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Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: Pilgrim on November 11, 2011, 02:00:40 PM

Title: Worth messing with?
Post by: Pilgrim on November 11, 2011, 02:00:40 PM: I wouldn't mind playing around with one of these, but I don't want the balance issues of a full reverse Tbird. Is there any chance this body would semi-balance?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170726714036?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Title: Re: Worth messing with?
Post by: nofi on November 11, 2011, 02:19:45 PM: the seller is in brooklyn. the body maybe that regional tone wood called 'compacted mob guy'.
Title: Re: Worth messing with?
Post by: ack1961 on November 11, 2011, 02:38:04 PM: Quote from: nofi on November 11, 2011, 02:19:45 PM
the seller is in brooklyn. the body maybe that regional tone wood called 'compacted mob guy'.

that's Brooklyn, Michigan. The wood-chippers are actually used on wood there.
Title: Re: Worth messing with?
Post by: eb2 on November 11, 2011, 03:33:52 PM: The Elites are pretty cool. Go for it - that would make a great project.
Title: Re: Worth messing with?
Post by: Highlander on November 12, 2011, 02:34:47 AM: Quote from: Pilgrim on November 11, 2011, 02:00:40 PM
... Is there any chance this body would semi-balance?

T'bird by name, T'bird by nature... just because she has "Epi" on the neck, what do you think...? ;)
Title: Re: Worth messing with?
Post by: Pilgrim on November 12, 2011, 07:10:00 AM: Quote from: BUFF on November 12, 2011, 02:34:47 AM
T'bird by name, T'bird by nature... just because she has "Epi" on the neck, what do you think...? ;)

Probably true. It just didn't look as radical as some.

If I play with one of those, it may need to be a non-reverse.
Title: Re: Worth messing with?
Post by: Dave W on November 12, 2011, 07:53:41 AM: NRs aren't exactly well balanced either.
Title: Re: Worth messing with?
Post by: dadagoboi on November 12, 2011, 11:08:19 AM: Quote from: Pilgrim on November 11, 2011, 02:00:40 PM
I wouldn't mind playing around with one of these, but I don't want the balance issues of a full reverse Tbird. Is there any chance this body would semi-balance?

That's an Epi Pro IV. I paid $100 for mine delivered except it has the original brass nut and perfect paint. Good bass. I'd spend the extra $$ and buy a new one for $400. Some of them DO have trussrod issues, especially the ones without serial numbers. Just because it turns doesn't mean it works correctly.
Title: Re: Worth messing with?
Post by: Pilgrim on November 12, 2011, 11:43:05 AM: Quote from: dadagoboi on November 12, 2011, 11:08:19 AM
That's an Epi Pro IV. I paid $100 for mine delivered except it has the original brass nut and perfect paint. Good bass. I'd spend the extra $$ and buy a new one for $400. Some of them DO have trussrod issues, especially the ones without serial numbers. Just because it turns doesn't mean it works correctly.

Interesting!! I knew you guys would have some info on this beastie. I think I'll pass.