[Bassilisk]

I think it's a bolt-on (not sure), but it's definitely a great bang for the buck. I nearly bought one myself not that long ago.

Another attempt by Gibson to chip away at the Fender market (like the Victory and Q-80).

Bottom line - you can't go wrong with a mahogany bass loaded with TBird pickups. No 3-point bridge is just more gravy. If you find one in good shape around $400-$500 grab it.

[Kelvinator]

Bassilisk, on 08 January 2012 - 08:29 AM, said:

I think it's a bolt-on (not sure), but it's definitely a great bang for the buck. I nearly bought one myself not that long ago.

Another attempt by Gibson to chip away at the Fender market (like the Victory and Q-80).

Bottom line - you can't go wrong with a mahogany bass loaded with TBird pickups. No 3-point bridge is just more gravy. If you find one in good shape around $400-$500 grab it.

Another similar bass is the Double Cut or (later) Money Bass: 24 frets, TB+ Humbuckers, mahogany neck (set) and body, flame maple cap, and a nice bridge. A real player. I never leave home without it.

[Bassilisk]

Kelvinator, on 08 January 2012 - 09:44 AM, said:

Another similar bass is the Double Cut or (later) Money Bass: 24 frets, TB+ Humbuckers, mahogany neck (set) and body, flame maple cap, and a nice bridge. A real player. I never leave home without it.

Too bad they don't show up for $500.......