Best Gibson bass

BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

What do you all think is the best Gibson bass? I would say the EBO but it is too short. I like vintage single pickup Thunderbirds.
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supermau · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 6:28 am Post subject:

I'd have to go with my 1977 RD Standard. Obviously!

BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

I haven't played one of those so I can't comment.
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Rufio · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 7:46 am Post subject:

I can't comment at all. I've never played a gibson bass.

kantkeepup · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 7:48 am Post subject:

I know its not the new Thunderbirds, those things are not good at all.
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BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

New Thunderbirds aren't bad at all. Me, I just prefer vintage stuff. Preferably pre 1980s
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Sometimes the songs that we hear
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gibson_thunder · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 10:49 am Post subject:

I vote for an EB-3L.... awesome tone, long scale & looks that kill...EB-0`s also came in a longscale version if you like the thundermud! I own a 68 EB-0, Its the nicest playing bass (vintage) Ive owned...

EB-3L (1972)

EB-0 (1962)

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gibson_thunder · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 11:00 am Post subject:

If I were to have my choice, I`d pick thisaone

1961 slab body EB-0---schwweeeeet!

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BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

Thats a neat bass! I never have seen one like that. I would prefer the SG body though.
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gibson_thunder · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 11:10 am Post subject:

from `59 to `61, all EB-0`s had the Les Paul JR slab style body...I dig em cause they`re rare birds- I could sell a `60 EB-0 & buy 5 `62 EB-0`s... The SG style does look way cooler, though... check out my buddies `68 EB-0...

80 hours of woodworking, a DiMarzio Model one at the neck & a stock EB-3 bridge pup - also a very early badass bridge...Im soooo in love...

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Rufio · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 1:17 pm Post subject:

Woahh that ones weird lookin. It must be tough for you to make a decision, ey gibby?

JoEBaSS · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2003 9:14 pm Post subject:

I have a 1970s Gibson Ripper Bass...all black so I would have to say that is the best Gibson bass.

supermau · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 7:19 am Post subject:

supermau · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 7:20 am Post subject:

(those bouncy things in your avatar)

Beowulf · Growing Lion Joined: 18 Jun 2003 Posts: 876

T-birds.

Solid black... a bass to be seen with. Hell, a bass to be HEARD and FELT, too.