Gibson 2014 Midtown Signature Semi-Hollowbody Electric Bass

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Hand-built in America, this 34" scale semi-hollow bass offers timeless looks, while two T-Bird pickups deliver low-end tones from sweet to savage.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Mahogany body Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain
Maple top Long sustain with crisp, bright tone
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
Semi-hollow body Enhances sustain, more open tone and feel

As part of their 120th Anniversary, Gibson USA has reconceived several classics to suit the needs of today's demanding players. The 2014 Midtown Signature Bass follows in the footsteps of the extremely popular Midtown guitar series and the classic Les Paul Signature semi-hollow bass, long a favorite of players from Jack Casady to Mike Watt. With a full-length scale for major low-end tone, innovative features, and timelessly stylish looks, this great four-string alternative represents astounding value in a hand-made American bass guitar.

Timeless tonewoods and a versatile pairing of pickups present solid, punchy tones from this 34"-scale-length bass, while an innovative T-Bird three-point bridge and Grover shamrock tuners anchor it all down. Add a 120th Anniversary inlay at the 12th fret and your choice of finish, and the 2014 Midtown Signature Bass looks every bit as good as it feels and sounds. You'll love it from the moment you take it out of its vintage-brown hardshell case!

Body and Neck

The Midtown Signature Bass's chambered mahogany back with maple top follows the classic Les Paul Signature asymmetrical double-cutaway style. Its full-length, 34" scale mahogany neck and 20-fret rosewood fingerboard incorporates traditional trapezoid inlays and a 120th Anniversary banner inlay at the 12th fret.

Pickups and Electronics

A deep, powerful T-Bird Plus pickup in the neck position and a smaller, punchier vintage-style T-Bird mini pickup in the bridge deliver tonalities read more from sweet to savage. They're routed through a three-way selector switch, complemented by master volume and tone controls.

Hardware

A three-point adjustable bridge provides a rock-solid anchor at the body end for optimum resonance and sustain, while classic Grover shamrock tuners offer easy and efficient tuning. Black speed knobs and a black bridge-pickup mounting ring complete the package.

Case and Coverage

The 2014 Midtown Signature Bass comes protected in a vintage-brown Gibson hardshell case, includes a truss-rod wrench and owner's manual, and is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty and Gibson's 24/7/365 Customer Service.
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- Mahogany Back with Maple Top
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Frets: Cryogenically Tempered, 20
- Radius: 12"
- Nut/E.O.B: 1.600/2.40
- Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid with 120th Banner
- Nut Material: White TekToid
- Width: 1.600"
- Tuners: Grover Shamrock Style
- Tuning Ratio: 20:01
- Plating: Chrome
- Bridge Type: 3-Point Adjustable
- Plating: Chrome
- Knobs: Black Speed
- Trim Rings: Black
- Strings: .045 - .105, Genuine Gibson strings
- Strap Buttons: Aluminum
- Pickups:
-Neck Position: T-BIRD (Ceramic)
-Neck Position: T-BIRD MINI (Alnico 2)
- 1 Master Volume,
- 1 Master Tone
- Three-way Toggle with White Plastic Tip
- Case: Hardshell
- Exterior: Historic Brown w/Gibson Logo
- Interior: Plush

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted December 21, 2015 by Michael Carey in Etters, PA

"I love this bass !!!!"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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After a quick setup this bass plays and sounds great. I was a little concerned because the E string sounded dull when I first got it. Then I read about how the Gibson 3 bolt bridge can sometimes muffle the sound because the wrapped bottom of the string is resting on the saddle. After adjusting the intonation It sounded great.

Musical Background:

I've been playing for about 50 years. I've played out on the road full time , but , now just about 6 times a month locally. I pl

Musical Style:

A little of everything but mainly 50's and 60's rock now.
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