Epiphone Sg Bass E1 Cherry
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Essential Information About the Gibson E1 Bass SG
Essential Information About the Gibson E1 Bass SG
- Iconic SG Look: the Gibson SG silhouette adapted to bass format, lightweight and instantly recognizable.
- Ultra Comfortable Playability: short 30.5" / 774.7 mm scale length, slim neck, and excellent access to the upper frets.
- Big Gibson Sound: Sidewinder humbucking pickup for dense lows and a well-defined character.
- Mahogany Construction: mahogany body and neck for a warm response and natural sustain.
Manufacturer Information
Epiphone
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An SG Designed to Make the Gibson Spirit Accessible to Bassists
With the Gibson E1 Bass SG, the brand adapts the SG aesthetic to bass to offer an instrument with authentic style and immediate playability. Its compact format and "plug and play" approach make it an ideal bass for entering the Gibson universe without complications.Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
Thanks to its short scale and slim neck, this bass is well suited for beginner to intermediate bassists seeking a smooth feel under the fingers, as well as guitarists transitioning to bass. Its tonal character expresses itself particularly well in rock, classic rock, blues, and pop, with a clear attack and present lows in the mix.The Sound
The combination of mahogany body and mahogany neck provides a warm signature, with generous low-mids and naturally rounded sustain. The Sidewinder humbucking pickup reinforces this foundation: the low end remains thick, the mids are full, and the sound retains a true "vintage" personality. The result is an expressive bass, capable of being both broad in accompaniment and precise for lines that need to stand out.Technical specifications
| Body | mahogany | Scale length | 30.5" / 774.7 mm |
| Neck | mahogany | Nut width | 38 mm / 1.50" |
| Neck type | bolt-on | Hardware | chrome |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Pickup | Sidewinder humbucking |
| Fingerboard inlays | dots | ||
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Customers praised this bass guitar for its beautiful cherry finish, lightweight design, and short-scale neck that makes it "ultra-easy" to play. The vintage 60s/70s sound quality impressed buyers. Most noted excellent value for money and quality finish. Minor issues include neck dive when standing and occasional tone pot crackling.
Review highlights
- “Ultra-easy neck, the short scale is appreciated”
- “Beautiful color, authentic sound, great value for money!”
- “A very beautiful instrument!”
Based on 6 reviews
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A magnificent bass, a very good sound, we have it very well in hand, the neck is quite thin, I would say that its only default would be that when you play standing up, the head tends to rise, but apart from it it is really perfect and those who will say that accessing the highs is difficult by 1 it is a bass created to make mostly low sounds (not too much treble) and then it is really without difficulty that I access it (I have big hands). but not that much x)
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WOODBRASS SERVICE AT THE TOP, ALAN THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE
THE BASS IS VERY PRETTY, BEAUTIFUL TRANSLUCENT RED FINISH
SUPER-EASY SHORT HANDLE, ALTHOUGH NOT TOO WELL ADJUSTED AT THE START
TONE KNOB THAT CREAKS A BIT, NOTHING NASTY
I BOUGHT IT TO HAVE A CHEAP BASS THAT SUCKS NOTHING AND IN FACT I WOULD BE REMISS IF I DAMAGED IT...
IN CONCLUSION, I AM DELIGHTED, WE GET A LOT FOR OUR MONEY GO FOR IT IT'S A GOOD SURPRISEAutomatically translated
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Bought to start with, she is finally always with me, even to go further. Beautiful color, authentic and enjoyable sound, even with a small amp! Great ease of handling, finished to the height.
VERY GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY!Automatically translated
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Guitar with a flashy, attractive look, it has everything to please
Ultra-easy handle, the short scale is nice in my opinion.
Your head tilts when you're not playing, but that doesn't take away its merit in any way!!!
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Light, short (thanks periarthritis..), sounds good year 60/70, very well finished.
REALLY GREAT Woodbrass packaging and service!
Thanks Woodbrass, thanks Epiphone:)
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Questions frequently asked
Is the short 30.5-inch scale length comfortable?
With a 30.5-inch scale length, or 774.7 mm, the string tension offers a smooth feel under the fingers. The compact size promotes an immediate comfortable grip.
Is this bass suitable for beginners or those switching from guitar?
The nut width of 38 mm, combined with the slim neck and short scale length, makes the neck easily accessible. This model is suitable for beginner to intermediate bassists as well as guitar players moving to bass.
What sound does the Epiphone SG Bass E1 Cherry's Sidewinder pickup provide?
The Sidewinder humbucking pickup delivers thick lows and full mids. The attack remains clear in the mix. The tonal signature maintains a vintage character.
What styles can be played with this SG bass?
The combination of a mahogany body and neck expresses itself particularly well in rock, classic rock, blues, and pop, with generous low mids.
What is the finish of the hardware?
The hardware features a chrome finish.
