Epi Thunderbird Pro

aluminumcatfish · January 09, 2009, 07:44:41 AM

http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Bass/Epiphone/Thunderbird-Pro-V.aspx

This seems interesting.

uwe · January 09, 2009, 08:01:41 AM

Oh, wow, looks like the Zebra GoW Bird and the deleted 5 string studio TBird all rolled into one! And with a price that makes it upmarket among Epis plus a natural fin where you can be sure for once that they are not cheating on you with the neck-thru claim! Probably still guilty from the Elitist experience.

Needless to say, I'll get one for ze kölleckshün. Not an instrument for TBird purists with its largely maple neck, but a sensible stab of accomodating a classic look to currently prevalent player tastes and desires. Commendable effort me thinks.

Uwe

PS: First person to complain about black hardware kommt vor das Erschießungskommando!

PPS: The 4 stringer: http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Bass/Epiphone/Thunderbird-Pro-IV.aspx

PPPS: Three - not so bad - finishes available: http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Bass/Epiphone/Thunderbird-Pro-IV/Finishes.aspx

godofthunder · January 09, 2009, 08:06:50 AM

I am going to buy one, even with the black hardware, i can always swap it out later

I don't have a 5ver so it will be a practical addition to the collection.

lowend1 · January 09, 2009, 08:10:17 AM

I'm diggin' the IV version in Trans Black. No complaints about the hardware, but I could do without the active electronics. ...and of course, the small headstock and girlie tuners

godofthunder · January 09, 2009, 08:11:22 AM

OOOOOOOOOOO looky they have a IV also ! http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Bass/Epiphone/Thunderbird-Pro-IV.aspx

Chris P. · January 09, 2009, 08:27:26 AM

Now there is any bass news, the site seems to be down....

lowend1 · January 09, 2009, 08:46:49 AM

Dave W · January 09, 2009, 09:22:54 AM

Nice looking. Probably MIC, still, not a bad MSRP for what you're getting. I predict success.

godofthunder · January 09, 2009, 09:42:04 AM

man i really like the sunburst !

uwe · January 09, 2009, 09:47:54 AM

I'll go for the "nat oil" look I think (though the other two are nice), has something Ric'ish to it in combination with that multi-ply and -wood neck. Those are pretty thick strips of walnut too, should give the bright maple neck quite some middish tone color.

lowend1 · January 09, 2009, 10:20:43 AM

They ditched the three-point...

godofthunder · January 09, 2009, 10:40:58 AM

A smart looking bass all around, the more i look the more i like it. the trans black and sunburst seem to have a bit of sheen I am thinking the did a light sanding sealer type finish or something like the Fender highway one finish. with a light finish i bet these basses are going to sound real nice, full and warm. I played a Ric C64 the stripped Wings version and you would not believe the difference in sound and fell compared to the fireglow C64. A lot let snap and brightness.

godofthunder · January 09, 2009, 10:52:44 AM

Just reading Epi's description the natural is finished in oil

Barklessdog · January 09, 2009, 11:01:05 AM

Quotewith a light finish i bet these basses are going to sound real nice, full and warm.

Looks nice, like a semi boutique bass with a real bridge.

exiledarchangel · January 09, 2009, 11:29:31 AM

I agree with Uwe, naturals are cool looking, modern and classic togeather. That's the only fiver I could buy and play. Are those 35"?
Black hardware is a nice match for that "blondie" too!