Like Gibson's EB lineup, Epiphone put out distinctively cool electric basses that followed Gibson's lead. Like the EB-0, the Newport focused on simplicity and playability. The all-Mahogany construction and slim body design combined the sustain of a solidbody with a lightweight, balanced playing experience.

This 1962 Epiphone Newport shows all of the features of the earlier style, with the symmetrical double cutaway body shape and black pickup cover. The small 3-ply pickguard and reflector knobs are original to the bass as well, as is the nickel-plated bridge.