Gibson Victory question

uwe · July 20, 2009, 07:27:42 AM

It would have to be a rather thin shim or you'll have too much upper fretboard buzz. Nothing radical, a little does a lot. Two strips of thin cardboard might already do it.

I have no idea what the production figures were, Jules on his flyguitar site compiles that type of information, old number cruncher that he is.

But the Victory was a popular model initially, lots of advertisements, high profile endorsers, high hopes and initially promising sales (until word got round how heavy these beasts are!). I do remember that reviews at the time were favorable and I was quite taken with the design (still am). And it stayed in production well into the mideighties though most Victories are from the early eighties, 81/82. By 1985, Gibson knew that the Victory had not set the bass world on fire and was thinking about other models, such as the mahogany bodied Q 80 or the all mahogany IV/V. They also used the same hardware on the Explorer basses, but soundwise these were not a match for a Victory.

Highlander · July 20, 2009, 04:05:58 PM

Back problems, let me tell you about back problems, oy-vay moi loife aw-weddy...

It helps to know a good chiropractor...

Denis · July 20, 2009, 06:54:36 PM

My chiropractor fell off a roof and broke his wrist. No kidding. He's out of business now and can provide no relief from this bass nonsense.

Denis · July 22, 2009, 06:15:25 PM

Victory is back from the shop! After quite a few losses, it's a Victory once again. Pots: replaced. Pickup switch: replaced. Pickup: repaired. Strings: replaced. Chrome knobs: replaced with proper Gibson knobs. Verdict: The Victory is an awesome bass!

Freuds_Cat · July 22, 2009, 07:23:58 PM

great, great,great............... DENIS! where are the pics

uwe · July 23, 2009, 01:03:09 AM

Wait until he has carried it a while ..., then it will be awesomely heavy. But then again he can always switch between it and the Dano to exercise his back muscles!!! Congrats!

Of course the golden rule here is: No pics, no bass existing! So you don't have no Victory.

Rhythm N. Bliss · July 23, 2009, 04:46:05 AM

Congrats Den! Let's see the fokker!

Denis · July 23, 2009, 04:25:18 PM

Serial No 80842609, manufacturing in Nashville, TN, March 25th, 1982, Production No. 109. Pots, serial/parallel switch and strings replaced. Pickup mounting tabs repaired and volume and tone knobs now replaced with the correct ones. I like it and it sounds great! Practiced with it yesterday evening and it's not as heavy as I expected. Honestly, it feels lighter than the Ripper.

uwe · July 23, 2009, 04:45:22 PM

"It feels lighter than a Ripper."

OMG, you bought a fake then!!! Just kidding, but a Vic balances better than a Ripper which let's you feel more comfortable with it even on prolonged sessions.

Can't see any pics here with the Blackberry, but I assume they have been dutifully posted, ja?

Denis · July 23, 2009, 06:44:48 PM

Ja, pics are dutifully posted! I'm leaving the Mustang on the pickguard for now, since it's been on there for years.

Dave W · July 23, 2009, 10:50:29 PM

I vote to leave the Mustang p/g on.

Yes, it's better balanced than a Ripper, but still way too heavy for me.

uwe · July 24, 2009, 02:45:35 AM

Wow, that Mustang looks real cool, fits the aerodynamic, sleek look of the bass, definitely leave it on! Is it stenciled, painted or or a decal?

I forever like that Schaller wedge adjustment hunk of a bridge that is on these beasts. Easy to adjust, solid, comfortable and one of a kind.

Very nice.

Basvarken · July 24, 2009, 03:46:31 AM

Quote from: uwe on July 23, 2009, 04:45:22 PM
Can't see any pics here with the Blackberry, but I assume they have been dutifully posted, ja?

For Chrisakes buy an iPhone!

uwe · July 24, 2009, 05:27:27 AM

Am I a 14 year old girl or what?

I can't remember when I was last thus insulted!!!

I'm not one of those artsy

people that has any appreciation at all for Apple produce. Girlie stuff just like Bang & Olufsen HiFi. Good gadgets have to look like they come directly from military deployment, smell of machine oil and generally make a bulky, masculine impression. Form follows function, jawohl!

And Herr Jobs is a despicable man with one of the vilest creations on earth. He invented the iPod and thus dealt the death blow to the visual and haptic aspect of music packaging. He should be forced to eat gatefold LP sleeves and CD booklets until he gags.

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nofi · July 24, 2009, 05:50:36 AM

here, here! perfect response.

Gibson Victory question

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