Epiphone EB-3 | Review

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Rising to prominence in the 1960s in the hands of Jack Bruce, John Entwistle, Bill Wyman the Gibson EB-3 bass is a bit of a legend in its own right. Now it's Dan Veall’s turn to have a go.
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  • @ianmclennon3602
    @ianmclennon36023 жыл бұрын

    Wanted to compliment you on your no-nonsense review of the Epiphone EB-3. I am a professional bassist of an embarrassing age (been playing since 1965), and I just wanted a good overview of the instrument. You provided a complete tour of the instrument, during which you answered every question I could have had. Thank you! Most refreshing!

  • @sultannadeem8124

    @sultannadeem8124

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing embarrassing about your age sir, rock on and god bless

  • @kodencotter177

    @kodencotter177

    2 жыл бұрын

    Could you teach me a thing or two lain? I’m a upcoming bassist from Michigan. my influence come from the Cream/Woodstock era with deep blues influences of course but I really want to take the next step.

  • @ianmclennon3602

    @ianmclennon3602

    2 жыл бұрын

    All I can tell you is that, having since bought the EB-3, I have not played a bass that feels better to me. The only thing I would change is the total lack of ability to customize the instrument. No change of pickups, electronics, or bridge is presently possible. Nothing wrong with what's there, but a couple Bartolinis and a Starz bridge would greatly increase it's flexibility. The case is a head-scratcher for me. It's a very nice case, but the handle placement is uncomfortable, and it has zero stability when set on the ground. Hope this proves of some value!

  • @eileenmarek6809

    @eileenmarek6809

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kodencotter177 Hi, Koden - The best advice I can give is based on my personal experience: 1. Learn to read bass clef 2. Play with as many people as possible 3. Learn to play as many styles of music as possible 4. Know your instrument, what it can and can't do, as well as your limitations on any given instrument.

  • @eileenmarek6809

    @eileenmarek6809

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sultannadeem8124 You're most gracious, Sir!

  • @Synathidy
    @Synathidy2 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting to consider that the Gibson SG bass is short scale length while only the Epiphone is full length. Some people may prefer that (I would a s a lanky, long-limbed metal player). So there's a real unique reason that could make the Epiphone both a better choice and more affordable for some.

  • @leahhegen7930
    @leahhegen79304 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking of picking one of these up but I couldn't find one in my town to demo, I always love the epiphone design and I'm so glad it sounds as good as I hoped it did. I'd still prefer a chance to demo one tho

  • @StaceFaceKilluh36
    @StaceFaceKilluh36 Жыл бұрын

    Thinking about getting this bass!!!

  • @book3100
    @book31004 жыл бұрын

    This was my first good bass back in the 80s. Sold it. But I'm getting a new one. Nothing else sounds like it.

  • @stephensimpson4022
    @stephensimpson40224 жыл бұрын

    A marvellous bass, love mine!

  • @joshorange3087
    @joshorange30873 жыл бұрын

    I ordered one ! black color too. I can't wait to have it and record.

  • @deluys

    @deluys

    Жыл бұрын

    I know that I’m answering after quite a long time, but how do you like it? I just ordered it myself recently

  • @robertsimington911

    @robertsimington911

    Жыл бұрын

    I just got a red one 2 weeks ago. I really like it a lot.

  • @strring7939
    @strring79393 жыл бұрын

    I am hoping to get one but I think I will go with cherry red to match my sg.

  • @luisgaldamez1013
    @luisgaldamez10136 ай бұрын

    Great bass. What strings does this bass have during this video?. Thanks for sharing.

  • @nathanielmabis5803
    @nathanielmabis58036 жыл бұрын

    I'm getting one, that's all there is too it

  • @DMSProduktions

    @DMSProduktions

    6 жыл бұрын

    Prepare to do a LOT of work on that neck, and replace the bridge pick up!

  • @nealdew71

    @nealdew71

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@DMSProduktions Nothing wrong with the neck.

  • @DMSProduktions

    @DMSProduktions

    5 жыл бұрын

    DO you own one? Trust me, the necks are not good on the LS models. The SS might be better.

  • @nealdew71

    @nealdew71

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@DMSProduktions Regrettably I do own one . What exactly is wrong with the neck ?

  • @DMSProduktions

    @DMSProduktions

    5 жыл бұрын

    SEE my top level post below! It explains why! Trust me, I know! Had to do a lot to make it really playable.

  • @martinladd351
    @martinladd3515 жыл бұрын

    You impressed me when you knew what kind of bridge it had

  • @jazzman1954

    @jazzman1954

    3 жыл бұрын

    Huh! Why?

  • @kaekalivas9119

    @kaekalivas9119

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jazzman1954 good question

  • @mynewsong9035
    @mynewsong90355 жыл бұрын

    GREAT REVIEW. I THINK THE BASS SOUNDS GREAT. ARE YOU USING REVERB OR EFFECTS ON THE BASS.?

  • @zekeschriver1554

    @zekeschriver1554

    4 жыл бұрын

    mynewsong boi you smokin with reverb on bass

  • @AxUnderground
    @AxUnderground5 жыл бұрын

    well. where can i but the exact bass found herein the video??? they said it was for s a l e

  • @fsmaia
    @fsmaia3 жыл бұрын

    I'ts has a good balance or the neck is heavy as the Thunderbird?

