Faithless Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Hey, BC folks, It's been a while. I've spotted this locally for 300 bucks. Could someone identify what the heck is this, and if it got any worth? Thank you, Faithless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 It’s not a Gibson! Looks way over priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Never seen anything like that before, could it be a Gibson neck on a different body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 There is absolutely zero Gibson content in this bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 I don't think I've seen anything quite like that bridge/tailpiece arrangement. I reckon the whole bass is likely a home made job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK Jale Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) Looks basically like this one, with different paint and tailpiece and (home added?) fingerboard markers. Can't find a maker, but possibly Russian in origin. Edited September 18, 2023 by KK Jale 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, KK Jale said: Looks like this one. Can't find a maker, but very possibly Russian in origin. Same as this I think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK Jale Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Bingo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 30 minutes ago, KK Jale said: Looks basically like this one, with different paint and tailpiece and (home added?) fingerboard markers. Can't find a maker, but possibly Russian in origin. Nice work KK 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 1 hour ago, KK Jale said: Looks basically like this one, with different paint and tailpiece and (home added?) fingerboard markers. Can't find a maker, but possibly Russian in origin. Outstanding work sir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted September 18, 2023 Author Share Posted September 18, 2023 Oh yeah, Cremonas are pretty common over here.. Thank you, guys, a wonderful bunch, as always! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 For all of these types of instruments, Cheesy Guitars is an invaluable source of information. Here's the page for the Kermona "Gibson" Bass. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) As others already said, this is not a Gibson, the model name though is actually Gibson, though this one slightly modded. Got to admit this particular one looks pretty amazing, but I am pretty sure plays and sounds horrible. Edited September 21, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 On 19/09/2023 at 09:13, BigRedX said: For all of these types of instruments, Cheesy Guitars is an invaluable source of information. Here's the page for the Kermona "Gibson" Bass. "Playability is worse than average" 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 I’ve never seen one , and from the sounds of this , that’s a good thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenadillabama Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 They wrote "Gibson" on the head pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 That's actually a prototype Gene Simmons Model III. The Double Axe. Limited run, 150 I think, $12k. Apparently he played something similar for a few minutes at a Wicked Lester gig in 1971 and Gibson's thoughts were, as everyone is harping on about the lack of Grabber and Ripper reissues, they'd just go straight for the money grab, because 'Kiss fans are stupid, have deep pockets and will buy any old crap'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 I once walked into a local pawnshop and there was an odd Gibson hanging over the cash register. The guitar looked Japanese , the logo was close , but not quite right. So I asked the owner what it was and he said. “A lesson , and it’s not for sale” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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