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NBD: Epiphone Embassy
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Update: I went to the store a few weeks ago and they still had my Embassy, so I bought it again. I’m gonna keep it for good now.
You were very lucky it was still at the store! They definitely do not have an ample supply of the Embassy basses on the walls of any music stores near me... pre order is about the only way to go.
I sold my Gibson EB bass after playing the neck of the Embassy with no regrets. The EB bass B string side was slightly warped, and rattled badly. I switched to a balanced string set as a band aid on a bullet wound to trade in the USA GIBSON on a schecter Studio 5.
The Epi does play more like a short scale with killer T Bird Pickups! Gibson USA needs to step it up to conpete with the offerings of their own Epiphone brand. The Quality of Epiphone out of factory is unbelievable for the price.
Angry Feral Pig. Now that's a great band name if there ever was one!
My local stores are not even stocking them! My first order brought it in from another province’s (Canadian version of State) branch.
I had to order mine sight unseen from Guitar Center after trading in a Marcus Miller. They just aren't stocking these like they are Mustangs or Ibanez. It is crazy how a bass with this type of quality and tone warmth flies under the radar. Wish I would have got the green as well! 1 to play and one to keep in a box for later.
Imagine if this guy had a good set up for dropping tune, and a set of pro steels on this embassy....
WOW... Just came across these on a Google ad of all things .. major gas. Totally different than my other stuff.
Does the action get low, anyone? @LowEndLobster ?
Does the action get low, anyone? @LowEndLobster ?
You heard It from the expert bass reviewer for quality and price already. Action is tolerable from factory setup, but a good set up and fret dressing from a luthier is recommended on any mass produced instrument. The dual action truss rod is very responsive, and I was able to get the neck damn near straight (with no buzz), after switching strings to DR Hi Beams. I play with a lot of finger attack, and the only bass I have purchased new that had an easier set up for my playing style was a Spector Euro. Embassy is a damn good bass, with a neck that seems effortless for play for hours, like a short scale.
Now, go try one out, and good luck finding a store with any on display (near impossible). I always just buy basses from a store or online site with a good exchange or money back policy. Have fun with your new bass!
My only qualm is my new custom should be arriving quite soon, and I know from experience that having two new basses to play at the same time can reduce appreciation / bonding with one or both. But I'll put this on the laterbase, and will definitely try and find one to play - which shouldn't be impossible, but may be implausible...
This has been on my wish list for some time now. Very nice basses and not just "for the money". Happy NBD to you, Sir.
The Epiphone Embassy absolutely pounds.
DR Black Beauties compliment it well- the textures and tensions balance nicely.
I’m thinning the herd and the Embassy stays.
DR Black Beauties compliment it well- the textures and tensions balance nicely.
I’m thinning the herd and the Embassy stays.
I want to “thin the herd” too, give one away to a community centre, can’t decide which.
Squier CV early 1950s single-coil precision.
Fender Player precision
Fender Player jazz
Epiphone Embassy
The Embassy sounds very similar to the jazz, a bit more low end and punch. In fact it almost has the best tones of the other 3 in one guitar, and it is loud, clear and articulate. But it lacks the tonal richness of Fenders.
Squier CV early 1950s single-coil precision.
Fender Player precision
Fender Player jazz
Epiphone Embassy
The Embassy sounds very similar to the jazz, a bit more low end and punch. In fact it almost has the best tones of the other 3 in one guitar, and it is loud, clear and articulate. But it lacks the tonal richness of Fenders.
Don’t forget, my hearing and my attempt at putting it in words.
The Embassy, like the jazz, is gurgly/throaty (high mids?) although not as much as the jazz, and has a very clear high end treble. Also a heavy but clean low end, low mids, but not as low or muddled as the scooped jazz when both single coil pickups are open. I would say the jazz scoop is more of the low mids.
As everyone agrees rolling off the jazz pickups quickly reduces the scoop effect and throatiness, the neck pickup sounds a bit like a mushy split-coil precision bass.
The Embassy can easily replace a precision bass in the way it punches through a busy mix and comes out distinct and articulate, almost like a snare or tomtom drum, more so than a precision bass.
However the Embassy lacks the warmth and woodiness I get from Fenders. It can sound a little cold and brittle.
But really, the Embassy should please both precision and jazz bass users, with a distinct low growly punchy and loud quality.
That’s the way I hear it anyway.
The Embassy, like the jazz, is gurgly/throaty (high mids?) although not as much as the jazz, and has a very clear high end treble. Also a heavy but clean low end, low mids, but not as low or muddled as the scooped jazz when both single coil pickups are open. I would say the jazz scoop is more of the low mids.
As everyone agrees rolling off the jazz pickups quickly reduces the scoop effect and throatiness, the neck pickup sounds a bit like a mushy split-coil precision bass.
The Embassy can easily replace a precision bass in the way it punches through a busy mix and comes out distinct and articulate, almost like a snare or tomtom drum, more so than a precision bass.
However the Embassy lacks the warmth and woodiness I get from Fenders. It can sound a little cold and brittle.
But really, the Embassy should please both precision and jazz bass users, with a distinct low growly punchy and loud quality.
That’s the way I hear it anyway.
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I have the new red one. In various forums including here I've told how my Blend control broke early on. After many wiring experiments I ended up pulling the bridge PUP out. I didn't care for what it added to the overall tone. I'm happy with the bass. Photos from anyone just don't show how beautiful the colour is, particularly in bright lighting. I'm pretty much a short scale owner/player now but I wouldn't give this one up. It kind of feels like a short scale bass and the tone is great (for me).
Alas, she is for sale.
I'll get another, for sure, but it's all about a thin herd right now (J-Sting/MM-P trifecta).
For Sale - Selling Full Suite of Low-Mid Range Basses (Sire, Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez, Epiphone, HBenton)
I'll get another, for sure, but it's all about a thin herd right now (J-Sting/MM-P trifecta).
For Sale - Selling Full Suite of Low-Mid Range Basses (Sire, Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez, Epiphone, HBenton)
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