Gibsons upping production!

[rockscott]

Gibson now has 5 basses in production! I have yet to read any reviews on the g3 thunderbird, but the non reverse thunderbird & the les paul jr have been well received! I have a 2019 les paul jr, the bass is killer! This new ceo is taking gibson in the right direction! Bring on that shortscale thunderbird and another run of the eb bass!

 

[two fingers]

Both of the other Gibson bass fans on Earth will be THRILLED!


Just a joke. Glad something you like is coming back around.

 

[msb]

That chewing gum you like is going to come back in style .

 

[msb]

I’m a short scale fan , but have an SG and the Jr . I prefer the Jr despite the cheaper finish . They put the pickup in the right place , you have the simplicity of two knobs , and it’s just a gorgeous sounding thing . And lightweight , comfy , it’s fun to play !
And I’d love to see a shortscale Tbird too , even an Epi Pro version !

 

[brianrost]

They are only upping production so they can discontinue it later

 

[jd56hawk]

I'm surprised they don't come out with a Jack Casady bass and a '60s Thunderbird, just to see how many people would be willing to spend three times the price just for the name on the headstock for something no better than the real deal.

 

[buldog5151bass]

Since the Casady never was a Gibson, it wouldn't make sense.

 

[Haans]

I've seen several shops (in Europe at least) listing the Non-Reverse Thunderbird as discontinued lately, but an e-mail to Gibson was promptly answered. It's still in production, but they are estimating 6 months before new stock is available.

I'm no fan of the sound in most Gibsons I've tried (G3, EB0/EB3, Thunderbird, 90's Les Paul), but my EB 2014 is one of my favorite basses. From what I've gathered, the NR Thunderbird should be right up my alley too. I do like the looks of the LP Jr as well, but I'm afraid it won't be as hot and mid-forward as I want. How does it sound on a scale from the muddy SG to the hot and hard EB2014? I find mine to be close to P-territory when it comes to cutting through. An Epi Embassy is on my short-list as well.

 

[jd56hawk]

Since the Casady never was a Gibson, it wouldn't make sense.

They'd simply call it the Les Paul II or something similar.

 

[bdplaid]

I'm into it, except there's not a single Gibson bass that's not a neck-diver.

 

[Michael Stanley 2112]

Smart business move. The imports are having trouble getting product to this market. Strike while the iron's hot.

 

[Barticus]

They are only upping production so they can discontinue it later

can't wait for the bulldozer video where they crush them later

 

[DDXdesign]

We have a review in the can already on the G2 Tbird, not sure when it's coming out. I played it some yesterday and it's not bad at all, but so very pricey... I liked the new NR bird better than I liked the 2011 version, too.

 

[ThinCrappyTone2]

I'm waiting for a headless SG. Not joking, that would be da bomb. Never happen.

 

[Admiral Chew]

They are only upping production so they can discontinue it later

I have an email from Gibson from a couple of months ago stating that the standard Thunderbirds are discontinued for now but may be back in a few years. I ended up buying a used bass off the back of that, having waited seven or eight months for my order from a bricks and mortar music shop to be fulfilled. I am in the UK though and new basses took a long time to be had here during COVID, at least in my experience. I note UK stores are still taking orders though so I’m not sure whether to trust the manufacturer or the shops in this case; I may have just been given an incorrect steer.

 

[Milo's]

New Ripper or Grabber and I’m game.

 

[superheavyfunk]

I want the EB 2013 back so I can buy one (they are impossible to find nowadays). Make it short scale and I’ll be doubly excited!

 

[Basvarken]

I'm into it, except there's not a single Gibson bass that's not a neck-diver.

Nonsense. Gibson has made over 80 different models. Most of them do not suffer neck dive.

 

[Avezzano]

Since the Casady never was a Gibson, it wouldn't make sense.

wrong: https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/null_zpsc5f6587f-jpg.2128582/

seriously: I don't know if they just made a limited run of Gibson/Casady-style basses (called Les Paul bass). I also saw one in three tone sunburst, somewhere...

 

[Avezzano]