Best Gibson bass

docbass · Not So Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 2003 Posts: 7

Well, having just acquired my first Gibson bass, I'd have to say that I like it best!! I've had several Epi over the last couple years and have played numerous Gibsons in local shops. I just was never hooked by the sound or tone of the new LP or T-Birs basses I played. They just didn't seem to match up properly to my Ampeg rig.

Recently, I noticed a older EB-650 at a local shop, House of Guitars. It had been hanging there since 1992. No one ever bought. Lots of folks played it, but it just didn't move. I plugged it into an Ampeg and it was an incredible sound! With Pyrimid flats on it, the tone is clear and deep, no mushiness at all. This is one great bass. You may not like the looks, but the sound coming out of this thing is awesome!

gibson_thunder · Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2003 3:12 pm Post subject:

Nice buy, Welcome to the club! once your bitten by the Gibby bug, theres no turning back... Twisted Evil

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BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

My friend just bought a Gibson RD bass. It is a heavy, bulky bass but pretty cool. The electronics are kinda messed up so I haven't really heard it yet.
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Christov · Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 8:30 am Post subject:

I kind of like a modern tone. I sold my EB-0, Grabber and Bass V, I currently have a '98 Les Paul and a '00 SG-Z. These will always be keepers. Both have very different voices, and it's always nice to have more flexibility with tone options.
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MackemGeezer · Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2004 3:45 am Post subject:

I used to play a Rick 4001 and play with a pick but I needed more bottom end so I bought an Epiphone EB3. Unfortunately bottom end is pretty much all it does, and muddy at that, so I also bought a '00 SG-Z and it produces just the right blend of pick-driven bite and full-on flatulent bottom end that I was looking for. Also really powerful passive pickups, beautiful sustain, very light, a real player's bass.

I haven't played many Gibson basses but I rate the SG-Z far and above my Rickenbacker and Spector basses so I should be trying a lot more in the future.

Of course if I wasn't playing full-on Stoner/Doom rock, Gibsons might not be the most suitable!

Rufio · Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2004 12:21 pm Post subject:

They have an eb-3 for sale for $493 at a store near me. I gotta go try it out!
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Rufio · Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2004 3:40 pm Post subject:

I think it's already sold :-/
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Howler_Bass · Sea Monkey Joined: 17 Jan 2004 Posts: 12

my fav gibson is a thunderbird IV, anyone know how much they are approximately?
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bassplaya · Tadpole Joined: 27 Jan 2004 Posts: 28

yeah can ne 1 tell me where to get a $300 dollar thunder bird??
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Rufio · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 11:51 am Post subject:

Never. Unless it's an Epi or the neck is off lol.
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Bass411 · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 2:33 pm Post subject:

Ive never played a Gibson, but would really like to, just dont have the money Sad

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gibson_thunder · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 1:59 pm Post subject:

you couldnt get an original t-bird for 300 bucks even with the neck off! Laughing

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Rd_Artist · Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 7:57 pm Post subject:

In my opinion the RD Artist Active bass is the best Gibson bass ever made. I have played the Ripper, the Thunderbirds and the EB's, but the RD is my Favorite. Very Happy

jenidralph · Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 10:23 am Post subject:

I have a 1996 Custom Shop Les Paul Standard (Passive) with a Premium Plus Top. She's my baby Very Happy

I also have a 1992 Les Paul Special... he's my workhorse.

I really want an SG-Z but I can't find one anywhere.... #Mad

I was saving my money for one and by the time I had enough.. they were discontinued and I couldn't find one.

Anyway... I am a Gibson Bassist through and through.... nice to know there are more of us.

gibson_thunder · Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 1:03 pm Post subject:

welcome to bassdogs, fellow gibby-thumper! Im jammin an old EB-0 as of now, but my eyes are always open for another vintage gibson. all this SG-Z talk...Im gunna have to go check one out... Twisted Evil

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