Oh yeah almost forgot...Am I alone in recalling when "SG" meant "Solid Guitar" and "EB" was "Electric Bass"?! Who's in charge down there anyway? or did they just lose the rights to "EB"?
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Gibson Basses?
- Thread starter jennings
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Never thought about it, but maybe they fear the mighty mighty Ernie Ball company...?? I'll betcha if they did call them "EB" somethings, the MusicMan people would flock over unknowingly...
Always thought there was some cool mystique about the Gibson Victory Artist bass, heard a guy playing one in a music store (mid '80's era) and thought it sounded wonderful.
FWIW I have 2 Les Paul Standards - a 94 and an 07. Both are solid. The '94 I got used off eBay and has some problems due to the previous owner(s) being soft in the head, but is one of the models where they put the Bartolini TCT (might be TCT-B) in it. The pups are Gibson. I've found this to be surprisingly versatile.
The '07 LP Standard is all passive - but I play rock/metal/etc. on the '07 and the passive pups are righteous for this.
Mud? A fairy tale. Neither bass has this issue. If it's not the maple top, then it must be the pup recipe Gibson is using these days. Mud has certainly never been an issue and as someone stated a couple of times in this thread, that mud myth is based on some old models.
I agree that Gibson basses can be hit or miss - just as hit or miss as a <insert mainstream manufacturer here> bass...
The '07 LP Standard is all passive - but I play rock/metal/etc. on the '07 and the passive pups are righteous for this.
Mud? A fairy tale. Neither bass has this issue. If it's not the maple top, then it must be the pup recipe Gibson is using these days. Mud has certainly never been an issue and as someone stated a couple of times in this thread, that mud myth is based on some old models.
I agree that Gibson basses can be hit or miss - just as hit or miss as a <insert mainstream manufacturer here> bass...
Even aside from quality considerations, I've never been attracted to any aspect of any Gibson Bass. I tried a cheapo Epiphone T-Bird once 'cause MF was almost giving them away-the tone was proportional to the price (299.), the upper frets were for decoration only, unless I grew my fingers to 9 inches long, and the neck dove like a thornbird-return auth. number please.........
As far as their highr end is concerned, played 'em a couple of times and left me GASless.
As far as their highr end is concerned, played 'em a couple of times and left me GASless.
It's curious, what lomo sees as disadvantages, for me are what makes it great; as I don't use much of the upper frets, I don't mind not reaching them. Gibson and Epiphone give the tone I want, as always is a matter of "what's good for someone, isn't necessarily good for someone else"
The Tbird Studios have better upper fret access due to the large radiused edges or just get an LP as they share the same pickups, woods and electronics.
lol when did i say nobody else could have an opinion... jeez.. chill out. if you dont agree with people who hate gibson (and this thread is ABOUT gibson basses, we arent here for the sake of "being negative?") then fine, im not saying youre stupid for liking gibson...
Gibson basses have been 'berry 'berry good to me! I have several Gibson basses from the 60's and 70's that have appreciated exceedingly well. In addition, my '72 LP Signature just might be the best sounding bass I've ever heard and I love the "Dark Cloud" tone of my '67 EB-2C. They are "keepers" to me! They always command attention when ever I bring them out to play.
Gibson basses have been 'berry 'berry good to me! I have several Gibson basses from the 60's and 70's that have appreciated exceedingly well. In addition my '72 LP Signature just might be the best sounding bass I've ever heard and I love the "Dark Cloud" tone of my '67 EB-2C. They are "keepers" to me! They always command attention when ever I bring them out to play.
Wow, really nice basses. you can't touch that LP for less than $3,000 now
I've always liked the tone I've heard from all these big bassists using Gibsons though I could never replicate it.
Played the SG reissue. It was...ok? Wasn't tonally special or distinct at all, and definitely not worth the $1300 asking price. I also played the more expensive T-Bird IV and while I liked it solo, I found it limiting in a band setting and ending up pulling the headstock off with my bare hands. Literally.
However I do absolutely love the older Gibson EB-2s and the EB-3Ls, but not enough to fork over a collectors price for 'em.
Played the SG reissue. It was...ok? Wasn't tonally special or distinct at all, and definitely not worth the $1300 asking price. I also played the more expensive T-Bird IV and while I liked it solo, I found it limiting in a band setting and ending up pulling the headstock off with my bare hands. Literally.
However I do absolutely love the older Gibson EB-2s and the EB-3Ls, but not enough to fork over a collectors price for 'em.
If you're talking resale value and iconic place in music history, then it's Gibson Les Paul Standard FTW.
