Gibson Les Paul Junior Bass

[RedHotFuzz]

I drop the E to D and wonder how these handle that, or what string would be best?

I moved from short scale to medium scale specifically because I had problems with drop-D. I could never quite get the tuning locked-in. Maybe it was my strings, maybe it was my bass, maybe it's just a short scale issue. I've not had the same problem with medium scale.

 

[RedHotFuzz]

The Jaguar is not a short scale bass, Epiphone made a SS version but Fender never has. I forgot about the short run Rascal.

You mean Squier made an SS version.

 

[Bass V]

I have a couple of short scale Gibsons and put big strings on them to tighten them up, I have a 106 on my EB-3.

I moved from short scale to medium scale specifically because I had problems with drop-D. I could never quite get the tuning locked-in. Maybe it was my strings, maybe it was my bass, maybe it's just a short scale issue. I've not had the same problem with medium scale.

I need to find a cheapo SS to experiment with, kinda scary otherwise. I gotta have my fat D

 

[mbell75]

You mean Squier made an SS version.

Sorry, yes, Squier.

 

[ajkula66]

I have a couple of short scale Gibsons and put big strings on them to tighten them up, I have a 106 on my EB-3.

+ 1.

I generally prefer thicker gauge and wanted to pull my hair out when La Bella discontinued Deep Talkin' Rounds which were the only stainless steel short scale rounds available with an E of 110. Anything less than 105 is absolutely worthless *to me* on a short scale bass.

 

[bobyoung53]

+ 1.

I generally prefer thicker gauge and wanted to pull my hair out when La Bella discontinued Deep Talkin' Rounds which were the only stainless steel short scale rounds available with an E of 110. Anything less than 105 is absolutely worthless *to me* on a short scale bass.

I have La Bella deep talkin' flats on my EB-2, forgot what gauge though, I can get away with a smaller gauge with those than with round wounds.

 

[ajkula66]

I have La Bella deep talkin' flats on my EB-2, forgot what gauge though, I can get away with a smaller gauge with those that with round wounds.

My problem is that I can't play flats to save a life...and it's not for lack of trying...

 

[brianrost]

the 60 (right) sounds nothing like yours

Totally different pickup, that's why.

Small but important correction: Gibson did design a functional bridge (and patented it). It is the bridge on your Victory. It was made by Schaller, but designed by Gibson.

Maybe so, but Schaller sold that bridge to a bunch of other mfrs (with their names stamped into the bridge)...Guild, Kramer, Hamer and probably others...and it was available as a replacement part for years.

 

[yodedude2]

It was made by Schaller, but designed by Gibson.

the schaller roller bridge was designed and patented by gibson? provenance, please...

 

[Jughead6]

the schaller roller bridge was designed and patented by gibson? provenance, please...

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[Jughead6]

Totally different pickup, that's why.



Maybe so, but Schaller sold that bridge to a bunch of other mfrs (with their names stamped into the bridge)...Guild, Kramer, Hamer and probably others...and it was available as a replacement part for years.

Imagine the royalties.

 

[Joybass]

The way they mounted the pickup worries me.

It sure looks to me like someone at Gibson installed the interior of the pickup upside down. Judging by the soldering, the spot where the pickup wire attaches, the sticker on the 'bottom', et cetera, it is bottom up. Nevertheless, this bass sounds really sweet. Despite some design quirks (IMO) like that bridge (string wrapping on saddle sets off one of my OCDs right away) (wasn't this bridge originally meant to be used with string through body?), the no-volute neck and the iffy pickguard, it appears to be a very nice short scale bass. Whether it is worth $999 (or €999 in Europe)? That's up to the buyer.

 

[I-play-bass]

Most clear I think.

He said "most fender"

 

[mikew31]

''that's like the most WHAT? Gibson I've ever heard'' do you recall his unintelligible words?
that's the best I've heard these basses sound, quite different than most owners are saying.

My ears hear him say, "that's the most Fender"

Edit: Someone beat me to it

 

[bobyoung53]

My ears hear him say, "that's the most Fender"

Edit: Someone beat me to it

Yeah, you're right, "That's the most Fender sounding Gibson I've ever heard."

 

[Ostie]

I kinda like that, but then I own a Epi EB0 and a Jack Casady. I likes the humbucker sound. Not many here do.....

 

[I-play-bass]

Yeah, you're right, "That's the most Fender sounding Gibson I've ever heard."

Which is kind of interesting, because if you're looking at a Gibson, and you get Fender sounds from it... is that a good thing or not? hahaha

 

[Dabndug]

The only short scale Fenders are slab bodies too. You would think with the million versions of the Mustang they have done, they would have made at least ONE with body contours.

The second series Mustang bass sold from '69 on had full body contours. I believe there was an MIJ RI but possibly only sold in Japan. Sorry to veer off--topic.

 

[NePb]

Oh man, I love that blue.

They're good basses Brent

 

[MCF]

If you like the traditional short scale Gibson profile, this is a very versatile bass. In humbucking mode it is super deep. In single coil mode it gets much brighter, but distinct from a Fender sort of tone.

You are definitely a man of good taste. I would love to have one in Blue. It’s #2 on my GAS list right now. I’ve wanted a second short scale in the family and it has displaced the JMJ Mustang as my want when I get to it. Hope they’re still making them in 2020. I’m drawing the line at only one new acquisition this year.