« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2 3 4   Go Down

Author Topic: 97 Gibson SG Bass  (Read 5772 times)

OldManC

  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 3116
    • View Profile
97 Gibson SG Bass
« on: May 11, 2008, 01:28:01 AM »
So here it is. Any guesses as to whether this was a special order, a prototype, or..? Mark, I'll get pics with the pickup rings next weekend.  ;)

I'm commuting between LA and Utah most weekends, so I didn't get a chance to play it through an amp yet. I'll post a complete review when I can. In the meantime, here's how it looks:  ;D

 

 

   

   
Logged

Chris P.

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5247
  • Warwickhoer
    • View Profile
    • The La La Lies
Re: 97 Gibson SG Bass
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2008, 06:04:28 AM »
Very nice! I like the neck inlay and the Lp-style toggle with black plate.

Is the headstock loner than normal?
Logged

Dave W

  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Posts: 22247
  • Got time to breathe, got time for music
    • View Profile
Re: 97 Gibson SG Bass
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2008, 08:00:04 AM »
I like it better up close than in the auction pics.

I'm thinking prototype, not special order.
Logged

godofthunder

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6636
  • Keep On Rock'n !
    • View Profile
    • Johnny Smoke
Re: 97 Gibson SG Bass
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2008, 08:21:08 AM »
 Very nice ! It has a little wear on the back, someone must have liked playing it. Sure is purty.
Logged
Maker of the Badbird Bridge, "intonation without modification" for your vintage Gibson Thunderbird

TBird1958

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6564
  • "you know the rule, No boots,No glam!"
    • View Profile
    • www.thenastyhabits.com
Re: 97 Gibson SG Bass
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2008, 08:35:11 AM »

 That is really a cool bass.......awesome score George!
Logged
Resident T Bird playing Drag Queen www.thenastyhabits.com  "Impülsivê", the new lush fragrance as worn by the unbelievable Fräulein Rômmélle! Traces of black patent leather, Panzer grease, mahogany and model train oil mingle and combust to one sheer sensation ...

Lightyear

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2190
  • Hey! You damn kids get off my *@%*~&# lawn!
    • View Profile
Re: 97 Gibson SG Bass
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2008, 08:36:15 AM »
I saw this one when it was first listed and I instantly loved it - looks even better in your pics. 

This is a great score!

Logged

OldManC

  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 3116
    • View Profile
Re: 97 Gibson SG Bass
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2008, 12:05:35 PM »
Thanks guys! I haven't compared it yet, but the headstock looks very similar to my EB4. It looks pretty cool being so long... Ok, I gotta hit the road and be back at work at 5:30AM. See ya!
Logged

TBird1958

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6564
  • "you know the rule, No boots,No glam!"
    • View Profile
    • www.thenastyhabits.com
Re: 97 Gibson SG Bass
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2008, 01:18:57 PM »

 I don't envy your commute, admire your love of family. Right on George!
Logged
Resident T Bird playing Drag Queen www.thenastyhabits.com  "Impülsivê", the new lush fragrance as worn by the unbelievable Fräulein Rômmélle! Traces of black patent leather, Panzer grease, mahogany and model train oil mingle and combust to one sheer sensation ...

ramone57

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 748
    • View Profile
Re: 97 Gibson SG Bass
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2008, 01:43:32 PM »
that is sweet!   looks really good in the red lined case, too.
Logged

Barklessdog

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4473
    • View Profile
Re: 97 Gibson SG Bass
« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2008, 04:33:14 PM »
I look forward to a full report and how it compares with your white short scale one.
Logged

drbassman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6699
  • Gone but not forgotten
    • View Profile
Re: 97 Gibson SG Bass
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2008, 04:36:57 PM »
Some rings around those pups from Dave at Fret Not would be cool too!
Logged
I'm fixin' a hole where the rain gets in..........cuz I'm built for a kilt!

Rhythm N. Bliss

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1936
  • Steiny Spirit Mon
    • View Profile
    • MySpace:
Re: 97 Gibson SG Bass
« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2008, 08:27:54 PM »
Gorgeous! Case an' all

Congratulations! Great score at any price.
Logged

doombass

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1130
    • View Profile
Re: 97 Gibson SG Bass
« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2008, 10:52:41 PM »
What a great find George. Congratulations!
Logged

uwe

  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Posts: 21459
  • Enabler ...
    • View Profile
Re: 97 Gibson SG Bass
« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2008, 04:23:36 AM »
Great cherry tone - I won't comment on the pup rings ...  :rolleyes:
Logged
We've taken too much for granted ... and all the time it had grown ...
From techno seeds we first planted ... evolved a mind of its own ...

OldManC

  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 3116
    • View Profile
Re: 97 Gibson SG Bass
« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2008, 10:09:45 AM »
Quote from: uwe on May 13, 2008, 04:23:36 AM
Great cherry tone - I won't comment on the pup rings ...  :rolleyes:

 ;D
Logged
Pages: [1] 2 3 4   Go Up
« previous next »