The Victory series of basses was advertised in the guitar press around the time of its launch in 1981.
Original Victory bass pricing
| 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | |
| Gibson Victory Standard | $599 | $649 | $649 | $649 | $649 |
| Gibson Victory Custom | $749 | $749 | $749 | ||
| Gibson Victory Artist | $799 | $849 | $849 | $849 | $849 |
Vintage Gibson Victory advertisements
electric bass advertisements originally published from 1981 onwards. Click on the images for larger copies.
Gibson Victory Artist - The Thrill of Victory (1981)
Get your hands on the new Victory Bass, by Gibson. Success has never felt so good. Or so comfortable. From narrower high frets to the deep cutaway body design, An adj... [more]
Get your hands on the new Victory Bass, by Gibson. Success has never felt so good. Or so comfortable. From narrower high frets to the deep cutaway body design, An adj... [more]
Gibson Victory Artist - When a Bass Sounds This Good, You Just Can't Keep it To Yourself (1981)
Featuring Dave Kiswiney, Dave Wolford, Dave Pegg, Ralphe Armstrong and Bob Moore [more]
Featuring Dave Kiswiney, Dave Wolford, Dave Pegg, Ralphe Armstrong and Bob Moore [more]
Victory bass catalog appearances and owners manual
1981 pre-owners folder
The Victory Bass, is a totally new bass and design. Two kinds of victory, two kinds of electronics, passive or active. And two kinds of necks, fretted or fretless.
1981 owners manual
Your new Gibson Victory bass guitar is just that; a victory over the ordinary, the average, the "acceptable standards" for a bass guitar
1981 Japanese Gibson / Epiphone catalogue
Japanese Gibson catalogue - undated though seemingly from very early 1981. Includes Victory Standard and Artist.
1981 Rosetti Gibson catalogue
UK distribution of Gibson guitars was awarded to Rosetti in 1981. This is their first catalogue primarily for the UK market. Victory Standard and Artist.
1982 promotional sheet
There's no substitute for Victory - single page with two foldable panels with specifications, detailing the Victory Standard and Artist basses alongside the Victory MV series of guitars.
1983 Gibson catalog
The Victory bass is one of the most versatile, functional electric basses Gibson has ever made. A full size long scale instrument which offers today's growing legion of bassplayers a realistic alternative
The 1986 Gibson catalog only included the Victory Standard
Gibson Victory bass for sale
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Gibson Victory Artist Bass 81'
Blackfoot, Idaho, 832**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3800
This a killer bass and a total P bass killer. Gibson released these to compete with the p bass and they are far, far, better quality. Mahogany body, Mable neck, brass nut, active and passive humbuckers with MOOG electronics! All original with the original case. The original case is pretty beat up with a buckle replaced but still road Worthy. Original paperwork still with it. The guitar is set up to play easy with a low action and great sound. One bridge saddle is missing the riser but works ... view on ebay
GIBSON VICTORY STANDARD BASS GUITAR - RARE
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 337**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1750
GIBSON VICTORY STANDARD BASS GUITAR - Serial # 81831614 - 1981 - Monday July 2nd - Nashville TN - Production # 614, beautiful guitar, professional players guitar, the case was made by Quest
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GIBSON VICTORY STANDARD BASS GUITAR - RARE
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 337**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1750
GIBSON VICTORY STANDARD BASS GUITAR - Serial # 81831614 - 1981 - Monday July 2nd - Nashville TN - Production # 614, beautiful guitar, professional players guitar, the case was made by Quest
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1981 Gibson Victory Bass Red
New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1595
Vintage 1981 Gibson Victory Bass in original red finish
A killer bass with a nice fat tone and superb playability
This baby is a RED BEAST!
Bass plays and sounds fantastic.
Some honest signs of age and wear throughout
Completely original
Comes with nice brown hardshell case
Guitar is exactly as pictured.
Buyer pays $125 shipping in the USA, $150 to Hawaii or Alaska, $400 International, $450 to Australia
Pay Pal Accepted
International Buyers ? Please Note: ... view on ebay
A killer bass with a nice fat tone and superb playability
This baby is a RED BEAST!
Bass plays and sounds fantastic.
Some honest signs of age and wear throughout
Completely original
Comes with nice brown hardshell case
Guitar is exactly as pictured.
Buyer pays $125 shipping in the USA, $150 to Hawaii or Alaska, $400 International, $450 to Australia
Pay Pal Accepted
International Buyers ? Please Note: ... view on ebay
1981 Gibson Victory Bass w / OHSC! -LL
Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1200
Item: 1981 Gibson Victory Bass w / OHSC!
