Great deal on a Jackson T-bird at BassNW

Nocturnal · February 24, 2010, 04:39:44 PM

They should have you on a calling list for first shot at anything Thunderbird that comes into the store.

godofthunder · February 24, 2010, 04:54:13 PM

I am waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to slow Oh well

Psycho Bass Guy · February 24, 2010, 05:27:03 PM

Please guy somebody snag this! I just got a much better job so I have an Epi Les Paul Standard on the way and Friday I go to pick up my sixth 8x10. I have no T-birds; I love that finish; I love Jacksons of that era and a neck-through T-Bird is just too much. The only things that hold me back are the EMG's and the fact that simply I don't have the room to store the beast and my wife isn't THAT understanding.

Barklessdog · February 25, 2010, 05:33:58 AM

I just love that bass. I have never seen that finish before.

saltymonkey · February 25, 2010, 08:31:37 AM

I got the bass. Sorry Mark. It wasn't my intention to step on your toes. I kind of scored it before they even opened. I live on the east coast so Bass NW doesn't open till 2pm my time. Yesterday morning I sent an email saying that if it was still available I'd like to buy it. Evan, the owner of Bass NW, emailed me back right away saying that it was available and that he thought it was a great rare bass. So I bought it. I'm a little leery of the EMG's as I've never been a fan of those that I've heard, although that was years ago. I've also never owned an active bass so we'll see. But it was just too cool and too cheap to pass on. What a finish! Evidently it has barely been played. It had never had strap pins installed. If I decide to flip it Mark, you have first rights of refusal.

Dave W · February 25, 2010, 11:37:18 AM

Quote from: saltymonkey on February 25, 2010, 08:31:37 AM
I got the bass. Sorry Mark. It wasn't my intention to step on your toes. I kind of scored it before they even opened. I live on the east coast so Bass NW doesn't open till 2pm my time. Yesterday morning I sent an email saying that if it was still available I'd like to buy it. Evan, the owner of Bass NW, emailed me back right away saying that it was available and that he thought it was a great rare bass. So I bought it. I'm a little leery of the EMG's as I've never been a fan of those that I've heard, although that was years ago. I've also never owned an active bass so we'll see. But it was just too cool and too cheap to pass on. What a finish! Evidently it has barely been played. It had never had strap pins installed. If I decide to flip it Mark, you have first rights of refusal.

Congratulations, and no need to apologize. Nobody has first dibs. You saw it, you went for it. I'm glad someone here got it.

ilan · February 25, 2010, 03:14:29 PM

Cool bass, good deal, congrats!

Barklessdog · March 01, 2010, 01:02:02 PM

QuoteI'm glad someone here got it.

Post some pics when yopu get it. Great looking bass, congrats.

saltymonkey · March 01, 2010, 01:12:06 PM

Thanks I will. Supposed to arrive on wednesday.

saltymonkey · March 12, 2010, 11:50:18 AM

Here's some pics of the Jackson with my new Bachbird. I'm loving both of these basses. The Jackson is really well made, nice fit and finish. The sparkle green is awesome and unique. It plays effortlessly with super low fast action. The bass arrived in brand new condition. I can't find a mark on it anywhere. No swirls, nothing. It had never had strap pins installed. I thought I would hate the EMGs but I don't. They are a little sterile but it was easy to dial in a nice full punchy tone. The preamp is master vol, treble, bass and blend. This is the first active bass I have ever owned and I'm having fun with it. I probably will swap out pups at some point with something that will drop into the standard soapbar cavities. Any suggestions? I've been reading a lot about the Lace Alumatone pups and may try them.

Highlander · March 12, 2010, 01:20:00 PM

Rubbing "salt" in the wounds...?

Beautifull... congrats...

saltymonkey · March 12, 2010, 03:51:01 PM

No Kenny I try to avoid salt. It's bad for you.

Just really happy with the bass and sharing that. I never expected it to be this clean for that price. I would think they could have easily asked A couple of hundred more for it.

Dave W · March 12, 2010, 09:24:22 PM

That's even nicer looking than in Bass NW's photos.

TBird1958 · April 07, 2010, 09:33:10 AM

No pix = No Bass

Just so we're all clear about where this 'Bird roost's.................
(Sorry for the filthy Subarau, Winter/Spring here in Seattle means no car washing!)

Thanks for the Awesome deal Bill!

leftybass · April 07, 2010, 09:52:38 AM

Gumby!