Best Vending Machine Ever
What shall you do if you somehow run out of strings, picks or other necessary items while playing in Memphis and it's past normal business hours? Consignment Music Store in Memphis has a vending machine just outside their doors for such occasions. Brilliant, although I'd hate to pump in $20 worth of quarters and get stiffed like a soda machine. That's gotta sting.
While we're down in Memphis, we took the Gibson factory tour (plenty of pictures at my wife's Twitter feed) - there were only two basses in the gift shop, and they only made electric hollow-bodies at this location. So there was some geeking out, but it was only minor.
In any case, enjoy the transition to the new year, and stay safe.
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December 31st, 2008 - 11:16
Is it weird that I never think of Gibson and basses? Like I could tell you the names of Fender bass models and name other offbeat bass brands, but I don’t think I ever knew that Gibson made basses. Weird.
December 31st, 2008 - 12:52
There are a few famous models, like the Thunderbird, the EB series and the Ripper. They just didn’t get quite the popular notice as the others. Fine instruments, nonetheless.
December 31st, 2008 - 13:30
The Thunderbird is sweet sweet heaven. A true rock machine. I only wish I had $2,500 to pay for one. One day.
January 1st, 2009 - 12:25
I have three Gibson Thunderbirds. Well, actually one is an Epiphone and, oddly enough, it’s my favorite of the three.
January 2nd, 2009 - 09:54
But that zebrawood bass is amazing!
Perhaps Gibson should come out with a Murderface signature model?