Thunderbird short scale

[Pete-C]

The neck on mine little different; it's a three-ply through-neck.  There's a central mahogany strip of around 7/8" with laminates each side of that.  To be honest, in a live context I don't hear much difference between any of my Thunderbirds, but would say that flat (ie when recording direct) the Gothic is a little fuller tonally...at the end of the day I kind of know what my desired tone is, so I'll just set everything on the bass to 10 and tweak my amplifier to achieve that sound.

Thanks for the info planetgaffnet ,again great info on here ,i'm leaning towards that version,shame theyre so rare....and i have to sell this first of course 

[drbassman]

I might know of one for sale 

Wish it was in the US.  Overseas shipping has gone through the roof.   

[Highlander]

You've already "got one" Bill... deflate that GAS now...! 

[uwe]

The neck on mine little different; it's a three-ply through-neck.  There's a central mahogany strip of around 7/8" with laminates each side of that.  To be honest, in a live context I don't hear much difference between any of my Thunderbirds, but would say that flat (ie when recording direct) the Gothic is a little fuller tonally...at the end of the day I kind of know what my desired tone is, so I'll just set everything on the bass to 10 and tweak my amplifier to achieve that sound.

Shucks, you're right, mine is three ply too (I just looked at it again), sorry for the confusion.  I believe the fullness comes from the pumped-up pups.

[Pete-C]

You've already "got one" Bill... deflate that GAS now...! 

Aww and I've just reduced the price to £550 as well 

[drbassman]

You've already "got one" Bill... deflate that GAS now...! 

Always room for one more!  Besides, I'd refinish it if it were mine.   

[Highlander]

I need another Tequila-fin in my life...