musicfiend Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Well, I was checking the gibson site recently and I noticed that they've introduced some new models...after a long time spent stagnating check it. http://beta.gibson.com/Files//USABasses/ContinentalV.jpg A bit tobias looking, no? http://beta.gibson.com/Files//USABasses/lpdcb_rb.jpg Can't say this one was my cup of tea, in any way, whatsoever. http://beta.gibson.com/Files//USABasses/BASGHCCH1.jpg Now as a HUGE cream fan, this particular model caught my eye. As nice as those import epi's maybe, that paddleheah epi headstock just looks so out of place. Now, whya re they callin that last one an "sg reissue".....hmmm Hiram Bullock thinks I like the band volume too soft (but he plays guitar). Joe Sample thinks I like it way too loud (but he plays piano). -Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicfiend Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 Note the vvt setup on that "sg reisuue" bass, the basslines pickups and electronics on the continental v bass, and the traditional looking bridge and vvt setup on that les paul dc bass. Hiram Bullock thinks I like the band volume too soft (but he plays guitar). Joe Sample thinks I like it way too loud (but he plays piano). -Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Originally posted by musicfiend: Well, I was checking the gibson site recently and I noticed that they've introduced some new models...after a long time spent stagnating check it. http://beta.gibson.com/Files//USABasses/ContinentalV.jpg A bit tobias looking, no? Certainly Tobias inspired, but lacking the form that makes Tobias instruments beautiful. Namely, the smile and halo. http://www.harmony-central.com/Events/WNAMM00/Golden_Axe/Bass_Unlimited/mtd1.jpg - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Gollihur Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 The five string Bird caught my eye, their new US made "Studio" Thunderbirds http://beta.gibson.com/Files//USABasses/BAT5EBBC.jpg 1000 Upright Bass Links, Luthier Directory, Teacher Directory - http://www.gollihurmusic.com/links.cfm [highlight] - Life is too short for bad tone - [/highlight] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicfiend Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 definitely looks interesting. Turns out they've madew some new guitar models as wel, such as a signature pete townshend #1 les paul deluxe, a neil schon les paul, and studio firebird models. Maybe sometime in the very, very, very distant future I'll cave in and by the "sg reissue" bass. Hiram Bullock thinks I like the band volume too soft (but he plays guitar). Joe Sample thinks I like it way too loud (but he plays piano). -Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowbell Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 If the EB-3 was true to specifications in the 60's I would like it a whole lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicfiend Posted July 4, 2005 Author Share Posted July 4, 2005 Are you sure about that? Hiram Bullock thinks I like the band volume too soft (but he plays guitar). Joe Sample thinks I like it way too loud (but he plays piano). -Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerlovesAva Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 sorry 'bout this, but i think it's still somehow related to this topic. i think this: http://www.deanguitars.com/sledge_hammer_5.htm looks very familiar, and i think musicfiend would agree, especially with the body. but i also believe that warwick streamers were heavily influenced by spectors, IMHO. cool new models from Gibson. Insert clever, non-religious, unobtrusive sig here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicfiend Posted July 4, 2005 Author Share Posted July 4, 2005 It's definitely a rip off of a thumb bass. Tehre are also some verster models that are even more closely ripped from the warwick camp. Early on I believe warwick bought the rights to the steinberger design used in the streamer. I'd say it's related to the topic. Right now I'm thinking about doing some things to an old gibson in poor condition. Or maybe even doing a project. Of course I don't have any money to spend, but hey we can always dream can't we? I'm thinking about a downsized reverse t bird body in pelham blue with a black pickguard, 70's tbird pickup in the bridge position, and a darkstar in the neck position.Ebony board, mahogany body and neck. Yup, I wish this stuff were free. Hiram Bullock thinks I like the band volume too soft (but he plays guitar). Joe Sample thinks I like it way too loud (but he plays piano). -Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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