NBD - Gibson Les Paul Tribute DC.

[EdwardofHuncote]

I have a blue one. It's a really great playing/sound instrumant. It cracks me up that Gibson ships them in a Flying V gig bag.

I would guess that mines between 7-8lbs. It's one light little bass.

Those blue ones are my favorite.
*shame on me if one were to turn up locally, you know... just by happenstance.

 

[Engle]

This one: 2019 Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass Review

I’m not suggesting it’s a duplicate thread; this one is about your new bass day, so congrats. Just mentioning the other thread.

This is actually @Trabeen s NBD thread. I thought maybe there was a Les Paul Junior Tribute Double Cut Club thread.

 

[StudioGC]

Have any LP owners done a Hipshot Supertone bridge replacement?

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I used one on a Gibson SG bass and then sold the bass. I've numerous basses with the hated three point bridge.....and I'm one of the weirdos that thinks the three point bridge is just fine.

 

[BassDaddy77]

I used one on a Gibson SG bass and then sold the bass. I've numerous basses with the hated three point bridge.....and I'm one of the weirdos that thinks the three point bridge is just fine.
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Count me in the weirdo camp too. I get great setups with them, find them easy to adjust, and I think they look nice as well.

 

[Stranger Danger]

Yes! Its a direct drop-in.
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I’ve got mine set up well now with the stock bridge. Any tonal difference with the hipshot? $158 is deep for a bridge

 

[jpmcbride]

I’ve got mine set up well now with the stock bridge. Any tonal difference with the hipshot? $158 is deep for a bridge

Some people say they hear a difference with the Hipshot vs the Gibson 3-point bridge. Same as those that can hear the difference between a stock Fender bridge and a high mass bridge.

I love the adjustability of the hipshot, and the look. But can I hear a difference? No. Maybe you can, but I can't.

 

[msb]

I’ve had five basses with the dreaded three point , and never had any problems setting things exactly where I want them .

 

[blacktocomm]

I’ve got mine set up well now with the stock bridge. Any tonal difference with the hipshot? $158 is deep for a bridge

I have a Gibson and a Guild with three point bridges and two Epiphones I put Supertones on. I can’t tell a bit of difference in tone.
If you shop around you can find the Hipshot for $100-120, but if you’re already happy with the set up on your bass I don’t think adding one would make much difference.

 

[rockscott]

I have no beef with the gibson bridge, i actually think its a cool looking bridge!

 

[Stranger Danger]

Vast improvement

 

[Stranger Danger]

I need the right screws though. The ones I got are #3 by 1”. Need 1.25”. It’s ok but the pickup is a little lower than I’d like

 

[jpmcbride]

Vast improvement

Looks great!

 

[Stranger Danger]

Looks great!

Thanks!

 

[Gustopher]

It’s not the most comfortable lap bass. The body definitely lays to the right on your knee. Not enough to be a huge bother to me personally, but noticeable for sure.

This is the only downside I could find with it and ultimately why I decided to part ways with it. It pushed into my leg and my forearm while sitting. It was, however, super comfortable to stand and play.

 

[jpmcbride]

This is the only downside I could find with it and ultimately why I decided to part ways with it. It pushed into my leg and my forearm while sitting. It was, however, super comfortable to stand and play.

For me it sits too far to my right when seated and it can sometimes be uncomfortable on my shoulder. But I play standing up 99% of the time, even when practicing. So not an issue for me.

 

[msb]

Heck , I’ve also got a Flying V . It’s much trickier to play sitting down , and yet you get used to it if you put in the time .

 

[Aussie Player]

I picked up a L&M Les Paul case .
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Puzzled......
That case spec's out at 40.5" internal length and the DC bass needs 41" even if the strap ferrule was removed.
I can see it fits in the pic but how compressed is the internal padding?

I also have an ES Memphis Les Paul bass and the DC fits that case perfectly so I currently share a case between these 2 basses.

 

[Aussie Player]

Heck , I’ve also got a Flying V . It’s much trickier to play sitting down , and yet you get used to it if you put in the time .

I have both as well and this is a knit picking issue when the bass was bought to play out and enjoy, which is where it shines. The tones really open up at stage volumes.

 

[msb]

Puzzled......
That case spec's out at 40.5" internal length and the DC bass needs 41" even if the strap ferrule was removed.
I can see it fits in the pic but how compressed is the internal padding?

I also have an ES Memphis Les Paul bass and the DC fits that case perfectly so I currently share a case between these 2 basses.

It’s tight , but the perfect fit . L&M are the largest music retailer in Canada and have a lot of things made for them . Their L&M cases are made by a company in Montreal called Boblen who do not sell to the general public , but they have made a ton of cases for Gibson too . The Gibson branded cases are more expensive than the ones branded for L&M . I suspect they’re the same …

 

[rockscott]

The last aftermarket case i purchased was for a jazz bass, it was a gator case. It cost me $90.00 but that was 10 years ago!