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Epiphone Nikki Sixx Blackbird

4-string bass guitar from Epiphone belonging to the Artist series

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«  Nice but a little cheap »

Published on 12/03/10 at 06:01
Nikki Sixx signature model,
Mahogany body,
bolt-on maple neck,
rosewood fingerboard,
iron cross inlays,
Deep Sixx pick-ups
Colour: Black.

The on / off button is quite nice. The sort of finger-grip is useless for me - fired. The pickguard is just too plastic for my taste, plus the logo please me more than that so ... - Fired.

So it pleases me.

on the other hand, big fright when I changed the strings to the largest: the bridge is out of joint! 0o I glued the thread but it really does not trust and it's not really a guarantee of quality ...

Painting is a very nice matte black bears but not quite the tough life he leads ... I have quite a few snags. You will say "should be more careful!" - Ok but if like me you're not manic, this may be a defect.

UTILIZATION

Regarding the handle, it is rather broad. I have less ability to play on my Peavey Millennium BXP4. But hey, it's a matter of taste.

The ergonomics are not great, the bass already severe slumps. I moved the strap fastener on the mounting plate of the handle and it goes a little better. (I recommend) is perhaps a question of size but I find it quite heavy.

Access to the treble is fairly easy and you can easily get a good sound as the plectrum to fingers. on the other hand it is not really made for the slap. It is not impossible but it is not that great.

SOUNDS

Playing in a deathcore group, it is ideally suited to this style as well as everything that runs with rock and metal.

Mics spit well, lots of fishing! The sound is rather fat and contains a lot of bass. Nevertheless, the sound is very precise, while keeping a personality. I like!



OVERALL OPINION

I use it for about a year in repeats and in concert.

I bought it mainly for its look and sound very huge. The interface is very average but can be improved by some modification.

The value for money is OK, nothing more.

I do not think I would do this choice, I would buy a more expensive low quality better and lighter. But hey, I love him well, no question of selling anyway!