Are gibson basses really that trendy?

[ampegfuzz]

To tell you the truth I picked my grabber up a while ago and got super cheap. I was going to flip it until I played it though my rig at home now it has been a mainstay ever since. And every tome I think of selling it I set it up and rock it a bit then I change my mind.

 

[kcole4001]

I'd love to have a Victory Artist some time.

 

[DLEE]

To tell you the truth I picked my grabber up a while ago and got super cheap. I was going to flip it until I played it though my rig at home now it has been a mainstay ever since. And every tome I think of selling it I set it up and rock it a bit then I change my mind.

A Grabber thru an SVT is quite a nice sound.

 

[ampegfuzz]

A Grabber thru an SVT is quite a nice sound.

It is quite awesome

 

[slapmachine]

To reply to the OP, I don't think Gibson basses are trendy, they are just for people with healthy backs . I'd love to play a grabber or ripper, or t-bird, but I haven't had the chance to. The Gibson SG was disappointing to ME, doesn't mean someone else can't like it. But I just don't know if versatility is one of Gibson's goals when making basses. They have their unique sounds, and they just so happened to be more concerned with producing guitars in the 50's and 60's, so they were behind a little on the all-new electric bass hype out there. That being said, no trendiness comes from Gibson. Although, I don't play my Fender J because I'm trying to be trendy, I love the sounds I can get from it, and I'm a huge fan of Jaco's tone!!


Best regards,

Brooks

 

[LiamPodmore]

The bassist of Lostprophets can be seen playing a Gibson in their video for It's Not The End Of The World, as far as i can remember. Also, the bassist of Kings of Leon plays Thunderbirds.

Liam

 

[jmarcus2]

Are gibson basses really that trendy?

No.
TBirds get some attention, but, No.

 

[ampegfuzz]

I don't know why people like victory basses. They are basically t-birds +10lbs of extra wood

 

[lbanks]

I think in the bass world Fender & Gibson are considered differently than in the guitar world. You're right. Fender basses are iconic and very popular. However, most Gibson offerings were no where near as successful as what Fender produced. It seems that owning a Gibson bass (one that did not sell well due to different reasons) is cool now because it's different from the status quo Fender. That's what I think makes them trendy.

Ohh! Now I understand. Don't about trendy, but I got my Ripper because it was cheaper than a Jazz, there was a waiting list for Pbasses and I refused to go along with another EBO... and I played 'bone, back then.

 

[TBird1958]

I don't know why people like victory basses. They are basically t-birds +10lbs of extra wood

Not even close here........
The two share nothing in common, no parts, wood types or method of construction.

 

[mpdd]

they were trendy in kent, ohio in 93
some liked them for the price, some liked the light weight of the grabbers and rippers, some liked them for their vintage sound

 

[schwartzbass]

I happen to love my gibson basses especially my 78 Rd artist.
And trendy, I don't think so. the only ones I know who played them were the guy from Nirvanna and Daryl Strummer during
the 78 Genesis tour.

 

[Tom Howland]

They sure were trendy back in the 60's.
I've always loved that Gibson tone.
I have a 1960 EBO because of this. (Jack Bruce, Felix Pappalardi)
I also love the Les Paul Signature Bass, (Massive bottom end)
They record great, and through a tube amp with overdrive. Tone heaven.

 

[ampegfuzz]

Not even close here........
The two share nothing in common, no parts, wood types or method of construction.

oops, my bad i thought they shared the same pups but after looking it up i find myself to be wrong. They still weight too much

 

[TBird1958]

they share the same pickups

No they do not.
Thunderbirds have used 7 distinct types of pickups throughout their production, none were ever used on Victories -which used two different types developed just for them depending on the model, Artist or Standard.

 

[ampegfuzz]

No they do not.
Thunderbirds have used 7 distinct types of pickups throughout their production, none were ever used on Victories -which used two different types developed just for them depending on the model, Artist or Standard.

I edited before you posted

 

[madurolover]

Gibson is trendy for a guitar, Fender is the trendy bass. Of course most of us buck the trend. Nikki Sixx of Motley plays a Gibson Thunderbird. Yet he says they suck unless he modifies it. He has his signiture Thunderbird that fits his liking. (that would be the new ones)

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

Gibson is trendy for a guitar, Fender is the trendy bass. Of course most of us buck the trend. Nikki Sixx of Motley plays a Gibson Thunderbird. Yet he says they suck unless he modifies it. He has his signiture Thunderbird that fits his liking. (that would be the new ones)

Trendy...

I disagree. Fender basses are a better design than Gibson - time and pretty well shown that. Add to that, recent issues at Gibson inc have really caused quality to slide on their instruments, while Fender has really stepped up their quality.

Gibson spends a great deal of money marketing their product to great the impression that their basses are played by professional... And while many folks have played T-birds, I think that it's pretty clear that this is a case of the old "Blind pig finding an acorn"...

 

[Aussie Player]

I used EB3's from '71 to '79, then a Les Paul recording until '81 and an EB 2D from about '78 to current.

 

[Reverend179]

I chose a Grabber over a P-bass, mainly because it's different. It's not the easiest bass to play. I honestly wish they hadn't become trendy in the scene, because a while back you could pick up a Grabber for 350-500 bucks. Nowadays you're lucky to get one for under 800.