Hi! I'm new to the forum, and I have a question regarding the Epiphone Allen Woody Signature bass.
I bought one about a month ago. It's beautiful and plays like a dream, but I kept having problems with the input being somewhat loose and string buzzing. After 2 adjustments by 2 different guitar guys (where I bought it...not known for "servicing" guitars!), I took it to my new guitar tech who informed me that the truss rod was bent and that I should take it back. I did, and after some argument (I was a few days past my 30) they took it back and ordered me another one.
My question: Has anyone else experienced any similar problem(s) with this particular bass? My guitar tech said that it may be a batch problem and that I may have to order it repeatedly before I get one that's right. I really love the short scale, sound and playability on this bass. And I have no second choices re: a different short scale bass. I have 3 long scales, 1 of which is fretless, and really want a short. My new Allen Woody hasn't come in yet, but if it has the same problems then I'm gonna start thinking of other guitars to take its place, I guess. :(
Any comments, alternative bass suggestions, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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I would think it's not common to have a truss rod problem such as that. Hopefully the next one will be okay.
Cool lookin' bass, too. Short scale basses rock! :) I'm saving up for a Birdsong ... maybe next year.
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The Woody is cool though; maybe it was just a lemon?
Oh, Epiphone or Gibson EB-0
I might spring for an Epiphone EB-0. I like my Eastwood Rocket shortscale. Kurt at Rondo said several months ago he was trying to get some sort of EB-0. I don't know if he was looking into doing that with whomever make SX, Brice, or Douglas. I would prefer Brice or Douglas. There is no way I can afford a Gibson bass anytime soon!
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