Here we have a very cool Gibson Les Paul Triumph Bass! This 1972 model is in very good condition for its age and sounds fantastic with a set of flatwounds on it.

This bass shows some signs of wear consistent with its age including patina to the hardware, small scratches lacquer wear on the headstock and wear on the back from use with a strap. The frets also show some wear but are in good condition for a bass of this age. It is playing very well with a nice low action.

This bass is in all original condition with the only missing parts being the often removed bridge cover and a few screws. The original potentiometers date to 1972 and all the original electronics are functioning well.

A great find for the player wanting a unique, short-scale Gibson bass that sounds amazing. Comes with original hardshell case in fair condition.

In the early and mid 1970s, the Les Paul Triumph was Gibson's flagship bass guitar, both in terms of build and electronics. Naturally it had a price to match (see Gibson Triumph pricing). Design was a collaboration between Gibson and Les Paul himself. It was launched in late 1971 as a replacement to the older Les Paul bass which was available from 1969-1971, and like the former was produced at Gibson's Kalamazoo plant, in Michigan, USA. The only functional change was the addition of a Hi-Lo impedance selector switch. In an interview with Dave Pomeroy, Les explains...

Other changes from it's predecessor were cosmetic; all controls were situated on the front mounted control panel, rather than onto the wood itself. The standard finish was natural mahogany, with white becoming available from 1975. This bass also featured the split diamond inlays on the headstock, and block position markers (replacing dots) on the neck.

Les Paul Triumph specifications:

• Honduras mahogany body with dark binding
• Laminated mahogany set neck, with rosewood fretboard
• Natural mahogany or white finishes
• 30 1/2 inch scale (actually three eighths of an inch). 24 frets
• Two low impedance humbucking pickups
• Hi or Low immpedance modes
• Body size length: 17 1/4" width: 12 3/4" depth 2"
• Width at nut 1 1/2"

Les Paul Triumph controls

Bass, Treble and Volume Self explanatory. The bass and treble have a very wide range.

Tone Selector Three settings: hi, normal and deep bass.

Phase Control Only works when both pickups are selected

Impedance Selector Hi for live use or Low for studio use (or live use with a Low-Impedance amplifier)

The Les Paul Triumph was capable of making a wide range of sounds; deep bass, clear midtones, and bright treble - plus a whole lot more in between.