The Last Bass Outpost

I think Mark Evans is playing bass in the revitalised TMG.
Hope he uses a Ripper !

Quote from: Basvarken on August 10, 2017, 01:16:46 AM
Ah, I thought you guys were talking about the new Epiphone Thunderbird; the Vintage Pro. (after all that is what this topic is about isn't it?)
The Vintage Pro has Epiphone ProBucker™ Bass #760 Humbuckers. Which look (and probably are) exactly the same as the Hong Kong buckers from EYguitarmusic.

The Classic Pro indeed has Gibson TB Plus™ humbuckers

I'm hoping one if you early adopters will compare the pickups so I know which way to jump.
Vintage or Classic or 2nd hand Orville/Elitist/Greco.

Quote from: RedVee on July 11, 2017, 10:06:09 PM
Any news on neck width on the Embassy ?
I did see somewhere that people thought they will be setneck.

Found out... 1.625" and set neck

Quote from: rexdiablo on July 11, 2017, 09:55:54 PM
I agree- I've always been a sucker for the body style, and haven't even held a bass with it. Now I'll be able to afford to own one!

Was Radio Birdman the band that had a Wilshire guitar on the cover of their first record? On that record (whoever it was) they played the theme from Hawaii 5-0 as a guitar solo, which I thought was awesome as a 12 year old guitar player. I would prefer the looks of a batwing headstock, though...

Aloha! Steve & Dano ?

Any news on neck width on the Embassy ?
I did see somewhere that people thought they will be setneck.

I'm very keen to see the Vintage bird and the Embassy. I just hope that the prices down here are roughly in line with current Epiphone expectations.
Im wondering if the Embassy will become a de facto replacement for the Gibson EB???

I also am keen to see & hear reviews hopefully that compare the Vintage to the Classic. I expect that the Classic will be less expensive once replaced and especially if the Vintage pickups and sound is regarded as superior. The looks are already. Perhaps an old stock Classic then becomes an alternative to the Embassy on price.

I also hope that Cherry or other styles become available. I want to see the neck through with the different layers.

Quote from: veebass on January 15, 2017, 12:28:38 AM
On the Bay.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gibson-LS-9-Ripper-Electric-Bass-Guitar-1978/381920544535?_trksid=p2050601.c100574.m4253&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D35909%26meid%3D0132377a1ab44e21ba10e1d029245c91%26pid%3D100574%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D272519145608

It looks like a model on a shelf

Is putting an end pin on a hollow body a feasible mod after production?

Quote from: 66Atlas on January 22, 2017, 08:32:06 AM
An SB 300 made it into a Johnny Walker commercial.  Not my favorite bass but I like the drink 

Nice. What is the car?  Reminds me if the 66/67 HR Holden nose.

I'm keen to read some reviews once they hit the market. And maybe a comparison with the Classic.

I really like ebony Thunderbirds..,,

I also have my book. It looks great, well done Rob!

Quote from: Aussie Mark on December 11, 2016, 05:38:18 PM
The two guitarists (brothers) are the songwriters, and I'm only a relatively recent addition to the lineup (for 5 years compared to their 10 years LOL) so I'm happy for them to decide who gets the original.

Hi Mark, of course you chose the T'Bird that night knowing it would be immortalised in oils?

No news yet. 

Quote from: veebass on December 05, 2016, 07:16:17 PM
Mine has arrived. So at least one delivered in Qz. I will be looking at it on Xmas Day!!!!!!!

Great news, my copy could get here before Chtistmas I'm guessing.

Waiting, but it's only a week since order so not expecting it for another few weeks I guess.
I'll watch VeeBass's posts and judge it from there.