While Gibson electric guitars enjoy legendary status among guitar players, Gibson bass guitars are a little more divisive. On one hand, many people think of them as inferior to Leo Fender\u2019s standard bearer. Others, however, love the unique sound and character of a Gibson bass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gibson basses are underrated. Some of the greatest bass players of all time have used a Gibson. Even though Fender\u2019s classic tone and famed versatility have made their basses the #1 choice for many, there\u2019s no doubt that Gibson makes very special bass guitars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Still, there\u2019s a reason for the dissension. Despite killer looks, a deep tone that harks back to the sixties and a singular feeling that appeals to a certain player, for a Gibson bass to sound good, it requires a certain touch, a certain style of music, and a relatively small mix of instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When played alongside many other instruments, a Gibson bass might turn the music into a big muddy mess, swamping up the song and killing the groove. For a dirty rock 3-piece with plenty of room for the bass to assert itself, however, the Gibson bass can be spectacular. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some classic Gibson basses, although flamboyant and beautifully designed, are quite bulky and heavy for smaller players and are known to present certain ergonomics issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s take a deeper look at a guitar legend and discover whether its low end stands up to scrutiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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