Gibson Midtown Club.

[loendmaestro]

#31 for corsicangroove

 

[KPJ]

First actual gig with the MIdtown last night. I had played a few jams with it but this was the first time on stage with my rig. Here's a crappy cell phone photo for proof:

The band plays a mix of newer country - covers and originals - and classic rock. I was going to switch between the Midtown and my Classic Stingray 5 (which is the main bass I use for this band) but didn't. Played the Midtown all night.

 

[Chuxtaposition]

Requesting membership with my baby "Ataloa"
The most solidbody hollowbody I've ever met.
With flats she is a motown machine.
Pictured with the rest of the family here.

 

[loendmaestro]

Requesting membership with my baby "Ataloa"
The most solidbody hollowbody I've ever met.
With flats she is a motown machine.
Pictured with the rest of the family here.

#32 for you

 

[merlin417]

Ordered a used 2013 Sunburst Midtown Bass from GS yesterday should be here Friday. Back in the day I used to have a 1967 EB-2, wish I still had it. Currently playing a Hofner. Please count me in the group. Could you please assign me a number???

 

[loendmaestro]

#33. Congrats! Post pix when it arrives...

 

[merlin417]

Well the Midtown arrived yesterday and is much better than I was expecting having bought it without playing it. I was a little apprehensive having been playing the Hofner short scale but the neck on the Midtown is sweet.

 

[wendells101]

Another newbie here (#34?). Anyone else have problems with volume control between 8/9 making a huge jump/cut? Not linear at all and nearly impossible to find just right vs too quiet or too loud - happens right at 8.5. Thanks in advance. Also tone cuts sharply around 7. Playing through a Mesa Walkabout Scout.

 

[Chuxtaposition]

View attachment 1026115 Another newbie here (#35?). Anyone else have problems with volume control between 8/9 making a huge jump/cut? Not linear at all and nearly impossible to find just right vs too quiet or too loud - like right at 8.5. Thanks in advance. Also tone cuts sharply around 7. Playing through a Mesa Walkabout Scout.

Sweet spot is v. Small on all the ones ive played, particularly when both pickups were in play. Felt like the window was wider when I picked just one, went 5-10 rather than 8-10.
I was better off adjusting amp volume rather than volume on the bass when I used it.
That being said, after some amp adjustment it sounded so good that I barely remembered.

Good looking cherry red btw.

 

[Bass Dao]

View attachment 1026115 Another newbie here (#35?). Anyone else have problems with volume control between 8/9 making a huge jump/cut? Not linear at all and nearly impossible to find just right vs too quiet or too loud - like right at 8.5. Thanks in advance. Also tone cuts sharply around 7. Playing through a Mesa Walkabout Scout.

I've never had any issues with volume or tone. I play GHS Precision flats through a G-B Streamliner.

Might be worth it to put the pots on a Ohm-meter.

Not sure if pup height might be a factor. I did notice quite a difference in tone and balance when I adjusted such. Getting a nice balance between the bridge and neck pups really delivers the tone, IME.

Maybe take it to luthier to make sure it's setup properly. Mine came from Sweetwater, and the setup was very nice. I just had to adjust the pups for the switched out flats.

Hope you are able to get it worked out.

 

[wendells101]

Just removed the neck pickup cover and shimmed under the pup to kill the buzz. Seems there is no further adjustment of this other than the poles which I'm not touching. Lowered the neck pickup to roughy 1/4" from strings (from 1/8") - tone is better with both but lower output on bridge pup alone. Neck was straight; .015 at 7th fret, action at 4/32", no fret buzz. Still have this big bump in volume at 8. On to flats - advice? Have a set of new TIs standing by but thought of trying the Sadowsky Blue Labels or La Bellas maybe instead.

 

[Bass Dao]

Just removed the neck pickup cover and shimmed under the pup to kill the buzz. Seems there is no further adjustment of this other than the poles which I'm not touching. Lowered the neck pickup to roughy 1/4" from strings (from 1/8") - tone is better with both but lower output on bridge pup alone. Neck was straight; .015 at 7th fret, action at 4/32", no fret buzz. Still have this big bump in volume at 8. On to flats - advice? Have a set of new TIs standing by but thought of trying the Sadowsky Blue Labels or La Bellas maybe instead.

Seems like flats selection depends a great deal on personal taste and music style. I really like the thump of the Precision Flats. I play the Midtown in smallish ensembles, jazz, blues, reggae. If I need to cut through, I'll add the bridge pup and max the tone.

I haven't played the Ti's, but reports seem to be consistent in stating that they are on the "zingy" side; maybe the zingiest of the flats. Fender Chromes are nearly so. I am sure the disclaimer, YMMV applies.

Good luck in your quest. Hope I am helping.

 

[merlin417]

Well now that I have had my Midtown for a few weeks or so I have not touched my Hofner bass. I spend at least 4 hours a day playing it.(I love retirement) The Midtown is everything I need in a bass. I was foolish to worry about going from the short scale of the Hofner to the long scale of the Midtown. I can't recommend it enough. I no longer miss my old EB-2. I have already had offers to sell it but that is NOT going to happen.
Al

 

[Mastermold]

Just removed the neck pickup cover and shimmed under the pup to kill the buzz. Seems there is no further adjustment of this other than the poles which I'm not touching. Lowered the neck pickup to roughy 1/4" from strings (from 1/8") - tone is better with both but lower output on bridge pup alone. Neck was straight; .015 at 7th fret, action at 4/32", no fret buzz. Still have this big bump in volume at 8. On to flats - advice? Have a set of new TIs standing by but thought of trying the Sadowsky Blue Labels or La Bellas maybe instead.

My Midtown has TI flats and they sound/play great. Good choice IMO.

 

[loendmaestro]

View attachment 1026115 Another newbie here (#34?). Anyone else have problems with volume control between 8/9 making a huge jump/cut? Not linear at all and nearly impossible to find just right vs too quiet or too loud - happens right at 8.5. Thanks in advance. Also tone cuts sharply around 7. Playing through a Mesa Walkabout Scout.

#34 indeed

 

[Bass Dao]

Another newbie here (#34?). Anyone else have problems with volume control between 8/9 making a huge jump/cut? Not linear at all and nearly impossible to find just right vs too quiet or too loud - happens right at 8.5. Thanks in advance. Also tone cuts sharply around 7. Playing through a Mesa Walkabout Scout.

Tonight, I was re-working my amp settings, so I was going through my basses to adjust the levels (I tend to like to "set-and-forget"). In so doing, I noticed (for the first time) the effect you mentioned, but only when the tone is down below 7 or 8. I usually have the tone up at 8.5 to 1o -- with the flats, especially -- which is probably why I never noticed it before.

Funny, the jump is very prominent right around vol=8.5 for lower tone settings. Must be some interaction between the tone pot and pick-up balance.

(Note that I rarely use anything other than the middle switch position on this bass.)

I am really happy with my usual tone and volume settings, so I am not bothered by this curious effect.

I guess it's yet another reason to use flats so as to push the tone bias up.

Hope this is helpful.

Cheers!

 

[cv115505]

Can I get a number? I know it's a long shot, but do you guys know of anyone who makes a chrome pickup cover for over the bridge and a pickguard so I can give it an EB2 look?

 

[loendmaestro]

Can I get a number? I know it's a long shot, but do you guys know of anyone who makes a chrome pickup cover for over the bridge and a pickguard so I can give it an EB2 look?

#35

 

[Jakeman]

 

[Scott Dallas]

Just got my 2013. First night out tonight !!!