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1981 Gibson RD Artist CMT bass

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:01:01 GMT

Description and photographs of a 1981 Gibson RD Artist electric bass guitar, in Antique Sunburst finish on a curly maple top (CMT). The CMT basses came right at the end of RD production, and perhaps as few as 100 were produced. This bass features the second version switch layout allowing expansion and compression consecutively.

Interview: Ralphe Armstrong

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:18:01 GMT

Bass player Ralphe Armstrong, (Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jean-Luc Ponty, Curtis Mayfield, James Carter, D-12) talks about his playing, musical career, Gibson endorsement, and of course, his love for Gibson bass guitars. By John Fertig. In four parts.

1962 Gibson EB0 bass

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 04:49:01 GMT

Description and photographs of a 1962 Gibson EB-0 electric bass guitar, including wiring photographs. This bass has a black bakelite pickup cover, nickel hardware, 'raised' crown logo, and fat, wide, neck; typical of the early sixties.

Interview: Justin Meldal-Johnsen

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 01:19:01 GMT

Bassist, producer, and musical director, talks about himself, his music and, of course, his Gibson bass guitars. In four parts.

Gibson Victory bass series

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 01:47:01 GMT

There were three versions of the Gibson Victory bass: the passive Standard and Custom, and the active Artist. The GibsonBass website has a look at these eighties classics; descriptions, specifications, images and soundclips