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Epi Thunderbird Pro
« on: January 09, 2009, 07:44:41 AM »
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Re: Epi Thunderbird Pro
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2009, 08:01:41 AM »
Oh, wow, looks like the Zebra GoW Bird and the deleted 5 string studio TBird all rolled into one! And with a price that makes it upmarket among Epis plus a natural fin where you can be sure for once that they are not cheating on you with the neck-thru claim! Probably still guilty from the Elitist experience.  :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Needless to say, I'll get one for ze kölleckshün. Not an instrument for TBird purists with its largely maple neck, but a sensible stab of accomodating a classic look to currently prevalent player tastes and desires. Commendable effort me thinks.

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PS: First person to complain about black hardware kommt vor das Erschießungskommando!

PPS: The 4 stringer: http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Bass/Epiphone/Thunderbird-Pro-IV.aspx

PPPS: Three - not so bad - finishes available: http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Bass/Epiphone/Thunderbird-Pro-IV/Finishes.aspx
« Last Edit: January 09, 2009, 08:10:25 AM by uwe »
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Re: Epi Thunderbird Pro
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2009, 08:06:50 AM »
 I am going to buy one, even with the black hardware, i can always swap it out later ;)  I don't have a 5ver so it will be a practical addition to the collection.
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Re: Epi Thunderbird Pro
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2009, 08:10:17 AM »
I'm diggin' the IV version in Trans Black. No complaints about the hardware, but I could do without the active electronics. ...and of course, the small headstock and girlie tuners ;)
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« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2009, 08:11:22 AM »
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Re: Epi Thunderbird Pro
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2009, 08:27:26 AM »
Now there is any bass news, the site seems to be down....
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Re: Epi Thunderbird Pro
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Re: Epi Thunderbird Pro
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2009, 09:22:54 AM »
Nice looking. Probably MIC, still, not a bad MSRP for what you're getting. I predict success.
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Re: Epi Thunderbird Pro
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2009, 09:42:04 AM »
man i really like the sunburst !
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Re: Epi Thunderbird Pro
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2009, 09:47:54 AM »
I'll go for the "nat oil" look I think (though the other two are nice), has something Ric'ish to it in combination with that multi-ply and -wood neck. Those are pretty thick strips of walnut too, should give the bright maple neck quite some middish tone color.
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Re: Epi Thunderbird Pro
« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2009, 10:20:43 AM »
They ditched the three-point...
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Re: Epi Thunderbird Pro
« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2009, 10:40:58 AM »
 A smart looking bass all around, the more i look the more i like it. the trans black and sunburst seem to have a bit of sheen I am thinking the did a light sanding sealer type finish or something like the Fender highway one finish. with a light finish i bet these basses are going to sound real nice, full and warm. I played a Ric C64 the stripped Wings version and you would not believe the difference in sound and fell compared to the fireglow C64. A lot let  snap and brightness.
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Re: Epi Thunderbird Pro
« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2009, 10:52:44 AM »
Just reading Epi's description the natural is finished in oil
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Re: Epi Thunderbird Pro
« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2009, 11:01:05 AM »
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with a light finish i bet these basses are going to sound real nice, full and warm.


Looks nice, like a semi boutique bass with a real bridge.
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Re: Epi Thunderbird Pro
« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2009, 11:29:31 AM »
I agree with Uwe, naturals are cool looking, modern and classic togeather. That's the only fiver I could buy and play. Are those 35"?
Black hardware is a nice match for that "blondie" too!
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