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G.A.S. Help!

MoparMonster

MoparMonster

Jan 30, 2007
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Oregon
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I have been G.A.Sing for a vintage (1961-69) Gibson EB-0/3 for a long time and just recently had a chance to find a 1968 Gibson EB-0 at my local music shop. Problem is I don't have the $1100 they want for it. I do have a German Warwick Corvette $$ though that I could trade. Yay or nay?
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#3
When you said GAS help, I thought... I can help you increase GAS! :D

For the trade, I haven't played either of the basses, but 2 quick questions:

Is the Warwick your only bass?

Do you get tones from the Warwick that you use/want and the Gibson couldn't give you?
 
#7
A while back I was playing with a band that covered quite a bit of Cream music. So, in addition to being a big fan of Jack Bruce I felt that I needed to have the proper tool for the job...a Gibson EB3. Like you I didn't have the cash to buy a vintage one. Do you need one or is it just something you want? After doing a bit of research I wound up buying an Epiphone Elite EB3 for quite a bit less than a vintage EB3. It gave me 99% of the sound and vibe I was looking for and I didn't have to part with a piece of gear to get it. I would be inclined to hold on to the Warwick, food for thought. Best of luck on whatever you decide to do.
 

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Thanks for all your fast responses! I do really like my wick and it's a really well made instrument with a variety of tones. The thing is, is I am finding that I usually keep it at one tone setting and keep it there so I don't usually have need for the other tones. I do have Gibson Thunderbird as well that I really love to play. I guess there's just nothing else like a vintage '60's Gibby. Never seen one for sale in my area and I just fell in love with the EB. I'd probably regret getting rid of the Warwick down the line though...
 
#13
If it were me, never in a million years. The $$ kicks ass and takes names, they're amazing instruments. If the Warwick isn't doing it for you, though, it makes no sense to keep it. The EBO/3 is a very, very different beast to both the $$ and the Thunderbird though, at least get some time on it first to make sure it actually feels good in your hands and that there is a place in your life for nought but mud.

Try to be rational, be sure you're getting the right bass for how and what you play, don't be blinded by it merely being an old Gibson.
 
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Doctor J said:
If it were me, never in a million years. The $$ kicks ass and takes names, they're amazing instruments. If the Warwick isn't doing it for you, though, it makes no sense to keep it. The EBO/3 is a very, very different beast to both the $$ and the Thunderbird though, at least get some time on it first to make sure it actually feels good in your hands and that there is a place in your life for nought but mud.

Try to be rational, be sure you're getting the right bass for how and what you play, don't be blinded by it merely being an old Gibson.
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Very wise words!
 

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