While I don't typically review Bass guitars, I want to spend some time on a real beauty, the Gibson SG Limited Edition Bass Guitar. 

This bass features a faded finish that gives it the look of a vintage instrument. Complete with mahogany neck and body with chrome hardware. Features TB Plus bass humbucker at the neck and a bass mini-humbucker on the bridge. 2 volumes and 1 tone control rounds out the tone.  If you are looking for a bass that you can pull up to a gig at and look completely original, I would seriously consider this.  Also, keep in mind that this is a limited edition bass guitar- therefore the value of this instrument is most likely to increase over time. 

Ok, now the real question:  How does this bass perform?  I am mostly a guitar player, but I tested this bass over the course of a few weeks and have found that the action of this bass is uniquely Gibson.  That should give you some confidence. I found it easy to play even up in higher frets. 

Additionally, the sound of a humbucker-supported bass guitar is unlike many other bass sounds- it is beyond rich and creamy.  I like a natural wood feel, which this SG faded does a good job of replicating.  Good bass for the serious player- Complete with high quality hardshell case as usual. 

Live Results:

Gibson SG Faded Limited Edition Bass Guitar Features:
Pickups: Neck: Vintage-style TB Plus bass humbucker
Bridge: Bass Mini-humbucker
Hardware: Chrome
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale: 30-1/2"
Nut Width: 1-1/2"
Nut: Molded plastic
Bridge: 3-way adjustable
Neck Material: Mahogany, rounded
Body Material: Mahogany
Controls: 2 volume,1 tone

This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 at 12:00 am and is filed under Electric Bass Guitars. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Next articles: