The EB 3 is more versatile sound wise... and it's better looking lol.... so that's what i went with and i love that i can use it in all 3 of my bands

Thanks for this clear demo. A good balance between descriptions and playing, and it's good that you've kept the riffs short in length to allow easy comparison between the two guitars. I wish more demos were like this.

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much glad you like the video, I try to keep the demos BS free and straight to the point 🎸😎

Recently i bought the Jaguar bass its amazing for guitar players and if you are offset guy thats the best you can get, nice video

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude, totally agree great bass to convert over from guitar and looks so freaking cool too 🎸😎

Watching this again since I bought a Squier VM Jaguar SS used on eBay and did you open with "No Woman, No Cry" on the P bass pickup?

By the way, what string gauges were on the basses at the time, since I remember you mentioning the issue when you first unboxed it.

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Nothing a quick setup didn't fix, the e sting was way low to the body. I will give them a good clean at some point they'll sound like new after that

So that sounds like a really good comparison. I'd say it's a matter of your playing style and preference. The jag bass had more mids presence and honk, but they did not nearly have as much full bottom end as the Epiphone. But I personally do love the middle position of the single coil basses (mainly jazz basses), and the Squier certainly got there for me.

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed brother I prefer the Jag all round

I'm considering getting one of these basses, not sure yet. I'm listening to a bunch of videos because all the guitar shops are closed for the coronavirus pandemic. Thank you for playing "No Woman No Cry" because I plan to use it for reggae, '70s funk, and Afropop.

@theguitarmanifesto

4 жыл бұрын

It's a crazy time that's for sure, glad the video helped you 👌🎸

Just bought my first bass, a used EB3 in pretty good condition, needs new selecter knob and a machine head repair/replacement, for $100 Aus (around $70US/60EUR) pretty happy with the buy now that I've seen the comparisons and reviews.

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Ah nice sounds like a good project and it's an awesome bass, enjoy 😎🎸👌

I own both, the Epi sort of gets lost when playing with my friends, where the Squier cuts through better. But I love the way the Epi plays and the sound is so unique, I just enjoy it through headphones.

I have a Jaguar in the regular scale. It's my all time favorite bass.

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome bass guitars 😎

The Squier short scale looks gorgeous ...and a Happy 21st birthday to Melody :)...oh thats a thing , have you heard of "Fat Rat" amps Rob ?...there covered in what looks like green fuzzy felt...great for collecting dust...lol

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

The Jag does look awesome, ah yeah I remember them bass amps they still make em?

@shellydrew100

5 жыл бұрын

Happy 23rd birthday Melody , not 21st :) :) :)

What amp are you using Rob ???

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Garageband dude 😎🎸

Epi sounds good but the short scale squier Definitely kicks Ass so Piece Out and Rock On Rob!!!🎸🎸

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Right on the money there Tim the Jag is awesome

@bflo1000

Жыл бұрын

Too bad the Epi EB0 isn't nearly as good as the Epi EB3.

The Squier i LOVE , i,been looking for 1 on Amazon , but can't seem to find one , plenty on Ebay , but the lass that usually orders my gear only use's Amazon...

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

They're great basses drew

Oh i love the look of the Squier , my Lindo should be here today , hopefully Lynne and Lloyd will sort a me out with an amp , i'll let you know when it / they arrive :)...i keep saying NO more guitars , looks like its gonna be bass guitars now :)

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

The Squier is so cool even more so as its short scale, that Lindo looks dope as fuck love the paint job I may have to review one very soon. Be awesome if they fix you up with an amp you only live once Drew \m/

I could you see playing some Nirvana bass lines with the Squier Jaguar...

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yes 😎🎸

@wilzy30

5 жыл бұрын

@@theguitarmanifesto Or me, being a Bass player. 😂😎

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Great starter bass being short scale and look cool as fuck

@wilzy30

5 жыл бұрын

@@theguitarmanifesto Aye.

