Epi Pro Bird5 er on Ebay

[Dave W]

I still doubt it's the pickups since it only affects the B. For frequencies to be shorted or absent I still think it has to be in an external circuit. Unless the pickups have an internal preamp like EMGs, maybe that's the case.

[uwe]

I dunno. What I can say is that the electronics - ignoring the B string effect - sounded hi-grade as opposed to a cheap sound electronically inflated. There was some real sparkle, but nothing harsh, and mids and bass were ample without ever being overpowering.

[Blackbird]

Stijn from Gibson Customer Service Europe sent me this:

"From: Stijn Vergeest [mailto:Stijn.Vergeest@gibson.com]
Sent: Mittwoch, 12. August 2009 19:27
To: Hornung, Uwe (Litigation-FRA)
Subject: RE: Epiphone Thunderbird Pro V Issues

Hi Mister Hornung,

Thanks for the reply.

There appears to be an issue with the pickups of a batch of this guitar model.

Could you please send me a copy of the proof of purchase and the serial number of the guitar?
I'll place a warranty request in the US for new pickups straight away.

Kind regards,

Stijn"

Ok, he has forgotten that I didn't buy it and left it at the shop, but still, I honor the effort. Things can go wrong and the proverbial things happen. If this is how Epi deals with it than I'm ok with it. I've passed the email on to my shop, I guess they will know how to handle this with the distributor.

I'm kinda curious as to how this works out....I've got a metal band that may want me to join (not that I play it, but now I'm playing nothing at all), and I'd need a 5'er...and a Gibby studio 5 likely isn't an option....but this sure would be. 

[uwe]

I could see that working fine in a metal band, both visually and soundwise. The look is cool, it's a beast of a bass, and the active electronics will allow you to dial in a sparkly sound with lots of bottom with not too much in between so as to not get in the way of the guitar barrage. That Ian Hill sound.

I really don't have much use for a 5er, but I liked the sustain of this particular one and would imagine that the wider neck plays a role in that so I will most likely get it once they've fixed the B string issue. Apparently, the IV string versions are not even out yet.

[EvilLordJuju]

Apparently, the IV string versions are not even out yet.

apparenntly not... I passed on the email details for customer service to my shop, and they said they have no info at all. Stijn is unable to track their orders and can not help. They said I might not get anything for another 3 months....

I might just get my money back I think

[uwe]

I heard that the four-stringers will only come out in fall, that might not be the fault of your shop. It seems logical to me that Epi would opt for the 5ers first, targeted at a younger audience and with no cannibalizing competition from either Epi or Gibson (those Pros have an overall quality that wouldn't be out of place with a Gibson model and they are priced accordingly).

[Nocturnal]

I saw a 4 stringer in sunburst on the wall at the Tempe GC on Tuesday. It was up too high to reach and I didn't have time to deal with a salesperson so I didn't try it out. It looked nice, although I thought the sunburst just looked ok. I will go back and try it out when I have more time. The 4 stringers are also listed as in stock on GC's website.

[TBird1958]

There's some 4 stringers on ebay right now 

[uwe]

"Impülsivê", the new lush fragrance as worn by the unbelievable Fräulein Rômmélle! Traces of black patent leather, Panzer grease, mahogany and model train oil mingle and combust to one sheer sensation ...".

Oh man, who wrote that crap!!! 

[ramone57]

I saw a 4 string at GC a week or so ago.  I wanted to try it but it didn't have a battery installed.  the finish was quite fetching and the craftmanship was top notch.  it looked much better in person than the online pics.  I'm up to my ears with unexpected expenses right now so that was end of it. 

[TBird1958]

"Impülsivê", the new lush fragrance as worn by the unbelievable Fräulein Rômmélle! Traces of black patent leather, Panzer grease, mahogany and model train oil mingle and combust to one sheer sensation ...".

Oh man, who wrote that crap!!! 

What?!?! Ya just noticed that 

[uwe]

I wanted to try it but it didn't have a battery installed.



Way to sell a bass.

[Barklessdog]

This was posted at TB

I got my original bass back. They replaced both pick ups. It rips now, But I just need to get used to playing a neck diving bass. This bass reminds me of a 80s Mockingbird bass I sold years ago. I like it. The pick ups look exactly the same. I can not tell by looking at them . But the difference in out put is NIGHT AND DAY.
Place your Order.
Eric

[uwe]

That's nice to hear. My shop now has three 4 stringers in all available finishes. Might try one of those.

[EvilLordJuju]

Yeaaaahh... mines in the post apparently !!!