Of all the old Tobias basses I’ve had (7 or 8 now I think) the maple Basics sound the best to my ear. They are consistently punchy with solid fundamental and articulation.
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Gibson is bringing back Tobias basses...
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You know which model you didn't see this on? The Basic. Because its' wings were only 1 wood.
The WHOLE POINT of the wood not covering the forearm contour is the same as it is for the top not covering the multi-piece thru-neck-- to show off the multi-piece construction, which, in that era, added to an instrument's prestige!
If you saw multiple woods in the forearm contour, you were looking at either a Classic, or a Signature.
I don't mind that look at all, because I recognize its' intent within the context of that era. If you object to that, then it isn't made for you.
I'm not opposed to the new position of the front pickup-- the original was not great for anything configured with a low B. To that point, Mike Tobias himself moved it a smidge toward the bridge on his MTD basses, if you look closely.
As to the body shape, I saw that too-- definitely different from any Gibson-era or Pre-Gibson-era Tobias that I know of. Then I remembered what at least the upper strap horn reminded me of:
When these came out, I remember commenting that I thought the body shape looked just a tad Tobias-y...
Sweetwater has a selection in stock.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/ma...8b944d1671bbd6446f&_index=production_products
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/ma...8b944d1671bbd6446f&_index=production_products
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Not my kind of bass by any means, but they look pretty good to my old eyes, and seem to be priced competitively which kinda surprises me...
How they sound/play ? No clue. Let's wait for the reviews...
I’d love to see how these turn out again…
And will probably buy one or two, I loved my cheaper version Tobias I use to have.
So nothing else new from them?
I’m still holding my breath for them to bring back the Les Paul or Les Paul Jr.
*edit, just seen these on Gibsons website. Seen the prices and that they are not made at the Gibson factory.
Hmmm…
-ScottM
And will probably buy one or two, I loved my cheaper version Tobias I use to have.
So nothing else new from them?
I’m still holding my breath for them to bring back the Les Paul or Les Paul Jr.
*edit, just seen these on Gibsons website. Seen the prices and that they are not made at the Gibson factory.
Hmmm…
-ScottM
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From what I can find on a quick search, it looks like they use the Samick factory in Indonesia. Same one for Epiphone and Kramer and same product development manager.
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$2499 for a made-in-indonesia bass. i'm not saying there aren't good basses coming out of indonesia, but gimme a break. aren't the $2399 gibson non-reverse thunderbirds still made in the U.S.?
My made-in-China Dingwall NG3 cost nearly $3k...
Thanks for the info, this is good to hear. They usually make some decent stuff… not sure about over $2,000 + stuff.
I don’t mind where something is made as long as it is made well, but I do mind if the motivation to make there saves the company money… and not “so” much the retailer.
If the quality is good, this Gibson and Tobias fan might have to grab one.
-ScottM
That $2499 bass - presuming that you're referring to Classic - is made in the U.S.
Actually their pics show Indonesia sticker on the back.
I thought the same, but this is Gibson… sneaky.
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I wanted to add that most of the pics on this model had the stickers were removed.
-ScottM