  • @bayuramadhika1215

    @bayuramadhika1215

    3 жыл бұрын

    The neck is heavy, i got one you can see it in my picture

  • @AntiDeepState
    @AntiDeepState2 жыл бұрын

    HOW MANY MOOREEE TIMESSS

  • @AngelReyes-yf6hg
    @AngelReyes-yf6hg4 жыл бұрын

    “How many more times!”

  • @2v_5r84

    @2v_5r84

    3 жыл бұрын

    “Treat me..

  • @goc1842
    @goc18424 жыл бұрын

    Bought one in cash converters for £70 ,bargain

  • @sebwarren7918
    @sebwarren79183 жыл бұрын

    Does it have neck dive?

  • @jazzman1954

    @jazzman1954

    3 жыл бұрын

    Big time. Horrible balance

  • @harrywood702

    @harrywood702

    24 күн бұрын

    It won the neck diving championship in 2015

  • @fadermaster5221
    @fadermaster5221 Жыл бұрын

    Rosewood?

  • @martinladd351
    @martinladd3515 жыл бұрын

    Way to catch everyone's attention with the good ole standard "I'm not a bass player blues walking bass line"

  • @jin92giu
    @jin92giu4 жыл бұрын

    Is this bass Balanced?

  • @miguelroldao6939

    @miguelroldao6939

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have one from 2008. It doesn't have the best balance, but it won't dive with a big strap. What bothers me is the weight of this beast, after about 2h of playing it sitting down my leg starts killing me :P

  • @freakfletch0

    @freakfletch0

    3 жыл бұрын

    As all things should be

  • @donaldswan1587
    @donaldswan15873 ай бұрын

    ...but they changed the scale length?! Why?! That makes it definitely `not and EB3. I mean you expect different pickups, bridge, tuners ... but its a different guitar underneath all that! Not saying its not a great bass, but the short scale is SUCH a huge aspect of the EB3

  • @2v_5r84
    @2v_5r843 жыл бұрын

    What a great choice of a Led Zeppelin song

  • @TheBarnaway
    @TheBarnaway3 жыл бұрын

    Hola, ¿da problemas de cabeceo? gracias

  • @jazzman1954
    @jazzman19543 жыл бұрын

    NECK DIVE!! Beware. This isn’t a review. It’s a sales pitch.

  • @luukderuijter1332

    @luukderuijter1332

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just get better

  • @jazzman1954

    @jazzman1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@luukderuijter1332 Better at what?

  • @samsschool3639
    @samsschool36393 жыл бұрын

    "SG style and Gibsonesque" That ususally means "Cheap copy" but DEFINITLEY not here!!

  • @arnoldvandamme5852
    @arnoldvandamme5852 Жыл бұрын

    This bass is crap but looks nice. If you want to train to be a better bass player works.

  • @DMSProduktions
    @DMSProduktions6 жыл бұрын

    An ok bass, but not a GREAT bass by any stretch of the imagination. Long scale makes the neck too flimsy, it is weak made from low quality off cuts, making it prone to uneven torsion due to the big difference in tensions between the bass and 'treble' strings. If you buy this bass, be PREPARED to do a lot of work on the neck, and look at replacing that bridge pick up as it is very weak, and sounds like a tuned down guitar! The 3 point bridge is NOT all that great either! Another tip, MOVE the back pick up at least 1 width AWAY from the bridge, the tonal improvement is enormous and will get closer to classic Ripper and P bass territory!

  • @Alligators_in_the_sewer

    @Alligators_in_the_sewer

    5 жыл бұрын

    DMSProduktions yea the bridge pickup is WORTHLESS. It’s a wacky fumpy bass. Need to do a lot of eq, different strings, different pickup, etc before it sounds actually “good” that being said it looks cool as hell. With minor work can sound great. If anyone buys this it’s for looks not sound. This bass is FUMPY as hell. I like it though.

  • @DMSProduktions

    @DMSProduktions

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mine ROCKS now! New pick up from Mr. Fabulous and moved forward 1 width! Totally usable tone from the br pick up now! Great for recording now!

  • @robhamblin4008

    @robhamblin4008

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, not getting on with mine. Put it away in the loft. Using a cheap p bass copy which feels better.

  • @DMSProduktions

    @DMSProduktions

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@robhamblin4008 Hey, whatever works!

  • @jazzman1954

    @jazzman1954

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bridge pickup is fine as is in my opinion. Necks vary especially in this cheap price range.

  • @googlegoogel1548
    @googlegoogel15486 жыл бұрын

    The Epiphone is simply junk compared to the Gibson Eb3.It sounds weak in the low register compared to the Gibson classics of the sixties.I have own both a Gibson Eb0 and a Gibson Eb3 1960s models and the sound is so different.Rich clear lows and uniquely full mid and high range.When it is used for chords,everything is beautiful and harmonious,Not "Muddy".Its an ok beginners bass,but that's about it.Save your money and buy real Gibson Eb3.

  • @DMSProduktions

    @DMSProduktions

    6 жыл бұрын

    It ISN'T a Gibson! NOT by a long shot!

  • @DMSProduktions

    @DMSProduktions

    6 жыл бұрын

    NO, he is being quite accurate!

  • @dizzpriz

    @dizzpriz

    5 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @rayk9598

    @rayk9598

    4 жыл бұрын

    What? An Epiphone is not as good as a 1960s Gibson? Unbelievable

  • @fothermucker7764
    @fothermucker77646 жыл бұрын

    Horrible headstock

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