I am
continuing the research on Epiphone Upright basses. I have
expanded the quest to learn more specific characteristics about
these basses. For all of you that own or did own one of
these great American-made plywood basses, here are the research
questions that will help us.
- What is the serial number, and where is it on
the bass? Serial numbers may appear under the scroll head on
the bass side (look up), at the end of the fingerboard, or at
the end pin.
- What is the model designation? This is usually
stamped on the metal tailpiece badge: B1, B2, B3, B4 or B5.
- Is your tailpiece black, dark brown, blonde,
or highly flamed maple?
- What color is your bass?
- What finish are your tuners? Brass, Bright
nickel, Black
- Are your tuners etched? (This is so far only a
B5 characteristic.)
- Does the bass have inlaid purfling, single
black pinstripe, or double black pinstripe?
- Does it have a purfling loop on the back,
below the neck?
- Any guess as to what year the bass was made?
- Any other notable characteristics or history
to your bass?
Please
contact me at sayres@Kaybass.com to add your Epiphone bass to the registry
database. To read more about Wendy's research, you'll find a
discussion at TalkBass.com — click HERE.
If you
have questions about basses or comments on the website,
please
contact me.
