Where are Gibson basses made?

Gibson basses make their solid-body basses in Nashville and their semi-hollow basses in Memphis. All Gibson instruments are made in the USA.

What styles of music do Gibson bass guitars suit?

Gibson bass guitars have a long and illustrious history of being played in hard rock bands. They have a muscular sound and cool aesthetic which makes them happy bedfellows. They could absolutely be used in metal and blues as well.

What scale length are most Gibson basses?

Unusually, Gibson offer two distinct scale lengths, depending on the model. Gibson Basses including the RD and the Thunderbird keep a 'regular' scale length of 34" whilst other models such as the SG and the Les Paul bass have a shorter scale of 30.5".