GIBSON Club. Part II - Page 9

vates · #**161** 10-31-2012, 12:43 AM

The number will be yours since you're still lusting for another Gibson bass

tonybassman · #**162** 10-31-2012, 01:10 AM

Whoo!

noermaen · #**163** 10-31-2012, 01:34 AM

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That is the nicest Grabber that I have ever seen, Restoration or someone bought it, put it under the bed and then died with The Gibby not beeing found until his widow decided to move 33 years later? I don't think I have ever seen one with the bridge cover still with it. Nice

thanks alot for the kind words. The seller was the first owner and bought the bass brand new, played it a little, then he bought a five string and in fact put the bass back in it's case (wich is in mint condition too) and never played it again for almost 27 years or so. A real "closet classic"

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Thank you for pics and video!
And please welcome to the Club:

the pleasure is all mine.

I just like the grabbers with the natural headstock (not painted black as mine) a little better - this is also a beautiful example. What kind of music do you play with it?

coreyfyfe · #**164** 10-31-2012, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by noermaen

I just like the grabbers with the natural headstock (not painted black as mine) a little better - this is also a beautiful example. What kind of music do you play with it?

I'm the opposite, my preference was strongly for a black headstock and clover tuners when I was looking for my grabber. Really wanted something other than natural as well, but I got a good price on mine.

noermaen · #**165** 11-02-2012, 01:48 AM

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my preference was strongly for a black headstock and clover tuners when I was looking for my grabber.

yeah, personal taste is different. maybe we should change?

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Originally Posted by Asomodai

Hey guys.

A while back I bought a Gibson RD Artist. Lovely bass, but unlike the description said, the frets were really worn down and there was some little bits of wear on the fretboard (Much like my grabber had before I sorted that out! http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1)

Anyway. I took it to the Gallery in Camden, Its been refretted with Stainless steel frets, the fingerboard has been lightly sanded and refinished, Hipshot Supertone bridge fitted, Dunlop Straplocks and a nice set of extra long scale elixirs.

Well here she is!

Shes been brought back to an excellent condition. The Hipshot really adds to the tone of the instrument and adjustability. The frets are PERFECT, stainless steel.

All work done courtesy of Martin and Co' at the gallery, though I dont think he likes working with stainless steel that much! (Apparantly it was the first time it was ever requested!)

I have sunk £1705 into buying and getting this instrument ready for gigging now, been bloody expensive

that rd artists are just awesome - it's a lot of money, but, man, that thing is gorgous. Are there any soundclips somewhere? would be awesome

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I mean, they sound killer IMO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqwZpsnanlM

Low Sound Love · #**166** 11-22-2012, 03:52 AM

I was already part of the Thunderbird club, but this seems the appropriate place to show off my new baby

bassman64 · #**167** 11-22-2012, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bassman64

I was not looking for a new bass. certainly was not looking at Gibson. I had a 60's something EB- 3 that I had when I was a kid in the late 70's early 80's and didnt really like it.
I had a Tbird a few years back but couldnt live with the neck dive.

Been playing a Ric forever and could never find anything else I liked 100 %

No Gibson bass I ever tried aver felt goot to me ( Fenders either) and dont get me wrong, not other guitar I would rather play next to than a Les Paul but for me, Gibson basses just idnt do it.

Then I walk into a local GC the other day and see this bad boy....I left but thought about it all night.

went back and played it for a little while and thats all she wrote.....Its too early to tell but I may like this more than the Ric

wel, its been almost a month to the day that I got my Explorer......

I am still loving it

bassman64 · #**168** 11-22-2012, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by coreyfyfe

Hadn't seen these yet, wasn't sure if anyone else had. Upcoming G3 reissue slated for mid-september release:

I saw that one in a local store yesterday and tried it out.

I didnt like the feel of the neck but it a nice looking bass...never plugged it in but the guy said it sounded amazing....

still glad I got the Explorer

bassman64 · #**169** 11-22-2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaymi

This should be good enough for club membership?

interesting....looks like the tried to model it somewhere between a Tbird and and explorer....

what years did they make those?

change-jug · #**170** 11-22-2012, 06:59 AM

I`m really contemplating buying a new G-3,their sooo nice looking. But I`d rather have a nice vintage 70`s G3. Either way I`m still gasing for another Gibson!

I`ve had my Explorer for a bout a month and I`m still very,very happy with mine!

change-jug · #**171** 11-22-2012, 07:01 AM

Bassman,are you talking about the RD and RD Artist? I think they were made from 77 or 78 to 81 or 82. Some where around that. I`ve been wanting one for so long!

bassman64 · #**172** 11-22-2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by change-jug

I`m really contemplating buying a new G-3,their sooo nice looking. But I`d rather have a nice vintage 70`s G3. Either way I`m still gasing for another Gibson!

I`ve had my Explorer for a bout a month and I`m still very,very happy with mine!

you will not like the G3 compared to the Explorer...at least that was my thought when I happened across the G3 at a local place...

bassman64 · #**173** 11-22-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by change-jug

Bassman,are you talking about the RD and RD Artist? I think they were made from 77 or 78 to 81 or 82. Some where around that. I`ve been wanting one for so long!

yes

thanks

change-jug · #**174** 11-22-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bassman64

you will not like the G3 compared to the Explorer...at least that was my thought when I happened across the G3 at a local place...

What didn`t you like about the new G3 compared to the Explorer?

I have heard that the(new G3) pick ups are of a different design than the original pups from the G3.

Another reason why I really want a 70`s RD,G3 and Ripper is due to that natural maple finish.

bassman64 · #**175** 11-22-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by change-jug

What didn`t you like about the new G3 compared to the Explorer?

I have heard that the(new G3) pick ups are of a different design than the original pups from the G3.

Another reason why I really want a 70`s RD,G3 and Ripper is due to that natural maple finish.

the neck is what I didnt like on the G3 compared the the Explorer...I didnt plug it in to hear it but if the neck isnot good for me it doesnt matter what it sounds like.

over all it felt clunky and heavy to me like a Pbass

Low Sound Love · #**176** 11-22-2012, 11:56 PM

The neck on the G3 is indeed much heavier, might even be a bit wider than a P neck. I've been playing a Thunderbird for a few years now, which has a very slim neck, so it did feel a bit unnatural at first, but after a few days it's not an issue anymore.

Soundwise, the G3 is much brighter than the Thunderbird (the Explorer uses the same pickups so I'm guessing it will sound very much alike) although certainly not thin. For comparison: with the T-bird I pull back the bass and the mids on my amp and push the treble, with the G3 I will keep the treble flat and boost mids and bass a bit.