New Epi bass, the Triumph-II

[Daniel_J]

Just saw this on Epiphone news page.

http://www.epiphone.com/news.asp?NewsID=1624



It looks really nice. And it's nice to see that Epiphone is trying out new concepts.

[OldManC]

That's a pretty interesting look/concept. I'd like to hear what it sounds like. Thanks for pointing it out!

[uwe]

Oh wow, that is cute. And calling it Triumph II is a nice nod to the past though it doesn't have much to do with a Triumph except for the LP based look and - on a philosophical level - that there are more than just two magnetic pups you can stick in a bass.

I've ordered one just now - the toothless and slippery one.

Epi to Gibson is like the slightly less good-looking, but more willing sister of the girl you adore. Dating her might not be the real thing, but stabilizes your hormonal balance. You might get at least one base further with her and - returning to the core of this thread - the high E of those Triumph IIs makes for a rejoicing prospect! I wanna hear that high note, babe ...

[Blackbird]

Depending on the natural acoustic volume, The Natural one might be my first venture into the ABG category since I sold my Sunburst Kramer Ferrington (and my mullet) back in 1990 

[lowend1]

Depending on the natural acoustic volume, The Natural one might be my first venture into the ABG category since I sold my Sunburst Kramer Ferrington (and my mullet) back in 1990 

Hey, I still have one of those!
A sunburst Ferrington, not a mullet.

[Basvarken]

Wow! I expected a shortscale solid body Les Paul bass.
But I must say this looks just beautiful.
It puzzles me why Gibson isn't capable of coming up with such tasteful designs.
Once again a fine example how Epiphone isn't just a second rate Gibson.

[nofi]

pretty adventurous. a piezo type p/u can sound wonderful. i like it.

[Barklessdog]

Very cool bass, would look great in blue!

[jmcgliss]

This could become the second Epi I buy this year after reading about the electronics.  The neck pickup sounds delicious, with blending possibilities.  Mmmmm...and a fretless version.

[Pilgrim]

I'll look forward to hearing some user reports on those.  They play to my weakness for hollowbodies.

[Dave W]

Looks nice. They say the under-saddle unit senses string vibration but it's not a piezo.    Whatever, I'll judge it based on the tone, not how they get it.

It's nice to see some Epis that aren't just copies of Gibsons. I guess Gibson just doesn't think there would be a market for this at the price they would have to charge if it were made in Nashville.

[gearHed289]

Depending on the natural acoustic volume, The Natural one might be my first venture into the ABG category since I sold my Sunburst Kramer Ferrington (and my mullet) back in 1990 

How much did you get for the mullet? 

Interesting bass. Anyone know where they are built? And why on Earth do they call it a Triumph? Weird.

[Dave W]

Triumph was an old Epi model name, it was their most popular archtop guitar for years, from the 30s until the original factory closed down in the early 50s. No doubt most of the potential buyers won't know this, but it at least explains where the name came from.

Are they making Epis in Korea anymore? All the ones I've seen recently are Chinese.

[uwe]

Didn't know there was an Epi model of the name, you live and learn. Did it at least look faintly like it?

[Dave W]

It was just a regular looking archtop, no cutaway. The ones I've seen did have that odd split Epi tailpiece that came almost up to the bridge for the three high strings and was down near the end of the guitar for the low strings.