itsmedunc Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) Just got one of the above second hand. Bought it out of curiosity as I once had a Chibson 335 that was a beast of a guitar. I quite like this LP. Plays and feels well but could do with a tweak here and there. Sounds good but will take some getting used to as it just sounds and feels so different to the Fenders I'm used to. The E string sounds mellower than the others but may be the strings (the E looks a bit different than the rest). I'll change them and see what happens. The string spacing is great for me and and as a result it's really easy to play. The only real problem is that it's gold! I don't do gold The guitarist has a Gold Top too! The thought of two gold guitars on the same stage makes me cringe! I'm sure that if it was put next to a real Gibby there would be a vast difference but on it's own merit, it's a decent bass. It could be a keeper but the gold would have to go! Anybody else found a decent Chibson? Low light pics. Will get some more detailed ones up in better light. Edited April 13, 2018 by itsmedunc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Now you can play The Funky Chibbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Pics needed :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 Pis up. Will get some better ones in better light. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) Looks really nice. Chibson? Chinese Gibson copy? Edited April 13, 2018 by T-Bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 Just now, T-Bay said: Looks really nice. Chibson? Chinese copy of the real thing. Usually have fake serial numbers too but this one doesn't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 22 minutes ago, itsmedunc said: Pis up. Will get some better ones in better light. I got away with pis up! Profanity filter fail! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I rather like that! what scale length is it? i'm not really a gold person but I think i'd be pretty happy to rock that on stage. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, Matt P said: I rather like that! what scale length is it? i'm not really a gold person but I think i'd be pretty happy to rock that on stage. Matt It's a 34 but feels smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 That’s a very convincing replica, the originals have a reputation for neck dive, how is it on this one? I quite like the gold but understand that you wouldn’t want to look the same as your guitarist - the days of matching guitars is long gone..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 26 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said: That’s a very convincing replica, the originals have a reputation for neck dive, how is it on this one? I quite like the gold but understand that you wouldn’t want to look the same as your guitarist - the days of matching guitars is long gone..... Neck dive wise it's ok. There's a bit but nothing bad. Matching guitars, may as well get a gold kit and spandex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 'Real' Les Paul basses seem to have a bit of a mixed reputation. There's a decent chance that your Chinese one might be a better player than some runs of the actual Gibsons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Get gold hatbox knobs, they will set off the gold nicely. You’ll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Did you order it direct from China, did you have to pay import duty? I quite fancy one of the 335 basses which seem to be on offer at a little over $300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share Posted April 17, 2018 45 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said: Did you order it direct from China, did you have to pay import duty? I quite fancy one of the 335 basses which seem to be on offer at a little over $300. I bought it secondhand privately. You are welcome to try it but usually logistics make things impossible. I'm taking it to rehearsals on Saturday so will have a better idea about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 No, but I have a Chusic Chan Chongo coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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