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stiles72

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2015 - Memphis ES-Les Paul Bass
« on: January 02, 2015, 09:41:51 AM »
Just saw this...  It's not the  EB2 reissue,  but I bet it sounds really nice...

http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2015-Memphis/ES-Les-Paul-Bass.aspx



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Re: 2015 - Memphis ES-Les Paul Bass
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2015, 09:50:26 AM »
As a semi-hollow, maybe it wouldn't be as heavy as many are in that Les Paul style.
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Re: 2015 - Memphis ES-Les Paul Bass
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2015, 12:02:58 PM »
Cool, wonder how those new pickups sound.
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Re: 2015 - Memphis ES-Les Paul Bass
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2015, 12:09:52 PM »
Not for me, looks too crowded with the small body and F holes, short scale's not for me either.  Looks like 2015 will be a quiet year for me, as far as new Gibson acquisitions go anyway ;)
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Re: 2015 - Memphis ES-Les Paul Bass
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2015, 12:12:59 PM »
At least it's a third bass in the lineup for this year.

An updated short scale semi-hollow with classic styling. I like the looks of it.
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Re: 2015 - Memphis ES-Les Paul Bass
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2015, 12:18:32 PM »
Oh boy........I'm really liking this one!
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Re: 2015 - Memphis ES-Les Paul Bass
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2015, 12:34:51 PM »
Quote from: neepheid on January 02, 2015, 12:09:52 PM
Not for me, looks too crowded with the small body and F holes

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Re: 2015 - Memphis ES-Les Paul Bass
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2015, 03:16:59 PM »
Christ on a bike.  $3.2K.
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Re: 2015 - Memphis ES-Les Paul Bass
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2015, 03:21:52 PM »
Quote from: planetgaffnet on January 02, 2015, 03:16:59 PM
Christ on a bike.  $3.2K.
Haha, nice one!
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Re: 2015 - Memphis ES-Les Paul Bass
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2015, 03:57:05 PM »
I'm not a fan of the F holes nor the price.  I do, however, like the bridge ;D
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Re: 2015 - Memphis ES-Les Paul Bass
« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2015, 06:59:31 PM »
I actually kind of like it. I agree the body looks cramped and small at first glance but the longer I look the more I like it.  I was horribly disappointed with the 335 when I tried it out. Maybe this one will be more impressive.

And my aching back will love it I'm sure  :-\
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Re: 2015 - Memphis ES-Les Paul Bass
« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2015, 08:45:00 PM »
I like it the more I look at it.  I also have a 335 and I'm very happy with it.
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Re: 2015 - Memphis ES-Les Paul Bass
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2015, 07:22:58 AM »
Looks like it comes with D'Ad Chrome Flatwounds
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Re: 2015 - Memphis ES-Les Paul Bass
« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2015, 08:50:52 AM »
Got the boys at HOG looking into it for me.  I agree the f-holes are a bit large.  You'd think they could do a new hole template rather than use stuff off the shelf from the ES line.  But, it is Gibson, so no surprise there.  Frankly ,I'm stunned it has a short scale neck! 

I still think they should consider a reissue of the Triumph with a lighter chambered body  (that's the only improvement I'd suggest).  They did the guitar already, how hard could the bass be?
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Re: 2015 - Memphis ES-Les Paul Bass
« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2015, 09:48:08 AM »
I kinda like it, but I think I would like a version without "F" holes..........
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