Incoming SG Supreme

[TBird1958]

I got an' offer I couldn't refuse .......     Should arrive at my end in about 2-5 days ........ 

What a beauty!

If I ever play in a normal band, I'll have to have one!

[stiles72]

I got an' offer I couldn't refuse .......     Should arrive at my end in about 2-5 days ........ 

I had one of these for a little while- and photos just don't do the Fireburst finish justice. Very beautiful bases in person, and the quality was top notch as well. Only reason I sold it was because it felt really tiny in my hands due to the short scale - like a guitar. I really hated to sell it,  but I knew I'd never use it live so off it went. If the short scale works for you - I think you'll be thrilled!

[copacetic]

I have the natural version of the Supreme strung up w/GHS Flats. That top layer of maple brings something to the table and you will have a real good time with that upfront TB+ pickup either all by itself or balancing out w/the bridge pup. I actually prefer it to the TBIV which I don't use as much since I have had this for the past years. The TBIV has the looks but this one is comfortable standing or sitting and well balanced. It took me a bit to get used to the natural finish but does not bother me at all. Nice neck width and profile as well. Uwe put it succinctly several years ago in his review of this and I believe said something to the effect that Entwistle would have liked this one.

[uwe]

Yes, it has that snap. The Fireburst, incidentally, is the only Gibson bass to feature Germany's national colors in the right consecutive order: schwarz-rot-gold (nein, nein, not that other flag!!!). A fffery Germänic bass, jawohl!

[Droombolus]

I'll be sure to sing Alle Menschen Werden Brüder when it arrives .... but I refuse to call her Heidi ..  

I didn't get a super deal on her but the asking price was equal to my maximum bid on the last two Firebursts that were on offer on evilBay. I didn't blink once .......

Only thing wrong with her looks are the TRC and the speed knobs. I hate speed knobs ...... now I'll have to make up my mind which knobs to put on her: mirror caps or witch hats ...... decisions, decisions ......  
As for the TRC, I just don't like the lettering they've used so I guess I'll get a blank one. There's no "Supreme" TRCs around in Italic I'm afraid  .

[Basvarken]

I'd go for the mirror caps.
The witch hats aren't exactly ergonomical. They're a PITA to roll off with your pinkie.

[Droombolus]

I just realised I love the look of the mirror caps on the Elite .... no pinky involved in the decision making process but the conclusion is the same ....     

[copacetic]

I am not a big fan of the elephant ear tuners. I would prefer some Schallers and right now wondering if they make sets that will just drop in the larger holes. That is the change I would like to make for mine.

[Basvarken]

I actually prefer the open gear large clover tuners.
They have string posts with a larger diameter, which makes winding the string around the string post easier.
And the big gear wheel allows for a more precise tuning.

The only downside is the fact that they're very heavy, so they enhance the neck dive.
But with Gotoh Res-o-lites that problem is solved too.

[godofthunder]

Beautiful bass! This and the natural maple top SG bass I suspect will be real collector pieces in time.

[Aussie Mark]

Love it!

[uwe]

What a beauty!

If I ever play in a normal band, I'll have to have one!

As if any "normal band" would ever let you! 

[Droombolus]

Beautiful bass! This and the natural maple top SG bass I suspect will be real collector pieces in time.

Let's hope I've got enough time left then .....    Always thought I would chuck it all in when I would turn 50 but here I am, going on 60 and still playing in an old fashioned blues-rock band ( amps on 11 and all that shit ). It's really a toss up what will stop me: arthritus or deafness .....

[EDIT] She's arrived !!!!!!

[Basvarken]

No pic, no bass   

[uwe]

What bass?