Author Topic: The Gibson "Blackbird" (Read 184 times)

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.

One of the coolest Basses I've ever seen.

rami · « **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2007, 07:53:35 PM »

The Alembic Black Byrd

My Baby:

David Houck · « **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2007, 08:42:23 PM »

Rami; your six string Alembics have the comfort taper?

dannobasso · « **Reply #3 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.

rami · « **Reply #4 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.

Bradley Young · « **Reply #5 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.

David Houck · « **Reply #6 on:** July 14, 2007, 08:09:11 PM »

I had forgotten they were 36; thanks!

dnburgess · « **Reply #7 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?

dannobasso · « **Reply #8 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!

rami · « **Reply #9 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.

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #10 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

Bradley Young · « **Reply #11 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.