Holy Crap!!!!! NR

[uwe]

The soapbar look TB Plus pups first appeared 1986/87 on the market with the IV/V basses and later in 1987 with the then newly reissued Thunderbird. (I've even seen a Victory Artist  prototype with TB Plus pups that was before that.) The TCT Bart electronics were only introduced in 1993, quite a bit later. I'm not saying that Bart had nothing to do with the design of these pups, but that their use together with the TCT active circuit in LPB-1s (which were initially passive) and LPB-3s (in the chrome, guitarsize himbucker form) are not conclusive evidence they actually stem from Bartolini.

Still my favourite bass pup though!

[godofthunder]

I talked with Bruce at the HOG today. he says these are a go with Gibson, should have pricing and more details next week. They will be built with parts on hand to keep costs under control. I can't wait to see what they produce. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[the mojo hobo]

They will be built with parts on hand to keep costs under control.

I like that. I wonder if they have any chrome parts on hand. This will be interesting.

[eb2]

I am picturing a three point bridge, or a Schaller P-bass type bridge with leftover Nikki Sixx fingerboards.

[Dave W]

I am picturing a three point bridge, or a Schaller P-bass type bridge with leftover Nikki Sixx fingerboards.

If that happens, I am picturing a group of NR fanatics marching toward Nashville with pitchforks.

[TBird1958]

If that happens, I am picturing a group of NR fanatics marching toward Nashville with pitchforks.

Wonder how Henry J would like gettin' a pitchfork in the butt from a Drag Queen 

[uwe]

I see black hardware, chrömelings!

[TBird1958]

I see black hardware, chrömelings!

I hope you're wrong sir, but if they do that they'll sell at least one less..........

[godofthunder]

Black hardware ? Seriously they can't be that stupid.

[TBird1958]

Black hardware ? Seriously they can't be that stupid.

You'd think that.................................
Common sense would say that.......
Just remember we're talking about Gibson here   

[Highlander]

Why do they say every cloud has a silver lining (unless it comes from Iceland... )



Positive thoughts, boys and girls, positive thoughts...

[stiles72]

I am picturing a three point bridge, or a Schaller P-bass type bridge with leftover Nikki Sixx fingerboards.

Don't forget an "Opti-grab" in place of the finger rest...

[Aussie Mark]

And a P/J pickup combo.

[TBird1958]

Don't forget an "Opti-grab" in place of the finger rest...

Awesome!

That's just how I want mine! 

[godofthunder]

sigh.............................................