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Have a chance to get my hands on a G3 this week
Seems to all add up! And from the photos, am I right in saying that the neck *seems* straight?
Know it’s hard to tell from the images, but it’s a long journey so want to be as sure as I can before I go!
EDIT: I noticed and looked into the logo placement on the headstock as it looks just a little high. But it seems like Gibson could be a bit slap dash (especially the later G3s).
Seems to all add up! And from the photos, am I right in saying that the neck *seems* straight?
Know it’s hard to tell from the images, but it’s a long journey so want to be as sure as I can before I go!
EDIT: I noticed and looked into the logo placement on the headstock as it looks just a little high. But it seems like Gibson could be a bit slap dash (especially the later G3s).
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That's a beaut!
Difficult to say either way regarding the neck, looks straight in those photos but action I would say looks high.
Head stock - I'd expect to see some paint cracking, so I wonder if that's been refinished.
Worth a play!
What Model Fender Bass Amp is that? Looks similar to Fender Pro Junior Guitar amp I have on loan. Works OK as a practice amp in a pinch. Really makes my very old Stratocaster sing. Is that a really old model or something vintage looking made in the 90's like the Pro Junior?
Why do I get:
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when I click on https://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/gibson-club-378438 on page one of GIBSON Club. Part II?
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The requested forum could not be found."
when I click on https://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/gibson-club-378438 on page one of GIBSON Club. Part II?
I was wondering what my ‘65 EB-O (in my avatar) is worth and why the values are so much lower than those of Fender’s of similar vintage? I know the real answer of its value is whatever someone is willing to pay, which fluctuates over time. My guess is the market is much bigger for Fenders, especially 60’s P basses. I’m thinking of letting mine go and starting to see what I’ll get for it. I just dont play it and it’s getting antsy in the closet. I think it’s going through a mid life crisis.
The issue with neck mudbucker Gibsons is folks dont use a semi parametric EQ to shape the sound...everyone seems to use flats as well which limits the tone possibilities.
They sound great with a pick EQed properly...the other thing is some dont like the short scale and neck dive but a good strap helps a lot.
Sheryl Crow is playing her old EB0 on stage some lately fwiw...i agree they are undervalued.
Personally I'm a big fan of the mudbucker - I have owned two single-pickup Gibsons, a late-'60s EB-2 and a late-'60s Melody Maker. But my impression over the past 20 years is that people don't understand them. The mudbucker seemingly puts out ZERO treble, but rather than try and EQ it, I ran with it and either used it as a dub machine or thru distortion/fuzz and effects, like this:
What other basses do you play? What kind of sound(s) are you going for?
Just and FYI for you guys that bought "The Gibson Bass Book". If the pages start to fall out (which mine did) just take it to your local Staples Office Suppy and have it spiral bound.
It cost a whopping $8.00! I couldn't believe how cheap it was.
And now, it lays flat for easy reading.
It cost a whopping $8.00! I couldn't believe how cheap it was.
And now, it lays flat for easy reading.
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An "Aged White Pearl" pick guard to differentiate my SG Standard from the rest of the world, lol
And yes, the screws were not tightened at this point. I gave it some Gibson polish below the pick guard before securing it down.
And yes, the screws were not tightened at this point. I gave it some Gibson polish below the pick guard before securing it down.
Wow that looks great! I’d love to see a full bass pic
Not a very good picture, but a picture none the less.
Can I join?
1981 Victory Standard. GHS Bass Boomer rounds. No other mods. Stock and original.
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I was givin' my Giblet some lovin' tonite.
After-action photo.
After-action photo.
