Jus Lukin Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) - Edited March 3, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosi Y'Anarchy Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 As I understand it, this isn't a t-bird pickup. Not specifically anyway, on the namm videos it's referred to as Les Paul Bass Bucker (I think). Which makes me think it's something new. The coil tapping apparently switches between a high-mid heavy tone and a scooped one. No clips of the bass though. I'm not an expert on CITES but as the fretboard is Rosewood, do we think there will a UK release of the bass? If so, will they bump up the price because of this? I'm preparing to pay up to a grand (the guitar is £799 and it'd love the bass to be that cheap). The Gibson website now has the 2019 TB and SG bases in addition to the EBs but the LPjr is missing still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 16 hours ago, Dosi Y'Anarchy said: As I understand it, this isn't a t-bird pickup. Not specifically anyway, on the namm videos it's referred to as Les Paul Bass Bucker (I think). I'm not an expert on CITES but as the fretboard is Rosewood, do we think there will a UK release of the bass? The Gibson website now has the 2019 TB and SG bases in addition to the EBs but the LPjr is missing still. Yes, that's a Thunderbird pickup. Nothing new really and I think the coil tapping has been used before... Could be wrong but nothing ground shattering from Gibson for basses. Still the old 3 pin bridges too, should be left in the 70's haha. In regards to the use of rosewood, pretty sure it's an industry standard now that they're posted with a CITES certificate OR they're using a different strand of the rosewood like Pau ferro or laurel (?). As for the Gibson site, I too can only see those models available but I'm sure it will soon be updated as I don't think the Epiphone site has been updated with models either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 I take it all back - it actually sounds great! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosi Y'Anarchy Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 45 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: I take it all back - it actually sounds great! Oh jeez, it does! Hopefully I'll have the money when they eventually get released Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxm Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Gibson new range announcement later today, fingers crossed the LP Jr DC is finally introduced... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 21 minutes ago, mxm said: Gibson new range announcement later today, fingers crossed the LP Jr DC is finally introduced... Oooh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosi Y'Anarchy Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 It will be, a chap on talkbass has already got one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 1 hour ago, mxm said: Gibson new range announcement later today, fingers crossed the LP Jr DC is finally introduced... I'm just hoping that there'll be a Les Paul Junior DC guitar in there (and not one of those horrific tribute models). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosi Y'Anarchy Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Gak have them for preorder £869! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxm Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Yes they’re now available. Unfortunately not left handed, discriminated against once more !!! Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soledad Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) Cherry LPJ fretless... La Bella white nylons on and away we go 👍 No fretless eh? Missing a trick on a mid-scale which looks like it would have a really good midrange voice. What's the score re rosewood boards - can't sell from US to EU with rosewood. I'm surprised they can use it at all on current production - didn't they get into serious bother over rosewood of 'unknown' origin a while back? And on the Tbird I notice the EU store only has ebony finish, and it appears to be quite hefty (and oddly small): Edited April 29, 2019 by Soledad 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Soledad said: Cherry LPJ fretless... La Bella white nylons on and away we go 👍 No fretless eh? Missing a trick on a mid-scale which looks like it would have a really good midrange voice. What's the score re rosewood boards - can't sell from US to EU with rosewood. I'm surprised they can use it at all on current production - didn't they get into serious bother over rosewood of 'unknown' origin a while back? And on the Tbird I notice the EU store only has ebony finish, and it appears to be quite hefty (and oddly small): 24kg? I knew Gibsons were heavy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 8 hours ago, NancyJohnson said: I'm just hoping that there'll be a Les Paul Junior DC guitar in there (and not one of those horrific tribute models). Oh, well. I'm certainly not paying $4K for one. Maybe next year. Or maybe I could buy one of the cheapo ones and fine a decent luthier to sort it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 6 hours ago, Soledad said: Cherry LPJ fretless... La Bella white nylons on and away we go 👍 No fretless eh? Missing a trick on a mid-scale which looks like it would have a really good midrange voice. What's the score re rosewood boards - can't sell from US to EU with rosewood. I'm surprised they can use it at all on current production - didn't they get into serious bother over rosewood of 'unknown' origin a while back? And on the Tbird I notice the EU store only has ebony finish, and it appears to be quite hefty (and oddly small): I guess that answers the questions... From the product description on the website; “We are unfortunately unable to ship this guitar internationally at this time due to CITES restrictions on rosewood. Please consider shopping at our EU store or find a dealer who may be able to ship to your location” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosi Y'Anarchy Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 So I found somewhere that had the brown DC bass in stock. I bought it, should get delivered Thursday. It was absolutely a bad financial decision for me, so someone please buy my Flea Jazz. I could also be tempted to part with my Gibson Grabber II 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 (edited) - Edited March 3, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosi Y'Anarchy Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 I've got a Babicz Full contact bridge on my grabber, I think I might put it on the DC and see if I can get a chrome pickup cover too. I really like the grabber but I'm not a big guy and she feels like a battle axe in my hands. On the other side, shortscales fit me right, feel amazing but I always struggle with them tonally (I can't really explain it). I feel with the optional coil tap, I might be on to a winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 That LP looks very cool and very simple. I’m interested... ideal stage work horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingdownslow Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 The headstock does not look right with those wimpy looking machine heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, goingdownslow said: The headstock does not look right with those wimpy looking machine heads. They look ok to me! The standard size elephant ears always look to big on a Gibson headstock IMHO. They seem to stick out too far. Edited May 1, 2019 by Cosmo Valdemar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I think these look nice! Can’t wait for the review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soledad Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 11 hours ago, goingdownslow said: The headstock does not look right with those wimpy looking machine heads. Funny, I really like those - very classic and go with the Gibson head shape (top bit, it'll have a name...?) really well for me. I've emailed Gibson re the poss of a fretless LPJ - no response but if I ever get one I will report. I think I would seriously consider a fretless version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soledad Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 re LPJ fretless got a response within 24 hrs: so it's a no then. Missing a trick I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 33 minutes ago, Soledad said: re LPJ fretless got a response within 24 hrs: so it's a no then. Missing a trick I reckon. That is a shame - didn't they make a few fretless Grabbers and Rippers back in the day? (Or did those tend to be aftermarket customisations by their owners?) You'd think it would be a market worth exploring - and they'd save on the cost of some fretwire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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