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Title: NAMM Rumours?
Post by: Chris P. on January 02, 2018, 03:06:43 AM
Every year I post a list of possible NAMM bass news on the website of my magazine. Did you guys heard anything? Any rumours?

Of course I'll keep you posted about the news too.
Title: Re: NAMM Rumours?
Post by: TBird1958 on January 02, 2018, 04:50:56 PM

 Perhaps you could put a bug into Epiphone's ear to make a Thunderbird II, thank you Chris! 
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Post by: Chris P. on January 03, 2018, 02:53:45 AM
Will do!
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Post by: Denis on January 03, 2018, 07:59:23 AM
Perhaps you could put a bug into Epiphone's ear to make a Thunderbird II, thank you Chris!

That would be awesome!
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Post by: Highlander on January 03, 2018, 08:15:23 AM
Shouldn't be that hard... less parts so cheaper... :mrgreen:
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Post by: Chris P. on January 03, 2018, 10:09:39 AM
Fano comes with a nice Jazzmaster kinda bass with Tbird style pickups.
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Post by: Alanko on January 03, 2018, 01:46:59 PM
Chris, any chance you could convince Fender to make me a signature model?

(https://i.imgur.com/pbCoM99.jpg)

Coronado EB-2 alike with a WRHB in the neck position only.  ;)
Title: Re: NAMM Rumours?
Post by: 4stringer77 on January 03, 2018, 01:53:32 PM
I'd think a non reverse edition would be the next logical introduction. Seeing as how Gibson never thought a single pickup T-bird would be a wise option to offer, I wouldn't hold my breath for Epiphone to change that trend. Some more custom colors would be nice or if they could do for the Ripper what they've done for the Thunderbird, I think that would also be a crowd pleaser. It's too bad Gibson only made 350 in the last go round.
Title: Re: NAMM Rumours?
Post by: Dave W on January 03, 2018, 09:42:12 PM
Fact, not rumor.

NAMM 2018: Gibson no-show confirmed (http://www.musicradar.com/news/namm-2018-gibson-no-show-confirmed)
Title: Re: NAMM Rumours?
Post by: Basvarken on January 04, 2018, 04:14:47 AM
A sinking ship...
Title: Re: NAMM Rumours?
Post by: Chris P. on January 04, 2018, 10:15:49 AM
My news until today:

- No Gibson

- Fender:

Replaces the American Vintage Series for the American Original Series. Less 'year correct' but 'period correct' and cheaper. They have a maple neck '50s P, a rosewood neck '60s P, a rosewood neck '60s J and a maple neck '70s J.

Very limited is the Parallel Universe Limited Edition '51 P bass, which is like the 60th anniversary P with a J pickup. So a Tele Bass body with PJ.

Rumble 40 Studio and Rumble 800 Stage. 40W 1x10" and 800W 2x10"  with bluetooth and all kinds of effects.

- Aguilar SL 212

- Ibanez comes with its first upright bass. a 34" with stand, made by sister brand Tama.

- Tech21 brings the dUg Pinnick pedal which is a preamp kinda effects pedal with compressor, drive, ....

- Warwick's model of the year is a Streamer neck through with Aguilar preamp and pickups

- RockBoard comes with an awful lot of pedalboards which aren't Pedal Train copies anymore. They look good, come with bag or case ane you can by several modules for all kind of stuff: midi, just power, certain ways of loops. All boards have room for the modules and you can also use power supplies of other brands.

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Post by: Dave W on January 04, 2018, 12:21:22 PM
A new P/J? How original!
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Post by: Pilgrim on January 04, 2018, 12:28:32 PM
The funny thing is that they'll bring out a PJ in the Tele series, the purists will moan and bitch about:


And then the marketplace will start buying them, mainly because they look cool and vintage. Shouldn't take long until a road worn version comes out. That will sell pretty well, too.
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Post by: Basvarken on January 04, 2018, 01:09:15 PM
The Ibanez EUB:

https://www.dawsons.co.uk/ibanez-2018-ub804-upright-electric-bass-mahogany-oil-burst

(https://www.dawsons.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/1200x/6b9ffbf72458f4fd2d3cb995d92e8889/u/b/ub804_mob_1p_01.jpg)


Not my cup of tea (at all...)
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Post by: Pilgrim on January 04, 2018, 01:42:42 PM
I'd be interested in trying out one of those.  Doubt I'll see one in my area, though.
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Post by: Rob on January 04, 2018, 03:23:36 PM
The Ibanez EUB:

https://www.dawsons.co.uk/ibanez-2018-ub804-upright-electric-bass-mahogany-oil-burst

(https://www.dawsons.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/1200x/6b9ffbf72458f4fd2d3cb995d92e8889/u/b/ub804_mob_1p_01.jpg)


