both came today along with a 3 point for this Jack Casady.

Here's what I learned:
-Hipshot D Type bridge does NOT fit. The piece with the saddles is too wide and the giant screw holes line up.
-The Hipshot Supertone 2 piece bridge DOES fit, but you need to remove both pieces of the bridge and the screw holes are slightly visible.
-The Hipshot Supertone 2 piece bridge screws do NOT fit. Mine only came with the USA pair, and not the import pair like the 3 points (for use with the Jack Casady, EB-0, etc.) Luckily, I had also received the 3 point bridge for the JC project and sacrificed the import screws for the 2 point. I emailed Hipshot about including the import screws in the 2 point as well, and asked for a pair.

Here are the results:

I snagged the lollipops for like $60 shipped, so I don't care if they're not shiny LOL. They're WAY better than the stock tuners.

Happy with the bridge so far. Way easier to dial in. Next up, the phase issue with the pickups! I'll likely replace the mudbucker with something... with what? I don't know yet.

Hope this helps some folks
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I just commented on your Youtube video; a Darkstar and a B-90 in the bridge would give full on Serek vibes
 
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LowEndLobster said:
I filmed the full review of the lil bugger the other day, and was patiently awaiting the Hipshot replacement hardware. I was looking at the Hipshot Supertone 2 Point and the Hipshot D Type 2 piece bridge. I snagged both heavily discounted off of Hipshot's Ebay store (awesome for deals!) and both came today along with a 3 point for this Jack Casady.

Here's what I learned:
-Hipshot D Type bridge does NOT fit. The piece with the saddles is too wide and the giant screw holes line up.
-The Hipshot Supertone 2 piece bridge DOES fit, but you need to remove both pieces of the bridge and the screw holes are slightly visible.
-The Hipshot Supertone 2 piece bridge screws do NOT fit. Mine only came with the USA pair, and not the import pair like the 3 points (for use with the Jack Casady, EB-0, etc.) Luckily, I had also received the 3 point bridge for the JC project and sacrificed the import screws for the 2 point. I emailed Hipshot about including the import screws in the 2 point as well, and asked for a pair.

Here are the results:

FOf4Jxp.png


Skmrzii.png


I snagged the lollipops for like $60 shipped, so I don't care if they're not shiny LOL. They're WAY better than the stock tuners.

Happy with the bridge so far. Way easier to dial in. Next up, the phase issue with the pickups! I'll likely replace the mudbucker with something... with what? I don't know yet.

Hope this helps some folks
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Thanks for the eBay Hipshot store tip!
 
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#120
Drucocu said:
Yepp,

It's a winner!!!! Just took it out of the box. Yes, It needs work and a new set of strings. The balance is immaculate, better than my Serek, which has a lighter body and fatter neck, hence neckdive. This one doesn't dive AT ALL!!! here a first glimpse with the TB Pickup through my Ampeg B-15. The audio thru cell mic doesnt do it justice.

Rafi Kirder on Instagram: "Epiphone Newport Bass, right out of the box, needs some serious work and a proper set of strings, but it's incredible what 360 bucks gets you these days! Backingtrack by my band @deathrope_official #epiphone #epiphonebass #epiphonenewport #epiphonenewportbass #bassist #bassplayer #musician #love #hate #deathrope."
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Good to know, I have a Serek (MW2) too which I love. Would be cool to replace the mudbucker with a Guild BiSonic.
 
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