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Title: The Gibson "Blackbird"
Post by: rami on July 13, 2007, 06:02:23 PM

I've never been a big fan of the T-Bird until this baby came along.  She's just too cool.  Her only control is an ON/OFF switch.
She's Nikki Sixx's creation.    
 
(http://club.alembicguitars.com/Images/449/41972.jpg)
 
 
One of the coolest Basses I've ever seen.

Title: The Gibson "Blackbird"
Post by: rami on July 13, 2007, 07:53:35 PM

The Alembic Black Byrd
 
My Baby:
 
(http://club.alembicguitars.com/Images/449/41975.jpg)

Title: The Gibson "Blackbird"
Post by: David Houck on July 13, 2007, 08:42:23 PM

Rami; your six string Alembics have the comfort taper?

Title: The Gibson "Blackbird"
Post by: dannobasso on July 13, 2007, 11:17:35 PM

I hear Nikki is working with Hamer again.  
My black tbird will be going out again with Danzig this fall.
But alas I will not be wielding it. (http://club.alembicguitars.com/Images/449/41979.jpg)

Title: The Gibson "Blackbird"
Post by: rami on July 14, 2007, 05:44:06 AM

To be honest Dave, I don't remember.  But the neck is super slim for a 6.  In fact it feels more like a 5.
 
The Gibson Blackbird just looks like a hardcore Rock 'n' Roll Bass.  Even with no controls other than the ON/OFF switch, it has a HUGE sound.  
It's a real collectors item, it was only produced in 2002.

Title: The Gibson "Blackbird"
Post by: Bradley Young on July 14, 2007, 10:54:13 AM

Dave,
 
My guess is that they are-- but they don't quite look it, since they are 36 scale.

Title: The Gibson "Blackbird"
Post by: David Houck on July 14, 2007, 08:09:11 PM

I had forgotten they were 36; thanks!

Title: The Gibson "Blackbird"
Post by: dnburgess on July 16, 2007, 08:19:55 AM

So is the volume permanantly set to 11? Or did Nikki and Gibson  work out a way to get it to 12?

Title: The Gibson "Blackbird"
Post by: dannobasso on July 16, 2007, 08:51:02 AM

Well, he uses Basson amps so the volume is likely equal to the weight of the cabinet.
8x10 BS1075 Drivers 2000 watts rms 200oz magnet
105dB / max 130dB 4 ohms
frequency range: 28Hz - 5 kHz 26 1/4 x 18 x 55
228 lbs
so much for neo drivers where Nikki is concerned.
Roadies required!

Title: The Gibson "Blackbird"
Post by: rami on July 16, 2007, 02:32:12 PM

I recently tried the Epiphone version.  
 
Gibson REALLY wants you to know that you're getting a cheap copy of the original.
 
Next to the Gibson version, there's no comparison.

Title: The Gibson "Blackbird"
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on July 16, 2007, 06:41:22 PM

As the very happy owner of an Epiphone Sheritan, I would say that, while their propriatory models - Sheraton, Casino, Emperor, Wildkat, etc - are wonderful instruments, especially for the price, their copies of Gibson models are just that, and to be avoided like a Hondo.
 
Peter

Title: The Gibson "Blackbird"
Post by: Bradley Young on July 16, 2007, 11:51:28 PM

Danno,
 
I suspect that those specs are along the lines of:
 
lies...specifications...bass cabinet specifications.
 
I have heard that they make a loud cabinet though.