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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: Nocturnal on December 01, 2013, 09:50:19 AM

Title: 67 Non Reverse at Hollywood GC
Post by: Nocturnal on December 01, 2013, 09:50:19 AM

http://www.guitarcenter.com/In-Store-Vintage-VINTAGE-67-NON-REVERSE-GIBSON-THUNDERBIRD-109487888-i3480030.gc

Just noticed this today.

Title: Re: 67 Non Reverse at Hollywood GC
Post by: dadagoboi on December 01, 2013, 10:08:19 AM

At the very least the tuners and pickguard have been replaced.  I'm guessing broken neck and repaint.

Title: Re: 67 Non Reverse at Hollywood GC
Post by: Nocturnal on December 01, 2013, 10:09:40 AM

Yeah, I was thinking there's no way something hasn't happened to this bass for it to be that price.
 

Title: Re: 67 Non Reverse at Hollywood GC
Post by: gweimer on December 01, 2013, 10:35:38 AM

I'm always skeptical of any instrument listed like that, with only a single front body shot.  It really tells nothing of the instrument itself.

Title: Re: 67 Non Reverse at Hollywood GC
Post by: godofthunder on December 01, 2013, 01:51:27 PM

 In this market I don't think that is any bargain. Must........................look......away.

Title: Re: 67 Non Reverse at Hollywood GC
Post by: Dave W on December 01, 2013, 08:09:27 PM

Quote from: gweimer on December 01, 2013, 10:35:38 AM

I'm always skeptical of any instrument listed like that, with only a single front body shot.  It really tells nothing of the instrument itself.

That's typical of GC. You have to ask a lot of questions and hope you get someone who, can give you accurate answers.

Title: Re: 67 Non Reverse at Hollywood GC
Post by: drbassman on December 02, 2013, 05:56:16 AM

Hasn't this one been on eBay before some years ago?  Either way, I'd bet it's had lots of work.

Title: Re: 67 Non Reverse at Hollywood GC
Post by: uwe on December 02, 2013, 12:55:05 PM

"Gibson's greatest success in the electric bass market came in 1963 with the introduction of the Thunderbird."

Uhum, which is why they deleted both the Rev and the Non Rev after a few years.

There are more TBirds around being played today (both old and new) than ever in the history of mankind. To be fair: Gibson has a track record of being ahead of the market with its models first time around and finding success only upon rerelease, see Les Paul, Flying V and Explorer guitars.

Title: Re: 67 Non Reverse at Hollywood GC
Post by: cmaj on December 02, 2013, 07:42:15 PM

Quote from: uwe on December 02, 2013, 12:55:05 PM

There are more TBirds around being played today (both old and new) than ever in the history of mankind. To be fair: Gibson has a track record of being ahead of the market with its models first time around and finding success only upon rerelease, see Les Paul, Flying V and Explorer guitars.

Ain't that the truth!