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Re: So, only 2 bass models for 2015?
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2014, 01:53:52 PM »
wow have they given up on the 3 point bridge now?
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Re: So, only 2 bass models for 2015?
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2014, 02:12:40 PM »
You don't need to insult Gibson's hardware - they do it themselves.

Anywho, I want that new flight case that the SGs come with - my vintage EB3 has been in an il-fitting Ibanez case for far too long.

Looking at some of the talking points on the Gibson site it is amazing hwat sort of marketting BS they come up with (see the bit about the jack; lol, same old switchcraft when you look at the pick for the 'heavier guage wiring").  Though it is nice to know they have thicker one pc rosewood boards now.
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Re: So, only 2 bass models for 2015?
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2014, 02:25:22 PM »
wow have they given up on the 3 point bridge now?

This is a great bridge! I had to check online how to adjust it but it's awesome.
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Re: So, only 2 bass models for 2015?
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2014, 02:40:24 PM »


 That's not on the Thunderbird tho.

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Re: So, only 2 bass models for 2015?
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2014, 03:28:59 PM »
Another non EB6 lineup >:(
I must admit I like the layout on the model pages, though.

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Re: So, only 2 bass models for 2015?
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2014, 03:34:38 PM »
No worries.....

Gibson will be sure to add a BASS knob to each of its 2015 Consumer Electronics products :)

And perhaps Henry will buy a sporting goods brand and add Gibson BASS Boats and BASS Fishing products!!

....then he can also come out with the "autoTunaFish."


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Re: So, only 2 bass models for 2015?
« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2014, 03:49:13 PM »
Well, the SG standard is short scale with two pickups.  That ought to work nicely.

And I note that they clearly state it's glued together with Titebond 50. Without that vital information, how could I consider one?
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Re: So, only 2 bass models for 2015?
« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2014, 05:50:24 PM »


 I like the one on the left.............


Played the Bird, it needed a set up (of course!) Gibson can't set these up any better than a 3 point, no surprise!

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Re: So, only 2 bass models for 2015?
« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2014, 06:05:09 PM »

 That's not on the Thunderbird tho.

The 2015 Thunderbird and SG Standard basses do have a 3-point version of the Babicz bridge.

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Re: So, only 2 bass models for 2015?
« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2014, 06:08:41 PM »
FWIW, Sweetwater, Amazon and a few other sites are still listing a 2015 V series Bass for $3999. Still no pics though.

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Re: So, only 2 bass models for 2015?
« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2014, 06:34:16 PM »
The 2015 Thunderbird and SG Standard basses do have a 3-point version of the Babicz bridge.

 It's a bit different than the one on the EB, also the 'Bird a spacer block underneath it to raise it up, probably to compensate for the neck relief - I wasn't diggin' it.   
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Re: So, only 2 bass models for 2015?
« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2014, 07:50:03 PM »
Both my Epi LP Special Bass and T-Bird Studio have that Hipshot-ish bridge (NOT a Supertone). I think those work pretty well.
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Re: So, only 2 bass models for 2015?
« Reply #13 on: December 10, 2014, 04:13:19 AM »
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Re: So, only 2 bass models for 2015?
« Reply #14 on: December 10, 2014, 07:31:52 AM »
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 Does this mean a 2015 Thunderbird is passing you by  ;)


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