I have both ironically idk why i’m so shocked about this video lol

Hi Rob i've just bought me a Lindo bass in purple dove 2nd hand from M.O.R £149...now all i need is an amp :)...collect tomorrow , nice one :)

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Ooh nice great colour too

@shellydrew100

5 жыл бұрын

I couldn't resist it , this is what i love about your channel Rob , it was either another guitar...but i really do miss my bass , even unplugged i love em :)

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

You need a bass in your life for sure, glad you love that channel Drew 😎🎸

The bolt on neck always comes out tops for me :)

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed 😎

@shellydrew100

5 жыл бұрын

Can't beat a good old "Part-caster" :)

Great vid brother , luv the Jag a lot , a lot tighter more pro sound imo,,,,,,for the money 💰

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree the Jag sounds like the real deal, it's my budget bass of choice

I don’t know how the scales look in person. But I saw a massive difference in the neck length, the Epiphone 34 inch looks massive (my usual guitar is a Epiphone Les Paul standard, so used to smaller neck guitars anyway haha) Good looking, but Squier wins price-wise Soundwise - with plectrum, the epiphone sounded better and warmer, Without the pickup, the normal 3 positions at the start. I couldn’t tell a difference in the sound I think if I would try bass, I would get the Squier. Because of the neck size mostly and the price. Both sounded good but Epiphone a little better only when playing with a plectrum. But without one you’re good either way 👍👌🌙

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

The Epiphone is 4"s longer and it sticks out further from the body so looks even longer

@owain8087

5 жыл бұрын

I would choose the Squier cos it looks awesome and is cheaper

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Plays and sound better too 🎸😎

Just been looking at a Vox "Pathfinder" 10 watt bass combo for 80 quid , i reckon its probably better than a 50 watt that costs the same , unless you've got any other suggestions Rob...cheers :)

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds pretty good to me, I know the Fender rumble amps are good as are the Orange bass amps bit more expensive mind

Can't find the short scale Jaguar anywhere! I really want to buy one :/

@theguitarmanifesto

4 жыл бұрын

The vintage modified jaguars are now discontinued used only now unless it's new old stock

@towfiqz

4 жыл бұрын

Are all Squier short scale discontinued? What's the best short scale bass in this price range?

@itstherealmeagain

4 жыл бұрын

@@towfiqz zzounds has the classic vibe jaguars for $399. As of March 2020.

i thing that the jaguar is better

It's beyond me why Epiphone don't make a short scale like the Gibson.

@bflo1000

3 жыл бұрын

The Epi EB0 is a SS.

@nealdewar9959

3 жыл бұрын

@@bflo1000 It only has neck pickup.

@bflo1000

3 жыл бұрын

@@nealdewar9959 I realize that. I had one that I bought cheap. It was lame so I unloaded it fast.

@nealdewar9959

3 жыл бұрын

@@bflo1000 Gibson won't let it happen because of pricing. I got gifted the Epi Eb3 Ls. If I only knew then what I know now. Stay safe mate 👍

@bflo1000

3 жыл бұрын

@@nealdewar9959 Thanks

Ah just figured out what this sounds like Nick Cave and the bad seeds "Mutiny in heaven" !!!

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Ah cool 🎸😎

Certainly different from each other. The Epiphone has more depth to its sound? But the Epi doesn't grab me. I seem to be more of a Fender/Squier and Yamaha man.

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

It could be the Epi had fresh strings on it but I like the fat tone of the Jag

@jay_thedog_man5169

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s how I feel

@jay_thedog_man5169

5 жыл бұрын

William Taylor aren’t you in the guitar geek group ? I’m James Jay Jimmy.

@wilzy30

5 жыл бұрын

@@jay_thedog_man5169 Aye, that I am.

@jay_thedog_man5169

5 жыл бұрын

William Taylor I knew your named seemed familiar. Cool to see we have the same taste in awesome KZreadrs.

