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Gibson EB 4 string great price.

#21
I've played bunches of various Gibsons over the years,and just never thought "this is something i would want to own",but from all accounts i've read,this sounds like a bass i could love. I wish it were all mahogoney,because whenever i think Gibson bass that's what i would expect,but whatever. I have a similar 2-pickup humbucker/coil tapped setup on my Rickenbacker Cii,and it's very versatile. The weight is perfect,again very similar to my 4004's. I really love the new 2014 Gold Bullion color Gibson has now,too. I've read some reviews that describe the neck profile on these as "a shallow C" shape,again like the Ricks i have which are wide but shallow depth.
I do not need another bass,i do not need another bass,i do not need another bass...
 
#22
You need another bass, You need another bass, you're getting GASsy!!

Today was the first day that I have played it for any length of time and really enjoyed it. Sounded great and easy to play. I was just playing thru my small Ampeg BA 110 practice amp at a buddies apt. before dinner. We played for about 2 hours and I was sitting while playing. The only thing I noticed was that the bottom of the bass that was sitting on my leg wanted to slip out a bit because of the finish and the curvature of the body. No Big Deal. We were playing at low volumes and it sounded get. My guitar player picked it up and said "Man this thing plays nice". We have both been playing about 50 years and have a few chops.

Really like the neck and really like the bass. I am a MIA Fender guy buy this is a keeper for the price.
 
#23
Rich Terry said:
You need another bass, You need another bass, you're getting GASsy!!

Today was the first day that I have played it for any length of time and really enjoyed it. Sounded great and easy to play. I was just playing thru my small Ampeg BA 110 practice amp at a buddies apt. before dinner. We played for about 2 hours and I was sitting while playing. The only thing I noticed was that the bottom of the bass that was sitting on my leg wanted to slip out a bit because of the finish and the curvature of the body. No Big Deal. We were playing at low volumes and it sounded get. My guitar player picked it up and said "Man this thing plays nice". We have both been playing about 50 years and have a few chops.

Really like the neck and really like the bass. I am a MIA Fender guy buy this is a keeper for the price.
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So I was looking at one of these the other day and now I'm torn between the EB or a Thunderbird! The Tbird costs a couple hundred more but will probably hold its alum a bit better I assume. Other than that, any pros and cons on these two basses for a finger style classic and progressive rock player (no slap, no pick, no fancy fills - just a solid back line)?
 
#24
GBass, I have owned both now and the neck is completely different on each one. The T Bird is a thinner neck and I was always concerned about the head stock breaking like they do from time to time. Also you can never sit and play a T Bird. I sold the 76 T Bird for 4900.00 on ebay, only paid 250.00 for it. The EB has a thicker neck but no "thick". Nice string spacing for finger players like me. I like the push pull pup's from single to dual coil. Just a good solid, light weight bass and cheap enough that if you bang it around a bit you won't feel as if you Fked up something.

Hope this helps
 
#25
I also currently have both an EB and T-bird. I agree about the necks being very different. I would liken the EB to a P bass neck feel (flat and wide), whereas the T-bird has more of a rounded, narrower J bass feel to it. Both are very comfy, IMO, just different.

Sound wise, they are similarly throaty and aggressive. The EB being a bit punchier, but the Thunderbird having more sustain (again, IMO).

I like both basses, but would give a slight edge to my T-bird for nostalgic looks. I never had any problem playing my 'bird sitting down, but again, that's just me. I could see how it could take some getting used to though. Honestly, you can't go wrong either way!
 
#27
Rich Terry said:
You hit it on the head. I have American Fenders, Gibsons, Godins, StingRay and a vintage Dan Armstrong. I play the Gibson's about as much as my Fenders. Just depends on the mood and the type of music being played.
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I never understood the general dislike of Gibson basses here on TB. I really enjoy my Gibsons just as much as any of my others. Oh well, to each his (or her) own:-)
 

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