GIBSON Club

[Chuck King]

I want in! I have a blonde Ripper that has the punchiest, most rock-a$$ tone I've ever heard. I don't have a good pic of it but it looks a whole lot like Ampeg SVT's Ripper posted above.

The most painful "one that got away" of my musical life was a Flying V bass. It was at a store for like $600 back in the 90s, but they just would not take my MIM Jazz Bass as a trade-in, so I didn't get it. I guess I showed them. Every few months I kick myself again over that one. The V bass had the same electronics as the Ripper, and the neck felt similar.

Next time the GAS fund is up to acquisition level, I'd really like to get a Victory Artist. I saw John Munson play one at an early Semisonic show and that thing snarled like nothing I've heard before or since.

 

[drbassman]

I had heard the Flying Vs didn't sound all that great, but look pretty cool. I guess it all depends.

I want in! I have a blonde Ripper that has the punchiest, most rock-a$$ tone I've ever heard. I don't have a good pic of it but it looks a whole lot like Ampeg SVT's Ripper posted above.

The most painful "one that got away" of my musical life was a Flying V bass. It was at a store for like $600 back in the 90s, but they just would not take my MIM Jazz Bass as a trade-in, so I didn't get it. I guess I showed them. Every few months I kick myself again over that one. The V bass had the same electronics as the Ripper, and the neck felt similar.

Next time the GAS fund is up to acquisition level, I'd really like to get a Victory Artist. I saw John Munson play one at an early Semisonic show and that thing snarled like nothing I've heard before or since.

 

[Chuck King]

I didn't side-by-side the V with anything else so I couldn't speak as to its tone. I'd be surprised if it sounded radically different from the Ripper, but maybe it does.

 

[Daniel J]

Wahooo! Gibson Bass!

I have a '77 G3 Ebony that is wicked. I have it strung BEAD and the B string is tighter to my ears than B's on other basses I've played that are meant to have them! Perhaps it's the 34 and 1/2 in. scale + string through body + headstock break angle...

I was happy to not have had to make any mods in order to accomodate the different stringing too. The nut was not snug so it was no prob fitting the B. The bridge fit it fine. It was as simple as stringing it up and doing a set-up which I do myself on all my basses so no money spent.

 

[deanmc@optonlin]

Hey, I want in on this here club. After 30 years playing bass I got this beautiful '66 EB2 from Elderly last Sept. My first Gibson my first short scale and my first hollow bass!

Totally love it and now want more Gibsons

 

[BigDaddyRob]

Let me in!!!

I've got a 1966 or 1967 EB-3 (as far as I can tell from the serial number), that's 100% original except for the strings, and in cherry shape and color.

 

[drbassman]

Sounds like a cool mod! You're # 36

Wahooo! Gibson Bass!

I have a '77 G3 Ebony that is wicked. I have it strung BEAD and the B string is tighter to my ears than B's on other basses I've played that are meant to have them! Perhaps it's the 34 and 1/2 in. scale + string through body + headstock break angle...

I was happy to not have had to make any mods in order to accomodate the different stringing too. The nut was not snug so it was no prob fitting the B. The bridge fit it fine. It was as simple as stringing it up and doing a set-up which I do myself on all my basses so no money spent.

 

[drbassman]

Wow, that's a beauty. I've got a heritage cherry EB-2, but yours is stunning for sure! You're #37!

Hey, I want in on this here club. After 30 years playing bass I got this beautiful '66 EB2 from Elderly last Sept. My first Gibson my first short scale and my first hollow bass!

Totally love it and now want more Gibsons

 

[drbassman]

OK Rob, you're #38. Good luck with those serial numbers from Gibson, they weren't always consistent!

Let me in!!!

I've got a 1966 or 1967 EB-3 (as far as I can tell from the serial number), that's 100% original except for the strings, and in cherry shape and color.

 

[Macron69]

Here's my current Gibson.

All these posts make me miss my old RD

Good sir, that is the most beatiful TB i have ever seen. and that's coming from someone who is not a fan of TBs.
Congratulations and i hope you enjoy this bass, dude.

btw, is that a custom job? never seen those at any store ive been. sorry for the noobish question.

 

[drbassman]

That zebra TB was one of Gibson's Guitars of the Week this year. Only 400 made if I recall correctly.

 

[bryan bailey]

Sounds about right.

Theres one sitting in the Warwick Daddy's waiting for a home. But I can't drop near 2k for anything right now.

Kinda sucks...

 

[MoSlevin]

Good sir, that is the most beatiful TB i have ever seen. and that's coming from someone who is not a fan of TBs.
Congratulations and i hope you enjoy this bass, dude.

btw, is that a custom job? never seen those at any store ive been. sorry for the noobish question.

Thanks! I had been GAS'ing for a bird since 1996, but back then they were *so* much more expensive (Canadian dollar was loooow). It sounds fantastic, and the looks are killer - out of all the basses I've ever owned, this one has already gotten the most attention. I still get goosebumps when I pick it up and play

As the good Dr. had said - it's a limited edition: one of the 400 "Guitar of the Week #11" instruments. It was a bit more expensive than the standard ones, but I don't doubt it will hold its value better in the long run due to its rarity.

 

[OhThePeacock]

Lets see more Rippers and Grabbers!

 

[SKATE RAT]

ok,here's my new one...82 Gibson Ripper.

 

[aquateen]

that looks like a near closet classic, but what's going on with the bridge, skater?

 

[SKATE RAT]

that looks like a near closet classic, but what's going on with the bridge, skater?

it was on there.i wil either go back to the 3 point or maybe that new Hipshot.i haven't decided yet......

 

[drbassman]

Hey Skate, if you try the new Hipshot replacement, let us know what you think of it. I like the design, it would be interesting to see how it sounds.

 

[SKATE RAT]

i'm leaning towards the Hipshot 'cause i think the holes from the bridge on now will show and i'm missing the ferules.also one of the pups has a broken magnet,so i also need a pup.or maybe in can be fixed?

 

[Showdown]

I want in.......

'76 Thunderbird #1. I bought this one new. All original.

'76 Thunderbird #2. I bought the body/neck on eBay completely stripped of all hardware, pickguards, etc. I was very fortunate to find someone with all the original hardware and no bass. He sold it all to me for a reasonable price.

'87 Gibson IV.