CalJock Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 So I recently came into a wee bit of extra cash so like any sensible person I bought some new toys. The first being a new 2014 Gibson EB bass in the 'Brilliant Red' Finish. So I've had it for a couple of weeks now. Used it at one rehearsal/live recording. Verdict = Awesome. Loads of bass nice top end, pretty light but heavier than my vm squier jazz (which is stupid light). I love the electronics in this thing, although I had to take it back to GAK to get a wiring issue fixed (the neck volume pot had no ground wire soldered to it so when the volumes were down it still put out a fair bit of volume). It's pretty high output for a passive instrument, comparable to the G&L L2000 tribute (in passive mode) I had a few years ago. The necks nice similar to a p-bass by my reckoning, but others may disagree. No neck dive either so a big + there as well. Overall The sounds is exactly what I've been looking for it does remind me of my old G&L but a little mellower and more rounded. Really loving this instrument and for the price it's well worth it I think when you take into account the hardcase (which is lovely and plush!) and especially as they threw in a new pack of strings and schaller strap locks. If I think of anything else I'll add it in. Cheers, Calum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 They do look very cool. How's the balance ? Any Gibbo Neck Dive ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalJock Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Nope, absolutely zero neck dive on it, balances better than my franken-P actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Nice one. One more question (just like Columbo !) do I spy a volute on the neck ? Edited April 7, 2014 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalJock Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Yes you certainly do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Love the look of these basses, and that`s a really nice colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Ay, this is probably Gibson's best bass in a long time! I'd like one in the Sunburst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 [quote name='CalJock' timestamp='1396893555' post='2418507'] Yes you certainly do! [/quote] OK, I'm tempted, ya bastid Enjoy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsgbass Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 A big congrats on your new Gibson EB. the color looks great too! [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/wE8nInl.gif[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalJock Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Cheers all! Yeah she's a beaut, I was going to go for the natural finish but decided that I may as well be fancy and get something that wasn't black or wooden looking and I defo made the right choice. I didn't expect the slight burst that it has either which is a nice touch. ahpook, do it they're lovely, easy on the eyes, ears, and the bank balance (comparatively)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 ...and considering you get that nice Gibson case with it...absolute bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Yup, I concur with all of that - I am enjoying my Bullion Gold 2014 EB very much. I'm still not 100% enamoured with the finish (and I don't suppose I ever will be), but it stays and continues to charm me because of how good it sounds and how good it feels to play. Bit of a downer about the wiring on yours though - glad you got it sorted OK. That would have been very irritating for me, being up in Aberdeen and buying at distance. Thankfully, mine arrived with no such issues. No neck dive here - just like all my other Gibson basses, ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayn Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 That's a great finish. Best Gibson bass I've seen, with a really decent bridge. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adee Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Just ordered an EB a from Thormann for ........ £525 delivered with 3 year warranty for the Black / Tort one !!! If that's not a bargain nowt is, looking forward to hopefully getting it next week and having a blast on the Saturday all being well, will be interesting to see how it stands up against the Gibson Thunderbird .... will report back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalJock Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Yeah, absolute bargain Adee! That'll be one of the 2013 models, absolutely solid instruments. I've never owned/gigged a thunderbird so it'll be good to know how it compares! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Very nice! Love the finish, it's not one that I've seen before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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