Should I trade a squire p for Epiphone eb 3

[S-Bar]

Hey friends, what do you think? Should I do it
I like the feel of the eb3 but have only messed around with a couple times

 

[Sharko]

Only if you like neck dive and not being heard in a mix

 

[ajkula66]

What kind of a Squier do you have ? Affinity ? CV ? Something else ?

Neck dive will be real with the Epi EB-3. Other than that it's a perfectly usable instrument IMO.

 

[SulzerType2]

No.

Your Squier P Bass will sound good through any amp with minimal EQ. The EB-3 will sound bad through the best amps in the world unless you tweak and adjust the EQ endlessly.

The Epi EB-3 is an odd bass. Longscale for some baffling reason, so even less balanced than the Gibson originals. They have that weak modern mudbucker neck pickup that is rumbly and distant. The bridge pickup is almost too twangy.

I'm not against Gibson-family basses, but I wouldn't want one to be my only bass.

 

[dalkowski]

 

[S-Bar]

What kind of a Squier do you have ? Affinity ? CV ? Something else ?

Neck dive will be real with the Epi EB-3. Other than that it's a perfectly usable instrument IMO.

I have an Affinity p bass

 

[S-Bar]

Thanks Bass Fam you guys always come through

Also I'm a sound dumb here what the difference between a Squier and a Fender is it just craftsmanship because they look the same, feel pretty similar

 

[ajkula66]

I have an Affinity p bass

Well, try out that EB-3 a bit more and see how you really feel about it, ergonomics, sound, playability...

I'd do the swap, but that's me...

Good luck.

 

[dalkowski]

Thanks Bass Fam you guys always come through

Also I'm a sound dumb here what the difference between a Squier and a Fender is it just craftsmanship because they look the same, feel pretty similar

Squier:Fender as Epi:Gibson.

Many here (including me) will say that pound-for-pound many Squiers are better value than their Fender analogs. YMMV.

 

[BassDaddy77]

I would do it. The value of the Epiphone is higher than an Affinity series Squier (assuming similar condition). I love my Squier Affinity basses. I also think Epiphone is really producing some very high quality instruments for the money these days. If you don't think an Epi EB-3 is flexible or sounds good, I'd suggest watching/listening to this vid with a good set of earbuds or headphones:

 

[jd56hawk]

Completely different basses, in more ways than one.
I wouldn’t dream of it.
Is something wrong with your P bass?

 

[godofthunder59]

A lot depends on how old you Squier Affinity is. If it is a older one I say sure trade away. In 2021 the Squier Affinity line was revamped with lots of detail oriented upgrades making them a cut above, I would think twice before I swapped a new Affinity for the Epi EB3.
If the EB3 is what you really crave then make the trade, the Epi is a perfectly serviceable but has some quirks. I'll also add I have a number of Gibson EB3s and have have a few of the Epi. Both are perfectly fine basses and a lot more versatile than some would lead you to believe.

 

[DrBnz]

Oh no .... I wouldn't recommend that trade.
A good trade would be a (Sterling by Musician) Stingray or (G&L Tribute) L2000 for your Affinity P.

 

[mini-milli]

You can't go wrong with a P bass IMO
Especially since the newer Squiers are mostly PJ for a bit of extra versatility. If I only could have 1 bass, it'd be a PJ.

 

[Pilgrim]

Hey friends, what do you think? Should I do it
I like the feel of the eb3 but have only messed around with a couple times

I had an EB-3 for a few weeks. Loved the look, but it had the WORST neck dive I have ever encountered. Also, the neck is set so far out on the top of the body that it was a stretch to reach the lower frets.

I'll never own another 34" SG-body. Never. Unplayable in my book.

I have a Squier (not "Squire") Bronco that puts it to shame. Great little bass with a Gretsch 2202 pickup mounted in it.

 

[Kipp Harrington]

No way, Hose A! Keep the Squier P! I Ave an Affinity PJ (which I did a couple of upgrades to) I absolutely love it!

 

[S-Bar]

I also have a bronco cool Lil bangers

 

[bassliner50]

Although the Squier P would probably be easier to live with, Affinities are available used *every where*. They are easily bought easily sold. The EB-3 harder to buy, sell, find and live with in terms of its prrformance in a band setting. However if you lare hung up on the EB-3 for some reason, or just want to experience a change go right ahead with the deal. Personally having played both extensively, I'd keep the P. Maybe change the pickup to Fender original '62's.

 

[S-Bar]

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A lot depends on how old you Squier Affinity is. If it is a older one I say sure trade away. In 2021 the Squier Affinity line was revamped with lots of detail oriented upgrades making them a cut above, I would think twice before I swapped a new Affinity for the Epi EB3.
If the EB3 is what you really crave then make the trade, the Epi is a perfectly serviceable but has some quirks. I'll also add I have a number of Gibson EB3s and have have a few of the Epi. Both are perfectly fine basses and a lot more versatile than some would lead you to believe.

Belive it's an oldie 99 are 2 first digits of the serial #

 

[S-Bar]

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