Gibson 2017 new bass

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Re: Gibson 2017 new bass

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NoXX wrote:
danomite64 wrote:Check out the finish on he close-up of the back of the body.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/gib ... adType^PLA
Woah!! Here it is on danomite's behalf:
Finally, proof of what the Dark Side of the Moon really looks like... who knew Gibson is actually part of NASA....
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We are not the only ones disappointed...
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/2017-g ... n.1241363/
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danomite64 wrote:Check out the finish on he close-up of the back of the body.
AAAAHAHAHAHAH!!

"Houston, we have a problem."

That is simply remarkable! Oh, wow. That a picture like that would slip through the cracks at both Gibson and Musiciansfriend is simply outstanding.

I really wish I could be in the room when the proper person, whatever the position might be, is sitting in his office and the phone rings to inform him about this.
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Finally, proof of what the Dark Side of the Moon really looks like... who knew Gibson is actually part of NASA....[/quote]


I have a solution to the "dark side of the moon" finish issue...
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NoXX wrote:Finally, proof of what the Dark Side of the Moon really looks like... who knew Gibson is actually part of NASA....

I have a solution to the "dark side of the moon" finish issue...[/quote]

Awesome! 8-)
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