ash Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) Oh dear the vintage GAS has got me again so today I'm offering this virtually brand new, boxed and cased Gibson Midtown Standard. http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Bass/Gibson-USA/Midtown-Standard-Bass.aspx I bought it because for years I wanted an Epiphone Rivoli/Gibson EB2. Guess what? Less than a month after I buy this I have the opportunity to buy a vintage one! I got it from Thomann as part of their 'blow out' deal hence the low price. It comes with all the case candy and trussrod tool, I'm also including a very high quality leather strap in keeping with the vintage vibe of the bass. It's pictured wearing flats but I'll put roundwound strings on ( the flats are really nasty old ones that I liked for the thump ) if sold. The action is nice and low as I had it tweaked by my local luthier and intonation is spot on. I also had a thumb rest professionally fitted as it provides a more comfortable right hand position. It's in excellent condition as it has remained cased and smells of brand new Gibson! Construction and finish is top quality - it sounds fantastic and has a surprising array of tones thanks to the combination of thumping mud bucker and honky bridge pickup. I'm looking for a sale only and would prefer pickup unless the buyer wants to arrange their own courier. No offers - if the bass I want goes I will withdraw this. Cheers! Edited July 20, 2014 by ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripehound Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Lovely - and they get great reviews. I have a P90 Midtown Standard and it's a fabulous guitar. If this is anything like it'ill be top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripehound Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Incidentally, is that a flat or a gloss black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 It's gloss black plays and sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Bump for this lovely bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunfish Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Hi Can you tell me the weight of this bass? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 I reckon about 9lbs it balances really well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Kin hell, Ash - another lovely bass from you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1404935408' post='2497206'] Kin hell, Ash - another lovely bass from you! [/quote] I'm only selling because I've seen a vintage EB2 and that's been a dream bass of mine for years. Sadly no bites yet - plan B is to 'pimp' it with black hardware replacing the mud bucker with a a Model 1 Dimarzio plus a Grabber pickup at the bridge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Midtown bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Bit of a bargain basement bump to £565! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Retro bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshorepunk Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Ash, where are you, could be interested in this Thx Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Lancaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshorepunk Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 You have PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Sorry been gigging replied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Nice bass. Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thanks Ray I'm sort of talking myself into keeping it and just selling the Rivoli. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Let's have a chat after payday, Ash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Ah, kin hell, days from payday - ah well, PM me if it doesn't work complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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