Gibson Victory Bass Explained
| Gibson Victory Bass |
| Manufacturer: | Gibson |
| Period: | 1981 – 1986 |
| Bodytype: | Solid, double cut |
| Necktype: | Bolt-on neck |
| Scale: | 34inches |
| Woodbody: | Mahogany |
| Woodfingerboard: | Rosewood |
| Bridge: | Fixed |
| Pickups: | Single humbucker (Standard)
Dual humbuckers (Custom and Artist) |
The Gibson Victory Bass was an electric bass guitar produced by Gibson Guitars from 1981 until 1986.[1] [2] [3] It was a bass guitar variant of the Gibson Victory.[4] [5] It was not a successful model.[6]
Models
The Victory Bass was only available as a four-string solid-body bass guitar. The scale was 34″, body made of maple and neck was three-ply maple with rosewood fingerboard. A fret-less version was an option. Three models of Victory Basses were produced:
- Standard - one Series VIIIB humbucker, three-ply maple neck, 24-fret rosewood fretboard, and passive electronics with one volume and one tone knob and a series/parallel switch.
- Custom - two Series VIIIB humbuckers, three-ply maple neck, 24-fret rosewood fretboard, and passive electronics with one volume and one tone knob, bass and treble controls, a pickup selector switch, and a series/parallel switch.
- Artist - two Series VIIIB humbuckers, three-ply maple neck, 24-fret rosewood fretboard, and passive/active electronics with one volume and one tone knob, bass and treble controls, a pickup selector switch, a series/parallel switch, and a three-position passive/active switch.
Prices
In the used market it can go from $600 to $1600.
External sources
Notes and References
- Web site: 1981 Gibson Victory Bass Owners Manual >> Vintage Guitar and Bass. 2021-05-18. www.vintageguitarandbass.com.
- Book: Roberts. Jim. American Basses: An Illustrated History & Player's Guide. Roberts. James H.. 2003. Hal Leonard Corporation. 978-0-87930-721-9. en.
- Book: Bacon, Tony. The Ultimate Guitar Sourcebook. 2012-10-12. Race Point Publishing. 978-1-61058-842-3. 246. en.
- Web site: 2017-09-27. Some sounds from the vintage Gibson Victory Bass eBass. 2021-05-18. en-US.
- Book: Gruhn. George. Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars: An Identification Guide for American Fretted Instruments. Carter. Walter. 1999. Hal Leonard Corporation. 978-0-87930-422-5. 250. en.
- Book: Bacon, Tony. Flying V, Explorer, Firebird: An Odd-Shaped History of Gibson's Weird Electric Guitars. 2011-06-01. Backbeat Books. 978-1-4768-5611-7. en.
