edstraker123 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) I was in the town shopping early this morning so decided to pop into Dawsons and see what was new . I spotted a Gibson EB 4 which I liked the look of so had a go . I'm in love ! It was a really nice looking bass , as light as anything and a neck which was unbelievably fast. Tonally it really floated my boat too. I even got compliments on my playing from another punter (that's never happened before !) Mrs Straker is away for the weekend - do I buy it on finance tomorrow and smuggle it in ? Review of said beast below : Edited September 22, 2019 by edstraker123 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 I really wanted one of the 2018 satin black models in a 5 string, but not many of them appeared on these shores as there were quite a few clearance bargains around from the 2017 range! They sound like a Thunderbird but not as muddy, from what I can gather, and typically weigh under 8lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstraker123 Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Did some further research last night and there are just none about in the usual music shops - just a 5er in GAK. Suffice to say I was at Dawson's for opening - they were so sure I'd be back they'd actually put it out the back off sale ! Even got permission off the boss - a happy ending ! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayn Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Congrats, it looks very nice indeed. Does this mean that Gibson have finally built a decent bass? Oh yeah, that bridge looks the business, as does the confused grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollin Thunder Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 5 hours ago, grayn said: Congrats, it looks very nice indeed. Does this mean that Gibson have finally built a decent bass? Oh yeah, that bridge looks the business, as does the confused grain. I've gotta one of these in wine and red, it's an awesome bass, everything from vintage warm to Spector style thump and growl. Love mine and some bargains about. Got mine from Dawsons too, ordered it in to collect from Leeds shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Looks great with the chrome hardware - much better than the black hardware of the one in the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstraker123 Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 I agree - would have looked even better in all gold ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 I have it’s 2013 predecessor, same great pickups, bridge and hardware. Brilliant sound range, great neck and also lightweight. The anti-Gibson mafia just won’t try these and just demonstrate prejudice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 I had to pick up a 2018 when they went on closeout I usually snub my nose at coil splitting, but this one sounds terrific when split. The solid black was boring. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayn Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 9 hours ago, Grahambythesea said: I have it’s 2013 predecessor, same great pickups, bridge and hardware. Brilliant sound range, great neck and also lightweight. The anti-Gibson mafia just won’t try these and just demonstrate prejudice. Anti-Gibson mafia? I don't like the sound of that. Can you imagine the size of gun you could get in a bass case!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 On 22/09/2019 at 12:00, edstraker123 said: Did some further research last night and there are just none about in the usual music shops - just a 5er in GAK. Suffice to say I was at Dawson's for opening - they were so sure I'd be back they'd actually put it out the back off sale ! Even got permission off the boss - a happy ending ! That looks lovely! Glad the Mrs approved too - always best practice to be upfront. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 23 hours ago, grayn said: Anti-Gibson mafia? I don't like the sound of that. Can you imagine the size of gun you could get in a bass case!! Absolutely, the Thunderbird cases are long enough to smuggle a small Howitzer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstraker123 Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 On 26/09/2019 at 03:37, AngelDeVille said: usually snub my nose at coil splitting, but this one sounds terrific when split. I completely agree - had a few guitars and basses before and never really bothered using it but on this one a pull on the volume turns it into a different beast and then the same to the 2nd volume and it's something different again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollin Thunder Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 20 hours ago, edstraker123 said: I completely agree - had a few guitars and basses before and never really bothered using it but on this one a pull on the volume turns it into a different beast and then the same to the 2nd volume and it's something different again. I like coil tapping the bridge pickup and having a slightly lower volume than the neck, get a great tone like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 11 hours ago, Rollin Thunder said: I like coil tapping the bridge pickup and having a slightly lower volume than the neck, get a great tone like that. Must try that one. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 I think I could have been just as happy with a single bridge pickup, the neck is just a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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