NBD 1964 Epiphone Newport

Looks in good condition for a 53 year old bass .

 

That's a beauty. I have no idea on a case though.

 

Maybe something meant for a Ripper/Grabber?

 

Awesome looking bass guitar. Hope it sounds as good as it looks.

You're thread reminded me of this video. Though this guy makes everything look easy.

 

Very nice! Thanks for posting.

Can you describe the sound of these basses? Is that a humbucker at the neck?

 

Or maybe a p90?

 

That's one well-preserved Epi! Congrats on obtaining it.

I played one in a GC a few weeks ago and got reminded how well-built these basses were. A joy to play.

To those asking about the pickup, it's the exact same pickup used in Gibson's EB series from that time, Sidewinder aka Mudbucker. Love it or hate it, there's nothing else like it.

Play that Newport in good health and enjoy!

 

Hello,
Just found out that Epiphone's own 940-EMBCS fits perfectly.

 

That extra cover just suggests a solid thumb mount for some serious finger picking right in front of the bridge on those nylon strings.
Sound sample?

 

Michael Davis, former bassist for the MC5 played one of these in later years as bassist for Detroit’s Destroy All Monsters.

There’s a lot of love/desire for those basses. Must have something to it besides just being older.

 

A ton of guts soundwise, and some very nice, tight-grained mahagony on all of the ones that I've played. Very lovable instruments IMO.

 

Colin Moulding of XTC used one of these to record the album Black Sea. Sounds great.

 

Great looking bass! Congrats!