New Gibson bass model?

Started by Chris P., May 04, 2008, 05:41:03 AM

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Chris P.

May 04, 2008, 05:41:03 AM
No, don't go to Gibson.com. There isn't one.Just a nice discussion:

I know we're all dreaming 'bout EB2 and NonRev reissues. But what would be the best bass to produce for Gibson for the next couple of years? Staying in the shortscale mud niche? A new take on a bird? Take advantage of the ongoing semisolid popularity?

exiledarchangel

#1
May 04, 2008, 06:22:51 AM
A nicely done NonRev would be killer, if it is offered on alot of (vintage or not) colours would be great and two style necks (one narrow and one wide, we don't use "theotherbrandsmodelsforreferencehere") would be even better.

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drbassman

#2
May 04, 2008, 06:34:58 AM
I think a reissue of the LP Triumph in multiple finishes would be cool.  I wouldn't have to have the same NASA controls as before, but the basic body, neck, pups and inlays of the old one would be very nice.  They could even do a semi-hollow version.
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#3
May 04, 2008, 06:59:14 AM
From a marketing standpoint, a T-Bird in between an Epi and Studio might make sense, but only if they could make a budget T-Bird without sacrificing quality.  That most likely would be extremely difficult.  Personally, I'd like a NonRev or EB-1 reissue, but I realize that won't happen.

Dave W

#4
May 04, 2008, 01:11:39 PM
A 1970 EB-1 reissue, i.e. with the mudbucker of that era.

ramone57

#5
May 04, 2008, 01:57:00 PM
blueshawk bass?

;)

SKATE RAT

#6
May 04, 2008, 05:36:46 PM
i vote non rev.
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angrymatt

#7
May 04, 2008, 06:04:01 PM
A Reverse Grabber....

... a la the Reverse V...

...I am just kidding of course.
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eb2

#8
May 04, 2008, 07:18:48 PM
A 34" scale EB2, with extremely dense anti-feedback block.  And no 3 point bridge - make a better 2 point. 
Model One and Schallers?  Ish.

Chris P.

#9
May 05, 2008, 02:17:29 AM
Italia has a very good 2 point.

I suggested this at the Pit once: An EB2 with SGRI pick ups and pick up placement.

uwe

#10
May 05, 2008, 05:19:34 AM
How about a new model, for Chrissakes?!!! Something daring, yet in the tradition like the Bongo was/is for Musicman.
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nofi

#11
May 05, 2008, 05:20:58 AM
a basic long scale ebo with dot markers in a variety of crazy colors.

Chris P.

#13
May 05, 2008, 05:42:08 AM
Quote from: uwe on May 05, 2008, 05:19:34 AM
How about a new model, for Chrissakes?!!! Something daring, yet in the tradition like the Bongo was/is for Musicman.

Almost all basses are based on a guitar model. Of course there are some exceptions. I don't see Gibson making anew guitar model soon, so a bass will be even harder to expect. Gibson have those 339 and 336 guitars which are like scaled down 335s. Could be a nice base for a bass?

Barklessdog

#14
May 05, 2008, 05:51:20 AM
I saw they made a new(er?) hollow body model for David Grohl, that is based on a 335 with diamond F holes and a Fenderish/Firebird headstock. Also they did the Johnny A small body hollow body a few years ago.
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