This is the 4 string version of the Epiphone EB-3. Mine is in Alpine White finish. This is a rare finish and has an Epiphone Custom Shop Logo on it. The logo does not make it better or more collectible, it is just what Epiphone does when they only make a limited run of something and sell it at the normal price. It is a big upgrade from the short scale EB-0 model. On the EB-3 you will notice snazzy block pearloid inlays, a bridge and neck pickup, independent volume and tone controls for each pickup and a pickup selector. I purchased this at my local music shop for $325. I liked that fat, bassy bottom end it offered. It sounded completely different than my Fender basses, but was the same scale so I can easily switch back and forth. I love the playability of it. The action is great and it sounds like no other bass in my collection. It has that SG bass look that Jack Bruce made famous. You can't help but play the riff to 'Sunshine of Your Love' when you pick it up. It is very neck heavy and the strap button is on the neck like most SG styled guitars. It also did not come with a case. It feels and plays great. I would recommend you purchase the case made by Epiphone which is sold separately. I think if it was kept in a gig bag one swift fall and you'd have a broken headstock. A broken headstock on a set neck guitar equals an expensive repair. Other than that, the frets seem good, the knobs and electronics are sturdy, the hardware feels strong and it isn't noisy when plugged in. I'm glad Epiphone released this bass! The short scale EB-0 just felt too cheap for me and was hard to dial in a good tone. Epiphone turned everything around and designed a brilliant bass out of the EB-3. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
I have been playing since 1969. I have used many basses. Have always been a Cream fan so the EB3 was a favorite. I play in a Classic Rock band and this bass is perfect. I am a fan of Jack Bruce,John Entwhistle, & Paul McCartney so I love this bass. I am also getting a 4 string version also, just for a change. I acquired my bass on Ebay. I buy all my equipment on Ebay. It was new and I got it at an amazing price of $220.oo with a HSC. It has a 5 position switch for the pickups so u get an amazing tonal variances. What more can I say either get u a 5 string or a 4 string and u will not be dissappointed. I also use a Thunderbird, a Fender Jazz 5-string, and a Cort Curbow with active p/u's. I like a variety of sounds. The only thing I do not like it is a bit neck heavy but I have gotten use to it due to the fact my Thunderbird is also. I have not found any problem with construction or quality. Sounds great, holds up great, looks great. Anyone who wants a Vintage look in a 5 string , this is the way to go. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
I brought my bass from a local guitar shop, it was my second bass. Ive only been playing for 7 months now but I knew that I already needed a better bass. The EB-0 caught my eye because of the size and color. It was also recommended to me by my uncle as it was his first guitar when he started playing. The guitar cost me just under £200. Because the scale is smaller so are the frets this makes more technical playing easier. The neck is also very smooth so you can slide well. It has a very nice tone that is lower than on most basses. Also the input jack on the bass is on the front, with most guitars the jack is on the side and so when you put down your guitar it may damage the lead or the guitar. The tuning pegs are too large and so it is easily put out of tune if you lean it against something, they are also very sensitive and takes some time to get used to. Because it only has a single pickup it is not very loud and has a smaller option of tones to choose from. The hook for the strap is also on the back of the guitar meaning that it slips of easily. because of of the location of the pickup it is hard to play slap and pop on this guitar. The guitar is very well made and every thing works well. The pickup is very securely fastened and does not jutter or move. It is also easy to adjust the screws on it to make the bridge higher or lower to change the action this is very useful. All The knobs are clearly labeled. The head and tuning pegs are very well made as well and do not buzz like many guitars do after a certain amount of time. Very nice to play, sounds good loud, fun and easy to play but if you want to play funk then do not buy this guitar. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
