2014 Gibson basses

[ih8law]

A couple of more video demos for the new 2014 Gibson basses:

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Gibson Thunderbird IV Bass 2014 Electric Bass Guitar

These were both filmed by Musiciansfriend, and good quality. I just wish they were a little more long and comprehensive. They sound great!

 

[nashman]

The Tbird sounds great - but $2k seems a bit steep

 

[Furious_Man77]

The Tbird sounds great - but $2k seems a bit steep

+1. Debating trying out a new one, but that does seem like a big price jump.

 

[SJLee]

How about a T-bird '64 reissue with chrome hardware instead of black?

+1, with the single pickup option as well in both reverse and non-reverse bodies.

 

[SturmUndDrang]

+1, with the single pickup option as well in both reverse and non-reverse bodies.

Hopefully this will happen someday if enough people keep harping on Gibson for it. Although my gut tells me it doesn't look promising.

 

[ih8law]

Gibson's website has been updated with individual information pages for each of their 2014 models. Their website is fantastic. Lots of great pictures, easy to navigate and all the essential info at a glance. That said, I find Gibson's choice of spokesmen bewildering:

 

[Baird6869]

That said, I find Gibson's choice of spokesmen bewildering:

+1.

What's with all of the tattoos?

I personally have 8 or 9 tattoos and even I think it is weird.

 

[Timmah]

Just fell in love with that SG Special. Dammit.

 

[Mastermold]

+1.

What's with all of the tattoos?

I personally have 8 or 9 tattoos and even I think it is weird.

His facial hair is no picnic either.

 

[TBird1958]

I have a Midtown Sig at the house right now, I'll be writing a review in the near future, maybe I'm lucky with the basses Sweetwater sends - this one is very nice!

 

[Mastermold]

I have a Midtown Sig at the house right now, I'll be writing a review in the near future, maybe I'm lucky with the basses Sweetwater sends - this one is very nice!

The Midtown is a great bass, been using mine quite a bit (also a Sweetwater purchase).

 

[ih8law]

Things that don't make me excited for your product: armpit hair, male nipples, curly/waxed mustaches, and pastel pants. Couldn't they find a single woman to model one of these? I have the same gripe with the guy Fender chose to show off the Pawn Shop Mustang (the heavyset dude with excessively hairy arms and chest hair that bulged out of his shirt).

 

[TBird1958]

Things that don't make me excited for your product: armpit hair, male nipples, curly/waxed mustaches, and pastel pants. Couldn't they find a single woman to model one of these? I have the same gripe with the guy Fender chose to show off the Pawn Shop Mustang (the heavyset dude with excessively hairy arms and chest hair that bulged out of his shirt).

I think they outta have me model the Thunderbird.


I am their Queen

 

[Mastermold]

I think they outta have me model the Thunderbird.


I am their Queen

Well what's cool about your stage costume is you're obviously having fun and while I've never seen your band (other than a few videos you've posted) that's what it's about too. I'm okay with just about any band attire as long as it's for fun. But when guys appear to take themselves really seriously I get more critical about it.

 

[ih8law]

I think they outta have me model the Thunderbird.





I am their Queen

LOL. I withdraw my prior statement, and second the motion for a TBird1958 Gibson ad campaign.

 

[Basshappi]

Hear! Hear! (or should that be Herr! Herr!)

I love my '13 lefty SG bass. I would like to get another one and do a conversion to a true EB-3.

But I am really hoping to get lucky and find a lefty T-bird for a decent price (yeah, I know but I can dream.)

 

[electracoyote]

I have been looking for an affordable EB3-style bass, not happy with the Epiphone offerings, that SG Special sounds intriguing. Must audition.

I didn't realize the Midtown had the small upper horn like a Casady. Has it always been like that?

 

[Mastermold]

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I didn't realize the Midtown had the small upper horn like a Casady. Has it always been like that?

Nope. They changed it to that style for 2014. Last year's model was symmetrical.

 

[electracoyote]

Nope. They changed it to that style for 2014. Last year's model was symmetrical.

Thank you. That's what I thought, or maybe I was losing my mind.

 

[Mastermold]

Thank you. That's what I thought, or maybe I was losing my mind.

FYI--if you like last year's style better you can still find them at a discounted price (e.g., Sweetwater). Not as low as the Gibson blow out last month but still save you a good $400-500.