Guess my ears are different than many people. If you want the mid boost presence play guitar...but a bass should sound like a bass so I prefer the lower end of the EPI. I can get the Squier sound from my LP and to an extent from my PRS is I use heavy stings and back the tone down. I am a guitar/sax/keyboard player that wanted an affordable bass for my studio. But I want it to handle the lows. Plenty of mids and highs with my other gear.

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

The tuning on a bass is an octave lower than a guitar so not sure how that works bro?

@samstewart9249

5 жыл бұрын

Can't intelligently reply to this. You are right on the tuning but when I am mixing I don't want the bass walking all over the other parts. Personal preference.

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Fair enough

I could be wrong but it kind of sounds to me likt the Epi has new strings and the Squier does not...

@theguitarmanifesto

2 жыл бұрын

Nope it's just the difference in tone of guitars

@lofipoppunkradio

2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitarmanifesto cool, I think I expected the Squier one to have more of that "metalic" sound than the Epi, but it was the oposite...

@theguitarmanifesto

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's quite beefy

Dive. Nice.

The Epiphone with flatwound strings would give the Squier a run for the money. Can't compare the two with different strings. Epiphone your using has roundwound strings. Not one put roundwound on EB3 in the ,1960' went it was popular.

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Same could be said with flats on the Jaguar, just what sounds best to your ear. I do like Flatwounds on basses and the Jaguar is one of my favourites

@JiggerPick

4 жыл бұрын

First thing I did when I got my EB3 was to put on a set of flatwounds. And another tip for a great sound I've found is to place a thin piece of sponge between the minihumbucker and the bridge.

They both sound good but the epiphope sounds more dark. I guess it’s more muddy and nasally would be the best way to describe it. The Jag has more clarity. I think we both know which one I prefer 😂 The birthday shot out was cool too. I saw him ask you if you’d do that in the comments. 👍

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

I aim to please fellow Meatonians :) For me the Jag wins much better punch to it

Have still got this Rob ? the Squier

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

I still have the Squier Jag bass

@shellydrew100

5 жыл бұрын

i'll email you , nice one Rob :)

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Ok mate

@shellydrew100

5 жыл бұрын

Oh the 3 cracks in my laptop screen , i can't see a thing it'd be a lot easier if you were up in the York area , cash in hand later on this week :)

@shellydrew100

5 жыл бұрын

i'd even pay for the petrol money :)

The EB3 has more gain & sustain, despite the crappy bridge.

I have the Squire with the short scale, actually i like any Squire guitar, i then go to my original 67 Hofner which i cant gig with due to its high value, i compare the Squire Jaguar sound with my Fender American Precision Bass which has the standard scale , excellent review , thanks !

@timmiller6882

5 жыл бұрын

oliver harmon Dude any Bass can be gigged regardless of the value!!

@Bassguitar1231

5 жыл бұрын

when you have a immaculate vintage bass of 2500 usd you dont want to be gigging with it, there is such a thing as theft, damage etc. anyway thanks Tim

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Just use it dude what its made for regardless of a few grand \m/

You are the youtuber Can i get a shot out i have birtday

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Yes most definitely :) as long as I make a video on the day :)

When i 1st stated playing bass i thought i'll get a book on how to play bass...what a total load of rubbish , "never use a pick , or thumb "...made for a good fire , its like any musical instrument , for me break ALL the rules and have fun :)

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

I came strum quicker and more accurate with my thumb than fingers, fuck what anyone says do whats most comfortable there is no rule book just hipsters

How come somones using my pic ???

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

You've lost me on that one

@shellydrew100

5 жыл бұрын

Some one calling themselves MOLE MOLE , talking utter rubbish :(

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

@@shellydrew100 on this video?

@shellydrew100

5 жыл бұрын

Yep , and i was really pissed off with whoever it was :(

@meatmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

I can't see the comments ?

Nope. Definitely don't like the Epiphone.

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

I'll try and get some strings for the Jag

@shellydrew100

5 жыл бұрын

Oh the price of bass strings , well i'll try not busting mine :)

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

the short scale strings are way expensive

What amp are you using Rob ?

@theguitarmanifesto

5 жыл бұрын

Garageband bro