Stub Mandrel Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 But then people would complain about neck dive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Was the batwing, which I think suits this bass, the inspiration to a certain Mr. F. when creating the headstock for G & L? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said: Was the batwing, which I think suits this bass, the inspiration to a certain Mr. F. when creating the headstock for G & L? I hadn't thought of that before, certainly could have been. While I've got you here, I forgot to confirm that my Embassy is indeed a product of the Epiphone Qingdao plant, stamped in November 2020. I found a serial number from one from the previous "Pro" issue and it was July 2018, same factory code. So, confirmed my suspicion - no factory change between the flat laquered "Embassy Pro" ones and the metallic finish new "Embassy" ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Thanks @neepheid for the factory info. So probably just the marketing people saying let’s change the finish, we’ll sell more if they are a bit sparkly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Panzer Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 That is a fugly bass, too Rickenbacker for my taste. Do wonder how it plays and sounds though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 8 minutes ago, Saul Panzer said: That is a fugly bass, too Rickenbacker for my taste. Do wonder how it plays and sounds though. It plays and sounds great, but I would say that, wouldn't I? Not that it matters, it could sound amazing but if it doesn't float your boat aesthetically, you'll never gel with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Panzer Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 hour ago, neepheid said: It plays and sounds great, but I would say that, wouldn't I? Not that it matters, it could sound amazing but if it doesn't float your boat aesthetically, you'll never gel with it. I'll buy a fugly bass if the sound and feel are right, fortunately Rickenbacker prices mean I can wince at them and still not buy one. Not sure I could say the same for these, the prices seem quite good from what I'm seeing and that honk with the tone turned down is pretty fun sounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Aaaand that's the price back up to normal. Hopefully someone got a cheeky discount while it was at £299. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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