gibson les paul bass

[bassclef112]

I've had a '96 LP for some years now. This was the Bart version with a fancy top. As far as the bass itself goes, I love playing it. I find the neck profile excellent - it sets up great, with action as low as you like. What I find to be it's greatest asset is every note plays very evenly and clearly with great sustain. The G sounds "fat" - big and thick. I've had numerous basses including P's and J's where the G just had no meat regardless of string type or setup. Gibsons seem to always score big on this - my TBird was the same way.

I don't find any issues with dive - after being able to control a TBird and an old Mockingbird there's nothing here a good strap doesn't handle.

I would suggest making every effort to try one out. They are not like anything else (Fender, Ric etc) and only have similarities to other Gibsons. Regardless of what you read here, you'll have to decide for yourself whether it suits you and that's not a reflection of the bass. It's a difficult thing buying blind, especially with something that's "off the beaten path" so to speak. Try to do it where there's a return policy.

P.S. I recently found an excellent example of a '74 LP Triumph. I've wanted one for some time and I find it to be an outstanding bass. It sounds very clear, deep and muscular. I have flats on it and it really cuts in the mix with authority. I dig the short scale too. I do not find it to be overly heavy at all - 3 sets is a breeze. Great tonal versatility. LP said it was the best bass he knew how to build and it shows. The new ones are good but IMO these were the best LP's ever made.

 

[dbhokie]

This one.......Not out yet!

The Gibson Les Paul Standard Bass is back! The oversized Les Paul mahogany body has been chambered and features a maple top and cream binding. Two T-Bird bass pickups pump out a powerfully warm tone with great clarity. Other features include a mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, bass TOM bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, and Grover tuning keys. The Gibson Les Paul Standard Bass is only available for a limited time, so order yours today and experience the power of the Les Paul!

Gibson Limited Edition Les Paul Standard Bass Features
- Mahogany chambered body with maple top
- Cream binding for a classic and elegant look
- Mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard
- Two T-Bird pickups for a growling bass tone
- Vintage amber Top Hat volume and tone knobs
- Grover bass tuning keys
- Bass TOM bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece

That is beautiful, absolutely beautiful, and incredibly sexy. My favorite bass is a Grabber, followed by the vintage Les Paul..I can play blues on them just fine, or anything else I want.

You know I used to have a Fender P, not my cup-o-tea. You couldn't play metal with it.

To second the earlier person, why would you ask anyone what anything costs...geez...ridiculous..I just give them a dollar and if they don't give it to me, you punch them in the face. Everyone' knows that's what you do when you can afford it.

Seriously, you go play the bass, you like it, get it. Forget asking everyone what you should get, If you walk in a store, and you pick up that Gibson and love it, get it. If you pick up a 200 dollar off brand bass and play it and you like it more, get it. It's about your feel, your comfort, and what you like.

 

[JimmyM]

That is beautiful, absolutely beautiful, and incredibly sexy. My favorite bass is a Grabber, followed by the vintage Les Paul..I can play blues on them just fine, or anything else I want.

You know I used to have a Fender P, not my cup-o-tea. You couldn't play metal with it.

I know a lot of metal players who would disagree. OK, I know of a small handful but still...

 

[mellowgerman]

if you can afford it and track one down, i'd recommend one of these gibson les paul basses:
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[dbhokie]

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[dbhokie]

if you can afford it and track one down, i'd recommend one of these gibson les paul basses:
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That is orgasmic.

Jimmy,

I should have said rock for more of a rise.

Now I am the idiot for posting twice, for some reason I thought they were on the same one...someone delete my post?

 

[Avalon]

isnt it wonderful we have such great players giving fantastic advice? when someone asks for help why post such a silly answer/rhetoric ? i can buy anything i want, including everything this avalon guy owns, and all the basses on ebay. yes, all the basses on ebay. cant be more than a few million $$. but i still ask how much stuff costs. johnny a. staind

Are you serious? Come on man, this is just an internet forum. And for the record, I post a lot of silly comments.

