GIBSON Club. Part II

[Novarocker]

A bit more about the LP Jr DC bass:

$999.00
Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass-Coming Soon Specifications
Body
Body Material Mahogany
Weight Relief None
Finish Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
Neck Material Maple
Neck Profile Rounded
Scale Length 30.5" / 77.47cm
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12" / 304.8mm
Number of Frets 20
Frets Medium Jumbo
Nut Material Graph Tech
Nut Width 1.6" / 40.64mm
End-of-Board Width 2.32" / 58.93mm
Inlays Acrylic Dots
Hardware
Finish Chrome
Bridge 3-Point Adjustable
Tuners Hipshot Ultra-Light Mini-Clovers
Pick Guard Black 5-ply
Control Knobs Black Top Hats
Jack Plate Black
Electronics
Neck Pickup Bass Bucker
Controls 1 Push/Pull Volume (Coil-Tap) & 1 Tone
Miscellaneous
Strings .045, .065, .085, .105
Case Hard Shell Case
Included Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit

Finish options:
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View attachment 3296770 Worn Brown
View attachment 3296772 Worn Ebony
View attachment 3296773 Blue Stain

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Good to see actual specs and pics. Case included is well worth the $1k price tag if that's actually the MAP price.

IMO they hit it out of the park. The pickguard, neck profile, and nut width are all personal preference and I think they went for a happy medium.

The real sleeper appointments are the coil-tap and maple neck. The maple will help with any fears of the headstock and the coil-tap will knock any assumptions that it only does dark sounds.

Classy looking bass. IMO I'm glad the pg is that big so you can swap out pickups without visibly defacing the body.

 

[vates]

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Hi and welcome!

#383 TobyTheBass

 

[devnulljp]

Got my first Gibson bass a month or so ago -- 65ish EB-0
I've been playing with soul band on and off the last year or 2 so I'm planning to bring it along to the next show and see how it does.

 

[aproud1]

Got my first Gibson bass a month or so ago -- 65ish EB-0
I've been playing with soul band on and off the last year or 2 so I'm planning to bring it along to the next show and see how it does.


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Beauty!

 

[vates]

Totally agree. Please welcome!

#384 devnulljp

 

[Sauron_]

Totally agree. Please welcome!

#384 devnulljp

I think I should get a number too: my Gibson EB14 5 string basses.

 

[vates]

Sure!

#385 Sauron_

Welcome

 

[Sauron_]

Sure!

#385 Sauron_

Welcome

Thank you!!

 

[Novarocker]

I think I should get a number too: my Gibson EB14 5 string basses.

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One of the best looking Gibson models I've seen. Always wanted to try one. Been a bit hesitant to plunk the cash down on one without trying first though. Their basses have been hit or miss for me, is the coil split comparable to the spank and brightness you get with a jazz bass?

 

[ajkula66]

is the coil split comparable to the spank and brightness you get with a jazz bass?

Yes, one can get into that ballpark without too much tweaking. IMO, that is.

 

[aproud1]

One of the best looking Gibson models I've seen. Always wanted to try one. Been a bit hesitant to plunk the cash down on one without trying first though. Their basses have been hit or miss for me, is the coil split comparable to the spank and brightness you get with a jazz bass?

I have the newer model with the same electronics. I would say you can get close. Both tapped sounds pretty jazzy and a good slap tone with the right strings but not like a real jazz bass IMO.

Here are my three. Yes, I'm one of three people that seems to really like the newer Gibsons.

 

[Novarocker]

I had no idea the newer EB had the same electronics. I believe a GC near me still has one.

Thanks guys

 

[Sauron_]

is the coil split comparable to the spank and brightness you get with a jazz bass?

In my basses yes, because I replaced the 0.47uf capacitor with a 0.22uf. In my opinion, this insignificant chage makes the bass more clear and defined as I find them too dark with the 0.47uf. So when I split coil, it really sounds like a J.

 

[aproud1]

In my basses yes, because I replaced the 0.47uf capacitor with a 0.22uf. In my opinion, this insignificant chage makes the bass more clear and defined as I find them too dark with the 0.47uf. So when I split coil, it really sounds like a J.

Good point! I did the same in my 4 that has the stock pickups. Very useful and inexpensive change.

 

[dukeorock]

Wondering if anyone can help me out here. Recently got a ‘71 EB3L. Beautiful bass, plays like a dream.

Haven’t messed with it too much, but have recorded it with both pickups, neck choked and it’s fantastic, but shy on low end. That tone with a bit more low end girth would be my goal. The neck pickup unchoked is just a blurry mess. Can barely tell what notes I’m playing! Looking for the right mod or swap...any recommendations?

 

[ajkula66]

any recommendations?

Lower the volume on the neck pickup to 7, and start adjusting from there. Mix in the bridge PU as much as needed, play with EQ...it does take some finagling but these basses can actually sound civilized. And, if you have flats on it, ditch them. Rounds only, if you need any clarity.

My $0.02 only...

 

[dukeorock]

Lower the volume on the neck pickup to 7, and start adjusting from there. Mix in the bridge PU as much as needed, play with EQ...it does take some finagling but these basses can actually sound civilized. And, if you have flats on it, ditch them. Rounds only, if you need any clarity.

My $0.02 only...

Glad you said that! Most folks here in Nashville run flats on their EB3’s, but I much prefer rounds on that bass. I love flats, but on this bass I love all that crazy mid growl
Thanks for the tips! I’ll play around some more with it!

 

[Hof2ner]

Anyone have a update when the Gibson les Paul DC tribute basses will be shipped to stores?

 

[vates]

Nice video of this bass from NAMM

 

[EdwardofHuncote]

Just dropping back in on the Gibson Club; I let a couple of mine go this Winter... I sold the 2014 120th Anniv. SG Bass in fireburst locally, and my Gibson/Nashville shop Tobias Growler 5-string went to a new home with fellow TB'r @Double E.

Still got my Custom Shop Q-80, and my Thunder Series Bass V, both from 1987, got them out in the practice room now in fact... reckon these two will be with me from now on. I don't gig either of them, but I do keep them in playing rotation here. [old picture]

Still got an Epiphone EB-0 too, but on loan to my nephew. I may eventually graduate him up to the Q-80 if he stays at it, but at 21, guitar seems to be his gift and draw right now. (and he genuinely loves that Epi EB-0...) Maybe I'll do a few hot-rod-mods to it for him... swap out the three-point for a HipShot SuperTone bridge and add a treble pickup maybe?