AndyTravis

I think they do in one respect - if Gibson had listed them as autherntic reissues, they'd be a bit off the mark. I think calling them MKII gives them carte blanche to muck about with the specs a bit.

I also think there is a perceived 'advantage' to a glued in neck.

I can't believe that Gibson haven't done the following two things...

EB-2D Reissue (Warwick Star Bass II, Lakland Hollowbody, Jack Casady etc).
Gibson Reverse Thunderbird Bass Reissue, or original 60's Reissue Thunderbird (Lakland Decade, Lull thunderbird etc...)

A bonkers, bonkers company.

Well, either which way, i'm looking forward to them arriving, got guys waiting to see them.

Gibson have reduced the new ones a bit i've ordered two, should be around £899 ish.

Just a decent alternative to a Fender P Bass really, and the set neck thing really looks like an improvement - On paper anyhow.

The Ripper II was a winner, a really great bass. Like a big Rickenbacker with an attitude problem.

Ring them and talk to them, or even better go and see them.

They'll do their best to help you out, and you try the one you get - I always cringe when paying for stuff i've not seen.

Even if they only offer to split the difference, you have a face/person/name to deal with - should you need any help.

"Credit Crunch" is a poor answer though, i work in the Manchester shop and that really isn't a phrase i'd use.

er...that's what i meant, didn't want to upset yamaha.

haha, i have a big wig to go with...

And a double necked bc rich.

i'm thinking about this, i got rid ov my trusty old oc2 a few years ago and i'm a mixture of 'i do miss that sound' and 'wny did you sell it, it's because you weren't using it..'
Damn the gear devil on my shoulder.

bump, just as i put it on so late.

A Japanese PB-70...these are littered around the jap websites, Same time as the fretless 70's Precision reissue - which, i need.

Bonkers - meant to be a P-Neck profile though.

I like it, a lot.

That's brilliant.

The best thing is, some people just won't get it.

We did a cheapo Les Paul at work in the same pattern but furry.

We ended up selling it for a mint to a Dutch guy.

It looks ace mate.

[quote name='chriswilliams666' post='785154' date='Mar 24 2010, 09:03 PM']Wash your mouth out! Pervert...[/quote]



I will do no such thing...Phwoar...etc.

sold - delete

NOW SOLD...

FANCY DRESS YOU SEE.

lake placid blue, maple...very dirty.

I think D.D.Dunn liked Jazz necks, but didn't like the sound, and preffered the Precision sound, but found the big necks tiring on long gigs and sessions. There was an interview in Bassist Mag years ago...

I've seen the Japanese reissue Precision with the block necks too, come to think of it.

Timmy C from Rage Against The Machine/Audioslave uses Jazz Bodies with Precision necks. He does this as he came from Stingrays and got used to the bigger necks.

I seem to be ok with either, but then again, i'm not Duck Dunn, or Timmy C, meaning i must be a dunce...

yeah, the only common example i knew of was Duck Dunn's candy apple red and rosewood blocked Fender.
Which made it all the wierder when Fender did a sig model with maple and dots.
The Lakkie isn't far off.

I've heard rumours of the taiwan factory having a do at these, without the aged wood process...and a few other differences.

And, there may be some other bass gear from Yamaha too, so i hear...

I'd watch the Musikmesse coverage on Harmony Central, i'm looking forward to it...

The 2024Xs are amazing, very very jealous.

Trav

Haha. This guy is obviously trying to sell this heap of sh*te at any cost.

Do you think he bought it the last time it was on EBay?

This has cropped up before. I think the answer is...yep Bullpoop.
Looks like a smashed up Ricky body too.
Grim, hope nobody falls for it.

The pickups are from an early 70's EB3 just in the wrong order....

Blonde is a winner with the covers.
My wonderful lady bought me mine for my 24th...

The one at the top, next to a Jap Squier and a Jap 62 reissue.

Never let me down, and plays like a dream.

Trav

has anyone heard any more about this? It's on my 'to buy' list!!

tayste2000's burbundy jazz would fit in well!
Not so gas free after all?

Yamaha Attitude in metallic blue with pink inlays would ruin the tasteful nature eh? Yet i'm still gassing for that too.

got a good feeling id recognise you if i saw you...

Anyhow, no thread jacking! Nice bass, best of luck!

yeah, Rick is a bit of a legend, works for Fender now.
Which 4003 did you get?

yeah, mine was a cancelled order, maybe two years is too long for some folk...haha.