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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: Denis on February 26, 2009, 08:29:26 AM

Title: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: Denis on 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.
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: lowend1 on 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
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: Rhythm N. Bliss on February 26, 2009, 08:52:13 AM: A wall holder is best for Tbirds! 8)
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: Basvarken on 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! 8)
+1
(or amp hanger)
(https://www.stringswing.com/images/product_images/.CC06.jpg)
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: Chris P. on 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.
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: Barklessdog on February 26, 2009, 09:10:27 AM: Good luck and if you get it post pictures.
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: doombass on February 26, 2009, 01:31:20 PM: The Hercules stand is nice. http://www.herculesstands.com/guitars/GS412B.html (http://www.herculesstands.com/guitars/GS412B.html)
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: Blackbird on 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 (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 (http://www.herculesstands.com/guitars/GSP28WB.html)
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: Blackbird on February 26, 2009, 01:48:41 PM: Sorry...it's these ones:

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

I would have edited my initial post, but the page would always hang......
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: godofthunder on February 26, 2009, 01:53:37 PM: I like the Warwick rock stands. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/godofthunder59/img_0712.jpg)
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: Barklessdog on 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
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: Denis on 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.

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l111/bigtreebluesea/DSC04760a.jpg)
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: exiledarchangel on February 27, 2009, 12:52:32 AM: Welcome to the Epiphone side of life, got the same bass (coffee-table finish RAWKS)!
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Post by: Rhythm N. Bliss on 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!!!
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: Denis on February 27, 2009, 06:11:47 AM: Thanks much! Looking over the T-bird before I took her home last night, I was honestly surprised that I was looking at a bass which only costs $300 even when new. The quality of it is incredible. I ran the numbers before I went to look at it on Guitar Dater Project, which said it could be a Korean or Chinese-built one and it turns out this one is Korean, made in 2006.

I'll have to get the wall hangers this weekend.
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: Chris P. on February 27, 2009, 06:51:14 AM: Congratulations!!
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: godofthunder on February 27, 2009, 07:20:22 AM: Welcome to the wonderful world of Thunderbirds ! Nice bass !
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: lowend1 on February 27, 2009, 07:53:06 AM: Quote from: Rhythm N. Bliss on February 27, 2009, 01:20:04 AM
The wall hangers are best for the studio & home to keep 'em outa the way where they're nice an' SAFE!!!

But suppose he lives in a tent?
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: Denis on February 27, 2009, 08:20:44 AM: I uh, er, have a tent, but it's for recreational purposes only. Besides, I'd rather not have grass and pigeon poop on my new bass.

I'm amazed the T-bird is passive!
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: Basvarken on February 27, 2009, 08:25:36 AM: Quote from: Denis on February 27, 2009, 08:20:44 AM

I'm amazed the T-bird is passive!

Amazed? You're joking right?
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: amimbari on February 27, 2009, 08:48:37 AM: congrats Denis, I also have many good experiences with my Epi....although it's not my #1 stage monster, I use the thing quite often, despite the neck being a "smidge" wider at the nut.

and my Dillion, and my Jackson-tbirds havd 1-5/8 nut width.

(shameless "other" brand honorary mention ) :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: lowend1 on February 27, 2009, 09:45:19 AM: Quote from: Denis on February 27, 2009, 08:20:44 AM
Besides, I'd rather not have grass and pigeon poop on my new bass.

Damn! Now you've gone and spilled Fender's "relic" secret. >:(
Title: Re: Looking at a Thunderbird after work today.
Post by: Chris P. on February 27, 2009, 09:47:14 AM: Well, the new Epiphone Thunderbird Pro will be active but of course all Gibson and Epiphone birds are passive. Like a bass should be:)