Not my cup of tea (at all...)
With a 34 inch scale I think they sound like fretless BG's
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Post by: Pilgrim on January 04, 2018, 03:32:50 PM
Probably true.  I'd like to see something more like the 40" scale range. The electric uprights interest me.
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Post by: ilan on January 05, 2018, 06:09:48 AM
1/4-size uprights have 35" scale length (1/8-size have 31.5" scale length) and sound like an upright, not like a fretless electric. There are other parameters, like a piezo pickup. I tried the NS Design EUB and with the piezo pickup it had a nice uprighty tone, with the magnetic pickup it was just a fretless bass guitar.
Title: Re: NAMM Rumours?
Post by: Pilgrim on January 05, 2018, 10:27:59 AM
1/4-size uprights have 35" scale length (1/8-size have 31.5" scale length) and sound like an upright, not like a fretless electric. There are other parameters, like a piezo pickup. I tried the NS Design EUB and with the piezo pickup it had a nice uprighty tone, with the magnetic pickup it was just a fretless bass guitar.

That's really good to know!  That NS Design bass is one I've researched more than once, but I haven't laid hands on one.  I'd really like to test drive one, and your comments make it sound like a strong contender.  Did you try the "Omni Bass" or "Upright Bass" model? The Upright scale length is 41.7", the Omni is 34", so i'm guessing it was the Omni. That 34" scale would make it an easier transition...
Title: Re: NAMM Rumours?
Post by: Thornton Davis on January 05, 2018, 01:03:09 PM
Didn't see anything regarding this information posted so FYI, no Gibson at NAMM 2018.

http://www.musicradar.com/news/namm-2018-gibson-no-show-confirmed

TD
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Post by: Dave W on January 05, 2018, 01:29:13 PM
Didn't see anything regarding this information posted so FYI, no Gibson at NAMM 2018.

http://www.musicradar.com/news/namm-2018-gibson-no-show-confirmed

TD

Already posted twice on the first page (replies #8 and #10).  :)
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Post by: ilan on January 05, 2018, 02:40:28 PM
That's really good to know!  That NS Design bass is one I've researched more than once, but I haven't laid hands on one.  I'd really like to test drive one, and your comments make it sound like a strong contender.  Did you try the "Omni Bass" or "Upright Bass" model? The Upright scale length is 41.7", the Omni is 34", so i'm guessing it was the Omni. That 34" scale would make it an easier transition...

Also we all know this video, at 1:14 there's a 34" bass built like a cornerless 1/4-size and played horizontally, sounds just like an upright even with its bass guitar scale.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfJ102A73Ec
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Post by: Rob on January 05, 2018, 04:44:05 PM
Also we all know this video, at 1:14 there's a 34" bass built like a cornerless 1/4-size and played horizontally, sounds just like an upright even with its bass guitar scale.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfJ102A73Ec
That's impressive Ilan
I think the secret is the overstand and neck angle along with a bridge that is similar to an URB.
Title: Re: NAMM Rumours?
Post by: Pilgrim on January 06, 2018, 08:20:33 AM
At 3:50 there's an NS Design Basscello, too. It sounds quite like an upright.

And at 4:10 there's an orange Gretsch 5123 Electromatic that's identical to the one I have. I believe they only made that color as a Guitar Center model.

They all sound pretty darn great with those fingers playing them!!
Title: Re: NAMM Rumours?
Post by: Basvarken on January 07, 2018, 05:13:44 AM
Not at the NAMM, but Las Vegas CES

http://bassoutpost.com/index.php?topic=10888.0#new
Title: Re: NAMM Rumours?
Post by: Denis on January 09, 2018, 08:35:07 AM
Maybe Gibson chose to go to CES so it could try and push those self-tuning guitars. That's electronic, right?
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Post by: gearHed289 on January 09, 2018, 10:27:44 AM
It's a lifestyle thing. You wouldn't understand.  8)
Title: Re: NAMM Rumours?
Post by: clankenstein on January 09, 2018, 11:39:44 AM
I'm proud of being the wrong demographic.
Title: Re: NAMM Rumours?
Post by: Denis on January 10, 2018, 07:57:23 PM
I'm proud of being the wrong demographic.

I hoist a leg on demographics!
Title: Re: NAMM Rumours?
Post by: Dave W on January 11, 2018, 07:09:35 AM
Did you see the news about the power outage (https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/10/16875192/ces-2018-blackout-power-outage) at CES yesterday? Probably Gibson's fault!  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: NAMM Rumours?
Post by: Pilgrim on January 11, 2018, 08:40:18 AM
I wonder if Lucas company has a display there.... ;)
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Post by: Dave W on January 11, 2018, 10:37:25 AM
I wonder if Lucas company has a display there.... ;)

The Gibson/Lucas Prince of Darkness Les Paul, featuring G-Force tuners that black out on stage.
Title: Re: NAMM Rumours?
Post by: Pilgrim on January 11, 2018, 11:08:51 AM
 ;D ;)
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Post by: uwe on January 29, 2018, 06:24:04 PM
They were probably blowing the fuses producing all those bitcoins to pay the rent.