[R May (largedude)]

I've owned my Triumph since 1987, which I bought used (10 years). Nothing else sounds or feels like it. I've recorded and played live with it, and bass players are astounded. Yeah, it's an ego boost, but hey, it's a Gibson.

I want Gibson to make 4-string and 5-string Triumph basses. I want them in fretted and fretless versions, and I want to add a black gloss finish, along with the alpine white and natural mahogany that was available at the time.

Don't touch the electronics. The only thing I would change would be to add a metal section to the jack/control plate area, to protect against the plug cracking or breaking it. Yes, it's an idea from... somewhere else, but it's a good one.

This bass deserves greater attention... separate bass and treble controls without a 9-volt battery, low-impedence output and 3-way coil taps? Re-release this powerful tone monster!

[R May (largedude)]

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[R May (largedude)]

Here's a look at the control/input jack panel, courtesy of flyguitar.com:



The "tone selector switch" is really a coil tap; those
are dual-coil humbuckers kicking some hard action!

...and here's a rare white Triumph; oh mama!


I've heard people say this model was discontinued because it didn't sell; maybe it didn't sell because there was too much attention paid to the guitars... the bass market may have been handed to the boys in Fullerton.

In any case, I can testify from direct, hands-on experience that this bass can go the distance, no matter what the genre. It doesn't just slap, it gives a throat punch. It's got a growling, biting edge that rips the 'nads off any single coil. Lay back, and it's a mellow, deep throb. It can do anything any other bass can do, and more. It's the Chuck Norris of electric bass!

It plugs into a mixing board without a direct box -- a low-impedance switch output keeps it quiet. There's no reason why this bass can't be re-issued. It deserves another chance.

[R May (largedude)]

bump... Here's a link with some pictures, and a few sound clips; courtesy of flyguitar.com .

[J Rabold (John Rabold)]

yes I agree that would be a great one.

[P Petiniot (Blues4U)]

I am not much of a Bass Player, but I like the looks and lines of this guitar--

[R May (largedude)]

Yet another bump... Don't give up on this forum, and don't forget your history! Gibson invented the fretted bass guitar. If you don't believe me, look up "Mando-Bass".

Edit: Here's a link to the Kalamazoo instrument... courtesy of the University of South Dakota --
http://orgs.usd.edu/...dobass1916.html

A picture of the soundhole label:



A picture of the front:

[J Rabold (John Rabold)]

this is the Bass I want re-issued, here is my 1981 RD Artist