NancyJohnson Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) Well, despite Gibson's website still maintaining that there are no basses for 2018, Sweetwater in the US are now advertising the model below for $2K. (They're listing the retail as £3.3K.) Now, I'm not taking any credit here, but I did have some lengthy email exchanges with Thomann about a year ago to see whether they could persuade Gibson to do a Thomann run in cardinal red or sapphire blue...anything other than ebony, sunburst or the rarely available ivory. Who knows. Maybe something lodged in Gibson's psyche. There is an ebony model, but no photos (yet). P Edited October 29, 2017 by NancyJohnson Quote
dannybuoy Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 Cool, I was thinking of pulling the trigger on an EB-5 but now they have a stealth version I am gonna wait! https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BAEB5H18BXBCd1 Quote
Cat Burrito Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 They appear to have lost the, ahem, improvements from the 2015 model. That looks great to me. Quote
clivem Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) Expected 2018 models, was posted on Last Bass Outpost..... [url=http://bassoutpost.com/index.php?topic=10677.0]Topic: 2018 Gibson basses. New basses, new topic [/url] Gibson Limited Run Guitars: Theme: 100th Anniversary of Orville Gibson’s Heritage 100 Limited Runs released through the year Limited Runs announced per quarter Exclusive features: Modern-Retro “Gibson” headstock logo “Only a Gibson is Good Enough” decal on the back of the headstock EB Bass 5 String 2018 Satin Trans Black EB Bass 5 String 2018 Satin Trans Black Left Hand EB Bass 5 String 2018 Natural Satin Left Hand EB Bass 4 String 2018 Satin Trans Black EB Bass 4 String 2018 Satin Trans Black Left Hand EB Bass 4 String 2018 Natural Satin Left Hand EB Bass 4 String 2018 Natural Satin Thunderbird 4 String 2018 Bright Cherry Thunderbird 4 String 2018 Ebony Thunderbird 4 String 2018 Bright Cherry Left Hand Thunderbird 4 String 2018 Ebony Left Hand Thunderbird 4 String 2018 Vintage Sunburst Left Hand Thunderbird 4 String 2018 Vintage Sunburst RD Artist Bass 2018 Antique Natural RD Artist Bass 2018 Ebony SG Standard Bass 2018 Ebony SG Standard Bass 2018 Heritage Cherry SG Standard Bass 2018 Ebony Left Hand SG Standard Bass 2018 Heritage Cherry Left Hand SG Standard Bass 2018 Walnut Left Hand SG Standard Bass 2018 Walnut Edited October 30, 2017 by clivem Quote
clivem Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 [quote name='Burrito' timestamp='1509322349' post='3398121'] They appear to have lost the, ahem, improvements from the 2015 model. That looks great to me. [/quote] Kept the Babicz Full Contact but dumped the EB pups and went back to the TB+....... Quote
clivem Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) As well as the cherry T-Bird, Sweetwater already have the Trans black EB 5 in stock.... [url=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BAEB5H18BXBC]Gibson EB Bass 5 String 2018 - Satin Trans Black[/url] and the SG's in cherry and walnut... [url=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BASGH18HCCH]Gibson SG Standard Bass 2018 - Heritage Cherry[/url] [url=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BASGH18WNCH]Gibson SG Standard Bass 2018 - Walnut[/url] Edited October 30, 2017 by clivem Quote
neepheid Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 Maybe the EB was waiting for the right finish, looks a lot better in the black compared to the natural or sunburst. Also, if the RD they're planning on releasing is really an Artist (ie. with active electronics and Moog compression/expansion/bright shenanigans) instead of a funny shaped T-Bird with TB+ pickups then I'll be pleasantly surprised! Quote
EliasMooseblaster Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1509374835' post='3398409'] Also, if the RD they're planning on releasing is really an Artist (ie. with active electronics and Moog compression/expansion/bright shenanigans) instead of a funny shaped T-Bird with TB+ pickups then I'll be pleasantly surprised! [/quote] +1 - from what I've read, it sounds like it was an ambitious design that was let down by unreliable electronics. Now that the technology's more commonplace, I'd have thought they could make a better fist of it. Quote
Cato Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 The 2018 RD Artist guitar is a stunner. http://www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Designer/Gibson-USA/RD-Artist.aspx Doesn't see to be anything too special about the electrics though. I'm not sure if there's any point in releasing a bass version if doesn't at least try to emulate the original Moog circuitry. Quote
NancyJohnson Posted October 30, 2017 Author Posted October 30, 2017 [quote name='Cato' timestamp='1509375935' post='3398424'] The 2018 RD Artist guitar is a stunner. [url="http://www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Designer/Gibson-USA/RD-Artist.aspx"]http://www.gibson.co.../RD-Artist.aspx[/url] Doesn't see to be anything too special about the electrics though. I'm not sure if there's any point in releasing a bass version if doesn't at least try to emulate the original Moog circuitry. [/quote] Why does the RD have the 120th Anniversary inlay? None of the other models on the 2018 catalogue seem to have it. Quote
Cato Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1509377014' post='3398429'] Why does the RD have the 120th Anniversary inlay? None of the other models on the 2018 catalogue seem to have it. [/quote] Just a guess but I think the Artist guitar might be a full on production model, whereas all the other 2018 stuff that's been pictured so far is scheduled for limited runs and are part of a different series? I'm not keen on those kinds of anniversary or signature inlays, but maybe collectors like them? Edited October 30, 2017 by Cato Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 Looks like a thunderbird, in red, it will still have neck dive no doubt, move along. Quote
dannybuoy Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 If you flip the right hand side of the strap over the front of the bass instead of behind it, not only does it cure the neck dive 100%, it also stops the fretboard tilting away from you. I have never had a bass feel more comfy on a strap than a T-Bird with this little trick, give it a try sometime if you haven't! Quote
T-Bay Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 I have a T- bird, no neck dive whatsoever, I hate neck dive with a passion and read about the alledged T-bird issues but then saw a thread on here with several pics showing no issues so bought one. I wouldn't swap it now. I am glad they are doing some different finishes and hope the 2018 range has some completely new stuff as well. Quote
Cato Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1509384491' post='3398513'] Looks like a thunderbird, in red, it will still have neck dive no doubt, move along. [/quote] Has no one ever tried a bit of toweling stuck to the back of the bass combined with a pair of velcro trousers? Quote
dannybuoy Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 TBird sales may be hampered by the fact you can now get a custom built one for less dough from Maruszczyk! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/314392-maruszczyk-thunderbirds-phoenix/page__view__getnewpost Quote
EliasMooseblaster Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 [quote name='Cato' timestamp='1509388109' post='3398553'] Has no one ever tried a bit of toweling stuck to the back of the bass combined with a pair of velcro trousers? [/quote] If I put the towelling towards the bridge end of the bass, I kill two birds with one stone, as my trousers also no longer fall down. Quote
Grahambythesea Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 If this list is the full extent of basses for next year, then there will be greater choice of finish in left hand versions of the EB 4 & 5 then right hand versions. Quote
uk_lefty Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 At least there are some left handed versions! Quote
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