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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: the mojo hobo on January 06, 2014, 12:13:49 PM
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And not documented on Gibson's web site, but it looks like all the 2014 models at Sweetwater have serial numbers starting 14000.
(http://www.sweetwater.com/images/guitars/BAT14WNBC-14/140002054/140002054-serial-large.jpg)
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Maybe it has something to do with their new pricing: Thunderbirds are $1995 street, $3200 list.
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Off the release for the 2014's it was listed under "Innovations" with the tag line - "New Model Year serial numbering system enhances collectability"....???
They also listed newly improved "Non-slip knobs"...that one made me chuckle for some reason.
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OK, I found the "New Model Year serial numbering system enhances collectability" But how does that work?
Apparently this page needs updating: http://www2.gibson.com/Support/Serial-Number-Search.aspx
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OK, I found the "New Model Year serial numbering system enhances collectability" But how does that work?
No kidding. What dingbat thought that one up?
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I just purchased an SG from Sweetwater & the serial number does indeed begin with 1400.
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No kidding. What dingbat thought that one up?
The same dingbat who thought the Fireturd X would take the guitar world by storm. And who probably thinks a few annual cosmetic changes will get people to buy a new model every year.
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Excluding fins, works on a certain Teutonic Gent known to this fraternity... ;)
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Next thing you know will be someone saying that they don't collect for serial numbers. ;D
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I got suckered in by the snazzy inlay.
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I got suckered in by the snazzy inlay.
I bet a '61 would be worth a lot more if it had one of those.
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but this one has non slip knobs.
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I got suckered in by the snazzy inlay.
But if they change the inlay a little every year, you're not going to tell yourself that you have to have this year's new model.
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The Frets new and improved this year too ;D
I really dont understand how they think tiny little changes like serial number formats would enhance collectablity but I've long since given up trying to predict or understand what Gibson does.
I do hope they keep offering different fins each year, I'd be a sucker for an Inverness Green bird....granted, I'll probably be the only person that buys one.
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Yeah, it certainly wasn't any of the special, ceremonial, touched by angels appointments that influenced my decision to buy.
I've always wanted a short scale Gibby, me loves the SG/EB 3 look, I got a sweet deal on it, and most importantly.... the wife said yes.
She frequently shoots down my short scale offerings. Usually late in the evening...
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but this one has non slip knobs.
I want a non slip knob :o
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The same dingbat who thought the Fireturd X would take the guitar world by storm. And who probably thinks a few annual cosmetic changes will get people to buy a new model every year.
It works for ski boots. Last year's were blue, so they make this year's purple, yellow or striped. Add $50 retail and call it the new model.
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She frequently shoots down my short scale offerings. Usually late in the evening...
That's a dangerous post on this forum.
Sometimes in the late evenings my offerings are short scale, too. Fatigue is a terrible thing. :rolleyes:
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Personally, I prefer a slippery knob.
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Bald Knob Lube & Tire....sounds like a versatile place.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bald-Knob-Downtown-Courtyard/136052789813624?rf=112346892162233
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Personally, I prefer a slippery knob.
Friction is your friend :-*
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The Frets new and improved this year too ;D
I really dont understand how they think tiny little changes like serial number formats would enhance collectablity but I've long since given up trying to predict or understand what Gibson does.
I do hope they keep offering different fins each year, I'd be a sucker for an Inverness Green bird....granted, I'll probably be the only person that buys one.
I'm with ya on a retro Thunderbird. Seriously, a Scott Dasson two point, chrome hardware and Inverness Green - I'm in!
And I already own one just like that, I'd still pont up for a another.
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Next thing you know will be someone saying that they don't collect for serial numbers. ;D
Since when can you read my mind?!!!
And I think Slipknob is an acquired taste - all those cooky monster vocals and those silly masks. I prefer Stone Sour.
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It's not magic, it's logic.
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I want a non slip knob :o
Uh, you can have that. It'll be $50 and you'll have to get to New Orleans! ;D :rimshot: