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Another bass RI
« on: January 22, 2013, 09:20:02 AM »
I was chatting with Kurt at the HOG and he said Gibson is gonna come out with a 335-archtop style bass (aka EB-2 in the old days).  Should be interesting to see if they actually do it and what the price point will be.  I'll post again if I get more info on it.
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Re: Another bass RI
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2013, 09:39:23 AM »
If they do it, I'll bet it will be a lot more expensive than the Midtown.

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Re: Another bass RI
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2013, 10:19:51 AM »
If they do it, I'll bet it will be a lot more expensive than the Midtown.

For sure!
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Re: Another bass RI
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2013, 11:06:08 AM »


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Re: Another bass RI
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2013, 11:15:21 AM »
 :rolleyes:

This will trigger a ten page thread exchange on the necessity of a baritone switch!!! In bakelite of course, with the period-correct amount of early sixties US atmosphere radiation contamination of course, otherwise it won't be a true reissue. NOS bakelite lovingly aged in the Nevada desert.
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Re: Another bass RI
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2013, 01:42:40 PM »
For sure!


Did anyone here get a Midtown bass?  I just bought a six-stringer and I love it!  It's a fantastic guitar.  I missed out on the $799 Sam Ash blowout, so I had to pony up another buck and a half, but I still think it's a great deal.  I bet they'll start blowing out the basses pretty soon.

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Re: Another bass RI
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2013, 01:51:01 PM »
:rolleyes:

This will trigger a ten page thread exchange on the necessity of a baritone switch!!! In bakelite of course, with the period-correct amount of early sixties US atmosphere radiation contamination of course, otherwise it won't be a true reissue. NOS bakelite lovingly aged in the Nevada desert.




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Re: Another bass RI
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2013, 02:51:25 PM »
:rolleyes:

This will trigger a ten page thread exchange on the necessity of a baritone switch!!! In bakelite of course, with the period-correct amount of early sixties US atmosphere radiation contamination of course, otherwise it won't be a true reissue. NOS bakelite lovingly aged in the Nevada desert.

It's only 50's vintage New Mexico bakelite if it glows in the dark!
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Re: Another bass RI
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2013, 03:13:01 PM »
Did anyone here get a Midtown bass?

Bill got one, or did I go nuts...? (hmm... don't answer that) ... no doubt Uwe has one, or the Lady is on route...
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Re: Another bass RI
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2013, 03:55:14 PM »
I was thinking of building one from scratch!  Waiting on this report instead.

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Re: Another bass RI
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2013, 09:57:57 PM »

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Re: Another bass RI
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2013, 05:14:21 AM »
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Re: Another bass RI
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2013, 09:55:57 AM »
It's only 50's vintage New Mexico bakelite if it glows in the dark!

I always get confused where you did your little 4th of July national security fireworks, some place with N, forgive me.
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Re: Another bass RI
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2013, 01:55:36 PM »
Hmm... What's this to the left??? Midtown with dual LP style TB+?


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Re: Another bass RI
« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2013, 07:14:50 AM »
Looks like what's in the Flying V. Supposedly new design, but sounding and looking to me like TB Plus chromies.
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