NBD: Epiphone Embassy Pro

[redstrand]

For $400 you're going to be hard pressed to find something like it. Not slim like Ibanez, it's a good feeling neck, slim where it needs to be. Not chunky at all. It's a Tbird without the neckdive. I write a lot with it. I put Rotosound Pressurewounds on and they kill on this

 

[MattNY]

Man I gotta get one

 

[woodyng2]

For $400 you're going to be hard pressed to find something like it. Not slim like Ibanez, it's a good feeling neck, slim where it needs to be. Not chunky at all. It's a Tbird without the neckdive. I write a lot with it. I put Rotosound Pressurewounds on and they kill on this

#1 on the pressurewounds. (I used ghs,though).

 

[jeff7bass]

Played one of these at a jam session a few months back. The owner got it at GC, it had gotten dented while on the floor so they sold it to him for only $300 I really enjoyed getting the T-Bird tone without the ergonomic issues of an actual Bird.

I heard that T-Bird tone on a video but it's good to know from a member who has one!

 

[jeff7bass]

I just ordered an Ivory Embassy Pro from Sweetwater. I'll have to wait 7 weeks for this color but it's worth it. Same color as my Matt Freeman P-Bass, which I love. I also like the fact they put it through a serious inspection before shipping and have great customer service.

 

[woodyng2]

I just ordered an Ivory Embassy Pro from Sweetwater. I'll have to wait 7 weeks for this color but it's worth it. Same color as my Matt Freeman P-Bass, which I love. I also like the fact they put it through a serious inspection before shipping and have great customer service.

That's where I bought mine,and it didn't disappoint. (Except for the strings).

 

[jeff7bass]

Good review video. Almost looks like a short scale bass in this guy's hands.

 

[jeff7bass]

View attachment 3184721 View attachment 3184722 View attachment 3184723 Long wait for this bad boy, great weight, perfect balance and sounds fantastic. All the growl and no head dive. This is pre mod, the tone pot was doa so I am wiring it VVT with a parelell/series switch. Even without rolling off the tone it's killer. Neck is suuuuuper easy to play

Just got mine today. Came early. Same color but the fret-board on is much more red in color. Love the way it plays and sounds. Made minors adjustments to the bridge (raised the saddles) and the bride PU, which I lowered a touch. Plays like a 32" scale IMO, which I like. It has a BIG sound so I don't have to play as hard to get big T-Bird like tone.

 

[redstrand]

Just got mine today. Came early. Same color but the fret-board on is much more red in color. Love the way it plays and sounds. Made minors adjustments to the bridge (raised the saddles) and the bride PU, which I lowered a touch. Plays like a 32" scale IMO, which I like. It has a BIG sound so I don't have to play as hard to get big T-Bird like tone.

I'm with ya, being able to get a killer t bird sound without the goofy ergonomics is great. I'm really fond of the neck, easy to play and hold, fits my hand quite well

 

[jeff7bass]

I found out tonight it's a great bass for playing Black Sabbath. Doesn't quite look the part (maybe if it was black it would) but dayyumm!

 

[jeff7bass]

#1 on the pressurewounds. (I used ghs,though).

I've been reading about them and I like what I'm reading. I prefer a little more string tension also, which they have. Word is "great for classic rock" strings. Sounds right for this bass.

 

[jeff7bass]

Nice @redstrand

I'm really like mine, same color as yours. I changed the tuners to Hipshot Lic cloverleaves.View attachment 3193139

Can you tell me more about the series parallel mod?

What are the EXACT model of tuners and where did you buy them? Are than lighter or heavier than the originals?

 

[davelowell2]

What are the EXACT model of tuners and where did you buy them? Are than lighter or heavier than the originals?

Hipshot Licensed HB6C Ultralite Clover Key Bass Tuning Machine
Size:: 3/8 inch
Tuning Machine Finish:: Chrome
Orientation: : Bass Side

Hipshot Licensed HB6C Ultralite Clover Key Bass Tuning Machine
Size:: 3/8 inch
Tuning Machine Finish:: Chrome
Orientation: : Treble Side

I bought 2 of each above from Fretnation, formerly Bassstringsonline.

I don't have the old tuners to compare weight, sorry.

 

[jeff7bass]

Hipshot Licensed HB6C Ultralite Clover Key Bass Tuning Machine
Size:: 3/8 inch
Tuning Machine Finish:: Chrome
Orientation: : Bass Side

Hipshot Licensed HB6C Ultralite Clover Key Bass Tuning Machine
Size:: 3/8 inch
Tuning Machine Finish:: Chrome
Orientation: : Treble Side

I bought 2 of each above from Fretnation, formerly Bassstringsonline.

I don't have the old tuners to compare weight, sorry.

Thanks!!

 

[_godspeed_]

This thread is seriously giving me GAS! I like traditional/classic body shapes and Embassy with 2+2 headstock looks absolutely stunning in my books! From the clips I found it's the sound EXACTLY I'm looking for. I'm a P-Bass only guy and Thunderbird is(was) the only other bass that I really liked sonically. I'm not a big fan of TB looks and neck dive, so Embassy looks like exactly the bass I want!

 

[mbell75]

This thread is seriously giving me GAS! I like traditional/classic body shapes and Embassy with 2+2 headstock looks absolutely stunning in my books! From the clips I found it's the sound EXACTLY I'm looking for. I'm a P-Bass only guy and Thunderbird is(was) the only other bass that I really liked sonically. I'm not a big fan of TB looks and neck dive, so Embassy looks like exactly the bass I want!

Yea, I have one too and it's awesome. Love the new pickups, same from the T Bird Vintage Pro but in a much better body IMO. Has a killer neck too. Just put Chromes on mine and it sounds even better.

 

[SteveHeissner]

Nice @redstrand

I'm really like mine, same color as yours. I changed the tuners to Hipshot Lic cloverleaves.View attachment 3193139

Can you tell me more about the series parallel mod?

Funny thing, I just got one and immediately thought about upgrading the tuners. I see you did exactly that.

 

[kevinpmajka]

@woodyng2
Yes, no mod drop in.
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Which Hipshots are these? Thank you!

 

[davelowell2]

Which Hipshots are these? Thank you!

Here you go.

NBD: Epiphone Embassy Pro

 

[kevinpmajka]

Hipshot Licensed HB6C Ultralite Clover Key Bass Tuning Machine
Size:: 3/8 inch
Tuning Machine Finish:: Chrome
Orientation: : Bass Side

Hipshot Licensed HB6C Ultralite Clover Key Bass Tuning Machine
Size:: 3/8 inch
Tuning Machine Finish:: Chrome
Orientation: : Treble Side

I bought 2 of each above from Fretnation, formerly Bassstringsonline.

I don't have the old tuners to compare weight, sorry.

Thank you for the details!