Recent content by Bill Tyler

I also wanted to say that my first bass was a 1966 EB-0 with the slotted headstock. I loved the thing until I had to sell it for food and shelter. I wanted to see Gibson pursue THAT dream. The Ripper was certainly a step in the right direction but for some reason it really didn't catch...

I had a slotted EB-0 and although I am not sure it is worth more to a collector the balance was actually better. I wish Gibson would bring that feature back. Yes they were a pain to thread but they just looked so cool. As long as the strings were new it sounded pretty good.

Throughout it's life Gibson was known mainly for one thing. The Law suit. They sued Carlo Robelli, Fernandes and PRS because thier product resembled a Les Paul or SG. I find the new bass amusing because every piece of it is a replica of a Leo Fender Design except the headstock and the...