At last, 2015 V-Bass photos

Dave W · May 02, 2015, 11:13:53 AM

Expected 7/19 at American Musical. I sure don't see much of a market at $3999.

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-GIB-BAV4-LIST

drbassman · May 02, 2015, 11:16:30 AM

I hope Gibson loses their shirts on their basses. The new prices are just plain ignorant.

Lightyear · May 02, 2015, 12:13:39 PM

Meh - pass!

OldManC · May 02, 2015, 12:37:39 PM

Hey, we all know they'll sell at least one!

Basvarken · May 02, 2015, 01:34:07 PM

Looks like a very well built Japanese bass from the late seventies / early eighties.

Highlander · May 02, 2015, 02:46:18 PM

Sorry... maybe I just missed something in the translation... when is a "V" bass not a "V" bass...? Not "V" shaped... only 4 strings...?

Grog · May 02, 2015, 03:01:58 PM

Nice bass, but not for me.................... I like 'em at least 40 years old if they're going to charge like that.

veebass · May 02, 2015, 04:48:33 PM

Quote from: Highlander on May 02, 2015, 02:46:18 PM
Sorry... maybe I just missed something in the translation... when is a "V" bass not a "V" bass...? Not "V" shaped... only 4 strings...?

Me too, why is it called a V Bass?

Dave W · May 02, 2015, 06:56:11 PM

Quote from: veebass on May 02, 2015, 04:48:33 PM
Me too, why is it called a V Bass?

No idea why. They should have called it a U&I Bass, because U and I can't afford it.

Dave W · May 02, 2015, 06:58:07 PM

Jimmy McMillan has spoken.

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Chris P. · May 03, 2015, 03:10:36 AM

Yes, it's like the drawing I saw months ago. And yes. Good name. V is normally 5-strings or a V-shape, so not confusing at all....

Maybe they shout 'Victory'!' and make the V sign if they sell one? Or V for Voolish, Vreekin' Ugly?

drbassman · May 03, 2015, 05:55:19 AM

Just another jewel in the Gibson crown of stupidity. Why do I love this company's products.....well some of them. Is it because they are so flawed and imperfect? They have so much wasted potential.

gearHed289 · May 03, 2015, 09:21:52 AM

Has the interesting combination of 35'' scale neck and 34'' scale fingerboard.

Lightyear · May 03, 2015, 10:08:22 AM

What a hot mess! Says that it has a mahogany back too? Images clearly show the back "wings" are capped maple. Also it claims that the body is chambered? Where? The lower bout is taken up with the electronics cavity and battery while the top bout is heavily relieved for the tummy cut? Also, you have to love Gibson's laziness by using the Tbird's headstock CNC profile

TBird1958 · May 03, 2015, 12:33:22 PM

If I see Henry J in a crosswalk and "accidently" run him over.............

Will you all please vouch for my innocence.