Bash the new Gibson Bass!!!

Started by uwe, May 06, 2011, 04:10:44 AM

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Now, why don't you like it?

Nothing good ever came after the bar bridge, intonation is for girls!
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Chrome yes, but a three point?
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I don't like it because it is short scale. That said, had it been long scale I wouldn't have liked it either for lack of historical accuracy. I like to be difficult.
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Everything in the old days was better.
9 (20%)
Gibson shouldn't be making basses, full stop.
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I'm with Uwe, won't change the world, but nice try and a cute bow to the past.
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This color totally rawks, way to go dude!!!
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Pelham what?
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uwe

#225
October 25, 2011, 08:33:05 AM
I think the SG is more transparent sounding and agile, but doesn't have the ooomph-authority of the Junior, the Junior is denser in tone. Very much a matter of taste, most modern day bassists would probably prefer the SG, but since when is this forum one of modern day bassists?!  :mrgreen:

For those bitten by the mud-bug, the Junior is closer to it than the SG, though still not there (which by rights a commercially sensible bass these days couldn't and shouldn't be).   
We've taken too much for granted ... and all the time it had grown ...
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Dave W

#226
October 25, 2011, 09:19:42 AM

Pilgrim

#227
October 25, 2011, 09:53:49 AM
Quote from: drbassman on October 25, 2011, 05:32:10 AM
Seriously, if my SG had sounded this good, I would have kept it.  The rest of the band noticed it too.  I have to say it gives me Gretsch ThunderJet a run for its money in tone and playability.

Wow!!!
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Droombolus

#228
October 25, 2011, 10:41:32 AM
Quote from: uwe on October 25, 2011, 08:33:05 AM
I think the SG is more transparent sounding and agile, but doesn't have the ooomph-authority of the Junior, the Junior is denser in tone.

But the question is ( now that it has surfaced in a Germany web-store  :mrgreen: ): how does it compare to the Elite EB-3  :mrgreen:. Does it tonally fit in between the Elite and the SG Standard ? I suspect the Junior has more bite due to the TB-Plus PUPs ?
Experience is the ultimate teacher

drbassman

#229
October 25, 2011, 05:54:57 PM
Quote from: uwe on October 25, 2011, 08:33:05 AM
I think the SG is more transparent sounding and agile, but doesn't have the ooomph-authority of the Junior, the Junior is denser in tone. Very much a matter of taste, most modern day bassists would probably prefer the SG, but since when is this forum one of modern day bassists?!  :mrgreen:

For those bitten by the mud-bug, the Junior is closer to it than the SG, though still not there (which by rights a commercially sensible bass these days couldn't and shouldn't be).   

Right on target Uwe.  The Jr tonality is much more to my tastes.  I want heavy bass without total bellowing and mudacity.  I'm happy with it!
I'm fixin' a hole where the rain gets in..........cuz I'm built for a kilt!

Bruce Pete

#230
February 19, 2024, 02:52:06 PM
A reviving of a 13 year old thread.
Got to say I surprised by the huge amount of negativity regarding the 2011 limited edition EB-11 bass back in the day.

I just recently bought one of these and, I think its a an absolutely gorgeous bass that not only plays well but sounds fantastic to boot. IMHO it sounds nothing like the SG Standard I have, As much as I like the SG this thing totally rocks.

Wondering if anyone has tried one out over the last decade and changed there opinion on it.

vates

#231
February 19, 2024, 02:58:13 PM
This popped up in my Inbox. Wow, it's been so long since my last time to this forum. Heartbroken to know that Bill's long gone. RIP drbassman

morrow

#232
February 19, 2024, 03:04:45 PM
I've never seen an EB-11 in the flesh , but I did buy a LP DC Jr , and fell in love with it. I like shortscales. They're still on the website but are said to be out of production , I'm hoping they'll do another run. Simply because I think they're fine little things and think more people might enjoy them.

Bruce Pete

#233
February 19, 2024, 04:53:33 PM
I agree, I also have the LP DC Tribute Jr. It is a great bass .................

Sure wish there was some kind of rhyme or reason to "what Gibson does", lol
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