Epiphone Newport Bass Pacific Blue
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Epiphone
Newport Bass Pacific Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
549142
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Newport Bass Pacific Blue
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Newport is a solid choice if you're after a vintage-inspired bass with a bit of growl. That mahogany body and pickup combination delivers a surprisingly rich and punchy sound, and the blend knob adds a lot of tonal flexibility for the price. Great for classic rock, blues, and Motown players looking for a dependable, affordable instrument.
Product Description
- Epiphone Newport Bass Pacific Blue
- Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Glued-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Indian laurel
- Perloid dot fingerboard inlays
- 20 Frets
- Nut width: 41.5 mm
- Scale: 774 mm (30.5")
- Pickups: TB Pro humbucker (bridge) and Bass Sidewinder single coil (neck)
- Volume
- blend and tone controls
- Historic Bass Tune-O-Matic bridge with Historic Claw
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Pacific Blue
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides warm, resonant low-end tones.
- • TB Pro humbucker delivers thick, powerful bridge tones.
- • Indian laurel fingerboard offers a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
- • Blend control allows for versatile tonal shaping between pickups.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction can make it a bit heavier than some basses.
- • Pacific Blue finish, while striking, might not suit all tastes.
- • Tone controls, while functional, lack the refinement of higher-end basses.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
TB Pro Humbucker (Bridge), Bass Sidewinder Single-Coil (Neck)
Scale Length
774 mm (30.5")
Frets
20
Strings
Nickel-Plated Steel (likely)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TB Pro is a hotter, more aggressive humbucker than many Epiphone offerings, providing a more defined and powerful low-end presence.
The neck is a comfortable 'C' shape, but the 41.5mm nut width might feel a little narrower for those with very large hands; it's generally manageable though.
The blend control provides a fairly smooth transition, but it's not as refined as some higher-end instruments; you'll hear a slight shift in character as you adjust it.
