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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: lowendgenerator on April 01, 2008, 06:58:49 PM

Title: Protecting my Tbirds!
Post by: lowendgenerator on April 01, 2008, 06:58:49 PM
So when I was purchasing my birds, I realized that the $110 Epiphone case was a ripoff, but Guitar Center insisted that these didn't come with a gig bag or case. What aftermarket product should I use to protect my birds? I want to keep it on the cheap, a $100 case for a $200 bass just seems retarded to me. Thanks for the insight!  ;D
Title: Re: Protecting my Tbirds!
Post by: Max Soren on April 01, 2008, 07:07:18 PM
Where are you finding an Epi T-Bird for $200?  I've never seen a new one less than $300.
Title: Re: Protecting my Tbirds!
Post by: lowendgenerator on April 01, 2008, 07:29:11 PM
I bought a Sunburst Epi T Bird Sunday for $250 new at Guitar Center.

Then I bought a Goth Epi T Bird today for $200 used.

Title: Re: Protecting my Tbirds!
Post by: Max Soren on April 01, 2008, 07:31:47 PM
That's a good price for a new Epi.  Unfortunately, I'm not within easy driving distance of a Guitar Center. 
Title: Re: Protecting my Tbirds!
Post by: lowendgenerator on April 01, 2008, 07:34:15 PM
Aye, they had one of those Green Tag sales this last weekend. I wasn't going to pay anything over 250 anyway, I would have walked and still picked up this Goth for 200.


Title: Re: Protecting my Tbirds!
Post by: Darrol on April 01, 2008, 07:36:53 PM
I do like my Goth bird.
Title: Re: Protecting my Tbirds!
Post by: lowendgenerator on April 01, 2008, 07:39:40 PM
Me too! I went back and forth about which one to get initially, they both sounded great, but the Sunburst one won by a slight hair.
Besides, the Goth that GC had was priced the same, and was a little beat up. As fate would have it, I took home the sunburst and found a used goth in better condition for less money.

Oh and if my wife asks, I only paid 100. :)
Title: Re: Protecting my Tbirds!
Post by: Chris P. on April 02, 2008, 12:59:56 AM
We taked about it in this other topic. Our moderator Uwe has like 80 Gibsons and Epi's. Tell your wife about him!
Title: Re: Protecting my Tbirds!
Post by: lowendgenerator on April 02, 2008, 01:14:55 AM
We taked about it in this other topic. Our moderator Uwe has like 80 Gibsons and Epi's. Tell your wife about him!

Where does Uwe live? There's got to be an aura of awesomeness surrounding his house.
Title: Re: Protecting my Tbirds!
Post by: Chris P. on April 02, 2008, 01:48:19 AM
I've been to Germany. His collection lives on the top floor of a modern and very well protected office. 24h guards (some old Leibstandard Adolf Hitler guys), acces with keycards only, crocodiles and Panzer tanks around the building, some Messerschmits flying over 24/7, of course lots of concrete. Rumours say his office is build bij mr. Tödt who also designed the Atlantikwall. But like i sayd: Rumours only.

But what's even worse: His collection is constantly surrounded by a bunch of German top lawyers.... You won't go in there voluntary!