Epiphone Viola Bass Guitar

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Epiphone Viola Bass Guitar

With a look that instantly recalls the British Invasion and a sound to match, the Epiphone Viola bass is all about "fab". The chambered body is made from laminated maple, with a set in maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. Additional retro-style appointments include: covered tuners, rosewood-based bridge, trapeze tailpiece, and retro-looking volume and tone knobs. That classic rock sound comes from a pair of chrome covered mini humbuckers specially designed for this series. Case not included.

Features:

Chambered laminated maple body

Set in maple neck

Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays

Dual mini humbuckers with chrome covers

Vintage style chrome tuners

Rosewood based bridge

Trapeze tailpiece

Fully bound body and headstock

Master Tone and 2 Volume knobs

30.5" scale

1.65" nut width

Case not included

Warranty:

Part of the Gibson family of musical instruments, Epiphones are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Neck Joint	other
Frets	22
Model	Viola Bass
Series	Bass
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Controls	Master Tone and 2 Volume Knobs
Machine Heads	Vintage Style
Bridge	Rosewood Base with Trapeze Tailpiece
Scale Length	other
Case Included	No
Neck Wood	Maple
Pickups	Passive
Body Wood	Laminated Maple
Pickguard	No
Body Color	Vintage Sunburst
# of strings	4

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EpiphoneViola Bass Guitar

5.0

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good tone (4)
Fun to play (3)
Good feel (3)
Good pick up (3)
Solid electronics (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Recording (3)

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2/13/2013

5.0

Fantastic little bass. Big for the buck.

By Bass Dude

from Seminole, TX

About Me Professional Musician

Pros

Fun To Play
Good Feel
Good Pick Up
Good Tone
Solid Electronics

Cons

Best Uses

Playing Clubs
Practicing
Recording

Comments about Epiphone Viola Bass Guitar:

From the 27 basses I've owned in the past 30 years, the Epiphone Viola rates with my favorite 3. These were my Alembic Ripper, Rickenbacker 3001 and my current Peavey Rudy Sarzo signature bass. Everything about this bass is great. I play through an Acoustic B600 amp and B810H cabinet. This bass is so light but big on sound! Only thing is no slap/pop but makes up in speed for triplets. Viola was set-up perfect when I received it from SA and was even in tune. Great bass and I recommend it for beginners or experienced players.

9/1/2012

5.0

Got It!!

By Tank

from La Vernia, TX

About Me Experienced

Pros

Fun To Play
Good Feel
Good Pick Up
Good Tone
Solid Electronics

Cons

Best Uses

Jamming
Practicing
Recording
Small Venues

Comments about Epiphone Viola Bass Guitar:

Well...I jumped in and went ahead and ordered the Epi Viola Bass from Sam Ash.com along with the hard shell case for it. Came in in fine shape and after tuning her up it was perfect! Intonation was right on. String height perfect and I couldn't have been happier! I've rehearsed and played it at church for the last two Sundays and recorded with it a few days ago. I didn't know if I was gonna be happy with a short scale bass but now there is no question about it. Everyone in the two bands I'm in have been really impressed with the tone of it. It fits right in with my other six basses so it's gonna be around a long time. If anybody wants a good viola bass and doesn't want to fork out a lot of hard earned money, then this one will surely fit the bill. And by the way......the case was designed especially for this bass and it holds it well along with what ever accessories you might throw in with it.

6/2/2008

(2 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

i want it!!

By beatlesguitar67845

from darien, illinois

About Me Novice

Pros

Good Tone
Looks sweet

Cons

Best Uses

School Bands

Comments about Epiphone Viola Bass Guitar:

I play a fender 6 string and i am experienced in that but not in a bass. I am a huge beatles fan and the second i saw a paul mcartney bass i knew i needed it. im gonna get a ibanez and then this pretty baby

11/1/2007

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

totally impressed

By Mike

from Da Burgh'

About Me Experienced, Professional Musician

Pros

Fun To Play
Good Feel
Good Pick Up
Good Tone
Sexy
Solid Electronics

Cons

Best Uses

Jamming
Recording
Shows

Comments about Epiphone Viola Bass Guitar:

I've played bass for about 10 years and I was just amazed when I plugged this baby into a gallien-krueger at the local Guitar Gallery. It was amazingly easy to play, and the tone was so rediculous that 4 people came over to see what I was playing. I mean, this schweet thing could do nice low tonal ranges (and high twang) yet still keep the notes very distinguishable. I also played the more expensive Hofner bass that was famous for the beatles era but I wasn't as impressed with the action or sound when played through the same amp. Also the pick guard was a bit clumsy. I'm telling you I was so pleased with this bass I bought it the same day and I wasn't even looking to get one! TRY IT. That's all I needed :)

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Epiphone Viola Bass Guitar
The manufacturer's warranty covers parts and labor for the lifetime of the product. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.

Epiphone Viola Bass Guitar

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