Gretsch Billy Bo Jupiter Thunderbird Bass

[Chris P.]

Just typing 'Gretsch Billy Bo Jupiter Thunderbird Bass' is great.

I saw it in Germany. It looked great, it's shortscale, it has TV Jones pick ups and I love it. Has anybody played it amplified?

3000 dollar is a bit too much for me at the moment, unfortunately. Or I have to sell the 4005...

[Dave W]

I had only heard the name. Now I've seen this.

Wow. That's so....ermmm....unattractive to me.

And some people make fun of the MM Bongo!

Please, keep the 4005.

[JimmyBond8]

I always forget about it when I'm thinking of Gretsch Basses. I've only seen them online, never actually played one. Though I think they have a cool unusual shape. Like a Thunderbird but not. But then again I do like the 4005 also.

[marcnorth]

I would like to play one. If I'm spending that much cash I like to know what I'm getting into.

[gweimer]

I would like to play one. If I'm spending that much cash I like to know what I'm getting into.

My thoughts exactly.  You could probably do a project bass with those pickups a lot cheaper.

[Chris P.]

It's 3000 euros and Japanese. But making a replica could be expensive too (though I thought about one with a Jazz neck). It has a semisolid body, it's nicely bound, a control IN the pickguard, et cetera.

[Barklessdog]

I think they are WAY overpriced, just buy a Guild Jetstar / Gumby bass?