Gene Simmons EB0 anyone? (replica)

66Atlas · March 18, 2015, 01:09:25 PM

I always thought it was a good looking bass...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281633124128?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

OldManC · March 18, 2015, 01:58:20 PM

Not a bad starting price either. If the bidding doesn't get crazy from guys in tribute bands that might be a good buy for the Gene fans.

Basvarken · March 18, 2015, 02:40:05 PM

Nice. But the headstock shape looks plain wrong. Almost Epiphone like.

nofi · March 18, 2015, 05:07:51 PM

it's always the headstock...

uwe · March 18, 2015, 05:59:02 PM

Neither a Gibson nor Gene's bass, is it even made of Gibson parts? Or just a replica of something once frankensteined out of Gibson remnants?

I never understood why Gene, a tall man making himself look even taller on stage, would play such a miniscule instrument. It looked tiny on him. The Grabber and the Punisher, even the Axe looked much better on the God of Thunder and Rock'n'Rohohohoholl.

Bionic-Joe · March 18, 2015, 08:53:25 PM

Oh Man... I've always wanted that bass.....I emailed the guy to ask him if it was a real Gibson

Bionic-Joe · March 18, 2015, 09:09:07 PM

I inquired about the bass and asked if it was a real Gibson.
This is the reply I just received:

"It is an exact replica of Genes bass built from scratch using all the hard to find vintage parts, including the Gibson pickup and bridge cover. The bridge is an original vintage Badass (the correct one)."

I have pics of the original and upon comparing, the neck joint and the diamond in the headstock are off...otherwise...it's pretty dead on.. oh...and the 17th fret dot needs to be removed and a GENE truss rod cover needs to be added.

I'm still digging it.

Dave W · March 18, 2015, 09:50:50 PM

"Own a unique, replicated piece of KISSTORY." LOL! Well, it's unique and it's replicated but there's nothing historical about it. It's a parts bass with a fake Gibson logo.

66Atlas · March 19, 2015, 04:32:07 AM

At least the guy is honest about it being a stage replica and all. There have been some other Kiss tribute builds show up on ebay over the last 5 years with delusional opening bids for unplayable guitars. It appears pretty well put together and for a $500 opening is at least somewhat realistic.

If your gonna dress up like Gene and spit blood and fire all over the place it could be the perfect tool for you!

Bionic-Joe · March 19, 2015, 08:36:16 AM

I finally got a reply and he said, NO. It isn't a real Gibson....I'd go for it if it was...

gearHed289 · March 19, 2015, 09:17:17 AM

Dig it. That bass, and the LoBue were always a mystery to me. When I was a kid I think I thought they were the same bass because of the Gibson endorsement. Curious to see how high this goes!

gearHed289 · March 19, 2015, 04:15:01 PM

The Original

Dave W · March 19, 2015, 10:40:55 PM

I'll be surprised if it goes any higher than the opening bid.

Bionic-Joe · March 20, 2015, 05:22:13 PM

I hear ya Dave, However....just a few weeks ago, 2 different Gene Simmons bass replicas...I think one was a Labou replica..Both sold for around $1500.....who knows....I regret not buying a beat to hell stripped Project EBO a year ago....I think it went for about $700.00.
I had thought about making this exact bass...In fact.. if Gibson was smart......Oh never mind...

66Atlas · March 20, 2015, 07:37:50 PM

Never underestimate the bottomless pockets of a Kiss fan....

...hold on, I have to go bid on one of the new Motley Crue Marshall refrigerators for my wife.

We're all stupid sometimes.