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Bassplayer reviews the NR
« on: November 11, 2021, 10:24:17 PM »
Gibson Non-Reverse Thunderbird Bass review

‘so ugly you love it’ but the reviewer really liked it.

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Re: Bassplayer reviews the NR
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2021, 07:02:34 AM »
Ok , that was a nice change for a review .
Enjoyed it !

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Re: Bassplayer reviews the NR
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2021, 08:37:03 AM »
Yep. Nice

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« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2021, 10:20:31 AM »
It seems to have a three-point bridge!  Let the controversy begin!!

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Re: Bassplayer reviews the NR
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2021, 09:22:44 PM »
It seems to have a three-point bridge!  Let the controversy begin!!

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That's not historical or ideal, but Gibson did get it right in most other respects. Plus, it's nice to see a bass that's definitely non-Fender in origin get a fair review.


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Re: Bassplayer reviews the NR
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2021, 03:04:06 PM »
That's a nice and very apt review.
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