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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: Dave W on January 14, 2020, 02:34:27 PM
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Epiphone Launches "Inspired By Gibson" Collections, US-Made Texan | NAMM 2020 (https://reverb.com/news/epiphone-launches-inspired-by-gibson-collections-us-made-texan-namm-2020)
No bass yet but "... it's the first of what the company is calling a Epiphone Made in USA line—setting the stage for more stateside guitars to be announced soon."
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For personal reasons I'm not hopeful because I play left-handed and I don't know of any left-handed Epiphone basses.
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But it's the Epiphone Elite/Elitist thing all over, just moved from Japan to the US. Wonder if it will be more successful this time. It much depends whether they (1) dig out models Gibson doesn't offer at a budget price and (2) can put a price tag on them that makes it worthwhile for them and the consumers.
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But it's the Epiphone Elite/Elitist thing all over, just moved from Japan to the US. Wonder if it will be more successful this time. It much depends whether they (1) dig out models Gibson doesn't offer at a budget price and (2) can put a price tag on them that makes it worthwhile for them and the consumers.
There are buyers who won't buy unless it's MIA, and they will pay a reasonable price.
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If they will still sell for less compared to Gibsons, where are they going to cut costs?
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If they will still sell for less compared to Gibsons, where are they going to cut costs?
I doubt they'll be priced less. If anything, it will be a minor difference, just like in the old days before production moved to Japan.
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There are buyers who won't buy unless it's MIA ...
Yesssir!!!
(https://www.fotohits.de/fileadmin/Themen/Report/bild_und_geschichte/iwo_jima/aufmacher_iwo.jpg)
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On a possibly related note, Epi Vintage Pro T-Birds are starting to disappear and be clearanced.
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On a possibly related note, Epi Vintage Pro T-Birds are starting to disappear and be clearanced.
Did Scott buy them all, then?
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And mount them in Iwo Jima? :rimshot:
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On a possibly related note, Epi Vintage Pro T-Birds are starting to disappear and be clearanced.
They are? Where?
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Check all the usual online dealers; the stock is dwindling and sunburst models are all but gone already. I got one from Sam Ash new for $550.
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In that case I have to get one! They are neck-thru, right?
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In that case I have to get one! They are neck-thru, right?
Yes they are, and very nice bass - you need one!
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Someone over at the Facebook Thunderbird Bass Players Group suggested that he saw the Vintage Pro Thunderbird announced as coming soon at the Gibson site.
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Someone over at the Facebook Thunderbird Bass Players Group suggested that he saw the Vintage Pro Thunderbird announced as coming soon at the Gibson site.
It's also completely missing from the Epiphone site, too.
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Someone over at the Facebook Thunderbird Bass Players Group suggested that he saw the Vintage Pro Thunderbird announced as coming soon at the Gibson site.
Whoa, I wonder if that could mean a left-handed version. Very dangerous for me.
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They'll REALLY have to step up their game if Gibson wants to charge US-made prices after making such a stellar bass in Indonesia. My Epi smokes the recent US TBirds.
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And now, Epi unveils USA Casino (https://reverb.com/news/epiphone-quietly-unveils-made-in-usa-casino)
Seems that the Casino and the Texan were barely ready on time, so no pricing yet. Hopefully it also means that a couple of bass models will be made, as JC and Cesar told Chris at NAMM last year.
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It's also completely missing from the Epiphone site, too.
https://www.epiphone.com/Guitar/EPII67714/Thunderbird-Vintage-PRO/Alpine-White
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https://www.epiphone.com/Guitar/EPII67714/Thunderbird-Vintage-PRO/Alpine-White
I just checked Sam Ash, they say it's a closeout, limited quantities.
If you're in the market for one, better not hesitate.
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https://www.epiphone.com/Guitar/EPII67714/Thunderbird-Vintage-PRO/Alpine-White
That's from an external search indexing the whole site. Go to the "basses" page. It ain't there.
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That's from an external search indexing the whole site. Go to the "basses" page. It ain't there.
It's right there in the "Inspired By Gibson" "Original Bass" tab.
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It wasn't when I looked yesterday. Maybe they're updating it for NAMM announcements.
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It's right there in the "Inspired By Gibson" "Original Bass" tab.
I see it now.
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I see it now.
AH!! Now I see it!!
(http://thegreatwesternmovies.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/hallelujah-oracle-300x134.jpg)
(Oracle Jones, The Hallelujah Trail, 1965)
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I guess the new Embassy was not a big seller. They're at $399 brand new with a 20% off code on top. AMS has black ones for $339.
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/7654030212781609844?q=Thunderbird+Vintage+PRO+-+Alpine+White&client=firefox-b-1-d&sxsrf=ACYBGNThYPOmUeGS9UjDfb5kPLye81RScQ:1579455455272&biw=1680&bih=975&prds=opd:8545896776245666359,prmr:3,pvo:ChUI9KbS58_9pJxqEL23-eqPuKD1rgE&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi76qS_mpDnAhULPK0KHQVtBagQhC0IQygA
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AH!! Now I see it!!
