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Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: Chris P. on March 24, 2008, 10:08:06 AM

Title: Gretsch Billy Bo Jupiter Thunderbird Bass
Post by: Chris P. on March 24, 2008, 10:08:06 AM

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...

Title: Re: Gretsch Billy Bo Jupiter Thunderbird Bass
Post by: Dave W on March 24, 2008, 04:08:51 PM

I had only heard the name. Now I've seen this (http://www.elderly.com/new_instruments/items/G6199B.htm).

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

And some people make fun of the MM Bongo!

Please, keep the 4005.

Title: Re: Gretsch Billy Bo Jupiter Thunderbird Bass
Post by: JimmyBond8 on March 25, 2008, 12:32:46 PM

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.

Title: Re: Gretsch Billy Bo Jupiter Thunderbird Bass
Post by: marcnorth on March 25, 2008, 06:24:06 PM

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

Title: Re: Gretsch Billy Bo Jupiter Thunderbird Bass
Post by: gweimer on March 26, 2008, 07:57:28 PM

Quote from: marcnorth on March 25, 2008, 06:24:06 PM

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.

Title: Re: Gretsch Billy Bo Jupiter Thunderbird Bass
Post by: Chris P. on March 27, 2008, 01:00:58 AM

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.

Title: Re: Gretsch Billy Bo Jupiter Thunderbird Bass
Post by: Barklessdog on March 27, 2008, 04:45:07 AM

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