NBD: The "Modern" Gibson EB

New (to me at least) bass day! 2018 Gibson EB4 in natural:


I had a 2014 EB (the retro Mosrite-styled one) a few years back. I let that one go due to a "warbling/chorusey" effect I was getting from the insanely hot humbuckers no matter how low I set the pickups into the body. I liked alot about that bass aside from that issue.

This new one still has a touch of that effect, but nowhere near as bad - plus I have a ton of room to lower the pickups. I'm confident it will be easily remedied this time around! This one is quite a bit lighter and balances MUCH better as well.

When I saw the redesigned body Gibson was using on these (starting in 2017 I believe), I hated it initially. But I've had a major change of opinion once seeing (and especially holding/playing) this one in person. Yes, it's very modern looking. But I actually think that's a good thing. Gibson really stepped out of their comfort zone on this design and I can really appreciate that. It may not be for everyone, but I personally think they hit a home run with these EB basses. I think there's a market for both the '13-'14 and '17-'19 models depending on styling preference. I wish they would put both back into production.

 

Thanks, I appreciate it Clark!

 

Thanks, I certainly will!

 

Thanks! It seems like the Gibson employees had their act together for this specimen. Definitely a versatile bass, especially with the coil taps.

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully another will come your way someday!

Thank you very much!

 

Thank you. Yeah, they didn't skimp on the components. Babicz bridge, Grover tuners, nice ash and rosewood specimens, crazy powerful MIA pickups, etc.

Thanks!

Thank you, I hope it serves me well!

Lol, ahh yes the veritable T-Bird rears it head on this one! I'm a Fender man myself for the most part, but I do enjoy Gibsons despite the general disdain they get on TB. I like that it isn't like anything they've produced before (looks wise). Trying to broaden my horizons these days, lol. Thank you for the compliment!

 

Happy to report that once I lowered the pickups down approximately 1mm all the way around, the "chorusey" effect has disappeared from the magnetic pull of these beastly humbuckers.

 

Thanks! Never woulda thought of that mixture of basses, but I can totally see what you're saying!

Thank you. Those added touches would've been killer, especially on the '13-'14 styled basses!

That's awesome! How's the B string on it?