Gretsch Billy Bo Jupiter Thunderbird Bass

Chris P. · March 24, 2008, 11:08:06 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...

Dave W · March 24, 2008, 05:08:51 PM

I had only heard the name. Now I've seen this.

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

And some people make fun of the MM Bongo!

Please, keep the 4005.

JimmyBond8 · March 25, 2008, 01:32:46 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.

marcnorth · March 25, 2008, 07:24:06 PM

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

gweimer · March 26, 2008, 08:57:28 PM

Quote from: marcnorth on March 25, 2008, 07:24:06 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.

Chris P. · March 27, 2008, 02:00:58 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.

Barklessdog · March 27, 2008, 05:45:07 AM

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