Gibson DC tribute bass (discontinued?)

[Old Ozzie Guy]

Please excuse my ignorance, but (I think) Iv read that Gibson has discontinued production of DC tribute bass. Dose anyone know if that's correct, or am I confusing DC tribute (6str) guitar??.
A few months ago, there were plenty of shops in Oz that had them in stock, now it seems , only 6 ..and falling.

 

[Roger W]

Yes. And used ones are starting to go for more than the original price on Reverb.

 

[Old Ozzie Guy]

Yes. And used ones are starting to go for more than the original price on Reverb.

Thanks, I was thinking that was the case..I had one 'in basket " colour I wanted ,at discounted price , last Saturday night, but waited .
Now, it's gone, and all I can find are full price, and no black ones... Oh well..

 

[KB5]

I'm bummed that I didn't grab on of these when Gibson was blowing them out for sub $500.

 

[msb]

They’re great little basses.

 

[scottm]

This is a shame, I really was thinking of buying a second one. I’ve owned one for awhile, along with its matching guitar version.

It’s one of my favorite bases I have ever owned. It has a tone of mojo, and just feels great playing it.

-ScottM

 

[TDR1138]

I was under the impression that they stopped them in 2022. I picked one up in late February through GC used. Paid less than the (non-discounted) new price, but a little higher than I would have expected to pay used. I had some gift cards, so it didn’t big me too much. Anyway, the serial number dates it to January 2023 according to any Gibson serial number dating lookup I’ve found. So I’m not sure if that was one of the last, or if they’re just letting a few trickle out here and there, or what. But they are cool, fun basses.

 

[WoodyJ]

I got mine from Sweetwater last November (2022) after waiting 4 months for it to arrive.

Interestingly, it seems to have a 2023 serial # - 23xxxxxxx.

 

[Atknerd]

Yea I'm kicking myself for not snatching one of these up when I had a chance for a decent price

 

[TDR1138]

I got mine from Sweetwater last November (2022) after waiting 4 months for it to arrive.

Interestingly, it seems to have a 2023 serial # - 23xxxxxxx.

Good chance that mine was from that batch too.

 

[Old Ozzie Guy]

I had a look on Gibson website, and they still have them up..
That's just cruel!!

 

[Old Ozzie Guy]

I must b jinxed, my other option was a Gretsch 5440 long scale, single cut , full body, looks like they are discontinued, there is a short scale double cut, thin ...
Watchout , my next option is hofner contemporary Very Thin...watch this space , logic dictates, they will be discontinued....

 

[adk teleman]

I spoke with the Gibson rep in my area and he said that they were halting production for now. I was lucky and got one in Dec of 21 after waiting for 6 months. The rep said they never thought they’d be as popular as they are. Mine is flawless in every aspect. It only goes out of the house for special shows.

 

[Roger W]

Why would they be popular? I mean a Gibson short scale bass that that doesn’t have balance problems? Who would guess people would like them?

 

[Bruce Pete]

I've been looking around for one. Probably have to pay a premium though.

 

[scottm]

I was blessed to get a matching set.
These are two of my favorite instruments.

-ScottM

 

[Old Ozzie Guy]

I'm really envious, Scottm !!
Having played 6str Gibson's all my life , your big and little brothers , would b my desert island pick.
Here (Australia), I haven't seen 1 single DC bass come up second hand. As of this morning, only 2 retailers are showing stock, and I don't believe they have them. Unfortunately, since "covid" drought of new gear, Ozzy retailers, infuriating will take payment for stock they DO NOT have...IV been caught 2 times.. Folks in the US don't realise how "spoilt for choice" , regarding variety , and discounted price of new, and, especially, second hand , instruments and sound gear.
Don't get me wrong, I count myself blessed to live here, can't have everything.

 

[scottm]

I'm really envious, Scottm !!
Having played 6str Gibson's all my life , your big and little brothers , would b my desert island pick.
Here (Australia), I haven't seen 1 single DC bass come up second hand. As of this morning, only 2 retailers are showing stock, and I don't believe they have them. Unfortunately, since "covid" drought of new gear, Ozzy retailers, infuriating will take payment for stock they DO NOT have...IV been caught 2 times.. Folks in the US don't realise how "spoilt for choice" , regarding variety , and discounted price of new, and, especially, second hand , instruments and sound gear.
Don't get me wrong, I count myself blessed to live here, can't have everything.

Man that’s rough, sorry to hear that!
If you were to find one on this forum used for sale, it would be worth the money if you could get the seller to ship it to you.

I have sold more than a few basses over the years to buys in other countries. I pray that you get as lucky.

-ScottM

 

[Old Ozzie Guy]

Thanks mate. I a bit hesitant to buy any instrument sight unseen.. I'm old , bit sus of people's honesty.. (sad, really)
Anyway, I may have to.. Cheers.

 

[Jeff K]

I got a red one not long after they came out. Ended up selling it. Ended up regretting selling it.

Found a used black one for sale here on TB. Snagged it and snazzed it up a bit with some chrome. (Previous owner already swapped out the bridge.) I really like it. Recently had some contours put on the slab body.