Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.

Denis · February 26, 2009, 08:29:26 AM

If I end up with it, are there any recommendations for a stand best suited for the T-bird? The last thing I want is for it to fall over and knock the headstock off.

lowend1 · February 26, 2009, 08:36:56 AM

Two important elements:
- the bottom must pivot to accommodate the angle of the body
- the neck support should have a retainer or "seat belt" to keep the bass from falling forward

Rhythm N. Bliss · February 26, 2009, 08:52:13 AM

A wall holder is best for Tbirds!

Basvarken · February 26, 2009, 08:59:35 AM

Quote from: Rhythm N. Bliss on February 26, 2009, 08:52:13 AM
A wall holder is best for Tbirds!

+1
(or amp hanger)

Chris P. · February 26, 2009, 09:03:58 AM

I also have this stand with a strap for the neck and a kind of 'fork' at the bottom, which follows the shape of the body. Fits perfectly.

Normally I have it in a stand for three or five guitars, Those sideways things. Perfect for a Bird.

But the best places are around your neck or in a case.

Barklessdog · February 26, 2009, 09:10:27 AM

Good luck and if you get it post pictures.

Denis · February 26, 2009, 11:35:35 AM

Thanks all! The guy's son bought it new, played it about once and went back to his P and J basses. The serial indicates it was built in 2006, has new strings and comes with a leather-covered hard case. From the pics, it sure looks new. It's an Epi, by the way.

How much are the pickups on those things?

Will definitely post pics if I get it.

doombass · February 26, 2009, 01:31:20 PM

The Hercules stand is nice. http://www.herculesstands.com/guitars/GS412B.html

Blackbird · February 26, 2009, 01:45:03 PM

Quote from: doombass on February 26, 2009, 01:31:20 PM
The Hercules stand is nice. http://www.herculesstands.com/guitars/GS412B.html

Those are great....I have one for my T-bird....

But all my basses hang on these when not in use, mounted into studs...http://www.herculesstands.com/guitars/GSP28WB.html

Blackbird · February 26, 2009, 01:48:41 PM

Sorry...it's these ones:

http://www.herculesstands.com/guitars/GSP38WB.html

I would have edited my initial post, but the page would always hang......

godofthunder · February 26, 2009, 01:53:37 PM

I like the Warwick rock stands.

Barklessdog · February 26, 2009, 03:05:52 PM

Quote from: Denis on February 26, 2009, 11:35:35 AM
Thanks all! The guy's son bought it new, played it about once and went back to his P and J basses. The serial indicates it was built in 2006, has new strings and comes with a leather-covered hard case. From the pics, it sure looks new. It's an Epi, by the way.

How much are the pickups on those things?

Will definitely post pics if I get it.

If it's an Epi, than it should have a maple neck, so I would not worry much. Gibsons used mahogany which were prone to break.

Epiphone Thunderbird Bass Features:
Color: Vintage Sunburst
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Dot
Scale: 34"
Width at nut: 1.73"
Electronics: 2 humbucking pickups, 2 volume controls and 1 tone control
Hardware: Black

Denis · February 26, 2009, 07:08:35 PM

Here's the new Thunderbird with the Fender amp. The sound out of this think is freakin' amazing! I'm happy.

Oh, and the comments people have about neck dive are all true, although the whole thing is not as heavy as I expected it to be.

EpiandFender

exiledarchangel · February 27, 2009, 12:52:32 AM

Welcome to the Epiphone side of life, got the same bass (coffee-table finish RAWKS)!

Rhythm N. Bliss · February 27, 2009, 01:20:04 AM

Congratulations Denis~ Mighty purty!

I dig that rack you've got, Scott! Verry Coool
The amp hanger is pretty damn coool too, Basvarken.

The wall hangers are best for the studio & home to keep 'em outa the way where they're nice an' SAFE!!!