JohnDaBass

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Hi Mike, what is the model number for that case? Cheers, JohnDB

Nope. It appears to be using the humbucking PUPs used on the Squier Tele Bass. They appear to be a modern ( lower cost?) version of the PUPs used on the '72 Fender Telecaster bass. The Squier Tele bass PUPs had a much wider tonal range than the originals, an extended top end but lower output. I love the '72 PUPs I have on an all original '72 Fender Telecaster Bass and also an original '72 PUP graphed into a Mike Dirnt MIM bass. I would be very happy to own one of these Squier Rascals.

+1 Plus maple neck

Just took delivery of a Fender FS610 Short Scale Bass Gig bag and it fits my G&L Fallout Tribute bass and my Epiphone Newport bass perfectly. It also is a cosy fit for my 32ins scale SpectaRayVibe Bitsa bass. Happy Days☺️

This looks amazing, almost the perfect one-stop-amp-in-a box. (only missing a HPF) The advantage of loading personal IRs really adds to the proposition. I will probably wait for the Behringer clone to surface sometime next year!! ( BDI21 has been a great little tool)

Make sure you wash your hands well before entering the Holy of Holies and picking up that magnificent instrument. It's a joy to absorb that first sight of your new "Babe" ENJOY

Now that was a great buy , so much potential for mods , it will turn into a labour of tinkering love. Congratulations

Now that is lovely.

@Quatschmacher Has the snow melted?

Great job @Al Krow. Very informative and helpful conclusion. You have probably helped many on here save their time and expense with the journey you've published. Thanks!!

The pickguard was made by Brian Pillans of https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/earlpilanz An absolute perfect fit and adds a bit of vintage vibe reminiscent of my ’69 EB3 and SG basses. The Hipshot Supertone bridge is great, I have previously fitted a 3-point gold one to my Epiphone Rumble Kat, so I knew what to expect BUT I did not expect the fixing bolts to have an Imperial thread. The 3-point bridge is shipped with both M8 Metric and SAE Imperial threaded fixing bolts but since Hipshot’s target market for the 2-point bridge is old Epiphone and Gibson basses they only include the SAE fixing bolts. Marcus at Bass Direct sorted the problem and it now appears that in future Hipshot will be shipping both types on the 2-point Supertone bridges. ( got an email from Oscar Yuan at Hipshot confirming it). Happy days 😄

From what I remember, back in 1969, it is so, so close to the original REAL THING!! Absolutely loving it. When I think how much this cost me and how much I enjoy it I am now seriously considering thinning the herd. My Kids & grand Kids would have no idea of what to sell my Toys for after my days.

I need to confess that I have fallen deeply in love with this bass. Back in the day I owned a 1964(3?) Epiphone Newport bass (single Pup not the Batwing headstock) and I traded it for a 1969 Gibson slot head EB3 in walnut, which I still own. Ever since Epiphone reissued the Embassy bass, I have waited patiently for the reissue of the Newport bass. So as soon as they were available, I bought one from Guitarguitar. Yes, it had a few QC issues but nothing that could not be sorted. So I did the following: - · Installed a Hipshot Supertone 2-point bridge. · Adjusted the nut to my preferred height. · Fitted a 1.5mm thick piece of hard card under the neck Pup cover to lower the Ceramic 8 magnets and reduce the string pull. · Fitted a set of short scale D’Addario Chrome flat wounds. · Replaced the Pickard with a superb Brian Pillans Blk/Wh/Blk · Rewired the bridge Pup to switch the phase. · Added a 0.2uF cap to the stock 0.2uF creating a 0.4uF · Dunlop straplocks. The Newport is now mine ALL mine!! It plays superbly, lovely smooth neck with a great feel, it hugs my rounded beer belly, sits perfectly balanced ( for me) and sounds sublime if you are a Gibson/ Epiphone kinda guy. Deep warm lows, T’Bird highs and sparkle , and very typical EB3 tones in-between. The pickguard was made by Brian Pillans of https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/earlpilanz An absolute perfect fit and adds a bit of vintage vibe reminiscent of my ’69 EB3 and SG basses. The Hipshot Supertone bridge is great, I have previously fitted a 3-point gold one to my Epiphone Rumbly Kat, so I knew what to expect BUT I did not expect the fixing bolts to have an Imperial thread. The 3-point bridge is shipped with both M8 Metric and SAE Imperial threaded fixing bolts but since Hipshot’s target market for the 2-point bridge is old Epiphone and Gibson basses they only include the SAE fixing bolts. Marcus at Bass Direct sorted the problem and it now appears that in future Hipshot will be shipping both types on the 2-point Supertone bridges. ( got an email from Oscar Yuan at Hipshot confirming it). Happy days 😄

When selecting your strings check the nut to bridge and tail piece dimensions because some " short scale "strings may not fit. You may need medium scale . I've just fitted a Hipshot 2 point bridge and the Short scale D'Addario Chromes fit much better. I previously had to trim back the silks at the headend to avoid the silks hanging over the nut when fitting to the stock bridge & tail piece.

Very sad news, I met Norm for the first time at the last Bass Bash he was such kind, knowledge warm proper Gentleman. So encouraging to all things bass. My deepest condolences to his family.