thunderpig Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Long time ago, friend of mine had a mid eighties Victory bass. Metallic red, rosewood fretboard, bolt-on neck, big tuners, etc.. I always thought it was pretty cool but I NEVER hear of anyone who has one or ever did have one. Seems they are scoffed at like a red-haired stepchild. I wouldn't mind finding one like my friend had. Since nobody likes them, they must be cheap, right? Anybody have an opinion on the Victory bass? Anyone know where one could be had? -J.Bone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raven1844 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Years ago I played a silver one in a local music store. My impression at the time was that it was Gibson's attempt to produce a "Fender"-ish bass. I remember the tuners were huge and the headstock seemed a bit awkward. The body wasn't bad- but seemed a bit more 80's styled than the headstock did. These come up on Ebay every now and then, and there is an article online you can check out for more 411: http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/Chuck_Burge_victory.php When I've seen these used, they've been fairly cheap - so I would say get one if you find one. No idea on what they sound like. I had an '80's explorer bass that I absolutely hated (worst bass I've ever played) but I Love my T-birds- so its up to you if it works for you who cares what others think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd_artist Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 If you want a Victory bass I would suggest the Artist model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamienAzrael Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Personally...I'd pass....For me nothing beats a Thunderbird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd_artist Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 the V ictory was not a bad bass, you just have to remember that it was targeted for Fender players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd_artist Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Have you found one yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderpig Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 Have you found one yet? Nope. A family emergency has caused me to imediately put my music plans on hold for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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