NR sunburst on the way!

[Denis]

Curt at Hog just called and is shipping my Sunburst NR today! One of the first bursts in the country!

[godofthunder]

Cool! I didn't know they had them in yet!

[drbassman]

Cool! I didn't know they had them in yet!

Kurt called me too, mine's in too! 

[Denis]

The excitement is strong with this one!

I spoke with Curt last week who told me that Gibson had only shipped two bursts up to that point: all the others were Pelham Blue. He said the blue ones seemed to be more popular so it makes me wonder if Gibson split them 50/50 or whether most are blue.

[Dave W]

The excitement is strong with this one!

I spoke with Curt last week who told me that Gibson had only shipped two bursts up to that point: all the others were Pelham Blue. He said the blue ones seemed to be more popular so it makes me wonder if Gibson split them 50/50 or whether most are blue.

That might just be HOG ordering based on their own sales experience with other Gibsons (including guitars).

[planetgaffnet]

I just got an e-mail from Key Music, Belgium (who I have my order with and also a guy called Kurt).  He's said that Gibson are discontinuing these models as soon as orders have been fulfilled.  Thomann have already said the model(s) have been discontinued.  Get one while you can kids! 
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[Denis]

Haha, now I want two...

[Ampig]

I just got an e-mail from Key Music, Belgium (who I have my order with and also a guy called Kurt).  He's said that Gibson are discontinuing these models as soon as orders have been fulfilled.  Thomann have already said the model(s) have been discontinued.  Get one while you can kids! 
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I've been thinking about ordering one with Key Music too, did you have to pay in advance (or just a part)?

[drbassman]

I picked up the burst NR at the HOG and she's a beauty.  The action on this thing is increadible, too.  Pics tonight when I get home from work!

They are going to stop making them as soon as orders are filled?  Doesn't make any sense until they see how sales are going to go, I would think.

[planetgaffnet]

I've been thinking about ordering one with Key Music too, did you have to pay in advance (or just a part)?

I paid in full on a credit card.  I'd never heard of Key until very recently, but I posted on a UK bass group and the reports were positive, so I just went for it.
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[planetgaffnet]

I picked up the burst NR at the HOG and she's a beauty.  The action on this thing is increadible, too.  Pics tonight when I get home from work!

They are going to stop making them as soon as orders are filled?  Doesn't make any sense until they see how sales are going to go, I would think.

I'm looking forward to the pics.

Concerning the discontinuation of the model, the more I wonder what the skinny is at Gibson.  I guess basses/guitars come and go and if they're tooled up for doing 500 or a 1,000, then that's all they'll do.
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[drbassman]

Here she is.  She sounds great!  The neck isn't bad at all, I'll have to work a little to navigate with my short fingers!  On the back of the neck, it says "2013 Model" as well as Made in USA.  Interesting.  The action from the factory is fantastic and I need not describe the pups, they are super  (minus some needed chrome).  The finish is excellent, again!  I am surprised at the quality.  The grain is beautiful.  I really like it!

Speaking of chrome.  I have everything I need to convert this baby to a full chromium glory.  What do ya think?

[Denis]

Drat, none of your photos are showing up!

[planetgaffnet]

Very cool!  I think I'll re-site the lower knob and put a Supertone on mine.  Possibly a six week wait here
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[Highlander]

Working beautifully now...