• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Gibson Midtown HollowBody

#6
I played one the other day :) beautiful bass very well made and they sound great. I like the flat top. I happen to know where a Pelham Blue one is available, If you are interested PM me.
 
#7
grvthang said:
I haven't seen or played the bass, but I played a Midtown 6-string guitar. It felt kind of strange, being a flattop semi-hollow, rather than an archtop.
Click to expand...

I really like the guitar version. One of the guitarists in one of my bands has a black midtown custom, great instrument. Very classic looking but it plays easily and has some really hot pickups. I have zero need for this bass but have wanted something semi-hollow for a long time. Just can't justify dropping the coin knowing I wouldn't have a need for it.
 
#8
God of Thunder,

I was wondering what you actually thought of the bass in terms of neck width and tones available from the pickups. Any input would be appreciated. How was the sustain on it?

Regards,

Ed
 
#9
The bass is built using a chambered Mahogany body with a Maple top so it isn't as light as you might think. I didn't play it standing up but sitting down it balanced nicely. The bass has a wonderful unplugged sound lots of sustain. This pickup combination works great on this bass, My favorite combo is running both pickups. The bound neck feels very nice, very much like a 60's EBO in width thickness and tapper only it's a 34" scale.
 
#14
I played one briefly today - probably the same one godofthunder played... I really liked it - had very good unplugged tone, balance seemed good and was very nice looking in the pelham blue. Nicely finished.

Have to admit i think it would look a little better with an arched top rather than flat, but still a very appealing instrument.

I didn't ask about pricing or want to plug it in as I was nervous about getting too interested in it...
 
#16
pablop said:
Anyone has got his hands on one of these?
They only sell them in American Music Supply in the US...

Invalid Link Removed

I am considering jumping in to get one, but then again the Laklands HB keep me curious too...
Click to expand...

never tried one of thes ebut have played several Lakland HBs and loved them....only thing stopping me from buying one is a missing string (I play 5ers)....and Lakland has no plans for a 5er HB...
 
#18
As of this morning, AMS had sunburst in stock and listed cherry and black as due in in a few weeks, but had no mention of Pelham Blue at all.

I've pre-ordered one in cherry. Last time I took a chance on an unknown Gibson was when I got my Money bass, and I have not regretted that for a minute.
 
#20
My experience so far with AMS has been a bit annoying: I ordered the bass on-line, then then the next day they called me to get my social security number to run a credit check, because I opted for the eight payments that they offered. They also wanted another phone number for me. Then they called me back again because they said they called my bank and the phone number I gave them didn't match, and that I should call my bank and change it then call them back. Hey, I gave them my cell phone and work phone numbers because they were the best ways to reach me and I'm having the bass shipped to my office.

They say they're trying to avoid fraud, but, it seems like they're not being smart about it. I've ordered many, many musical instruments from Musician's Friend or Sweetwater or wherever and nobody else ever made me jump through those kind of hoops.

Of course, it seems that they may be the only game in town for the Midtown bass, but I'm not inclined to go back to them for other purchases.
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back