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Continue ShoppingEpiphone Newport Bass Cherry 1965
4-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Epiphone Newport Bass Cherry 1965
Vintage
Vintage
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish: Original finish.
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Solid Honduran mahogany body.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .923", 12th fret 1.053"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-1/2"
Scale Length: 30
Neck Details: Honduran mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays.
Electronics: Original pickup with volume and tone controls. Original wiring harness. Some solder joints have been touched up and the pickup lead has been extended. The pot codes date to 1965.
Pickup Measurements: 29.3K
Hardware: Original hardware. A couple washers have been added to the pickguard to reinforce the crack.
Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz
Cosmetic Condition: The pickup lead has been extended, the wiring harness has touched up solder joints.
Modifications/Repairs: The pickup lead has been extended, the wiring harness has touched up solder joints.
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with optimal action. The frets are wide and tall, showing mild wear. The serial number and pot codes date to 1965.
Case Details: Original chipboard case.
Summary
Finish: Original finish.
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Solid Honduran mahogany body.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .923", 12th fret 1.053"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-1/2"
Scale Length: 30
Neck Details: Honduran mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays.
Electronics: Original pickup with volume and tone controls. Original wiring harness. Some solder joints have been touched up and the pickup lead has been extended. The pot codes date to 1965.
Pickup Measurements: 29.3K
Hardware: Original hardware. A couple washers have been added to the pickguard to reinforce the crack.
Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz
Cosmetic Condition: The pickup lead has been extended, the wiring harness has touched up solder joints.
Modifications/Repairs: The pickup lead has been extended, the wiring harness has touched up solder joints.
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with optimal action. The frets are wide and tall, showing mild wear. The serial number and pot codes date to 1965.
Case Details: Original chipboard case.
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- Brand: Epiphone
Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Original finish. |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Solid Honduran mahogany body. |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | C |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret .923", 12th fret 1.053" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-1/2" |
| Scale Length: | 30" |
| Neck Details: | Honduran mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. |
| Electronics: | Original pickup with volume and tone controls. Original wiring harness. Some solder joints have been touched up and the pickup lead has been extended. The pot codes date to 1965. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 29.3K |
| Hardware: | Original hardware. A couple washers have been added to the pickguard to reinforce the crack. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 14oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The pickup lead has been extended, the wiring harness has touched up solder joints. |
| Case Details: | Original chipboard case. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This bass is in good condition with heavy wear. The finish is glossy and very weather-checked, with scratches, dents, dings, and chips throughout. The hardware has a strong patina. |
| Serial Number: | 580614 |
| Tech Notes: | The bass plays well with optimal action. The frets are wide and tall, showing mild wear. The serial number and pot codes date to 1965. |