bigsmokebass Posted September 20, 2012 Posted September 20, 2012 Another new Gibson out, the Midtown standard bass. Like the guitar series it's a semi-hollow, electric bass featuring a full scale neck and both mini and max humbucker (exact from the SG bass range). A lot to read up on from the page but the array of finishes is pretty tasty as far as Gibson often give us bassists. Sunburst or red? Link: www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Bass/Gibson-USA/Midtown-Standard-Bass.aspx BSB Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted September 20, 2012 Posted September 20, 2012 Hmmm... I do like it, but can't help thinking it looks out of proportion. I think the original larger EB body would suit it better. Quote
bigsmokebass Posted September 20, 2012 Author Posted September 20, 2012 It's the same with the midtown guitars they do, just a general flatter, thinner and I think, electric driven hollow body guitar as to what you mentioned. I know what you mean and yet I shallnt complain as I believe Gibson are trying their best to appeal to bassists and ill take my hat off to them for this as to the Flying V, LPJ an even the new 70's G3 (as apposed to a Standard model). BSB Quote
basslowdown Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 Yeah the new Gibson stuff looks really interesting although I'd be interested to try the semi as I believe it's not a traditionally built semi rather more of a hollowed out solid guitar (a bit like the Rickenbacker semis?) More exciting is that the prices look much more realistic. The New 70s Tribute G3 bass is being advertised here [url="http://www.rockpalace.com/en/product/Gibson-Grabber-G3-70s-Tribute-Satin-Honeyburst"]http://www.rockpalace.com/en/product/Gibson-Grabber-G3-70s-Tribute-Satin-Honeyburst[/url] And unless I'm mistaken looks like it'll be less than £700!!! Whether that'll change when it's in stock I don't know? Quote
hatori Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 Looks very nice, like the red one. They should re issue the EB3L...I had one in the 70's,wish id never sold it. Quote
AndyTravis Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 I like the idea of these... A grand? Really? I really like the idea of these... Quote
BigRedX Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 Actually that doesn't look as bad as it sounded when I first heard they were going make a long-scale EB2. Pity when they were updating all the other aspects of the bass Gibson didn't think to add a 5-string version as well. Quote
bigsmokebass Posted September 21, 2012 Author Posted September 21, 2012 more than anything, i like the fact it will be a semi-hollow without a "Plus Top" and back like the Jack Cassady bass, that didn't sit well with my beer belly but like to see how this actually looks and feels in real life as to criticizing a picture XD EB3L? "L" for long scale, right? if so, i would LOVE one of them, current "SG" EB models are nice but too short for me BSB Quote
hatori Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 Yep long scale with slotted headstock. Mine was 'tobacco' colour, played like a dream and sounded the bollox. So so wish id never got rid. Quote
bigsmokebass Posted September 21, 2012 Author Posted September 21, 2012 Saw a few pics on the interweb but didn't read anything "on what I did" on scale length +1 EB3L BSB Quote
3below Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 I want one, now. The one bass I regret selling was my 58 EB2. The Precision I got to replace it was better, but this Gibbo has the 34" scale length. I want one now. Bass sales start soon. Quote
yorks5stringer Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 I see they have done exactly what they did with the EB2 ( which had the same body as a 335) by basing it on the equivalent chambered Gibson guitar. Yep, I had a 62 EB2 in the late 70's and all I wanted to do was play funk, so it went for £120.......! Quote
hatori Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 I do like the EB1 ..very Felix Papalardi, ive been looking for an Epiphone version to pimp. Sorry didnt mean to go off on a tangent, this thread got me all nostalgic and Gibsony. Quote
cocco Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 I love it too, just wish it had vol and tone for each pickup, on a purely aesthetic level though. Quote
merello Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 [url="http://www2.gibson.com/Images/Products/ElectricGuitars/Bass/Gibson-USA/Midtown-Standard-Bass/BADCEBCH1-Finish-Shot-jpg.aspx?KeepThis=true&"]BADCEBCH1-Finish-Shot-jpg.aspx[/url] Quote
AndyTravis Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 Black is great for the hooky fans who can't afford an eccleshall... Think I'm debating the Pelham or Black. Quote
cocco Posted September 23, 2012 Posted September 23, 2012 I wonder how it stacks up against a Jack Casady though. I know the pickup config is different and one is US and one isn't but the JC is supposed to be a really good bass, both are semi hollow 34" 335 ish shaped lovelies. And the JC also looks great in black. Quote
EssentialTension Posted September 23, 2012 Posted September 23, 2012 These do look nice but I think I'd probably go for the cheaper semi-hollow Casady over the chambered Midtown. Quote
brensabre79 Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 Yes I'd be interested to see how this stacks up against the JC, there's quite a price difference! Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 [url="http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2012/09/26/gibson-unveils-midtown-standard-bass/"]http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2012/09/26/gibson-unveils-midtown-standard-bass/[/url] Quote
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