Recent content by JeanThomas

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    Gibson Midtown Club.

    Hi guys, I finally had the chance to put this baby into work with my band... but what a total disappointment. The bridge pickup was producing so much feedback, it was a nightmare. I play through a VTbass-DI that goes into an Ashdown 400w. The only position not producing feedback was...
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    Gibson Midtown Club.

    Count me in, I have just received this stunning beast a couple of days ago !! The finish was perfect, the neck feels awesome and the burst is dropdead gorgeous. I have just lowered the action a bit, and I need as well to fix a tiny rattling issue on the neck pickup.
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    Gibson Midtown Club.

    the cherry Midtown is looking HOT !! congratz !!
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    Gibson Midtown Club.

    black is classy!
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    Gibson Midtown Club.

    loendmaestro and easye, thanks again for all your help. I know I should find the answer myself, but I can't test a Midtown in a local shop, so I can only read what Midtown's owners are saying about it. The French bass forum recommends me to go with a P-bass if I'm in a band with 2 guitars...
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    Gibson Midtown Club.

    Thanks for your useful answers and for welcoming me! I am reassured about the neck, weight and shape. So the remaining question is: should I get this Midtown bass as my only bass... you all have a Midtown, but it seems you all have other basses as well, and mostly P-basses as your main bass...
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    Gibson Midtown Club.

    Hello guys! I am new to this forum... actually, I am a guitarist that recently started bass in a new band, so I am seeking for advices. My main guitar is a Gibson ES-339 semi-hollow, so of course I was right away attracted to the look of that Gibson Midtown Bass. But I am a total noob in...