(http://thegreatwesternmovies.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/hallelujah-oracle-300x134.jpg)
(Oracle Jones, The Hallelujah Trail, 1965)
Oracle knew how to get free booze. Great movie. Who can forget Martin Landau as the blue-eyed Chief Walks-Stooped-Over?
It wasn't a big hit. Maybe because it was too long. IIRC nearly three hours.
I guess the new Embassy was not a big seller. They're at $399 brand new with a 20% off code on top. AMS has black ones for $339.
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/7654030212781609844?q=Thunderbird+Vintage+PRO+-+Alpine+White&client=firefox-b-1-d&sxsrf=ACYBGNThYPOmUeGS9UjDfb5kPLye81RScQ:1579455455272&biw=1680&bih=975&prds=opd:8545896776245666359,prmr:3,pvo:ChUI9KbS58_9pJxqEL23-eqPuKD1rgE&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi76qS_mpDnAhULPK0KHQVtBagQhC0IQygA
i'm not surprised. It wasn't well known back in the day and Epi did very little to promote the reissue.
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Oracle knew how to get free booze. Great movie. Who can forget Martin Landau as the blue-eyed Chief Walks-Stooped-Over?
It wasn't a big hit. Maybe because it was too long. IIRC nearly three hours.
One of my favorite wacky westerns. Loved Donald Pleasance as Oracle and Burt Lancaster as the Colonel. And there was teamster Brian Keith, yelling "I'm a taxpayer and a good Republican...!"
Another favorite quote from Jim Hutton as Capt. Slater: "Protect both rears...simultaneously!"
Every time I hear someone say something like "I see it now..." it triggers a memory of the movie. Not a cinematic milestone, just a really fun western that never took itself seriously. I have it on laserdisc.
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One of my favorite wacky westerns. Loved Donald Pleasance as Oracle and Burt Lancaster as the Colonel. And there was teamster Brian Keith, yelling "I'm a taxpayer and a good Republican...!"
Another favorite quote from Jim Hutton as Capt. Slater: "Protect both rears...simultaneously!"
Every time I hear someone say something like "I see it now..." it triggers a memory of the movie. Not a cinematic milestone, just a really fun western that never took itself seriously. I have it on laserdisc.
I haven't seen it in about 20 years but I see the full movie is on YT. I'll have to watch again.
Brief appearance of Donald Pleasence in the trailer starting at 1:06, followed by Brian Keith
https://youtu.be/P1coDNUdV74
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You and I have a shared affection for that amusing old movie.
One of my favorite shots was Oracle huddling behind a rock in the big sand storm/battle scene watching the participants charge back and forth - only his eyes moving.
I have a strange memory for movie quotes. The ones that I like will stay with me for decades. All the guys I worked with in classroom support knew that almost any conversation would lead to me injecting some obscure movie quote.
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I interviewed JC. He said basses will come!
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I interviewed JC. He said basses will come!
A Rivoli re-issue - U.S. built of course - would likely have me reaching for my wallet...
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I interviewed JC. He said basses will come!
Thunderbird II Reverse.......and then maybe a Non Reverse. :-*
Please in some color like Pelham Blue or Inverness Green, even my kitty wants one!
(https://i.imgur.com/tPNPME6.jpg)
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A Rivoli reissue would sell if it's reasonably priced for a US made semihollow.
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By the way;
The new "Gibson inspired" headstocks of the Epiphone guitars don't look like they got the open book shape correct. Something looks different about them.
The edges don't curl back up enough. Or is it just me?
(https://reverb-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/epiphoneheadstocks_dxlmrv.jpg)
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I think Gibson's are flatter and a bit different yes. Maybe they still wanted a small difference?
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By the way;
The new "Gibson inspired" headstocks of the Epiphone guitars don't look like they got the open book shape correct. Something looks different about them.
The edges don't curl back up enough. Or is it just me?
I don't think it's supposed to be the same, here's how they describe it:
(Quote) 'Epiphone's new Inspired By Gibson Collections will drop the sharp angles of Epiphone's recent headstocks and soften their curves into the "open-book" style, while still being differentiated from Gibson's own design.'
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I'm all for these new headstocks as long as they improve sound. :popcorn:
Now, can we move on to something even more relevant? :mrgreen:
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By the way;
The new "Gibson inspired" headstocks of the Epiphone guitars don't look like they got the open book shape correct. Something looks different about them.
The edges don't curl back up enough. Or is it just me?
(https://reverb-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/epiphoneheadstocks_dxlmrv.jpg)
I think the same thing. It looks like the "V" is too tight and the radii on top too narrow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhlByIHd5DE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhlByIHd5DE)
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I really like the shape on the new Epi 339s:
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT1gluHg8QHxbshDOQ8t06AHjIHlLekFkKIMHb-VmHoZWuYR4jR&s)
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I'm all for these new headstocks as long as they improve sound break off just as easily.
Fixed it...
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:mrgreen: Which, indisputably, does affect sound!