No, don't go to Gibson.com. There isn't one.Just a nice discussion:
I know we're all dreaming 'bout EB2 and NonRev reissues. But what would be the best bass to produce for Gibson for the next couple of years? Staying in the shortscale mud niche? A new take on a bird? Take advantage of the ongoing semisolid popularity?
A nicely done NonRev would be killer, if it is offered on alot of (vintage or not) colours would be great and two style necks (one narrow and one wide, we don't use "theotherbrandsmodelsforreferencehere") would be even better.
I know, I'm a dreamer.
I think a reissue of the LP Triumph in multiple finishes would be cool. I wouldn't have to have the same NASA controls as before, but the basic body, neck, pups and inlays of the old one would be very nice. They could even do a semi-hollow version.
From a marketing standpoint, a T-Bird in between an Epi and Studio might make sense, but only if they could make a budget T-Bird without sacrificing quality. That most likely would be extremely difficult. Personally, I'd like a NonRev or EB-1 reissue, but I realize that won't happen.
A 1970 EB-1 reissue, i.e. with the mudbucker of that era.
blueshawk bass?
;)
i vote non rev.
A Reverse Grabber....
... a la the Reverse V...
...I am just kidding of course.
A 34" scale EB2, with extremely dense anti-feedback block. And no 3 point bridge - make a better 2 point.
Italia has a very good 2 point.
I suggested this at the Pit once: An EB2 with SGRI pick ups and pick up placement.
How about a new model, for Chrissakes?!!! Something daring, yet in the tradition like the Bongo was/is for Musicman.
a basic long scale ebo with dot markers in a variety of crazy colors.
Quote from: uwe on May 05, 2008, 05:19:34 AM
How about a new model, for Chrissakes?!!! Something daring, yet in the tradition like the Bongo was/is for Musicman.
Almost all basses are based on a guitar model. Of course there are some exceptions. I don't see Gibson making anew guitar model soon, so a bass will be even harder to expect. Gibson have those 339 and 336 guitars which are like scaled down 335s. Could be a nice base for a bass?
I saw they made a new(er?) hollow body model for David Grohl, that is based on a 335 with diamond F holes and a Fenderish/Firebird headstock. Also they did the Johnny A small body hollow body a few years ago.
thats not a newer model ,its a "Trini Lopez" from the 60's
You're right
http://www.theguitarfiles.com/guitarfile758.html
Quoteavid Grohl Joins Gibson Guitar Custom Shop
Gibson Guitars announces the release of the new Dave Grohl model guitar, the DG-335, that will be available to Foo Fighters fans and guitarists, alike, on Thursday,October 4th, 2007. This new guitar is inspired by Grohl's much loved Trini Lopez signature model. The new model, created by the artisans at the Gibson Custom Shop with the input of Grohl himself, will provide rock fans a chance to channel the Foo Fighters' renowned lead singer.
Grohl has always been a long-time fan of the Trini Lopez signature model guitar that Gibson built from 1964-1971. The Trini Lopez model was a striking take on Gibson's classic ES-335 semi-hollow body guitar, which is a hybrid between a solidbody and a hollowbody. Grohl has a particular love for the Trini Lopez in a rare Pelham Blue color that was used by the Gibson Custom Shop in producing this limited model.
Noel Gallagher is also seen with a Trini Lopez often. My former guitar player could buy one quite cheap, but he went for a 335. The c*nt.
I still think the Johnny A guitar would make a cool bass
http://www.gibson.com/whatsnew/pressrelease/2003/aug4a.html
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Fenderbird/johnnya_bigsby.jpg)
I would like a Trini Lopez bass. There was also a Trini Lopez Custom model guitar, which looked a lot like the Johnny A guitar. Poor Trini Lopez. Seems like the guy gets no respect. He was great on Adam 12, though.
The EB-650 was based on the Trini Lopez guitar. Not the same headstock style, but a definite influence.
Trini does deserve more respect as a musician.
Now if Gibson would just reissue the George Gobel guitar....
Quote from: drbassman on May 04, 2008, 06:34:58 AM
I think a reissue of the LP Triumph i... They could even do a semi-hollow version.
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Quote from: Barklessdog on May 05, 2008, 05:51:20 AM
I saw they made a new(er?) hollow body model for David Grohl, that is based on a 335 with diamond F holes and a Fenderish/Firebird headstock.
Wow, I thought that was a First Act creation. That's kind of what their in line headstock looks like, but here's the Gibson 'inspired by' Dave Grohl model:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/gcarlston/players/gibson-dave-grohl-inspired-by.jpg)
I don't remember where I posted it, but some time recently I was saying I wished they'd do an EBL, because all the new SG models made me feel left out (preferring long scale basses). Guess I got my wish!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/gcarlston/Basses/558d_1.jpg)
:mrgreen:
George,
Promise to slip a couple of those pup rings on that bass just for a pic...........Curiousity ;)
Quote from: TBird1958 on May 07, 2008, 10:35:36 PM
George,
Promise to slip a couple of those pup rings on that bass just for a pic...........Curiousity ;)
If I keep it I'll probably install them. I know some will frown at that, but they really do belong there!
I'd like to see a short scale doublecut slab body EB-0 just like the one that came before the classic sg shape.
It could be equipped with the dual pickup system present in current SG bass for parts reuse, even if a single pickup version would be the best. A cheap faded finish cherry and walnut would be great.
Quote from: OldManC on May 07, 2008, 11:22:45 PM
If I keep it I'll probably install them. I know some will frown at that, but they really do belong there!
Hmmmmmph!