New bass day! Gibson semi-hollow content....
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New bass day! Gibson semi-hollow content....
I've had this on order since November & it finally showed up last Friday. It's the Limited Edition Gibson Midtown Standard bass. A modern take on the old EB-2D. Actually a chambered mahogany body with a solid core & a maple top. It sounds absolutely amazing. Seriously good. I believe Ronn Roberts has a matching lefty as well.
I know it's not a Rickenbacker, but I am in love with this thing....
I know it's not a Rickenbacker, but I am in love with this thing....
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That is a great looking bass IMO Chris. I always love the shape of an ES 335. Does it sound like an EB-3 Gibson or is it very different?
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Pretty different. VERY clear & defined. Also, it's a 34" scale as opposed to the short scale EB3. No mudbucker....that neck pickup is actually a TB plus. It has an amazing rich & powerful tone with booming lows & zingy highs.
I am so in love with this bass right now it's not even funny...
I am so in love with this bass right now it's not even funny...
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Sweet!
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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Congrats Chris. You sound like a very happy new owner!
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I like it, looks very nice. Congrats and enjoy it, Chris!
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So cool man! I am dying to take one for a spin.
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wow, I used to have one just like it but a 1966 EB-2, it sounded like "To Sir With Love". And it was hard to play. Sold it to one of ABBA's bass players in Norway
curiously, Gibson has gone thru at least 2 cutaway designs in the 335 body, the original cutaways were fatter, then the second design became thinner, and now, it looks more like a Yamaha cutaway.
curiously, Gibson has gone thru at least 2 cutaway designs in the 335 body, the original cutaways were fatter, then the second design became thinner, and now, it looks more like a Yamaha cutaway.
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That's a sweet looking bass Chris. Hope to try one locally.
I have a 1966 Gibson EB-2, which is my main gigging bass in my Americana band. I replaced the mudbucker with a Curtis Novak EB-AA. I really love this bass. I really dig it that Gibson released an updated hollow body bass of a classic design (hint hint)
I have a 1966 Gibson EB-2, which is my main gigging bass in my Americana band. I replaced the mudbucker with a Curtis Novak EB-AA. I really love this bass. I really dig it that Gibson released an updated hollow body bass of a classic design (hint hint)
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Tried one for about 5 minutes today and dug the heck out of it. A winner if you ask me
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Thanks for the photo spread too Chris. It looks like a keeper.
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Congratulations Chris!
Looks sweet!
Looks sweet!
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How's the neck dive? Ok or no?
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No neck-dive, strap attaches at top horn not at heel as on most hollowbodies.
Here's a side-by-side with my EB-2:
Here's a side-by-side with my EB-2:
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