Gibson Custom Shop Gene Simmons EB0

[godofthunder]

  I got to play the Gene Simmons EB0 a few weeks ago, for me it's about as cool as it gets though the 10k price tag makes me want to go 60s Thunderbird shopping. https://youtu.be/LgrZS-TOQo4?si=LqAbGNV28nrzVryU

[Chris P.]

See the OUCH! topic. I posted your vod already:) and I also posted your vid on debassist.nl

[uwe]

They nailed that early Gene Simmons sound with it for sure. Nicely presented, Scott.

Not too distorted either! 
That's a lovingly done signature model for a player who deserves it. Whether there are a lot of Gene Simmons-loving bassists out there willing to spend that kind of money for a short scale is another matter though. The Gibson site claims that they did more than a couple and that it is to become part of the regular Custom Shop inventory, we'll see for how long.

[lowend1]

  I got to play the Gene Simmons EB0 a few weeks ago, for me it's about as cool as it gets though the 10k price tag makes me want to go 60s Thunderbird shopping. https://youtu.be/LgrZS-TOQo4?si=LqAbGNV28nrzVryU

That price tag makes me want to go car shopping - not a 60s Thunderbird, though.

[Dave W]

It will sell, I have no doubt about that. Sounds excellent. Looks great. Of course the Gene TRC and signature on the case are essential for an artist model, but I wouldn't want them.

I'm impressed that he uses Hercoflex Gray picks.

[uwe]

I don't have issues with the pricing at all since it is a Custom Shop model. Why shouldn't apply to a bass what people have long accepted with the bass' lesser sibling, the guitar?

Ironic that Gene of all people, with his bass playing so often unjustly (!) belittled, now has a plethora of basses associated with his name: his axe basses, the Punisher, the G2 Thunderbird, this new little ditty.

Why there isn't an Epiphone or affordable Gibson Gene Simmons Signature Grabber out there (with relic'ed blood stains and burn marks of course) is beyond me. It would sell hot-hot-hotter than hell.

[TBird1958]

I think it's a cool little bass, but I'm zero'd in on an EB-3 for a short scale.

[morrow]

I initially didn't care for the short scale , and then turned completely around. And as a short scale aficionado discovered the Gibson short scales.
And I like 'em.
There's a ton of SG basses around and sometime they go for a good price.
And the recent Jrs are really first cousins of Gene's little EB-1. Great little things! They were out of production but they're still on the Gibson site.

[uwe]

I'm impressed that he uses Hercoflex Gray picks.

Kinda like what I use ...



Unfashionable picks for klutzes!

[Dave W]

Kinda like what I use ...



Unfashionable picks for klutzes!

Aren't yours extra thick? The Hercoflex Grays are 1.01 mm thick (despite the official name, Herco 75).

Jimmy Page uses these too, and as we all know, LZ and KISS are my two favorite bands. 

[ilan]

Aren't Dunlop-made Hercoflex 75's identical to Planet Waves Nylflex 1mm?

[Dave W]

Aren't Dunlop-made Hercoflex 75's identical to Planet Waves Nylflex 1mm?

Could be, they look almost alike. No idea of the actual composition. But Herco was around long before Dunlop bought them. D'addario bought Planet Waves even later than that, and at that time they were only making straps.

[uwe]

Aren't yours extra thick? The Hercoflex Grays are 1.01 mm thick (despite the official name, Herco 75).

Jimmy Page uses these too, and as we all know, LZ and KISS are my two favorite bands. 

1. No, they're actually quite thin, but sturdy, yet flexible. I don't like how thick, stubby picks take away presence from the strings. Thinner picks sound more percussive. But they have to be hard enough without being too hard (metal or mineral).

2. I do notice a steady degradation in your musical tastes, Dave.



Where will this all end, Deep Purple?!!! 

[ilan]

Thinner picks sound more percussive. But they have to be hard enough without being too hard (metal or mineral).

Bobby Vega uses medium picks, .73 Dunlop Tortex and his bass tone is rich and full.

[gearHed289]

I've been using Tortex .88 for a very long time. I experiment from time to time, but I can't go back to the nylon Herco-style ones. Too floppy.