Gibson LP Triumph bass versus EB, RD, LPB or Thunderbird

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Needless to say, this question is mainly intended for Reggie/Ginormous.

What sonic possibilities does the Gibson LP Triumph Bass present that the EB series, RD, Thunderbird and modern, long scale, Bartolini-equiped Les Paul Bass models do not?

(Yes. I have deliberately omitted the Norlin era, screw-on neck models.)

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Re: Gibson LP Triumph bass versus EB, RD, LPB or Thunderbird

Had to sell it...

The Bartolini versions resemble the body style, but sonically they stand firmly in J-bass territory.
Example:



The short version: the Triumph can and does present a wider tonal palette.
It can emulate all the models mentioned, but does its' own thing also.
Example, narrated by Lester himself:



A more recent recording, DI: