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Gibson Victory bass publicity, and pricing information

Gibson bass guitars | Victory main page | Pricing & publicity

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
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]
Gibson Victory Artist - When a Bass Sounds This Good, You Just Can
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]

Victory bass catalog appearances and owners manual

1981 Gibson Victory bass pre-owners folder
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 Gibson Victory bass owners booklet
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
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)
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 for the Gibson Victory series
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
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

1986 Gibson catalog
The 1986 Gibson catalog only included the Victory Standard

Gibson Victory bass for sale

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Gibson Victory Artist Bass 81

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 ... more
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1981 Gibson Victory Bass Red

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: ... more
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GIBSON VICTORY STANDARD BASS GUITAR - RARE

GIBSON VICTORY STANDARD BASS GUITAR - RARE

Saint Petersburg, Florida, 337**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1550

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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Vintage Gibson Victory Artist Bass Guitar 1982 Candy Apple Red with Case #2205

Vintage Gibson Victory Artist Bass Guitar 1982 Candy Apple Red with Case #2205

Robertsville, Missouri, 630**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1850

This bass guitar plays great and plays smooth. To my knowledge everything is original except for the volume / tone knobs themselves and the toggle switches. This bass plays great and has incredibly nice sounding electronics. The electronics give you a large variety of tones. Being a 1982 bass guitar, it does have a decent amount of scratches, indentions, and finish checking. This is all just cosmetics and doesn??t affect how it plays. This bass plays well and also comes with the original hard ... more
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VINTAGE 1981 Sunburst Gibson Victory Artist Series 4 String Bass Guitar w /  Case

VINTAGE 1981 Sunburst Gibson Victory Artist Series 4 String Bass Guitar w / Case

Interlochen, Michigan, 496**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1620

Vintage 1981 Gibson Victory Artist Series 4-String Bass Guitar ?? Sunburst Finish ?? w / Original Case & Manual
Up for sale is a rare vintage 1981 Gibson Victory Artist Series bass guitar in a beautiful sunburst finish. This model was part of Gibson??s early ??80s ??Victory?? line, designed for versatility and modern tone
Year / Model: 1981 Gibson Victory Artist Series (4-string)
Finish: Classic Sunburst
Pickups: Professionally upgraded with custom EMG pickups (not original) ... more
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1981 Gibson Victory Standard Bass Silver

1981 Gibson Victory Standard Bass Silver

Westland, Michigan, 481**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1800

The 1981 Gibson Victory Standard Bass is a classic electric bass guitar known for its solid silver body color and durable construction. Made in the United States, this 4-string bass guitar exudes a timeless appeal with its Gibson brand pedigree and standard series design. Perfect for musicians looking for a reliable and high-quality instrument to accompany their band or recordings, the Gibson Victory Standard Bass continues to be a sought-after choice for bass players seeking a vintage yet ... more
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1981 Gibson Victory bass guitar

1981 Gibson Victory bass guitar

Brighton, UNITED KINGDOM

£2200

Very rare 1981 Gibson Victory bass in gorgeous cherry red. 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. Please inspect all photos and message for any questions
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VINTAGE 1982 USA GIBSON VICTORY BASS GUITAR TUNER

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 Victory Bass   gebraucht

Gibson Victory Bass gebraucht

Leimen, 69***, GERMANY

€750

Gibson Victory BassSiehe Fotos Gebrauchsspuren an der Kopfplatte und an der Korpusrückseite.... more
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1981 Gibson Victory Bass Guitar

1981 Gibson Victory Bass Guitar

Dumbarton, G82***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1231

All original 1981 Gibson Standard Victory Bass in Silver including the original HSC
A great example of a really rare vintage Gibson Bass. These are few an far between in the UK as you can see from the other listings on eBay and Reverb. I imported it from the US around 15 years ago. It has a great neck and plays really nicely
The Bass is in excellent playing condition, the original hardshell case is solid but the tolex has seen better days although, the lining is in great condition ... more
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