G-3 Review

[ilan]

And the huge body size is actually ergonomic though I accept that there are sexier looking axes out there

Big body basses make you look thinner.

[Highlander]

Now the bass has two G-strings, that will take some getting used to.

Whoremonics...?

[uwe]

Ken, you and your adolescent humor, I'm aghast.

Ilan: True observation but not very complimentary for people wishing to play a doubleneck!

[TBird1958]

Does this bass make my ass look big?   

[uwe]

Two fat-bottomed girls on stage and one carrying the other would be a bit much for discerning tastes.

[TBird1958]

Two fat-bottomed girls on stage and one carrying the other would be a bit much for discerning tastes.

Mmmmm.............Lesbian freak show 

[Highlander]

Fat...? You...? now thats an oxymoron if there ever was one...

[ilan]

stockings too

Mark, you need the fishnet bass

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gothic-Princess-custom-jolana-hollow-body-bass-guitar-unique-and-beautiful-/130775910987?pt=Guitar&hash=item1e72da0a4b

[TBird1958]

I have panties that match that! 

[the mojo hobo]

Looks more like a "Lace Bass".

[uwe]

Lovelace? Linda?

[Highlander]

Deep bass...?

[PWV]

*cue the Ellington.... "Don't Get Around Much Anymore..."

Thanks for letting me sample the bass Uwe and Mark - it was actually Uwe's Grabber II review a couple of years ago that led me to the GRABBER II (not a Ripper II) that is now nearly my number one player.   The G3 Tribute and Grabber II are different basses due to the pickups obviously, but the thinner/not-as-deep body of this G3 did get me wonderin' if Gibson is listenin' to their customers from the forums.   Lots of great reissues/tributes coming out these past two years.  The Non-reverse, the Midtown, the "shrinking" weight of the OSB Les Pauls, (the G3 weighs a good pound less than the Grabber II, but I don't know that that's necessarily a good thing.  I like WOOD in my tone).  A Gold Top OSB Les Paul will arrive next week that is close to 9.5 lbs.  I know these OSB LP's started out close to 12 lbs, so I'm wonderin'   

I'm not sure I would say the G3 sounds better than the Grabber II - I liked them both.  But I have grown to love the Grabber II.  *thanks Uwe! 

And thanks for your hospitality Mark - Gibson lovers are few and far between and its great to live so close to the number one TBird Afficionado in the world!  This G3 is balls-to-the-wall tone!  There's one in my future, but I'm still catching up with that LP OSB.   Guess I'm one of those close Gibson bass fans that...just....doesn't.....get....out....enough!

*Side note:  I'm in California, for the final week of my daughter's Cancer Proton therapy.   Nothing changes your perspective on life like cancer.  She's only 9, but she is my hero.

And there is a Sam Ash not far from here, but they won't return my calls - so when I do get a G3 Tribute reissue it won't be from these hosers!

[Lightyear]

*Side note:  I'm in California, for the final week of my daughter's Cancer Proton therapy.   Nothing changes your perspective on life like cancer.  She's only 9, but she is my hero. 

Wow!  Nine? cancer?!  I could not begin to imagine that reality.  Your daughter and family are in my prayers in the biggest way.

[Pilgrim]

*Side note:  I'm in California, for the final week of my daughter's Cancer Proton therapy.   Nothing changes your perspective on life like cancer.  She's only 9, but she is my hero.

Sincere wishes for a GREAT outcome!  I can only imagine how you feel at this time.