New Epiphone Newport Bass.

[Alanko]

This looks like a lot of fun for not a lot of money.

https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/epiphone-newport-bass-cherry

Some fun colour options here:

https://www.thomann.de/gb/epiphone_newport_bass_cherry.htm?glp=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvoXuzaDg_AIVkbLVCh3R-AQOEAQYASABEgKYA_D_BwE

[ilan]

"The bass also features two pickups, a Sidewinder pickup, and a TB PRO pickup, which work together to deliver a powerful, versatile sound. The Sidewinder pickup provides a bright, punchy tone that is perfect for cutting through a mix"

Huh?

[Alanko]

Hopefully it isn't one of those weak 1.2 k ohm nouveau sidewinders with no testicoli.

[uwe]

You guys all have gentle, good hearts. You need to be equipped with one to find this abomination of a design appealing, worse than even a Fender P and that is saying something.

[BTL]

I like it, but I like the Embassy better.

[OldManC]

If that came in long scale I could even live with the headstock badge. I like it!

[Dave W]

One of the standout features of the Epiphone Modern Newport Bass is its scale length of 774mm. This longer scale length provides more tension on the strings, resulting in a tighter, more defined sound. This is especially beneficial for players who prefer a more precise, articulate sound.

Huh? 774mm is a 30.5 in. short scale.

"The bass also features two pickups, a Sidewinder pickup, and a TB PRO pickup, which work together to deliver a powerful, versatile sound. The Sidewinder pickup provides a bright, punchy tone that is perfect for cutting through a mix"

Huh?

They must have it backwards.

[BTL]

The models Sweetwater has in stock seem to average less than 8 pounds. At 30.5" scale, this model makes a lot more sense to me.

[Chris P.]

And:

https://bassmagazine.com/gear/epiphone-releases-the-acoustic-el-capitan-j-200-studio-bass

[Basvarken]

I'm pretty sure this new Newport is a fun bass to play. Lightweight, short scale with great pickups and a good bridge.
I'm not very keen on the barrel output jack. But that's just me I guess.

[uwe]

It looks like something I wouldn't have wanted when I was 16 - no rock star appeal whatsoever.

[morrow]

Funny , one look at the LP DCJr and I had to have one , and I'm not crazy about this whatsoever. My buttons seem to be more complicated than I thought.

[uwe]

When I was 16 I liked Rickenbacker 4001s and Flying Vs.

[fur85]

[morrow]

When I was 16 I liked Rickenbacker 4001s and Flying Vs.

What's not to love?

I was buying a 4000 and the seller also had an Epi Flying V.
I wound up with both.