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Description

Ever since it was first introduced in 1963, the Epiphone Embassy Bass guitar has been a player favorite. Inspired by the original '60s classic, this Embassy Bass features an asymmetrical solid-mahogany double-cutaway body, a 34" scale mahogany neck capped with an Indian laurel fretboard and a 2x2 headstock design for improved balance. Equipped with a powerful pair of ProBucker 760 humbucking pickups, a pickup blend knob as well as master volume and tone controls, the Epiphone Embassy Bass puts ample tonal versatility right in your hands.
Open Box Epiphone Embassy Bass Level 1 Wanderlust Green Metallic
Open Box Epiphone Embassy Bass Level 1 Wanderlust Green Metallic
Open Box Epiphone Embassy Bass Level 1 Wanderlust Green Metallic

Features

  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck with Medium C-shape profile
  • Indian laurel fretboard with 20 frets
  • Historic Bass Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Die-cast tuners
  • Dual ProBucker Bass 760 humbucking pickups

Specs

Neck
  • Shape: Medium C
  • Wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 34”
  • Truss rod: Standard
Pickups
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Control layout: Master volume, Blend, Master tone
Fretboard
  • Material: Indian laurel
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Pearloid Dot
  • Nut material/width: Bone/1.62"
Body
  • Body Type: Asymmetrical Double Cutaway
  • Body wood: Mahogany
Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Historic Bass Tune-O-Matic
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 4 String
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Orientation: Right-handed

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Reviews

4.69

13 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Amazing feel and tone
Amazing value. Plays and sounds incredible.
Yes I would buy this Bass again

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Great sounding bass with vintage good looks

I was looking for a vintage, T-Bird sounding bass without the odd ergonomics of a T-Bird, and this bass came through in a big way. When I say big, I mean it has a BIG sound to it, but without the mud. It's the first passive bass that I actually had to dial out a bit of the neck pickup to find the sweet spot, otherwise it will make your amp cry with huge lows. I had trouble choosing between the red and almond colors because they're both beautiful, but I went with the red because it just seemed to fit the vintage style so well, say like an old Gibson SG bass. It's a darker red and it's perfect. I'm used to playing jazz style necks, so the thickness of this neck takes some getting used to, as does the larger radius. The more I play it though, the easier it becomes to hit the notes hard and clean, and IMO, that's what this bass was designed to do. It's a rock bass. The pickups on this bass are the star of the show because of the depth and midrange clarity. It gets sounds that my other basses can't duplicate, so it's a keeper. The only thing I might change on it are the tuners. They work fine, but put some Hipshot Ultralite Clover-style tuners on this baby and it's over the top in both looks and functionality. It will also add to the re-sale value if I ever decide to sell it. Bottom line, it's a very good bass with killer sound at a great price. I believe the value might go up on these basses (over time).

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Lives up to other reviews

Had a Thunderbird for a few years loved the tone, and looks. Didn't like the neck dive and it felt like the neck was 5 feet long. ( Execration). Embassy sounds close enough. Plays great, Tons of tones. Don't like the painted neck, but beyond that, love it.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming11
  2. Practicing11
  3. Recording7
  4. Rock Concerts6
  5. Small Venues5
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz1
  2. Poor Setup off the Wall1
  3. A bit of neck dive but nothing too bad1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced12
Pros
  1. Good Feel11
  2. Good Tone11
  3. Fun To Play10
  4. Good Pick Up8
  5. Solid Electronics6

Reviewed by 13 customers

  • Lives up to other reviews

    3

    submitted22 days ago

    byMichael

    fromArizona

    Had a Thunderbird for a few years loved the tone, and looks. Didn't like the neck dive and it felt like the neck was 5 feet long. ( Execration). Embassy sounds close enough. Plays great, Tons of tones. Don't like the painted neck, but beyond that, love it.

  • One of the best basses I've ever owned.

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byJess

    fromAppleton, WI

    This bass is truly remarkable for the price. It's light, but solid feeling, it growls, it was setup out of the box quite well with no fret sprout or roughness mentioned in other reviews. I am planning on buying all colors(no I'm not kidding). What a killer deal!

  • Amazing feel and tone

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    bySean

    fromAmerica's Heartland

    I am always looking for something that is interesting, I knew nothing about the Epiphone Embassy Bass or the legacy from which it came. I am not the greatest bass player in any form, but the color, comfort, styling caught my attention and was interesting to me. The fit and finish is top notch, not a flaw in the finish anywere, tone is amazing. Epiphone put quality into this instrument. This is a far departure from my normal style of basses from BC Rich, Jackson etc. but I really do love this bass...

  • Excellent bass guitar!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byAxel

    fromDayton oh

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    When I picked it up the look and feel was great. Plugged it into an Amp and all around sound was impressive needless to say I left the store with a new bass. At the register the bass was swapped for a new in box model however whenever they do this ensure you test it out with an amp.. I had to come back and swap it for the floor model as the 1st frett was all buzz electronics failed 80% of the time.

  • Amazing value. Plays and sounds incredible.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byBrian

    fromTucson AZ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This rates up there with some of my basses that cost 10x as much. I bought it as a living room beater bass, but wouldn't hesitate to bring it on stage or record. I wish that I started learning on a bass half as nice. I'd recommend it to a novice, a professional, or anyone in between.

  • Rad

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byEvan

    fromTukwila, WA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This bass is rad. #Sweepstakes

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byWILL

    fromNYC

    How much does the bass weigh

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    All basses vary depending on the density of the wood. Even the same model can vary up to 1.5 lbs Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Bass Guitars are generally between 8.00 and 10.00 lbs. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. I'm sorry I don't have one to weigh. This will be approximately 8.5 lbs.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked bySiguy

    fromHarford County, Md

    How is the neck attached to the body on this bass? Doesn't say in the description, etc.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Epiphone Embassy Bass has a set neck.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byAimee

    fromundisclosed

    Is it good for small hands and 5 ft 4 inches ?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Not especially. This would be better - Epiphone SG E1 Electric Bass Cherry

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byGerald

    fromBlack Earth, WI

    are there detailed pics of the blemished area of this bass or are you saying its blemished just because its an open box item?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I apologize for the inconvenience, this item is no longer available.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byClay

    fromArlington, VA

    Is this really made in the USA? I've seen pictures on other sites with stickers saying "made in China".

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I am very sorry for the confusion.It's made in China. Thank you for pointing that out. I will pass it on to our web team.