Description: You are purchasing a 1981 Gibson Victory Bass with it's Original Hard Shell Case It is a Refinished item Plays and sounds good The Original Hard Shell Case has some writing and stickers on the outside (SEE PHOTO)the inner is lined with a red lining Please ask any questions before buying if you have any Shipping: $150 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will vary. Overseas buyers pay ... view on ebay
Gibson Victory Bass gebraucht
Leimen, 69***, GERMANY
€750
Gibson Victory BassSiehe Fotos Gebrauchsspuren an der Kopfplatte und an der Korpusrückseite.... view on ebay
1981 Gibson Victory bass guitar
Brighton, UNITED KINGDOM
£2250
Very rare 1981 Gibson Victory bass in gorgeous candy apple red made in Nashville, TN. Had a recent service in May 24. Comes with leather strap and a generic case to carry it in. Plays excellently, just some obvious cosmetic damage to paint as it was made over 40 years ago - gives that worn look musicians desire. Please inspect all photos and message for any questions. There are some really nice YouTube videos of this bass model and I recommend you watch them
You can collect in person or it ... view on ebay
You can collect in person or it ... view on ebay
Gibson Victory Bass
Kitimat, British Columbia, V8C***, CANADA
C $4879
Cool vintage victory artist bass with hardcase. Finish has cracking in it as photoed, looks really good and has some mojo!
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VINTAGE 1982 USA GIBSON VICTORY BASS GUITAR TUNER
Monza, 20***, ITALY
€50
Early eighties Gotoh tuners part number 14102.
Gibson used these on the Victory Standard and Victory Artist basses from 1981, and occasionally the Victory Custom later in 1982
Hard to find, very rare and no longer produced
Very good condition, see pictures
Price for one tuner, available 4 tuners
Private auction, non guarantee
European bidders please email me for postage costs
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Gibson used these on the Victory Standard and Victory Artist basses from 1981, and occasionally the Victory Custom later in 1982
Hard to find, very rare and no longer produced
Very good condition, see pictures
Price for one tuner, available 4 tuners
Private auction, non guarantee
European bidders please email me for postage costs
... view on ebay
Original Gibson Victory Standard fretless Bass
Mülheim, 45***, GERMANY
€950
Für Liebhaber: Original Gibson Victory Standardfretless Bass
Etwas Besonderes für den Liebhaber des fretless-sounds: Bietemeinen original Gibson Victory Standardfretless Bass, made in USA, für 950 ?? zum Kauf an . Ich habe den Bass 1985in Bochum gekauft, er befindet sich in einem Top-Zustand, der body ist silbern, das Griffbrett besteht aus Palisander (?). Der Bass ist gut spielbar und hatden einmaligen singenden fretlass-sound. Ich habe ihn früher sehr gernegespielt, aber leider ist er ... view on ebay
Etwas Besonderes für den Liebhaber des fretless-sounds: Bietemeinen original Gibson Victory Standardfretless Bass, made in USA, für 950 ?? zum Kauf an . Ich habe den Bass 1985in Bochum gekauft, er befindet sich in einem Top-Zustand, der body ist silbern, das Griffbrett besteht aus Palisander (?). Der Bass ist gut spielbar und hatden einmaligen singenden fretlass-sound. Ich habe ihn früher sehr gernegespielt, aber leider ist er ... view on ebay
Original Gibson Victory Standard fretless Bass
Mülheim, 45***, GERMANY
€950
Für Liebhaber: Original Gibson Victory Standardfretless Bass
Etwas Besonderes für den Liebhaber des fretless-sounds: Bietemeinen original Gibson Victory Standardfretless Bass, made in USA, für 950 ?? zum Kauf an . Ich habe den Bass 1985in Bochum gekauft, er befindet sich in einem Top-Zustand, der body ist silbern, das Griffbrett besteht aus Palisander (?). Der Bass ist gut spielbar und hatden einmaligen singenden fretlass-sound. Ich habe ihn früher sehr gernegespielt, aber leider ist er ... view on ebay
Etwas Besonderes für den Liebhaber des fretless-sounds: Bietemeinen original Gibson Victory Standardfretless Bass, made in USA, für 950 ?? zum Kauf an . Ich habe den Bass 1985in Bochum gekauft, er befindet sich in einem Top-Zustand, der body ist silbern, das Griffbrett besteht aus Palisander (?). Der Bass ist gut spielbar und hatden einmaligen singenden fretlass-sound. Ich habe ihn früher sehr gernegespielt, aber leider ist er ... view on ebay