 

[MikeBC]

Can't speak to the current model. I tried out the LP bass of the '70s. It was heavy. Other than that it was sounded and played great. If I could have afforded it then I would have bought it.

I would hope the current model is at least the same or better but ya never know. Gibson is doing some wanky things these days.

I will however add, after I bought a Gibson bass never considered a Fender again.

 

[main_sale]

I bought this one used a few years ago and it's not going anywhere. I really like it! It's got a 34" scale, Warwick bridge, chambered body and Thunderbird pickups. I put some good foil-in-oil tone caps in it and some new 1/2 round strings and that's it. It's outstanding for blues and does create some attention when I pull it out.

 

[charlie monroe]

I don't know much about LP basses.
I learned on a G-3 when i was 13. Great bass.
I currently have a Victory Artist. Also a great bass. Also must be pushing 12 lbs. I really should weigh it one time, but I hardly ever play it anymore.

 

[Flounder102Bass]

I bought this one used a few years ago and it's not going anywhere. I really like it! It's got a 34" scale, Warwick bridge, chambered body and Thunderbird pickups. I put some good foil-in-oil tone caps in it and some new 1/2 round strings and that's it. It's outstanding for blues and does create some attention when I pull it out.

thats one hell of a bass you got there

 

[daahoud]

planning to sell mine....

 

[Korladis]

I know a lot of metal players who would disagree. OK, I know of a small handful but still...

I can think of quite a few metal players who use or have used P-basses.

 

[nashvillebill]

I had a mid-90's LP Special 5-string, in white. Very pretty bass and sounded good (black soapbars with active EQ). BUT it was heavy and had neck dive galore, terrible balance.

Unfortunately it got ripped off. I did not seek another one, I replaced it with a Warwick Fortress Flashback 5 which although just as heavy, is far more comfortable and sounds as good if not better.

 

[Barkless Dog]

I have had mine for about 5 years & it has become one of my favorite basses- I like it for many reasons-

I can't stress this enough-A good set up is crucial to making it comfortable. A very fast playing bass- a great neck for me.

The tone cuts through the mix warm & ballsey. Maple & mahogany are a great mix. Very hot high out put pick ups. Very versatile as well. I like using the toggle. Has a biting sweet singing tone as well, much like the guitar.

Gibson's highest quality bass-mine if flawless. Stunning bass. The Warwick bridge is great.

A song using just the LP bass I recorded.Sweet Mother Of Paulie-
SoundClick artist: Barkless Dog - Experimental bass music

 

[Barkless Dog]

This is the LP I have my eye on-

Another thing I forgot to mention is they are a great value- meaning they hold their value, unlike a Warwick or Carvin. A used one can be had for about $1200 for a carved top standard. They are easy to flip if you decide to move on. Avoid the ones without the toggle carved tops. They have non chambered bodies & weigh a ton. Mine is about 10 pounds, which I find comfortable.

The flat top ones are nice & go for about $800 - $1200 for a flame top one.

 

[autodidact]

That is beautiful, absolutely beautiful, and incredibly sexy. My favorite bass is a Grabber, followed by the vintage Les Paul..I can play blues on them just fine, or anything else I want.

You know I used to have a Fender P, not my cup-o-tea. You couldn't play metal with it.

Maybe YOU couldn't. I can play metal with anything ;D

 

[jumbodbassman]

i have on efor sale right now...

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/f-s-early-90s-gibson-les-paul-bass-785963/

 

[Metaldood19]

Can't stand Les Paul basses. Played more than a few of them and all thought they were way to heavy with hideous neck dive and the tone wasn't all that great to me. However, the money basses are pretty sweet and I've always had a small soft spot for tbirds

 

[A-Step-Towards]

I agree. I play a Ric and I think the Ripper rivals it in tone for sure.

And...I wanted so badly to see Duff playing a Les Paul bass the first time I looked up what he played, years ago...

You know he played one on the use your illusions tour and can be seen using one in clips , also i think its the estranged music video that has him playing one.

I am pretty into gnr