Hutton Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I'm new to the forum after purchasing a Gibson IV bass. Does anyone else own one as I've had a great deal of difficulty in finding out anything about this rather nice bass. Or perhaps somebody could point me in the right direction. Here she is:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i hate classical music Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 nice bass guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Is there anyone who knows anything about this bass or can suggest where I might look or what book may be best to obtain? I'm new to gibson stuff.:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd_artist Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I have been racking my brain trying to remember when these came out. I think it was in the mid to late 90s. It may have been before Gibson bought Tobias, I just don't know. This won't help much, but here is a link to a Gibson Bass website, it mainly deals with the Vintage basses from Gibson and is by no means complete. Gibson Basses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks rd. I've found out that the bass was built in 1987 from the serial number. That has been confirmed on another forum with some more helpful details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman7386 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 The Gibson IV Bass came out in 1979. I received one as an endorsement from Gibson in 1980, when I was with The Kingsmen Quartet, and it was a new product at that time. It is the most magnificent bass I have ever played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd_artist Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Cool, would your name be : Mark, Wayne, Jim or Ed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Hi, I have the exact same bass for about 4 years now. I tried to find some information but I only could find a picture of the bass IV in a white finish, which was not so cool. There's also a Bass V, right? according to the guitar dater project, my bass was manufactured in 1987 at the Nashville Plant. does anyone have an idea what kind of pickups are on it? what kind of wood it is? I know almost nothing of basses, because I'm a drummer mainly and Hutton, on what forum did you find more info? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd_artist Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I would imagine that the wood is mahogany,and the pickups look like they may be TB pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbass54 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 WOW, Sweet Bass. How's it play/sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamerguy Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Those were made in 1986 to 1987 (probably 1988 still). That was a tough time for Gibson. They really seemed to try to put out something modern for that time. They put out basses based on the Victory (Q-80, Q-90, WCR, Bass IV and Bass V), using mahogany bodies and mostly putting on pickups and electronics that were already used on previous models. I think the end came to these models when Norlin sold Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holymackrel Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Hi, I own the exact model on the picture with the girl sinds 1986. Does anyone know something about prices? I want to sell my Bass, it's as good as new. Greatings Jerome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rame Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 The Gibson IV bass was made from 1986-88, had a mahgony body and neck, an ebony fingerboard, 2 Thunderbird pickups, black chrome hardware, a 34" scale length and was available in pearl white, natural, ferrari red or heather poly. There was a Gibson V 5 string bass as well with the same specs made from 1986-88. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmedic05 Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Nice bass I don't think I've ever seen that one before, welcome to the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrepicness Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 im selling one of these basses on ebay!!!! come check it out! GIBSON IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 WOW, Nice bass. To bad they aren't on the market any more. They would probably go over today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaolee Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I didn't know about those. Too bad they are as rare as they seem to be. I think I'm in lust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golem Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I didn't know about those. Too bad they are as rare as they seem to be. I think I'm in lust. +1. All the good stuff ..... mahogany, dual T-bird PU's, ebony FB ..... without the silly T-bird shape. What more could you ax ? For those who WOULD ax more anywayz, check out that bridge PU location ..... looks extree close to the bridge. And hey, there's another great point for the Gibson IV: no dumbast three-point bridge ! If this had been an Ibnez they woulda sold zillions. ` Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archon Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I found this forum while looking for information for *my* Gibson IV bass, so I'm also new like the original poster. My Gibson IV looks exactly the same as the one in the picture (minus the girl), and I love the way it plays & sounds. I bought mine used in '91 but have always wondered if it had its electronics modified since the back cover looks like a replacement. Any pointers to the original electronics schematic would be appreciated. My Gibson IV was made Jan 22, 1987, and may have been the first stamped that day (last 3 sn digits are 501, so either the 1st make in Nashville, or 501st from the day). I found the serial number information using this URL: http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Support/SerialNumberSearch/ Here is mine: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvinator Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Looks like a great bass. Were they bolt on or a set neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassilisk Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvinator Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassilisk Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 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....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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