JMJ,

Since you have been known to rock the T Bird I was wondering what you think of the T Birds by Epiphone. Ever played one? Your thoughts?

I am thinking of picking one up cause I have a musiciansfriend credit and I have always been curious about T Birds, but not enough to drop 4 figures on a genuine neck through Gibby. mI tend to prefer bolt ons to NT basses, all things equal, so unless the epi is a hideously cheap instrument, I thought might have some fun.

Thanks.

RBM

JMJ,

Since you have been known to rock the T Bird I was wondering what you think of the T Birds by Epiphone. Ever played one? Your thoughts?

I am thinking of picking one up cause I have a musiciansfriend credit and I have always been curious about T Birds, but not enough to drop 4 figures on a genuine neck through Gibby. mI tend to prefer bolt ons to NT basses, all things equal, so unless the epi is a hideously cheap instrument, I thought might have some fun.

Thanks.

RBM

You know what? That Epiphone one was my first t-bird, about eleven years ago. That's the one that got me hooked. I used it on tour with Beck for one or two songs of the show. They sound cool, in fact. I think it's worth it.

JMJ

I just bought the Goth T bird and i absolutely love it, the only problem i had was the factory nut, which was an easy replacement. The headstock is a tad heavy, but you would have to be a wet noodle to let it hit the floor

Ravyn

You know what? That Epiphone one was my first t-bird, about eleven years ago. That's the one that got me hooked. I used it on tour with Beck for one or two songs of the show. They sound cool, in fact. I think it's worth it.

JMJ

Sweetness! Thanks for that info. On your recommendation, I just placed the order. Goth T Bird factory refurb for $229.99. After my store credit the order came to $174+ change shipped! Can't beat that for net price.

I believe this makes bass number 76 for my collection. Talk about getting out of hand. It just never stops...:bassist:

Sweetness! Thanks for that info. On your recommendation, I just placed the order. Goth T Bird factory refurb for $229.99. After my store credit the order came to $174+ change shipped! Can't beat that for net price.

I believe this makes bass number 76 for my collection. Talk about getting out of hand. It just never stops...:bassist:

Uhhh...well, I didn't exactly say the Goth T-Bird....I was referring to the traditional looking one. :rollno:

Just kidding (kind of)...if Goth is your thing, then wear it proud.

JMJ

Uhhh...well, I didn't exactly say the Goth T-Bird....I was referring to the traditional looking one. :rollno:

Just kidding (kind of)...if Goth is your thing, then wear it proud.

JMJ

Goth is not so much my thing, though I do like the looks of the black bird. This just happens to be the one they were blowing out.

But this gives me a great excuse to start a Marilyn Manson cover band:D

Don't forget to put on some matching eye liner. ;>

Sweet. Goth it up!

JMJ

JMJ,

The T Bird arrived yesterday. Holy cow! Tons of fun to play and great tone. Was delightfully surprised by the quality. Thanks for the tip.

RBM

Sweetness! Thanks for that info. On your recommendation, I just placed the order. Goth T Bird factory refurb for $229.99. After my store credit the order came to $174+ change shipped! Can't beat that for net price.

I believe this makes bass number 76 for my collection. Talk about getting out of hand. It just never stops...:bassist:

76! No pics, no bass. Just front, back, side. With sound clips please.

76! No pics, no bass. Just front, back, side. With sound clips please.

Ha! With a 4 year old and one year old, not much time to snap pics let alone grab clips. But I should have some vids soon....

Goth is not so much my thing, though I do like the looks of the black bird. This just happens to be the one they were blowing out.

But this gives me a great excuse to start a Marilyn Manson cover band:D

Isn't the Goth (aside from looks) closer to a Gibson T-bird since it has a mahogany body and whereas the other Epi's have alder bodies ?! Or does the body wood not make much noticable difference ?

I've been using 2 Tokai Thunderbirds they are really great much better build quality than the epi's and they have a quick release bridge :D

Wouldn't mind the Nikki Sixx Blackbird though

JMJ,

The T Bird arrived yesterday. Holy cow! Tons of fun to play and great tone. Was delightfully surprised by the quality. Thanks for the tip.

RBM

sweet, yr welcome

I've been using 2 Tokai Thunderbirds they are really great much better build quality than the epi's and they have a quick release bridge :D

Wouldn't mind the Nikki Sixx Blackbird though

I've heard Tokais are awesome, as are Orvilles.

JMJ

I really want an Orville or Greco to leave in the studio.

The Greco's look a lot more like your T-birds with the big chrome pickups soooooooo nice

Ive got a epi t-bird its great, I gig with it and its sound brilliant (some say they are muddy but once you know how to EQ it, it will sound great)

Pete Way from UFO has been a gibson thunderbird user for over 30 years - he now uses an Epiphone Thunderbird

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:UFO_%28Band%29.jpg

(looks as through hes bit on some weight lol - but who cares hes 56 and still rocks!:bassist:)