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Title: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: Nocturnal on May 13, 2008, 10:13:17 AM: I saw a sliverburst Epi Bird mentioned at TB this morning and did some checking. I didn't find anything on Epi's site, but musicians friend has them listed for $300. It says that the silverburst has a mahogany body. Anyone know anthing about these?
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: Chris P. on May 13, 2008, 10:42:08 AM: That sounds nice and tempting!!
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: Darrol on May 13, 2008, 11:54:41 AM: Quote from: Chris P on May 13, 2008, 10:42:08 AM
That sounds nice and tempting!!
Indeed
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: angrymatt on May 13, 2008, 12:03:37 PM: I would love such a beast, I just can't stand the epi-bird necks.
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: doombass on May 13, 2008, 01:20:34 PM: Ooh nice. I like the Silver Burst Finish. It seems like the Ltd runs use Mahogany bodies (thinking of the whites).
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: angrymatt on May 13, 2008, 02:36:36 PM: How is the neck pocket on the Epi's? Could a F****r neck, or a Epi Blackbird neck bolt on there easily?
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: Chris P. on May 13, 2008, 02:40:54 PM: Quote from: angrymatt on May 13, 2008, 02:36:36 PM
How is the neck pocket on the Epi's? Could a F****r neck, or a Epi Blackbird neck bolt on there easily?
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I believe some people here are doing that?
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
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Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: Chris P. on May 23, 2008, 07:31:28 AM: Quote from: doombass on May 13, 2008, 01:20:34 PM
Ooh nice. I like the Silver Burst Finish. It seems like the Ltd runs use Mahogany bodies (thinking of the whites).

Is that true? Does the white one has another body than the normal sunburst one?

Any news on the Silverbird?
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: uwe on May 23, 2008, 07:56:45 AM: You can never quite be sure what lurks underneath an Epi fin and wood species terms are sometimes wanton, but I believe that all reg Epi TBirds (regardless of whether normal line or in limited edition fins) have an alder body and that only the Goth TBird and the Nikki Sixx offer a wood that Epi calls mahogany though it is probably just something related they can get away with calling it that. The one thing they all share is a maple neck (which is a good thing given that so many Epis are sold to young guys who can't afford a protective case with them!). And most of them have the broader, more Fenderish string spacing; the Nikki Sixx is the exception to the rule here.
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: doombass on May 23, 2008, 09:54:57 AM: I saw the white Ltd Edition description and it said Mahogany at the time but I guess it was a faulty description I saw. Sorry about that.
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: Nocturnal on May 23, 2008, 10:12:05 AM: Quote from: doombass on May 23, 2008, 09:54:57 AM
I saw the white Ltd Edition description and it said Mahogany at the time but I guess it was a faulty description I saw. Sorry about that.

Probably end up being the case with the silverburst too. They have it listed as maho but will make it with alder. They used to list the Goth models as being 1 1/2" @ the nut but I've never played one that wasn't just like the sunburst's neck. As wide as the nut is on the Epi Birds, I still prefer it to a fat Pbass neck. The Epi neck just doesn't seem as fat as the P's IMO.
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: uwe on May 23, 2008, 10:20:16 AM: Let's put it this way: I don't think Epi calls a production halt on reg TBirds if they run out on alder, but still have maho lying around!

If I play my Epi "Snowwhite" TB and the Nikki Sixx model side by side, the latter one does sound deeper, blurrier and warmer with less attack, no matter what the pup combination. Mind you, the pups on the Blackbird are closer to the neck and of course they're "DeepSixx" ones ...

Uwe
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: Chris P. on May 23, 2008, 11:26:54 AM: Quote from: uwe on May 23, 2008, 07:56:45 AM
(which is a good thing given that so many Epis are sold to young guys who can't afford a protective case with them!).
Point taken, Uwe ;D
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: Dave W on May 23, 2008, 12:01:56 PM: Not carrying a protective case with you can lead to unplanned consequences. ;)
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: TBird1958 on May 23, 2008, 12:19:14 PM: " Not carrying a protective case with you can lead to unplanned consequences."

Point well taken Dave! ;)
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: Chris P. on May 26, 2008, 07:29:56 AM: ;D

Silverburst Due 5/28/2008 Email me when in stock

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Thunderbird-IV-Bass-100388504-i1150015.gc
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: uwe on May 26, 2008, 07:51:33 AM: Well, it says "Alder (Mahogany on Silverburst finish)" in the description so maybe it is or will be.
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: Freuds_Cat on May 30, 2008, 06:18:07 AM: Quote from: doombass on May 23, 2008, 09:54:57 AM
I saw the white Ltd Edition description and it said Mahogany at the time but I guess it was a faulty description I saw. Sorry about that.

White EPI TB LTD I played in Allans music here in Adelaide 4 weeks ago also said Mahogany for what its worth.
Title: Re: Epi Silverburst T-Bird?
Post by: Chris P. on July 17, 2008, 07:39:30 AM: Are there any pics already?